On June 6, the British Lightning program took a major step forward as No 617 Squadron ‘Dambusters’ brought its first aircraft back to RAF Marham, Norfolk.

Four No 617 Squadron F-35Bs fly over the UK en route to RAF Marham as they arrived from MCAS Beaufort. Crown Copyright/ Cpl Tim Laurence
THE UK LIGHTNING Force achieved a milestone on June 6 when the first four F-35Bs for No 617 Squadron ‘Dambusters’ were delivered to RAF Marham, Norfolk.