Originally Posted by
RetiredBA/BY
Yes, of course, it’s a long time, 53 years, since the Valiants went, BUT, Marham has been in continuous use since then as very large base for squadrons of Victor tankers and the Tornado.
So, just wondering what the new money has been spent on in preparation for the Lightning 2.
https://www.forces.net/news/raf-marh...5-stealth-jets
Runways, buildings, and maintenance facilities. I'd guess a lot of it was work that needed to be done if the base was going to stay open post Tornado, but no-one was willing to invest until that decision was made.