No. 617 Squadron RAF No. 617 Squadron RAF Number 617 Squadron is a Royal Air Force aircraft squadron, based at RAF Marham in Norfolk. It is commonly known as the "Dambusters", for its actions during Operation Chastise against German dams during the Second World War. In the early 21st century it operated the Tornado GR4 in the ground attack and reconnaissance role until being disbanded in the spring of 2014. The squadron reformed on 17 April 2018, and was equipped at RAF Marham during summer 2018 with the F-35 Lightning II, becoming the UK's first squadron with this advanced V/STOL type. According to the
No. 24 Squadron RAF Central Flying School accredited training establishment, 24 Sqn is the professional training body for the Air Mobility Force delivering: 24 Sqn upholds close ties with the RAF Training Specialisation and the RAF Central Flying School to ensure continuous improvement of training practices. The Sqn's training management and assurance is provided by embedded specialist RAF Training Officers and support staff. The following officers have held command of No. 24 Squadron: No. 24 Squadron RAF No. 24 Squadron (also known as No. XXIV Squadron) of the Royal Air Force is the Air Mobility Operational Conversion Unit (AMOCU). Based at RAF Brize Norton