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
RAF Falcons RAF Falcons The RAF Falcons are a British military parachute display team. The Falcons are based at RAF Brize Norton as part of the No. 1 Parachute Training School. Members do a 3-year tour with the team. The display season is from May to September and during the off season the team spend 3 months in Southern California training for both the Display Season and gaining qualifications appointments after the Falcons. The RAF Falcons jump from a variety of aircraft depending on aircraft availability and the nature of the display. A team of six men, nicknamed the Big Six, from