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. 97 Squadron RAF The squadron was later posted to India, where it remained until disbanding on 1 April 1920, after being re-numbered No. 60 squadron. The squadron reformed on 16 September 1935 at RAF Catfoss, and was equipped with the Handley Page Heyford. The squadron was disbanded again in April 1940. The squadron reformed again on 25 February 1941 at Waddington, and was equipped with the Avro Manchester bomber. Later the squadron was re-equipped with the Avro Lancaster, and in April 1943 became a pathfinder force squadron. The squadron also trained several pilots who were later transferred to 617 Squadron to participate in