RAF Lakenheath

Work on base and not stationed here ..great friendly people the Americans. Feel safe knowing these guys help protect our country

Spectacular flying display over North Yorkshire today. Outstanding. Viewed from the ground, these guys flew so close to one another, they looked like a single four engined jet. To think they were only returning to base. Respect guys.

My father was stationed in alcumbury base air force for five years.My poor mother in are family We had One girl and six boys .dove a Dodge station wagon

Wouldn’t let me have a go on the planes (I’ve played Flight Simulator, it would have been fine). And large men in uniforms started shouting at me aggressively.

Duty free had a decent range though but found the physical training exercise before boarding unnecessary as I was only carrying hand luggage for a short, 3-night stay in Tenerife.

Anyway, I’ll probably give this a miss in the future but adequate for the purpose it serves.

Over and out.

A great place for aircraft spotting. Park up at the viewing area and then walk round to the entrance to the forest.

Great base for aviation photography! Frequent F-35 and F-15 activity, and some other aircraft like the C-5 Galaxy. Visitors car park is easily accessible. Food van is there occasionally.

I was born in 1972 and we were stationed here when I was 18 months old until I was about 3 maybe 4 years old.
I obviously don't remember much.
But I do remember a room with a piano (Sunday school) and I remember a women's face who had given me a doll. I still have that doll her name is Abigail.
I remember being happy there.
Have always wanted to go as an adult.
Does anyone know if it's an open base to visitors

I was stationed there in 1982 - 1985 loved it that was my first station we had the F111F I was a fuel systems mechanic. I lived in a little flat in Brandon right at the end of one of the runway I got the full effect 24/7😂. My favorite was the Brandon Pub on the corner and the fish and chips shop right down the street. Just can remember the name of the base we went TDY for a few months in 84 or 85 for runway repair at RAF Lakenheath.