RAF Marham marches on a Freedom Parade through King's Lynn to celebrate centenary

On parade in King's Lynn's Tuesday Market Place. Credit: ITV Anglia

After a century of flying in West Norfolk RAF Marham has celebrated it's 100 year anniversary with a Freedom Parade through King's Lynn. The station was granted freedom of Lynn in 1981 which means squadrons are allowed to march through the town with 'bayonets fixed, colours flying and bands playing'

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RAF Marham was built following the first zeppelin attacks on British soil in 1915. Bombs fell on King's Lynn and Great Yarmouth - the base was established to intercept enemy aircraft and protect Norfolk

Today, the station's future has been secured thanks to £300 million of investment in the new F-35 Lightning plane which will be based at Marham.

F-35 Lightning. Credit: ITV Anglia

Ten thousand people work and live at RAF Marham and the base brings in millions to the local economy. Many hope it'll remain in Norfolk for another century