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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 November 2025. It was answered by Al Carns (Labour) on Thursday, 27 November 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


RAF Lakenheath

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 34 of the Ministry of Defence Annual Report and Accounts 2024-25, by when the two USAF F-35 squadrons at RAF Lakenheath will reach full operating capacity.

Answer

The two US Air Force F-35 squadrons stationed at RAF Lakenheath have reached full operating capacity, which was achieved in Autumn 2025.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
93229
Session
2024-26
Related items
Report and Accounts of Ministry of Defence
Tuesday, 4 November 2025
House of Commons papers
House of Commons
Subjects
RAF Lakenheath
Link
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