RAF Lakenheath

Great place to go and see some American military aircraft. Has a small snack van at selected times

I still see your shadows in my room. Cant take back the love that i gave you. Its to the point that the DFAC is bad. and i can not shake that so i must replace that.

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

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.

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.

Great for plane spotters but only during weekdays... viewing area is ideal and refreshments were available

My dad was stationed there with the 494th From 96-01, I went to both LAMS and the HS. Best teachers ever. Always something to do and see. I miss going to the ancient springs behind the post office to just relax and think. The only bad memory I have is when leaving. The flight got diverted to lakenheath and had to drive by my home friends and hangouts. So many great memories. To see some of the changes hurts like my house is now the starting line of the new track and field. Being an avid bowler was right behind liberty lanes. I can't hear a fighter flying without thinking about Lakenheath.

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.