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ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- Royal Navy meteorologists from RAF Marham visited the 48th Operations Support Squadron weather flight on Nov. 12, to learn firsthand how visiting forces conduct daily weather operations.
During the visit, Liberty Wing forecasters showcased their processes, product generation and how they provide critical operational decision-making support across the base’s four fighter squadrons.
The exchange synchronized forecasting between U.S. and U.K. meteorology teams ahead of the upcoming annual Point Blank exercise.
“This initiative helps us connect more during exercises,” said Staff Sgt. Marissa Collins, 48th OSS F-35A Lightning II weather mission noncommissioned officer in charge. “Our U.K. counterparts brief differently than we do, so we’re working to find a middle ground that allows us to support both British and American pilots using one unified forecast.”
The collaboration supports a shared vision of “One Theatre, One Forecast”, a concept that seeks to develop a highly effective, joint forecasting network through collaborative training, reciprocal mentoring, sharing processes and co-development of innovative tools and products.
The visit builds on a series of successful past exchanges, including a trip to RAF Marham from October 27 to 28, where U.S. and U.K. partners exchanged insights on national forecasting products and explored opportunities for interoperability and integration.
“What really stood out was the enthusiasm of the entire team here at Lakenheath,” said Royal Navy Lt. Cmdr. Williams, RAF Marham senior meteorological and oceanographic officer. “Everyone is committed to producing the best product possible and to working with us to improve how both sides deliver weather support.”
Williams noted that continued collaboration will serve to enhance operational resilience across U.K.-based flying units.
“Once we prove this concept during Exercise Point Blank in early 2026, the goal is for either RAF Lakenheath or RAF Marham to step in and assist the other if issues arise; over time, we hope to expand this to other stations to strengthen resilience across the entire theater,” said Williams.
The ongoing partnership reflects a joint commitment by the U.S. Air Force and the U.K. Ministry of Defense to build enduring meteorological cooperation and mission success across Allied air operations.
| Date Taken: | 11.14.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 11.20.2025 08:28 |
| Story ID: | 551681 |
| Location: | RAF LAKENHEATH, SUFFOLK, GB |
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