The jet was flying a training mission over the north Norfolk coast when it was forced to head back to base (Image: Newsquest)
An RAF fighter jet was forced to return to base after it experienced technical issues during a training exercise in Norfolk this afternoon.
The aircraft - an F-35A Lightning worth up to £85m - could be seen heading back to land at Marham airbase after it flew over the north Norfolk coast at around 2pm.
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An RAF spokesman said: "An F-35 Lightning from RAF Marham on a routine training sortie had a technical issue leading to a precautionary return to base.
"The aircraft landed safely and the pilot is fine."
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