Senior Aircraftman Michael Goody was on patrol with the RAF Regiment in Afghanistan in August 2008, when they were hit by an improvised explosive device, or IED. He was trapped under his vehicle for three hours and suffered a composite fracture of his left ankle.
Ryan Moorhouse served in the RAF Regiment between 2003 and 2009. He was medically discharged after being seriously injured by an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan. The RAF Benevolent Fund was there for Ryan and his family in their hour of need.
Jacqui Thompson’s husband, Gary, was killed in Afghanistan while serving with the RAF Regiment. Jacqui tells her story here.
Tony Rogers is a Polish Second World War veteran who flew Lancasters, Spitfires and Wellingtons. In 1990 Tony had a stroke that left him with limited mobility and unable to walk more than a few yards. Tony tells his story in this video. Video playtime: 2 minutes 50 seconds.
Stuart and Sacha Whiteman and their children were enjoying their dream RAF posting to Cyprus when Sacha was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Adrian Nicholson’s dad was killed in a Hercules crash in 2005. The RAF Benevolent Fund was there for Adrian and his brother in their time of need to make sure they didn’t lose their home and could continue their education. Adrian tells his story here.
Ben and Bridie Shields travelled the world serving in the RAF and were looking forward to an active retirement. But when Bridie was was diagnosed with dementia, life very quickly shrunk to the confines of their home. Bridie couldn't recognise Ben and daily living had become very stressful.
Wing Commander Roger Morewood, now in his nineties, served for two periods in the RAF between 1935 and 1947.
Sergeant Shaun Bailey joined the RAF in 1990, being stationed in Northern Ireland and Iraq before going on to serve at RAF Cosford in an education role.
Sergeant Bob O'Connor was killed in Iraq in 2005 when his Hercules was shot down. He left behind his partner of 15 years, Corinne Knight. The RAF Benevolent Fund helped Corinne back on her feet in the aftermath of the crash.
