As the RAF Air Cadets celebrate their 80th anniversary, Red Arrows pilot Flt Lt David Simmonds looks back on where it all began for him in the organisation.
We provide a range of support to RAF veterans and serving personnel and their families which includes financial help, support with housing, benefits advice and mental wellbeing support.
We commemorate 80 years of RAF Air Cadets. Why not take part in our 80 Miles in 80 Days challenge to show your support and help raise vital funds?
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As we mark the 80th anniversary of the Air Training Corps, we'd love to hear your story from when you were an air cadet.
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Do you have a story of life or service in the RAF you'd like to share with the RAF Family? Don't let your story go untold.
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We are the proud guardians of the Bomber Command Memorial in London which honours the 55,573 Bomber Command crew who lost their lives in World War Two.
Our Airplay programme supports children and young people growing up on RAF stations across the UK.
Listen to the second series of our All Stations podcast which takes you through the history of the Battle of Britain in commemoration of the 80th anniversary.
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