Douglas Bader was a Battle of Britain pilot unlike any other. Medically discharged against his will in 1932, the outbreak of the war was an opportunity for Bader to re-join the RAF and take back to the skies.
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 want to reassure members of the RAF Family that we are working hard to continue to meet their needs during this outbreak of COVID-19.
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RAF veterans like Les who have given the best years of their lives, are facing the prospect of life alone. We cannot let this happen.
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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 our new podcast, All Stations, featuring remarkable stories from members of the RAF Family.
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