John Nicol was 27 when he was shot down during the first Gulf War in Iraq in 1991. As a Tornado navigator with the RAF at the time, he was subsequently captured, tortured, and paraded on TV. John shares what it was like being a prisoner of war.
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.
To mark the Air Training Corps 80th anniversary, we want to hear from you with your highlights from your time as an Air Cadet.
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Join the RAF Benevolent Fund at The Dambusters Ride to celebrate the 100th birthday of the last Dambuster, Sqn Ldr George ‘Johnny’ Johnson DFM.
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We want to reassure members of the RAF Family that we are working hard to continue to meet their needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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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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