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Liz McConaghy

International Women’s Day: Q&A with ‘Chinook Crew Chick’ Liz McConaghy

To mark International Women’s Day this year, we spoke with Flight Sergeant Liz McConaghy – the longest serving RAF Chinook crew member, spanning a 17 year career flying…

Mental health

Op PITTING documentary – where to find support

In August 2021, one of the largest British military undertakings took place during the evacuation of Kabul Airport after the Taliban seized power across Afghanistan.

Stuart Robinson

My journey from injury to the Paralympic Games

For RAF Benevolent Fund Ambassador Stuart Robinson, 19 February marks the start of a journey which took him from the frontline in Afghanistan to preparing for the Tokyo…

19 February 2021

Valentine's special: Amy and Stuart

In this Valentine's blog celebrating RAF couples, we bring you the story of former RAF Corporal Amy Robinson and her husband Stuart.

Rafbf roundel

Afghan blog: the RAF's Medical Emergency Response Team

Wing Commander Simon Ling tells us about the work of the RAF following his recent deployment to Afghanistan.

Rafbf roundel

Two minutes silence

Jacqui Thompson's husband, Gary, was killed in Afghanistan in 2008 while serving with the RAF Regiment. The RAF Benevolent Fund was there for Jacqui and her daughters at…