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Tributes paid to Bomber Command veteran Gordon Mellor
Staff and trustees at the RAF Benevolent Fund were saddened to hear about the passing of Bomber Command veteran Gordon Mellor, who campaigned tirelessly to see a lasting memorial built to the brave men of Bomber Command, determined that their legacy would never be forgotten.
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The Navigator soars in support of the RAF Benevolent Fund
Inspired by the true life stories of those who served their country during the Second World War, The Navigator had its industry presentation in support of the RAF Benevolent Fund.
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Tributes paid to Bomber Command veteran Doug Radcliffe MBE
The RAF Benevolent Fund is saddened to hear of the death of Doug Radcliffe MBE, who helped to build a lasting tribute to the sacrifice of his comrades, the Bomber Command Memorial.
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Veterans gather at the Bomber Command Memorial to honour 55,573 fallen airmen
On Sunday more than 100 people gathered in Green Park at a ceremony to honour the 55,573 airmen of Bomber Command who died during the Second World War.
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Bomber Command Memorial vandalism – update
Following the vandalism of the Bomber Command Memorial this weekend we are pleased to confirm the graffiti has been removed.
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Bomber Command Memorial vandalism – statement
As the guardian of the Bomber Command Memorial, the RAF Benevolent Fund is saddened to hear it has been vandalised.
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Thanking our trust supporters
Since 2010, more than 100 trusts, foundations, livery companies and other grant-making organisations have contributed around £3.5 million to the RAF Benevolent Fund.
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Veterans mark the fourth anniversary of the Bomber Command Memorial
Today marks the fourth anniversary of the unveiling of the Bomber Command Memorial. We held a special service at the memorial on Sunday 26 June to mark this anniversary and were joined by more than 25 Bomber Command veterans who paid their respects to their fallen comrades.
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"My father would have been truly humbled by all the messages of thanks"
When the late Dambusters pilot Les Munro sold his precious medals to help maintain the Bomber Command Memorial we were inundated with messages of thanks from all over the world, which we turned into a book of gratitude.
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In tribute to Les Munro
The RAF Benevolent Fund is saddened to hear of the death of Les Munro, the last surviving Dambusters pilot.