Helpline: 0300 102 1919
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Berlin Airlift: 70 years on
In 1948 the President of the United States, Harry Truman, launched Operation Plainfare, to urgently deliver food and supplies to the people of Berlin. Now 70 years on, we look back on the RAF's involvement during this humanitarian aid mission.
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Isle of Man Post Office introduces stamps to mark RAF100
As a tribute to all who have served in the Royal Air Force in the last century, Isle of Man Post Office has commissioned a set of eight commemorative stamps.
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Roald Dahl: His RAF career
13 September is Roald Dahl Day, a day celebrating the ever-popular author's birth. Roald Dahl served in the RAF during World War Two as a pilot, which inspired his story about the troublesome 'Gremlins'.
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RAF Odiham celebrates 80 years
In January, RAF Odiham – home of the Royal Air Force's heavy lift helicopter, the Chinook – celebrated its 80 year anniversary.
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A moment to reflect
At 11:00 am on 11 November 1918, the guns fell silent over Europe and the First World War – the war to end all wars - came to an end.
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New book celebrates Battle of Britain pilot Johnny 'Kentowski' Kent
Alexandra Kent knew as a child that her father John 'Johnny' Kent was a celebrated Battle of Britain pilot and successful test pilot.
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How Roald Dahl's Gremlins helped the RAF Benevolent Fund
Today is Roald Dahl Day and this year's celebration marks the 100th anniversary of the ever-popular author's birth. In this blog, we learn more about Dahl and how his mischievous 'Gremlins' helped the RAF Benevolent Fund back in 1943.
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Seventy-fifth anniversary of 'High Flight'
"Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth, And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings..." So begins 'High Flight,' perhaps the most renowned aviation poem, written by Pilot Officer John Gillespie Magee, Jr, in August 1941.
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"Meeting Her Majesty was an enormous privilege"
As the nation raises a glass in celebration of Her Majesty's birthday tomorrow, RAF Benevolent Fund Director of Welfare and Policy Paul Hughesdon looks back on the three occasions he met the Queen.
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Wishing Her Majesty a very happy birthday
As the nation prepares to celebrate with Her Majesty The Queen on her 90th birthday, the RAF Benevolent Fund celebrates our very special royal patron.
