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Sybil Piper in front of Strongest Link Garden

Women’s History Month: “My top secret and demanding job at RAF Medmenham during WW2”

This Women’s History Month, we want to celebrate the contributions women have made throughout history in the RAF. We spoke to Sybil Piper, who served in the Women’s…

3 March 2024
Attendees gathered at RAF Chapel for the service

Honouring Marshal of the Royal Air Force Hugh Trenchard

On 8 February 2024, the RAF Chapel hosted the annual memorial for Marshal of the Royal Air Force Hugh Trenchard, 1st Viscount Trenchard, the ‘Father of the RAF’.

12 February 2024
Rob Henderon Dambusters

Dambusters 80th anniversary: My father’s role in the Dambusters Raid and how the Fund has supported me

Robert ‘Bob’ Henderson joined 617 Squadron when it was established in 1943, recruited as a Flight Engineer, to become part of the historic Dams Raid.  We spoke with his…

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RAF Benevolent Fund joined by The Duke of Kent and Chief of the Air Staff at memorial of 1st Viscount Trenchard

Last week at the RAF Chapel, Westiminister Abbey, the RAF Benevolent Fund hosted the annual memorial for Marshal of the Royal Air Force Hugh Trenchard, 1st Viscount…

15 February 2023
Jon Knott

'Dambusters Ride is for everyone – I can't wait to take on the challenge on my recumbent trike!'

With registration now open for the Dambusters Ride, a cycle fundraiser organised by the RAF Benevolent Fund, the RAF's leading welfare charity, a Lincolnshire-based…

14 November 2022
Norman Gregory at the Bomber Command Memorial in London

Remembering Bomber Command veteran Norman Gregory

The RAF Benevolent Fund pays tribute to the service and life of Bomber Command veteran Norman Gregory, who sadly passed away recently.