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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.
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54 (Reserve) Squadron mark centenary year
54 (R) Squadron have an association with some of the most iconic aircraft of all time and this month, celebrated 100 years of service.
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Shawbury mark 100 years for Number 60 (Reserve) Squadron
This month 60 Squadron celebrates 100 years of service. From Venoms to Vampires, and a special cameo from Lawrence of Arabia, this unit bears an illustrious history and heritage.
