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Air cadets officer donates life-saving kidney to nine-year-old boy and then embarks on 80-mile fundraiser
Nine-year-old Joshua Dolan's future has been changed forever thanks to the life-saving donation from Flight Lieutenant (RAFAC) Graham Dodds.
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The pioneering plastic surgeon who restored the minds and bodies of Allied aircrew
Born in New Zealand in 1900, Sir Archibald McIndoe was destined to be a gifted and talented surgeon. By the outbreak of the Second World War, there were only four fully experienced plastic surgeons in Great Britain – Sir Archibald being one.
"I remember my mother coming into the ward and asking which one is my son"
Doug Vince was 22 when his Stirling Bomber was shot down by a German aircraft. He suffered extensive burns when he freed himself from the wreckage and was subsequently treated at East Grinstead Hospital by Sir Archibald McIndoe.
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Cadet leader to run and cycle 80 miles for the RAF Air Cadets’ 80th anniversary
Scunthorpe cadet leader Nigel Price will be running and cycling 80 miles for the RAF Benevolent Fund and the RAF Air Cadets in honour of the latter's 80th anniversary.
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Shortlist announced for 2021 RAF Benevolent Fund Awards
The RAF Benevolent Fund has announced the shortlist of nominees for our annual awards. The winners of the eight award categories below will be revealed at a special ceremony in October.
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RAF Honington Children’s Centre reopens following £45K Fund grant
RAF Honington recently reopened their children's centre, following a regeneration of the outdoor spaces made possible by a £45K grant from the RAF Benevolent Fund.
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Side by side with the Chinook Force for 40 years
As the Chinook marks 40 years of service in the Royal Air Force, the Fund is proud to have stood side by side supporting members of the Force in their times of need.
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Chinook 40 - championing the Fund for four decades
As the RAF marks the 40th anniversary of the Chinook, Regional Fundraiser Heather Kemp looks back at the many ways personnel attached to the mighty aircraft have supported the Fund.
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Chinook 40 – celebrating four decades of dedication
The 40th anniversary of the Chinook is being celebrated this summer across the Royal Air Force. Over its years of service, the Chinook has made an immense contribution to nations at home and abroad.
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Lincolnshire hosts cycle challenge honouring last surviving Dambuster Johnny Johnson
A 100- and 56-mile cycle challenge celebrating the 100th birthday of Squadron Leader George ‘Johnny’ Johnson DFM is taking place in Lincolnshire today, Saturday 3 July. The ride, which has so far raised more than £130,000 for the RAF Benevolent Fund, pays tribute to Johnny’s links to the county.
