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Cumbrian writer wins Battle of Britain audio drama competition

The competition, organised by the RAF's leading welfare charity the RAF Benevolent Fund, was launched to commemorate the 80th anniversary of one of the most important…

The ten rules of air fighting

Innovation and invention were key to the RAF's victory in the Battle of Britain during the Second World War. One such innovator was ace pilot Adolph Gysbert 'Sailor'…

Hampshire teacher publishes play about the Spitfire, a 'local treasure'

A Hampshire man has published a play dramatising the story of Spitfire designer R. J. Mitchell. The play, Mitchell's Wings, was originally written and directed by Johnny…

21 July 2020

Princess Marina House statement

A statement from RAF Benevolent Fund Chair of Trustees, Lawrie Haynes, on Princess Marina House.

14 July 2020

"We knew we were outnumbered...but the pilots still went into the skies to protect us"

As a member of the ground crew of 609 Squadron, the late Stan Hartill saw first hand the bravery and sacrifice of the Battle of Britain pilots.

Preparing Britain's air defence for battle

The task of preparing Britain's air defence in the lead up to the Battle of Britain belonged to Air Chief Marshal Dowding. It was his foresight and forward planning that…