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RAF runner to complete 450-mile ultra-marathon to raise awareness of baby loss
Tom Mountney is gearing up for a 450-mile ultra-marathon to thank the two charities which supported he and his wife through several miscarriages last year.
RAF Shawbury Annual Reception celebrates RAF Benevolent Fund's centenary
The station held its Annual Reception to celebrate the Fund's 100th anniversary and to thank the people and organisations who have supported the station throughout the year.
Operation Market Garden 75th Anniversary
This year marks 75 years since Operation Market Garden, the largest ever airborne mission. Although ultimately a failure, General Montgomery's plan became known as a 'glorious defeat' and showed the bravery, tenacity and determination of the British Armed Forces.
100,000 reps for 100 years: Fitness fan raises money for RAF Benevolent Fund centenary
A young mum of two from Lincolnshire has recently embarked on a fitness-focused fundraising challenge in order to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund
Why I'm proud of those who took part in Operation Market Garden
To mark the 75th anniversary of the biggest airborne assault ever mounted, Operation Market Garden, RAF Benevolent Fund Ambassador Rob Bugden explains why he is in awe of one of the Second World War's most infamous missions.
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Operation Market Garden – 75 years on
Seventy-five years ago today thousands of troops began to be dropped behind enemy lines during the Second World War in one of its largest airborne assaults. Operation Market Garden aimed to bring eight bridges under the control of the Allied Forces. The plan failed, leaving its mastermind General Montgomery to rebrand it as a 'glorious defeat'.
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RAF veteran George Dunn returns to the Spitfire 72 years after he last flew one
To mark the 79th anniversary of the Battle of Britain and Battle of Britain Day, 97-year-old Second World War veteran George Dunn took to the skies above England once more, to fly in a Spitfire.
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RAF Benevolent Fund marks Battle of Britain Day by asking public to help find 100,000 RAF veterans in urgent need of support
Today, known as Battle of Britain Day, marks the 79th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, and is an opportunity for us to remember 'The Few' who defended our skies from July to October 1940.
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Personnel cycle from NATO JFC headquarters in the Netherlands to NATO School in Germany
Nine serving military personnel set off to cycle 800km from the NATO Joint Force Command Headquarters in Brunssum, the Netherlands to the NATO School in Oberammergau, southern Germany.
RAF High Wycombe Station Commander completes Great North Run
On Sunday 8 September, Group Captain Shaun Harris, Station Commander at RAF High Wycombe, took part in the Great North Run with his wife Marie to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund, the RAF's leading welfare charity.
