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When natural disasters strike the RAF is called on to deliver aid

When the Pacific islands of Vanuatu were devastated by Cyclone Pam, the international community rallied to help.

Quick response was key to helping Iraqi refugees

When the RAF is called upon to help deliver humanitarian aid, a swift response is essential.

28 April 2015

RAF's longest running airlift helped save the people of Sarajevo

The operation to keep the inhabitants of Sarajevo alive during civil war in the early 1990s remains the longest running airlift in the RAF's history.

RAF carried out vital food drops to tackle famine in Ethiopia

Former Hercules navigator Paul Hewson looks back on the humanitarian aid mission, Operation BUSHEL, which became one of the biggest air-drops of its kind when more than…

Guinea Pigs gather to celebrate friendship and innovation

Enduring friendship and camaraderie borne out of shared experiences has bound a unique group of military veterans for more than 70 years.

New Advice and Advocacy Service launched

On 1 April 2015 a new important piece of legislation will come into force. At the RAF Benevolent Fund, we have launched a new Advice and Advocacy Service to provide…

4 March 2015