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Etherton Review: A message from our Controller

The release of the Independent Review into the treatment of LGBTQ+ personnel in our Armed Forces prior to 2000 is a significant moment in recognising the deeply…

25 July 2023
Chaplain, Air Vice-Marshal and King's Colour Squadron in front of memorial

Fund commemorates 100th Anniversary of the RAF Memorial

On Sunday 16 July, the Fund commemorated the 100th anniversary of the unveiling of the RAF Memorial. 

17 July 2023
Dan Pelling smiling

Disability Pride Month: Celebrating our Ambassadors

To celebrate Disability Pride Month this July, we highlight the unique challenges of three RAF Benevolent Fund Ambassadors who have used sport to regain independence…

12 July 2023
Wilfred Ibbotson in uniform

Dambusters 80th anniversary: Remembering my grandad 80 years on

This year marks 80 years since the daring Dambusters Raid in 1943. To mark the occasion, we spoke to Deb Wolstenholme about what the anniversary means to her family.

Students holding guitars

Three year 11 students took part in a 12-hour overnight guitar jam

Three year 11 students took part in a 12-hour, overnight guitar jam to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund.

Josh Rowles at tent selling medals

Commemorative coins and medals mark the Dambusters 80th anniversary in support of the RAF Benevolent Fund

Acting Pilot Officer, Josh Rowles, has spent the past few months producing commemorative medals and patches in honour of the 80th anniversary of the Dambusters Raid,…

6 July 2023