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Black History Month: The remarkable legacy of Squadron Leader Ulric Cross

To mark Black History Month 2024, we are honouring the life and legacy of Squadron Leader Ulric Cross, DFC, DSO. His exceptional bravery and skill in the RAF during the…

30 September 2025
RAF Benson personnel in Fund vests standing outside medical centre

RAF Benson personnel take on gruelling four-day challenge to support RAF charity

From 30 September to 2 October, RAF Benson personnel will take part in the 4x4x48 Challenge to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund.

30 September 2025
Mark in climb position

RAF Lossiemouth serviceman completes 18-mile Ben Nevis race fundraising challenge

On 20 September 2025, Aircraft Commander Mark Buxton completed the Ben Nevis Skyline run to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund.

29 September 2025
Dad mum and two young daughters sitting together

Fund awarded grant from Lest We Forget Association to support families at RAF Marham

The RAF Benevolent Fund has been awarded a grant of £22,875 from the Lest We Forget Association to support serving personnel and their families at RAF Marham.

4 glass awards in a row

Nominations open for RAF Benevolent Fund Awards 2026

The annual awards offer RAF welfare charity, the RAF Benevolent Fund, an opportunity to formally recognise the contributions made by individuals, RAF Stations, squadrons…

Ben and daughter Dannii

RAF veteran to run Cirencester Half Marathon for Fund

On 2 November 2025, a Cotswolds RAF veteran will run the Cirencester Half Marathon to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund.

22 September 2025