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Roald Dahl: His RAF career
13 September is Roald Dahl Day, a day celebrating the ever-popular author's birth. Roald Dahl served in the RAF during World War Two as a pilot, which inspired his story about the troublesome 'Gremlins'.
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Mark Beaumont: Air Cadets and me
'Flying as a teenager was such freedom, another world – exhilarating'
In this guest blog, Mark shares his memories of happy times with 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron.
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"I felt a wave of joy and a wave of relief"
Paralympic gold medallist and Fund Ambassador Stuart Robinson tells us what it felt like to become a history maker at the Tokyo Games. In this guest blog he discusses how he was determined to turn his injury into a positive.
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RAF children served up an ace day out at Wimbledon
Airplay members from four RAF stations were guests of honour at The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) recently, as part of their summer activities. The youngsters, aged between 10 and 14, were treated to a coaching session led by Wimbledon's head coach as well as a behind the scenes tour of No.1 Court.
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Broomhall House hosts Scottish Torque Show in support of leading RAF charity
More than 100 supercars were on display at the Scottish Torque Show this weekend, hosted in the grounds of the historic Broomhall House Estate in Dunfermline.
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Derby teenager takes flight with ex-Red Arrows pilots to celebrate fundraising win
Last week, a teenager from Derby was treated to a special flight with the Blades Aerobatic Team, a team of former Red Arrows pilots.
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Two new Thrive wellbeing courses for RAF spouses announced for Autumn
The RAF Benevolent Fund will be hosting two new online wellbeing workshops for RAF partners in September and October.
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RAF Boulmer play park transformed by £96k refurb
A play park at RAF Boulmer has been transformed through a recent refurbishment, improving facilities for families based at the station.
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Say ‘cheers’ to The Few by hosting a Battle of Britain-themed tea party
This year, we are inviting the public to host their own tea parties once again to give thanks to the brave airmen who fought for our freedom in the skies above Great Britain 81 years ago.
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RAF Cosford develops new community space thanks to £200k charity grant
An extensive refurbishment project at RAF Cosford has created a new, accessible community space. The renovation was supported by a £200,000 grant from the RAF Benevolent Fund, the RAF’s leading welfare charity.
