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Rob Henderon Dambusters

Dambusters 80th anniversary: My father’s role in the Dambusters Raid and how the Fund has supported me

Robert ‘Bob’ Henderson joined 617 Squadron when it was established in 1943, recruited as a Flight Engineer, to become part of the historic Dams Raid.  We spoke with his…

Clive Morris Dambusters

Thetford RAF Flt Sgt is all set for Dambusters Ride

To mark the 80th anniversary of the Dambusters Raid, RAF Flight Sergeant Clive Morris is taking on the Dambusters Ride in Lincolnshire to raise money for the RAF…

Ruth Bridges

Trio to take on huge challenge to raise funds for the Dambusters 80th anniversary

To mark the 80th anniversary of the Dambusters Raid, fundraiser Ruth Bridges is taking on a huge challenge to raise money for the RAF’s leading welfare charity, the RAF…

Simon Storey and team

Team of ex-serving RAF pilots plan 400-mile-ride for Dambusters 80th anniversary

Simon Storey and his team of ex-serving RAF personnel will be taking on a huge challenge riding 400 miles from Royal Leamington Spa towards the east of Dortmund, Germany…

282 East Ham and CAS Awards

The Winners of the 2023 RAF Benevolent Fund Awards

The RAF Benevolent Fund celebrated the hard work of its fantastic supporters at its annual awards ceremony last night (Thursday 27 April).

28 April 2023
Mick Curran

"Without the Fund I wouldn’t be able to do the sport I love"

Archery has been a lifeline for RAF veteran Mick Curran who, after a car accident in 1992, experienced a multitude of health conditions. Thanks to the RAF Benevolent…

28 April 2023