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RAF Benevolent Fund pays tribute to Pilot Officer Russell ‘Rusty’ Waughman

All at the RAF Benevolent Fund pay tribute to the service and life of Pilot Officer Russell ‘Rusty’ Reay Waughman D.F.C., A.F.C, L’dH, who has sadly passed away at the…

18 December 2023
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Five top tips for looking after your wellbeing this festive season

The Fund has put together five top tips for looking after your emotional and mental wellbeing this Christmas season.

18 December 2023
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New film tells the story of British flying ace Capt. Lanoe Hawker VC

This week, a new independent film about Britain’s first ace, Capt. Lanoe Hawker VC, DSO, is helping to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund. The 23-minute film tells…

13 December 2023
Veterans financial support benefits

What the autumn budget means for the RAF Family

RAF Benevolent Fund Welfare Benefits Advisor Jen Kelly outlines some of the key welfare benefit changes announced in the Autumn Budget, which may affect the RAF Family…

5 December 2023
Trish wearing Fund branded shirt, helmet and medal

RAF High Wycombe servicewoman completed epic cycle from Vietnam to Cambodia for Fund

RAF High Wycombe Reservist has raised over £2700 for the Fund since completing her cycle from Vietnam to Cambodia.

5 December 2023
Colin and George signing aircraft print

Fund holds WW2 Mosquito Memories event at De Havilland Aircraft Museum

On Tuesday 28 November, the Fund hosted a unique event at the De Havilland Aircraft Museum in London Colney, Hertfordshire, whereby Second World War veterans Colin Bell…