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My centenary moment – Taking part in Operation BUSHEL
In the last of our series celebrating the service of RAF Benevolent Fund staff, Regional Director Paul Hewson recalls his 'Centenary Moment'. As a navigator flying on Hercules C-130s, Paul's career spanned 25 years, but he only took part in one humanitarian mission.
Invictus Games glory beckons for RAF veteran Mike
For the third time, former RAF gunner Mike Goody is representing his country at the Invictus Games which opened in Sydney at the weekend.
Sights set on gold for Sydney Games!
After bringing home a bronze and silver medal at the Toronto Invictus Games last year, Michael Mellon has his sights firmly set on the gold for Sydney! In this blog, we hear how he is feeling about this year's Games.
Brave RAF widows among fundraising team to abseil off Forth Road Bridge
Tania Daschofsky was just 23 when her world changed in an instant with the news her fiancé, Ben Knight, had been killed in an aircraft explosion. The Fund has been by her side ever since and now she's preparing to complete a daredevil abseil as her way of saying thank you.
RAF veteran David gets set for Invictus Games in Sydney
Former Senior Aircraftman David Atkin has been selected to represent the United Kingdom in the powerlifting, discus, indoor rowing and running events at the Invictus Games in Sydney.
Proposal at the finish line!
Last Saturday, RAF Corporal Steve Roberts, who is based at RAF Halton, got down on one knee at the finish line of the Bristol Half Marathon and proposed to his girlfriend Jenny Sparrow.
World Mental Health Day: "Paragliding makes me feel free from my demons"
In response to recent research that one in four people are affected by mental health problems the Fund has launched a Listening and Counselling Service providing confidential emotional support to those in the RAF Family who may be affected by various mental wellbeing difficulties.
Lincolnshire Co-Op boosts support for the RAF Family
Forces families, serving personnel and veterans will benefit from extra support thanks to more than £139,400 raised by Lincolnshire Co-op's Community Champions scheme.
Dartford schoolgirls run Mini Mudder event in memory of Red Arrows engineer
Last Saturday, sisters Eryn and Brooke Smith took part in a one-mile obstacle course mud run in memory of their beloved uncle Corporal Jon Bayliss who was killed while serving with the RAF Red Arrows earlier this year.
Ivy Norwich Brasserie shows its support for the RAF Benevolent Fund
The Ivy Norwich Brasserie hosted an exclusive event this month to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund.
