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"We lifted the piano out and lit it on the parade square"
Seventy-six years ago today the Allies celebrated as peace was declared in Europe. Such was the delight of Sonny Davies and his comrades, they dragged a piano into the parade square and set it alight!
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"What I learnt as an air cadet set me on path that I'm proud of"
As we continue to celebrate the achievements of former air cadets, we spoke with SAC Jack Hawkins about how the organisation helped him to create life-long memories as part of one of the RAF's most highly regarded display teams.
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612 Medical Reserve Squadron walk, run and cycle 612 miles for RAF Benevolent Fund
612 Medical Reserve Squadron, based at Leuchars Station in Fife, is bouncing back from lockdown by planning a fundraising challenge in aid of the RAF Benevolent Fund, the RAF’s leading welfare charity.
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Inspiring the next generation of air cadets
To mark the 80th anniversary of the RAF Air Cadets, Fund Ambassador Mike Goody tells us what it's like to inspire the next generation.
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Thrive workshops aim to boost RAF partners wellbeing
The RAF Benevolent Fund will soon host two new online wellbeing workshops for RAF partners, the first of which will begin next month. The Thrive programme provides a range of courses aimed at helping spouses overcome employment challenges.
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A lifetime of service remembered
As the nation pauses to remember His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh tomorrow, the military will be at the heart of the funeral service which follows.
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Tattoo organisers continue charity support despite cancelling 2020 show
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has continued its tradition of supporting military charities with a donation of £74,500 to the RAF Benevolent Fund.
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HM Forces Railcard – all you need to know
The HM Forces Railcard is a benefit that comes with being in the forces. Costing £21, the railcard will save you 1/3 on the vast majority of rail fares throughout the UK, for one year.
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Air cadets mark 80 years with £80,000 fundraising pledge
To mark the 80th anniversary of the RAF Air Cadets, the youth organisation has teamed up with the RAF Benevolent Fund to launch a campaign to raise £80,000.
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Tribute to His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh
All at the Fund are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of The Duke of Edinburgh and send our condolences to our Patron Her Majesty The Queen and all the Royal Family at this sad time.
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