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RAF Benevolent Fund grants Broughton House £18,000

We recently awarded a grant of £18,000 to Broughton House, a care home for ex-servicemen and women in Salford. The grant will help cover the cost of looking after…

10 March 2020

Celebrating RAF trailblazers on International Women's Day: Michelle Partington

Michelle Partington tells us about her RAF career. Michelle, a former RAF paramedic, was the first female paramedic on frontline patrol with the RAF Regiment in…

8 March 2020

Celebrating RAF trailblazers on International Women's Day: Elaine West

Air Vice-Marshal Elaine West tells us how important it was for her to clear the path for others. In 2013, she became the first female officer of all branches of the…

Celebrating RAF trailblazers on International Women's Day: Caroline Paige

Caroline Paige tells us what it was like to be the first transgender officer to transition openly while serving in the UK Armed Forces in 1999.

6 March 2020

RAF Coningsby serviceman to complete 10 races in memory of RAF colleague who died playing rugby

A serviceman based at RAF Coningsby is taking part in 10 running events – a combination of marathons, half marathons and 10Ks – this year to raise money for the RAF…

5 March 2020

The Youth Club Smile

Teenagers from RAF Marham's Airplay group reflect on what the group means to them and why it is so important.