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How we helped John Wright

For John Wright and his wife Mary the help they received from the Fund to support their disabled son Lewis made a world of difference to their family.

19 March 2019

"The plan was for 200 men to get out"

In an interview with the late RAF veteran Jack Lyon, he explains how the PoWs at Stalag Luft III were split into three groups as they carefully planned their escape.

"Something's afoot!"

Former Flight Lieutenant Jack Lyon, 96, was 25 when he entered Stalag Luft III's north compound. He became involved in the Great Escape after being moved from the east…

"Flying in a Tornado was a dream come true"

As the RAF bid farewell to the Tornado fast jet with its final flight, Lead Area Director Neil Tomlin recalls his time stationed with the iconic aircraft at RAF Marham…

4 March 2019

Thank goodness for decent florists (and a very understanding wife!)

In the final blog of our series celebrating love in the RAF, Sarah Cotman shares how love had to be put on hold when duty called.

14 February 2019

Valentine's special: Derek and Sandra

During the coming week, the RAF Benevolent Fund will be celebrating the season of love with a series of blogs reflecting on the love in the RAF Family.

11 February 2019