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John in front of F-25

From the Battle of Britain to the F-35: the enduring spirit of RAF engineers

During the Battle of Britain, while pilots took to the skies, teams of mechanics and engineers worked tirelessly on the ground to keep aircraft serviceable and ready to…

Ashleigh with bike in front of sea

RAF nurse takes on 400km Vietnam to Cambodia cycle challenge

RAF Nursing Officer Flight Lieutenant Ashleigh Lowther is getting ready to swap Portsmouth for the roads of Vietnam and Cambodia this autumn, as she takes on a 400-km…

9 September 2026
Stacey Mitchell

“I can now live independently in my adapted home thanks to the Fund”

Stacey Mitchell joined the RAF aged 19, ready for a long and fulfilling career in the services. However, her career was cut short in November 2016 when Stacey sustained…

1 September 2026
Bobbie and family in woods walking

“My new wheelchair has given me the freedom to get outdoors and make memories with my family”

When Bobbie's health suddenly deteriorated two years ago, life changed dramatically for her and her family. Thanks to the support from the RAF Benevolent Fund, Bobbie…

1 September 2026
Personnel and Fund staff at Gazebo and Ben Elephant shaking hand with infant

Fun in the sun for RAF Friends and Families Days

Each year the RAF Benevolent Fund supports RAF Station Friends and Families' Days, bringing serving personnel, their families and friends, together at RAF stations…

27 August 2026
Joanna and John sat side by side smiling

A Call to Gather film: Stories of support for the RAF Family

As part of our ongoing partnership with The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, we've created a new film featuring four of our Ambassadors who share their experiences of…