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Veronica Young dressed as wonder woman with friends

Remembering Veronica Young

It is with the greatest sadness that the RAF Benevolent Fund announces the passing of one of our colleagues and friends, Veronica Young. 

Rob Henderon Dambusters

Dambusters 80th anniversary: My father’s role in the Dambusters Raid and how the Fund has supported me

Robert ‘Bob’ Henderson joined 617 Squadron when it was established in 1943, recruited as a Flight Engineer, to become part of the historic Dams Raid.  We spoke with his…

HrH CAS CiR

RAF Benevolent Fund joined by The Duke of Kent and Chief of the Air Staff at memorial of 1st Viscount Trenchard

Last week at the RAF Chapel, Westiminister Abbey, the RAF Benevolent Fund hosted the annual memorial for Marshal of the Royal Air Force Hugh Trenchard, 1st Viscount…

15 February 2023
Bob Greig

"What Remembrance Day means to me"

While remembering the veterans of the Second World War and their families is vital, it is also important we remember all ex and serving personnel on Remembrance Sunday…

Dan Pelling

‘What Remembrance Day means to me’

Dan Pelling's life changed forever when he was involved in a serious hit and run accident whilst deployed to Italy, which left him paralysed from the chest down.

Fiona Hooper

Recycled cola bottles make up iconic Remembrance Day display fundraiser

For the second year running, Dorchester resident and daughter of retired RAF veteran Fiona Hooper, has put up an amazing display of poppies in hopes of raising money for…