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Then and now: The role of an RAF Chef

To mark the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, we spotlight the role of a chef in the RAF, and how the position has progressed from the Second World War to today…

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Battle of Britain 85: The role of a WAAF Plotter

This month marks the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, and we’re spotlighting the diverse roles of RAF personnel who served during that pivotal time. In…

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Fund holds annual Bomber Command Memorial Service

On Sunday 29 June, the RAF Benevolent Fund held its annual Bomber Command Memorial Anniversary Service at the Bomber Command Memorial in Green Park, London.

30 June 2025
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"My father’s role supporting the D-Day landings"

Fund supporter Ann Blowers’ father, John Jenkins, was a Flight Sergeant during the Second World War – serving as a Bomb Aimer in Bomber Command. To mark the 81st…

RAF veteran with cup of tea

Fund holds VE Day tea party for RAF veterans

On 8 May, to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day, the RAF Benevolent Fund held a tea party for RAF veterans and family members at its head office in London.

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RAF operations during VE Day

To mark 80 years on since VE Day, we take a look at some of the remarkable operations RAF personnel undertook in the lead up and following VE Day.