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90 years young, and raising money for RAF Benevolent Fund

The Fund receives donation of £50,000 after round-Britain Spitfire birthday event.

20 October 2026
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Fund awards grant to boost career support for RAF Family

The RAF Benevolent Fund has awarded a grant for the first time to RFS Foundation CIO, the charitable arm of Recruit for Spouses, to help more members of the RAF Family…

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RAF Henlow children pose in streams of colour powder and Fund tshirts

Fund supports summer holiday camps for children at RAF Stations

Following the success of its pilot programme in 2025, the RAF Benevolent Fund was proud to reintroduce its School Holiday Provision this summer, helping RAF families…

 Prince Albert Jacob, credit: BBC News, West Midlands.

Black History Month: Celebrating Prince Albert "Jake" Jacob

To mark Black History Month, we're sharing the story of Prince Albert "Jake" Jacob, one of the last surviving Caribbean RAF veterans of the Second World War and a proud…

5 October 2026
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Ulric Cross in uniform in black and white

Black History Month: The remarkable legacy of Squadron Leader Ulric Cross

To mark Black History Month 2024, we are honouring the life and legacy of Squadron Leader Ulric Cross, DFC, DSO. His exceptional bravery and skill in the RAF during the…

2 October 2026
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RAF Medic completes endurance challenge for Fund

On 26 September, RAF Leeming serviceman successfully completed the PARAS’10 endurance challenge raising money for the RAF Benevolent Fund.

30 September 2026
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