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 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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The MacRobert Trust awards £106k to Fund to support RAF Lossiemouth

A recent, generous £106,000 grant from The MacRobert Trust has allowed the RAF Benevolent Fund to cover the costs of a new RAF Lossiemouth Heritage Centre in Scotland.

Arrivals on board the ex-troopship, HMT Empire Windrush at Tilbury. An RAF recruiting officer speaks to a group of men interested in joining the Royal Air Force. 22 June 1948

Windrush Day: Recognising the contributions of the Windrush Generation

To mark Windrush Day (22 June), we provide some insight into the Windrush Generation, and the key roles and contributions these individuals played in both military and…

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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.

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In autumn mists: A tribute poem

A poem by Terence Foster to mark Remembrance

4 November 2024
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Black History Month: The extraordinary life of Flying Officer Errol Barrow

As we continue to celebrate Black History Month, we recognise the incredible achievements of Flying Officer Errol Walton Barrow, a skilled RAF Navigator and former Prime…