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Op Varsity 80: 100-year-old RAF pilot Walter Martin shares his remarkable story

Today marks the 80th anniversary of Operation Varsity, an historic mission that saw thousands of RAF glider pilots take to the skies during the final stages of the…

24 March 2025
Geoff in uniform young and now

“The Fund has been there for me through difficult times – their support means everything to me”

After 20 years of service in the RAF, Geoff Stevens has faced some tough times, from being medically discharged to dealing with the loss of his wife. But through it all,…

24 March 2025
RAF personnel saluting flypast

Fund lays wreath to commemorate Llandow air disaster 75 years on

On 9 March, a commemoration ceremony was held in memory of the 75th anniversary of the largest civil air disaster in Wales, with a wreath laid by Ambassador Rob Bugden…

JSPCW parachutists in front of plane

Fund partners with Joint Services Parachute Centre RAF Weston-on-the-Green

The RAF Benevolent Fund has partnered with the Joint Services Parachute Centre RAF Weston-on-the-Green (JSPCW), responsible for military parachute adventurous training…

13 March 2025
L-R Helen in towel and swimming cap, dad Peter, grandad William

Fundraiser takes on English Channel swim for Fund

On 19 July 2025, fundraiser Helen Jenkins will take on a solo swim of the English Channel to raise money for five charities including the RAF Benevolent Fund.

Luke Delahunty

"The Fund has supported me for over 20 years after I was paralysed in a bike accident"

Following a bike accident that left him paralysed, RAF Regiment veteran Luke Delahunty has benefitted from a range of support from the Fund, including financial and…

16 January 2025