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Celebrating RAF trailblazers on International Women's Day: Elaine West

Air Vice-Marshal Elaine West tells us how important it was for her to clear the path for others. In 2013, she became the first female officer of all branches of the…

Celebrating RAF trailblazers on International Women's Day: Caroline Paige

Caroline Paige tells us what it was like to be the first transgender officer to transition openly while serving in the UK Armed Forces in 1999.

6 March 2020

The Youth Club Smile

Teenagers from RAF Marham's Airplay group reflect on what the group means to them and why it is so important.

Fund Ambassador becomes first Brit to complete World Marathon Challenge twice

RAF Benevolent Fund Ambassador Luke Wigman recently took on the World Marathon Challenge, completing seven marathons in seven continents over seven days. Having taken…

"It was love at first sight"

This Valentine's Day, we'd like to take a moment to think about those RAF veterans and widows who've lost a partner later in life and now face their day-to-day lives…

14 February 2020
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RAF veteran bids to become first Brit to complete World Marathon Challenge twice

Former RAF Senior Aircraftman Luke Wigman will join 41 runners in one of the world's most gruelling running events – completing seven marathons in seven days on seven…