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"I was thankful to have my life"

Renowned as the Red Arrows' longest serving pilot, Squadron Leader Mike Ling retired from the Royal Air Force after 21 years in April this year.

5 August 2019

RAF Benevolent Fund awards grant to boost veteran employability

The RAF Benevolent Fund has awarded a grant to Launchpad, the veterans' homeless charity, to provide care for RAF veterans living in Newcastle.

"Everyone needs a break"

RAF Benevolent Fund Welfare Care Executive John Hickson explains why the Fund's new wellbeing breaks scheme is much needed among the RAF veteran community.

2 April 2019

Thank goodness for decent florists (and a very understanding wife!)

In the final blog of our series celebrating love in the RAF, Sarah Cotman shares how love had to be put on hold when duty called.

14 February 2019

Valentine's special: Derek and Sandra

During the coming week, the RAF Benevolent Fund will be celebrating the season of love with a series of blogs reflecting on the love in the RAF Family.

11 February 2019

RAF veteran David gets set for Invictus Games in Sydney

Former Senior Aircraftman David Atkin has been selected to represent the United Kingdom in the powerlifting, discus, indoor rowing and running events at the Invictus…

17 October 2018