RAF Family

For 96-year-old Gladys Wissett, a call-up to the WAAF in 1940 was her chance to help the war effort.

Considered a trailblazer as the first female medic to serve on the frontline with the RAF Regiment, former Flt Lt Michelle Partington had a successful RAF career.

RAF veteran Tony Beck's life was turned upside down in 2007 when he was diagnosed with a brain tumour.

Former Corporal Stuart Robinson recently represented the United Kingdom in the wheelchair rugby event at this year's Invictus Games.

Recently the country rallied behind the brave ex-service men and women as they once again represented the UK at the Invictus Games.

This Saturday, thousands of people will tune in to watch the closing ceremony of the third Invictus Games, held in Toronto.