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RAF Leeming polytunnels

"The polytunnels have given RAF Leeming families a sense of community"

To mark National Gardening Week (28 April - 4 May), we spoke with personnel from RAF Leeming to find out how grants from the Fund towards polytunnels and a new outdoor…

Bronwyn holding her London marathon medal

RAF Reservist raises over £1.2K running London Marathon for Fund

On Sunday 27 April, fundraiser and RAF Reservist Bronwyn Harding took part in the London Marathon to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund.

Op Doomsday

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.

Reg Lawrence Biggin Hill

VE Day 80: "Everyone started jumping and cheering"

To mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day on 8 May 2025, we spoke to RAF veteran Reg Lawrence about the community support he has received from the Fund and his memories of…

Sybil Piper in front of Strongest Link Garden

VE Day 80: "It's important for us to remember during this time"

To mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day on 8 May 2025, we spoke to WAAF veteran Sybil Piper about her memories of the day Victory in Europe was declared, and how the Fund…

Ben Elephant and winner with Easter bunny

RAF Benson takes part in Easter Egg Trail for Fund

On Thursday 17 April, RAF Benson held an Easter Egg Trail to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund.

17 April 2025