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Cycle challenge launches celebrating last surviving Dambuster Johnny Johnson

A cycle challenge celebrating the centenary of Squadron Leader George 'Johnny' Johnson DFM launches on 25 November, Johnny's 99th birthday. Johnny is the last surviving…

The Falcons swap freefalling for free running in support of the Fund

With the Covid-19 pandemic cancelling plans across the nations, one thing that hasn't wavered is the support from the RAF Falcons.

Seven-year-old fundraiser Jacob steps into history in Battle of Britain Challenge

On the 30 and 31 October, plane-mad Jacob Newson and his dad Andy walked 30 miles to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund, the RAF's leading welfare charity.

2 November 2020

Baton relay takes Hardest Day Challenge halfway around the world

Military personnel deployed across the Middle East and the USA have undertaken a baton relay to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain while raising…

Wisbech RAF veteran cycles 46 miles in aid of RAF Benevolent Fund

An RAF veteran from Wisbech recently cycled 46 miles from Downham Market to Sandringham and back to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund.

1 September 2020

Blades Aerobatic Team rise to the Hardest Day Challenge

The Hardest Day – the name given to 18 August 1940 – was the day that saw the largest number of casualties in a single day throughout the entire Battle of Britain, and…

25 August 2020