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Arrivals on board the ex-troopship, HMT Empire Windrush at Tilbury. An RAF recruiting officer speaks to a group of men interested in joining the Royal Air Force. 22 June 1948

Windrush Day: Recognising the contributions of the Windrush Generation

To mark Windrush Day (22 June), we provide some insight into the Windrush Generation, and the key roles and contributions these individuals played in both military and…

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"One phone call has led to so much support"

Christine Carr joined the RAF in 1985 and served for two years as a Senior Aircraftwoman based at RAF Henlow. Christine was always aware of the Fund but didn’t realise…

12 June 2025
Cyclists in their Fund jerseys standing in front of museum board

Son of Great Escape survivor raises money for Fund with ‘Long March’ cycle ride

Last month, a team of fundraisers completed a 309km cycle ride retracing the route their relatives were forced to march as prisoners during the Second World War.

11 June 2025
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"My father’s role supporting the D-Day landings"

Fund supporter Ann Blowers’ father, John Jenkins, was a Flight Sergeant during the Second World War – serving as a Bomb Aimer in Bomber Command. To mark the 81st…

Group of veterans and Sue Powell raising glasses in toast

Volunteers’ Week 2025: Spotlight on Sue Powell

To mark Volunteers’ Week (2-8 June), we spoke to RAF Benevolent Fund volunteer Sue Powell about her support for our community veterans’ groups, and her personal decision…

Mari headshot left, Mari in group at fundraising stand

Volunteers’ Week 2025: Spotlight on Mari Green

To mark Volunteers’ Week (2-8 June), we spoke to RAF Benevolent Fund volunteer Mari Green about the impact of the support her family received from the Fund and what her…