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80 years on, radar tribute highlights that it was more than the flying few who won the Battle of Britain

On this Battle of Britain Day, the RAF Benevolent Fund is shining a spotlight on the unsung heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice 80 years ago.

Spitfire ace Allan Scott – a tribute

All at the RAF Benevolent Fund are saddened to hear of the passing of one of the last Spitfire aces of the Second World War, Squadron Leader Allan Scott DFM.

Take the mic! Former Red Arrows Red 10 launches Blades' Commentary Competition

The RAF Benevolent Fund has collaborated with the Blades Aerobatic Team to launch an exciting online competition. Fronted by Blade 3 Mike Ling, former Red Arrows Red 10,…

12 August 2020

Changes to the free TV licence scheme

In this advice blog, Welfare Benefits Advisor Jen Kelly outlines how upcoming changes to the free TV licence scheme could affect RAF veterans.

31 July 2020

Cumbrian writer wins Battle of Britain audio drama competition

The competition, organised by the RAF's leading welfare charity the RAF Benevolent Fund, was launched to commemorate the 80th anniversary of one of the most important…

Hampshire teacher publishes play about the Spitfire, a 'local treasure'

A Hampshire man has published a play dramatising the story of Spitfire designer R. J. Mitchell. The play, Mitchell's Wings, was originally written and directed by Johnny…

21 July 2020