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RAF Cosford hosts AIRFEST 2019

This year there were 19 Airplay Clubs attending AIRFEST 2019 at RAF Cosford. In this blog, Adele and Izzy share their story of how the day went.

11 October 2019
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RAF veteran George Dunn returns to the Spitfire 72 years after he last flew one

To mark the 79th anniversary of the Battle of Britain and Battle of Britain Day, 97-year-old Second World War veteran George Dunn took to the skies above England once…

16 September 2019
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"I was thankful to have my life"

Renowned as the Red Arrows' longest serving pilot, Squadron Leader Mike Ling retired from the Royal Air Force after 21 years in April this year.

5 August 2019

RAF Benevolent Fund awards grant to boost veteran employability

The RAF Benevolent Fund has awarded a grant to Launchpad, the veterans' homeless charity, to provide care for RAF veterans living in Newcastle.

RAF personnel get revved up at Silverstone

Five servicemen from Tactical Medical Wing Logistics Supply travelled as far as the Formula 1 cars speeding round the track this weekend – only on spinning bikes.

19 July 2019
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Royal Ascot honours military personnel on Armed Forces Day, raising £22,000

Royal Ascot racegoers will have spotted soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen and airwomen in full dress uniform amidst the top hats and fascinators.

29 June 2019