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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
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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.

22 July 2019
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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
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£250,000 raised from 2019 Lord Mayor's Big Curry Lunch

The annual Lord Mayor's Big Curry Lunch, organised by ABF The Soldiers' Charity, raised an extraordinary £250,000 this year.

20 May 2019
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RAF Marham turns over a new leaf for Fund's centenary

RAF Marham has branched out to mark the RAF Benevolent Fund's centenary in a rather green-fingered way, planting 525 trees in an eco-area on station.

18 April 2019
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