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Jo Salter MBE

International Women’s Day with Hon Gp Capt Jo Salter, the first British female fast jet pilot

International Women’s Day presents the opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women in the RAF and one such person is Honorary Group Captain Jo Salter MBE –…

Irene Strange

Celebrating women in the RAF this International Women’s Day

Today marks International Women’s Day. Over the last century, the role of women within society, and indeed the armed forces, has changed momentously. From the Second…

Pippa Doyle

Phyllis Pippa Latour Doyle: My Story

Once a Special Operations agent acting behind enemy lines during the Second World War, Phyllis ‘Pippa’ Latour’s service means she has been able to continue living…

International Women's Day - Q&A with Chris Elliot

Today is International Women’s Day and to mark the occasion, Air Vice-Marshal Chris Elliot, Controller of the RAF Benevolent Fund, provides insights into her career…

8 March 2022
Mother's Day

Mother's Day: Two generations of RAF service inspired by one woman

In celebration of Mother's Day, we spoke to one family who have been inspired by the Second World War service of their mother and grandmother. Kath

14 March 2021
Dr Hannah Brooking

Celebrating the women of the RAF: Past, present, and future

On International Women's Day, we'd like to celebrate the countless women of the Royal Air Force – those serving on the frontline today and those who served in previous…

8 March 2021