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Fund attends 80th anniversary memorial for Flt Sgt George Thompson VC

On Thursday 23 January, the RAF Benevolent Fund was honoured to contribute to a memorial event held at Kinross High School, marking 80 years since Flight Sergeant George…

29 January 2025
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How the Fund supported Matt on his journey to the Invictus Games 2025

After a devastating sledging accident left RAF serviceman Matt Wickens in constant pain with a long recovery, the RAF Benevolent Fund was there by his side providing…

27 January 2025
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King’s Colour Squadron servicemen take on loaded march for Fund

On 31 January 2025, 32 members of A Flight 63 Squadron King’s Colour Squadron will be taking part in a loaded march to commemorate the 83rd anniversary of the formation…

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“The Fund has helped me recover and return to my active lifestyle”

Squadron Leader Samantha May’s active lifestyle in the RAF took a turn for the worse when she was injured in a sporting accident. Thanks to her determination and…

27 January 2025
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“The support from the Fund empowered me as I came to terms with my disability”

After a devastating car accident left Neil Fellingham with a life-changing leg injury, his RAF career came to an unexpected end. Facing career uncertainty, adjusting to…

22 January 2025
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RAF personnel supported by Fund to compete in first-ever hybrid Invictus Games

This February, RAF serving personnel and veterans supported by the RAF Benevolent Fund will compete in the first-ever hybrid Invictus Games hosted in Canada.