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The Fund’s President, HRH The Duke of Kent meets RAF Benevolent Fund beneficiaries and supporters

On Thursday 17 October, The Duke of Kent met with beneficiaries, staff and supporters of the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund hosted by the RAF Museum in Hendon.

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Fund supporter Jacob the Pilot wins ‘Young Fundraiser of the Year’ at Pride of Britain Award

RAF Benevolent Fund supporter Jacob Newson, known as ‘Jacob the Pilot’ has won the ‘Young Fundraiser of the Year’ at this year’s Pride of Britain Awards.

22 October 2024
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Inter-Livery Target Rifle Shoot raises over £63K for Fund with 10 years of support

This year marks ten years of support from the RAF Small Arms Association and the City of London Livery Companies with an annual Inter-Livery Target Rifle Shoot to raise…

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Plymouth RAF veteran fundraises to give back to Fund

On Sunday 13 October, fundraiser and RAF veteran David Cumberland took part in the Leicester Half Marathon to raise money for the Fund.

18 October 2024
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Celebrating Black History Month: Q&A with RAF veteran Sgt Leroy Francis

For Black History Month this October, we spoke to former RAF Sergeant Leroy Francis, who served for 26 years as an Aircraft Weapons Systems Maintenance Manager, about…

15 October 2024
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Fund takes part in Wings and Wheels 2024 event at Fife Airport

On Saturday 5 October, the RAF Benevolent Fund collaborated with Fife Airport for the Wings and Wheels 2024 event to raise money for the Fund.