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Nobby Hill

"We were glad we wouldn't hear the sirens anymore"

As the nation prepares to mark 80 years since VE Day, we look back on an old interview with RAF veteran Nobby Hill, who told us what it was like as a teenager.

29 April 2025
Sybil Piper in front of Strongest Link Garden

VE Day 80: "It's important for us to remember during this time"

To mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day on 8 May 2025, we spoke to WAAF veteran Sybil Piper about her memories of the day Victory in Europe was declared, and how the Fund…

Reg Lawrence Biggin Hill

VE Day 80: "Everyone started jumping and cheering"

To mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day on 8 May 2025, we spoke to RAF veteran Reg Lawrence about the community support he has received from the Fund and his memories of…

RAF Lossiemouth Awards

RAF Benevolent Fund Awards: Winners revealed

The RAF Benevolent Fund held its prestigious annual awards ceremony last night (Thursday 24 April) at the Sheraton Grand in London. The evening provided the opportunity…

25 April 2025
5 children in Ben Club hoody at top of slide

Month of the Military Child: BenPlay at RAF Marham

We take a look at how our BenPlay programme supports RAF parents and children at RAF Marham, to conclude our series of support for RAF young people to mark the Month of…

Children performing

Month of the Military Child: BenPlay at RAF Benson

Continuing with our Month of the Military Child stories this April, we take a look at how our BenPlay programme supports RAF parents and children at RAF Benson.

17 April 2025