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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo donates £70,000 to the Fund, supporting the RAF Family

The RAF Benevolent Fund is delighted to have received a generous £70,000 donation from The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. The Tattoo has been a huge support to the…

Andree's War

Andrée’s War Part 2: "How my mother outwitted the Nazis"

After exploring Andrée Griotteray White’s early life and role in the French Resistance in Part 1, in this article we find out some of Andrée’s most dangerous moments…

14 March 2025
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Fund lays wreath to commemorate Llandow air disaster 75 years on

On 9 March, a commemoration ceremony was held in memory of the 75th anniversary of the largest civil air disaster in Wales, with a wreath laid by Ambassador Rob Bugden…

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Fundraiser takes on English Channel swim for Fund

On 19 July 2025, fundraiser Helen Jenkins will take on a solo swim of the English Channel to raise money for five charities including the RAF Benevolent Fund.

JSPCW parachutists in front of plane

Fund partners with Joint Services Parachute Centre RAF Weston-on-the-Green

The RAF Benevolent Fund has partnered with the Joint Services Parachute Centre RAF Weston-on-the-Green (JSPCW), responsible for military parachute adventurous training…

13 March 2025
Liz McConaghy

International Women’s Day: Q&A with ‘Chinook Crew Chick’ Liz McConaghy

To mark International Women’s Day this year, we spoke with Flight Sergeant Liz McConaghy – the longest serving RAF Chinook crew member, spanning a 17 year career flying…