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The lasting legacy of Stan and Joyce Smith

Former RAF Flight Lieutenant Stan Smith and his wife, former WAAF Pilot Officer Joyce Smith, generously donated £50,000 as a legacy gift in their Wills to the RAF…

The Dowding System and the role of radar in the Battle of Britain

The Dowding System was the air defence network used during The Battle of Britain. It has been credited for giving Britain a critical advantage over Germany, as they…

Managing your relationships and mental wellbeing during the festive season

We look at how the festive season can have an impact on your mental health and suggest ways that might help to get you through the season and manage your wellbeing.

23 December 2025
Rob Bugden

Guest blog: "Why Remembrance will always matter to me"

I come from a military family, so remembrance has always been deeply important to me.

A side by side image of Dorothy, a WAAF plotter, next to her modern day counterpart, Jack a RAF cyber communications specialist.

The role of RAF communications: From the Second World War to today

From wartime radio vans to cutting-edge cyber networks, we delve into how RAF communicators have evolved from the Battle of Britain era to today, speaking to Second…

4 September 2025
Guinea Pig Club

The town that didn't stare

Crucial to the recovery of many of Sir Archibald McIndoe's Guinea Pigs was the ability to walk freely into the local community without fear.