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As D-Day (Normandy landings), 6 June 1944 dawned, those who were to play a pivotal part in its success were landing on the beaches of Normandy.
Sergeant Lee Wrake joined the RAF at the age of 19. On 6 June 1944 he landed on Omaha Beach, and after saving a man who was hit in the stomach, he himself was hit in the chest by shrapnel.
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To mark 80 years since D-Day and Operation Taxable, the RAF Benevolent Fund, the RAF’s leading welfare charity, has launched the Tin Foil Aeroplane Challenge.
The Leeds Half Marathon is one of Yorkshire’s biggest event of its kind. Jane herself was proud to start the race back in 2003.The much-loved run raises hundreds of thousands of pounds for charity every year and often attracts thousands of runners.
RAF Lincolnshire personnel and their families will be taking part in a Colour Run event this June to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund.The Colour Run, held on Wednesday 12 June at RAF Cranwell, is a 5km paint race inspired by the Hindu festival of Holi.
Operation Taxable was a key component of the broader deception plan, known as Operation Bodyguard, carried out by the Allies during the D-Day landings in June 1944. It is considered one of the most intricate and successful deception campaigns in military history.
If you, or your partner are currently serving in the RAF including the RAF Reserves, there are a range of ways we can help you.
On 3 May, RAF Honington civil servant took part in a 33-mile walk in memory of RAF serviceman, to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund, the RAF’s leading welfare charity.
To commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, GHQ Spirits has launched a limited-edition Scottish rum, vodka and gin range to raise money for the Fund and other Service charities.