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As a member of the ground crew who helped keep the Spitfires flying during the Battle of Britain, RAF veteran Stan Hartill, played a crucial role in keeping our skies safe during Germany's ferocious onslaught.
RAF Benevolent Fund beneficiary Luke Delahunty joined Her Majesty The Queen and members of the Royal Family at a Westminster Abbey service to celebrate the RAF's centenary earlier this month. In this guest blog, he tells us about his day.
As thousands looked to the skies over London for the RAF100 flypast earlier this month, two RAF Benevolent Fund staff members had a very different view. Welfare Projects Executive Pete Ashcroft explains.
At midnight on 23 July 1918, 2nd Lieutenant Jock Tullis of the Royal Flying Corps tunneled out of and escaped the prisoner of war camp of Holzminden, Germany.
Airplay youngster Tia Carter had the time of her life earlier this month when she was invited to perform the Wimbledon Ladies' Final Coin Toss, by the Wimbledon Foundation. In this guest blog, Tia gives us the lowdown on her unforgettable day.
Payments made to families on the death of RAF personnel, who were members of the RAF Dependants Fund, have been increased by £2,500 to up to £17,500.
Recently more than 100 Airplay members got together to attend the first-ever Airfest at RAF Cosford. In this blog, five teenagers Bailey, Ella, Josh, Libby and TJ who travelled from RAF Lossiemouth share their impressions of the event.
Former Senior Aircraftman David Atkin has been selected to represent the United Kingdom in the powerlifting, discus, indoor rowing and running events at the Invictus Games in Sydney.
As we continue our series celebrating the service of RAF Benevolent Fund staff, Regional Director Paul Hewson recalls his 'Centenary Moment'. As a navigator flying on Hercules C-130s, Paul’s career spanned 25 years, but he only took part in one humanitarian mission.
The Blades, who perform dazzling displays around the UK and represent GB internationally by campaigning for the Red Bull Air Race World Championship, has donated more than £34,000 to support our work.