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The Battle of Britain is remembered as an extremely important air campaign fought over southern England in the summer and autumn of 1940. It was initiated by Adolf Hitler as part of his plans to gain air supremacy and invade Great Britain.
The Battle of Britain is seen by many as a defining moment for the RAF during the Second World War. Delivering the first major victory against the German military, it was a fierce battle fought over the English channel and the skies above Britain for air superiority.
This year, Fund Ambassador Stu Robinson is competing in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games as part of the Team GB Paralympic wheelchair rugby team, following the team’s gold medal win at the Tokyo 2021 Paralympics.
Back in 2018, the film Hurricane, which tells the tale of the bravery of the Polish Fighter Squadrons, was released in the UK. Back then, inspired by the movie, we took a look at how the gallantry of these young men proved invaluable during the Second World War.
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 fought it out neck and neck in the sky during the summer and the autumn of 1940.
Late Spitfire pilot Geoffrey Wellum shared with us what it was like to take to the skies during the Battle of Britain.Geoffrey was just 19 when he joined the RAF. He became a Spitfire pilot and was posted to 92 Squadron during the Battle of Britain.
The late Hurricane pilot Sqn Ldr Tony Pickering never forgot those he flew alongside during the Battle of Britain.
On 6-7 September 2024, we partnered with South Ayrshire Council for the second year at the highly anticipated International Ayr Show – Festival of Flight.
The RAF Benevolent Fund will now be undertaking grant-making on behalf of Alexander Duckham Memorial Schools Trust, following an agreement on 12 September 2024.
On 10 September 2024, RAF Coningsby held a Colour Run to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund.The event saw 50 RAF personnel and their families take part in the 5km Colour Run at RAF Coningsby to raise money to support the RAF Family.