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Fund supporter Ann Blowers’ father, John Jenkins, was a Flight Sergeant during the Second World War – serving as a Bomb Aimer in Bomber Command. To mark the 81st anniversary of D-Day, Ann talks us through the operations her father was part of between 5-14 June 1944.
On Monday 23 June 2025, Flying Officer Tajé-Wayne Sutherland will be taking on the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund.
Last month, a team of fundraisers completed a 309km cycle ride retracing the route their relatives were forced to march as prisoners during the Second World War.
A selection of photos taken around the time of D-Day.
PatronHis Majesty King Charles IIIPresidentHRH The Duke of Kent KG GCMG GCVO ADCLife Vice PresidentsMarshal of the Royal Air Force The Lord Craig of Radley GCB OBE MA DSc FRAeSAir Chief Marshal Sir Michael Graydon GCB CB
Visit our D-Day site to read our blogs and to watch our interviews with D-Day veterans.
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After a devastating sledging accident left RAF serviceman Matt Wickens in constant pain with a long recovery, the RAF Benevolent Fund was there by his side providing financial aid for his family.
Christine Carr joined the RAF in 1985 and served for two years as a Senior Aircraftwoman based at RAF Henlow. Christine was always aware of the Fund but didn’t realise the extent of its support until one phone call that changed everything.
To mark Windrush Day (22 June), we provide some insight into the Windrush Generation, and the key roles and contributions these individuals played in both military and civilian life.What is the Windrush Generation?