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Codebreakers, codemakers, balloon barrage operators – the roles for women during the Second World War were as varied as they were vital.
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.
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What is the Dunkirk evacuation?
On 26 May 1940, Prime Minister Winston Churchill ordered the start of Operation Dynamo (also named the Dunkirk Evacuation) – the evacuation of more than 330,000 Allied troops from the beaches of Dunkirk during the Second World War.
For troops involved in Operation Manna, one of the RAF's first humanitarian aid missions, the knowledge they were helping to save lives rather than destroy them was key.
The Bomber Command clasp will be worn on the ribbon of the 1939 to 1945 Star, will follow the design of the Battle of Britain clasp.
Inspired by the British resolve shown in the Blitz bombing raids of the Second World War, Squadron Leader Nick Monahan has pledged to cycle, swim and run more than 1,600 miles in aid of the RAF Benevolent Fund.
This confidential helpline provides access to a trained counsellor to provide immediate, one-off support, on a range of issues such as bereavement, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, and loneliness.
Asking your friends and family to give to the RAF Benevolent Fund in lieu of gifts is a fantastic way to support the RAF Family.
We work with The Recycling Factory to raise funds through the recycling of unwanted inkjet cartridges.