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LAC Eric Reedman, 91, landed on Gold Beach on 16 June 1944 where his unit, Advanced HQ, 80 Wing made their way two miles inland to Tour en Besson.
Flying Officer Bunny Mason, 90, was a lone rear gunner on the Stirling Mk 4, which was specially adapted for D-Day to tow gliders over the Normandy beaches.
John 'Jackie' Reid was a pilot with 605 Squadron at the time of D-Day. He and his Observer Ray Phillips and two other crews were put on special duties and directed to go to Caen on the night of 5/6 June to attack anti-aircraft guns and lights before the airborne troops went in.
To mark VE Day, we spoke to Squadron Leader Barney Polden about why VE Day is important to him as a proud member of a military family spanning generations.
All at the RAF Benevolent Fund pay tribute to the service and life of
When Stan Hartill joined the RAF at the age of 19 as a member of the RAF ground crew servicing Spitfires, he could never have known that over 75 years later he would be receiving France's highest decoration, the Legion d'honneur for his services during the D-Day landings.
On Wednesday 24 July 2024, RAF Henlow hosted its annual Families Day supported by the RAF Benevolent Fund.Families Day is a summer event organised by stations to bring serving personnel and their families and friends together for a day of fun and entertainment.
To mark the 80th anniversary of the Dambusters Raid, RAF Flight Sergeant Clive Morris is taking on the Dambusters Ride in Lincolnshire to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund.
Taking part in this year’s Dambusters 80th anniversary virtual ride is RAF Reservist and former Squadron Commander Clive Mitchell, 59, who is stationed at RAF Lossiemouth.
On 8 May, to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day, the RAF Benevolent Fund held a tea party for RAF veterans and family members at its head office in London.