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Here are some questions the RAF Widows' Association gets asked frequently.
RAF veteran Elizabeth was struggling with the coldness of her home whilst recovering from cancer treatment. Thankfully, the Fund stepped in to provide the necessary home repairs to improve Elizabeth’s quality of life and safety at home.
This Women’s History Month, we spoke with poet Pam Ayres about her time in the RAF, and how that led to her successful career as a one-woman performer
For Women’s History Month this March, we want to honour the achievements of Britain’s first female RAF fast jet pilot, (Honorary) Group Captain Flight Lieutenant Jo Salter MBE.
On 10 February, members of the RAF Family completed a sponsored walk to honour the memory of Flight Sergeant Carrianne Franks and raise money for the Fund.
On 2 March, fundraiser Amy Briggs took part in the annual Gym 2 Gym half marathon in Cyprus to raise money for the Fund, in memory of RAF Corporal Richard McLellan.
After a spinal tumour left her with limited mobility, RAF veteran Yvonne felt like a prisoner in her own home. Now, thanks to the RAF Benevolent Fund’s welfare support, Yvonne has had access to physical and emotional assistance and is able to live a fulfilling life once more.
As the PoWs began to escape through the tunnel on the night of 24 March 1944, it was a long wait for the late Jack Lyon as he stood in the queue in Hut 104.
In an interview with the late RAF veteran Jack Lyon, he explains how the PoWs at Stalag Luft III were split into three groups as they carefully planned their escape.
Former PoW, the late Charles Clarke, told the Fund what life was like for the prisoners at Stalag Luft III during World War Two.