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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.
Former Flight Lieutenant Jack Lyon was just 23 when he joined the RAF as an Aircraftman. He entered Stalag Luft III, the scene of the Great Escape, in 1942 when it opened and was later moved to the north compound, home to the tunnels 'Tom' , 'Dick' and 'Harry'.
Former Flight Lieutenant Charles Clarke was imprisoned in Stalag Luft III after being captured on enemy territory. Before his passing in May 2019, Charles told us about his capture.
The mastermind of the Great Escape was Squadron Leader Roger Bushell.
Today we remember the 50 men who were murdered by the Gestapo after escaping from Stalag Luft III in the Great Escape.The names of the men are are listed below:
A new report part-funded by the RAF Benevolent Fund investigates the benefits and pitfalls of using internet technology to communicate.