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Fund lays wreath to commemorate Llandow air disaster 75 years on

On 9 March, a commemoration ceremony was held in memory of the 75th anniversary of the largest civil air disaster in Wales, with a wreath laid by Ambassador Rob Bugden…

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Fundraiser takes on English Channel swim for Fund

On 19 July 2025, fundraiser Helen Jenkins will take on a solo swim of the English Channel to raise money for five charities including the RAF Benevolent Fund.

George Thompson

Fund attends 80th anniversary memorial for Flt Sgt George Thompson VC

On Thursday 23 January, the RAF Benevolent Fund was honoured to contribute to a memorial event held at Kinross High School, marking 80 years since Flight Sergeant George…

29 January 2025
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In autumn mists: A tribute poem

A poem by Terence Foster to mark Remembrance

4 November 2024
Remembrance

Remembrance: Tributes from members of the RAF Family

Remembrance provides the opportunity to reflect on the sacrifice of those who have defended our freedoms, and remember all those who lost their lives in conflicts and…

5 November 2024
Craig and Sandra on beach in sunglasses

“The Fund gave me peace of mind with a financial grant towards my partner’s funeral”

After the heartbreaking loss of her partner Craig, Sandra found herself grappling with the overwhelming expenses of his funeral. In search of relief, she turned to the…

4 November 2024