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Rusty Waughman in suit with medals

RAF Benevolent Fund pays tribute to Pilot Officer Russell ‘Rusty’ Waughman

All at the RAF Benevolent Fund pay tribute to the service and life of Pilot Officer Russell ‘Rusty’ Reay Waughman D.F.C., A.F.C, L’dH, who has sadly passed away at the…

18 December 2023
Gary Thompson in uniform and sunglasses

How the Fund helped Jacqui Thompson following the death of her husband

Ambassador Jacqui Thompson was supported by the Fund following the death of her husband who was killed in Afghanistan. Jacqui speaks on the 'peace of mind' the financial…

Sam and Jan photos side by side

Fund pays tribute to The Guinea Pig Club members Sam Gallop and Jan Stangryciuk-Black

All at the RAF Benevolent Fund pay tribute to the service and life of the last members of The Guinea Pig Club, Flight Sergeant Sam Gallop and Lieutenant Jan Stangryciuk…

24 October 2023
Stan and Joyce 2

The lasting legacy of Stan and Joyce Smith

Former RAF Flight Lieutenant Stan Smith and his wife, former WAAF Pilot Officer Joyce Smith, generously donated £50,000 as a legacy gift in their wills to the RAF…

Elizabeth running and smiling in Fund branding

University student completes Hever Castle Triathlon for the Fund in late father's memory

On 23 September, Elizabeth Williams completed the Hever Castle triathlon raising money for the Fund in memory of her late father who was an RAF serviceman.

4 October 2023
Sam on his bike at RAF Marham

RAF serviceman to complete 400-mile charity cycle ride in friend’s memory

RAF serviceman Samuel Roberts is currently taking part in a 400-mile cycle ride over four days between four RAF stations in memory of his belated RAF Rugby League…