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The Winners of the 2023 RAF Benevolent Fund Awards

The RAF Benevolent Fund celebrated the hard work of its fantastic supporters at its annual awards ceremony last night (Thursday 27 April).

28 April 2023
Midge Hartley

“The support from the Fund has allowed me to maintain a feeling of independence and normality”

An unexpected diagnosis of Henoch Schönlein Purpura (HSP) left RAF veteran Midge Hartley in need of home adaptations to support his day-to-day living, because of his…

14 April 2023
Rob Bugden

Fund ambassador Rob Bugden to take part in 5 marathons for 5 charities

Former RAF parachute instructor and RAF Benevolent Fund ambassador Corporal Rob Bugden is taking part in five marathons this year for five charities, all in his…

3 April 2023
Caroline Paige

Transgender Day of Visibility: An interview with Flt Lt Caroline Paige

For Transgender Day of Visibility on 31 March, we talked with Flight Lieutenant Caroline Paige about her career in the RAF, her experience of transitioning in the armed…

31 March 2023
Irene Strange

National Poetry Day: WAFFIE GALS by RAF veteran Irene Strange

To mark World Poetry Day this year, former RAF Teleprinter Operator Irene Strange, 90, penned a poem about a lunch social the RAF Benevolent Fund arranged for her and…

5 October 2023
Jo Salter MBE

International Women’s Day with Hon Gp Capt Jo Salter, the first British female fast jet pilot

International Women’s Day presents the opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women in the RAF and one such person is Honorary Group Captain Jo Salter MBE –…