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Dambusters 80th anniversary: My father’s role in the Dambusters Raid and how the Fund has supported me

Robert ‘Bob’ Henderson joined 617 Squadron when it was established in 1943, recruited as a Flight Engineer, to become part of the historic Dams Raid.  We spoke with his…

Mick Curran

"Without the Fund I wouldn’t be able to do the sport I love"

Archery has been a lifeline for RAF veteran Mick Curran who, after a car accident in 1992, experienced a multitude of health conditions. Thanks to the RAF Benevolent…

28 April 2023
282 East Ham and CAS Awards

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