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How we helped Ron Finch

National Service veteran Ron Finch did not hesitate when he was called up to serve his country at the end of the Second World War – he simply saw it as his duty.

2 July 2019
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How we helped Leroy Francis

Even though he was sleeping in his dining room and washing at a downstairs utility room sink, RAF veteran Leroy Francis was still reluctant to ask for help.

23 April 2020
Air Cadets

"Cadets gave me the perseverance and resilience to be successful in journalism"

The lessons and skills BBC journalist Laura Trevelyan learned as an air cadet prepared her for a life on the road, living on her wits, ready to leave at a moment's…

12 August 2021
A cyclist gives Johnny Johnson a thumbs up as he passes by

Bristol cycle past event pays tribute to Johnny Johnson's centenary

A team of cyclists completed a two-wheeled 'flypast' in front of Britain’s last surviving Dambuster Squadron Leader George ‘Johnny’ Johnson MBE DFM.

Airplay at RAF Lossiemouth

Supporting RAF Lossiemouth every day

A £6,000 donation from the RAF Benevolent Fund has been used to construct two new outdoor classrooms at RAF Lossiemouth. 

A veteran

Swindon RAF veteran joins fundraiser celebrating 80th anniversary of the air cadets

A disabled veteran from Swindon will be taking part in a fundraising challenge this summer to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund and the RAF Air Cadets.

28 May 2021