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Celebrating 60 years of the Falcons: Fund supporters mark milestone with new display

The RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team are marking their 60th anniversary with the launch of a thrilling new routine ahead of this summer's display season.

12 June 2021
Sir Michael Graydon

"The Gulf War was transformational for the RAF" – Sir Michael Graydon

To mark the 30th anniversary of the end of the Gulf War, Sir Michael Graydon shared his memories of the conflict and discussed its impact on the Royal Air Force as a…

5 April 2021
Rafbf roundel

"The telephone friendship groups really have changed my life"

For Margaret Peckham, life changed when her husband, best friend and soulmate, David, passed away in 2014.

17 January 2018
Jack Watson

How we helped Jack Watson

Ninety-six-year-old Jack served with the RAF for four and a half years during the Second World War, completing 77 operations with his 'band of brothers' on the…

2 August 2020
Red Arrow

Red Arrows' David Simmonds on how the RAF Air Cadets inspired him to follow his dreams

As the RAF Air Cadets celebrate their 80th anniversary, Red Arrows pilot Flt Lt David Simmonds looks back on where it all began for him in the organisation.

RAF Falcons

Flt Lt Chris Wilce on what the Fund means to the RAF Falcons

This year the RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team celebrate their 60th anniversary. With the RAF Benevolent Fund at the heart of what they do, Flt Lt Chris Wilce explains…