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How we helped veteran Arthur Northfield

Delays in repairs left RAF veteran Arthur Northfield strip washing over a sink before the Fund stepped in to provide a grant to replace his boiler.

15 August 2020

Take the mic! Former Red Arrows Red 10 launches Blades' Commentary Competition

The RAF Benevolent Fund has collaborated with the Blades Aerobatic Team to launch an exciting online competition. Fronted by Blade 3 Mike Ling, former Red Arrows Red 10,…

12 August 2020

Hampshire teacher publishes play about the Spitfire, a 'local treasure'

A Hampshire man has published a play dramatising the story of Spitfire designer R. J. Mitchell. The play, Mitchell's Wings, was originally written and directed by Johnny…

21 July 2020
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Why it's important to remember The Few

The Second World War was the most destructive our world has ever witnessed. Cities, whole countries were changed beyond recognition and the outcome of the war still has…

RAF Skeleton team complete 3,500 miles in 30 days for the RAF Benevolent Fund

The RAF Skeleton team are undertaking a 30-day challenge of collectively walking, running, cycling and swimming 3,446 miles throughout June.

29 June 2020

Armed Forces Week: Cadets

Today, we turn our focus to Air Training Corps (ATC) for Armed Forces Week. Air Cadets take part in various activities and sports as part of their training, but they…

26 June 2020