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The RAF's hard battle to support the evacuation of troops from Dunkirk

During the Second World War, a myth began to circulate that the RAF did not do enough to protect the troops that were trapped on the beaches and the fleet of vessels…

27 May 2020

The RAF's vital role in the Dunkirk evacuation

On 26 May 1940, Prime Minister Winston Churchill ordered the start of Operation Dynamo – the evacuation of more than 330,000 Allied troops from the beaches of Dunkirk…

14-year-old Jessica hosts virtual VE Day concert

A 14-year-old who lives in West Yorkshire hosted a virtual VE Day concert on Friday 8 May to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund.

How my RAF Regiment training has helped me during the COVID-19 pandemic

SAC Sam Lake explains how his experiences with the RAF Regiment have taught him to cope with the uncertainty that the coronavirus pandemic has brought.

RAF Rugby Union champion the Fund's support for sport

We are acutely aware that sport can have an incredibly positive impact on the morale and wellbeing of individuals. Here, Group Captain Jamie Thompson of RAF Rugby Union…

20 May 2020

Former Red Arrows pilot Kirsty Murphy on mental health

As the first female RAF Red Arrows pilot, Kirsty Murphy enjoyed applause and respect whenever she displayed. Behind the scenes however, Kirsty was struggling. She found…