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"As a stay at home mum, the RAF lifestyle can be a culture shock"

This Mother's Day, we talk to Charlie Whitford, an RAF spouse who has been supported by the Fund's Thrive programme. Thrive looks at building self esteem within the…

22 March 2020

You find members of the RAF Family everywhere!

Community fundraiser Rebecca McGeorge was one of RAF Benevolent Fund staff who went along to Crufts last week. Here she gives her impressions of the world famous dog…

11 March 2020

Celebrating RAF trailblazers on International Women's Day: Michelle Partington

Michelle Partington tells us about her RAF career. Michelle, a former RAF paramedic, was the first female paramedic on frontline patrol with the RAF Regiment in…

8 March 2020

Celebrating RAF trailblazers on International Women's Day: Elaine West

Air Vice-Marshal Elaine West tells us how important it was for her to clear the path for others. In 2013, she became the first female officer of all branches of the…

Celebrating RAF trailblazers on International Women's Day: Caroline Paige

Caroline Paige tells us what it was like to be the first transgender officer to transition openly while serving in the UK Armed Forces in 1999.

6 March 2020

The Youth Club Smile

Teenagers from RAF Marham's Airplay group reflect on what the group means to them and why it is so important.