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Comrades for 46 years and counting

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the RAF Regiment and in this guest blog, Bill Espie tells us about his experience in Northern Ireland and the impact that being…

8 February 2017

"The RAF Regiment is a brotherhood"

Steven Brereton Martin has spent 32 years of his life in the Royal Air Force, 29 of them serving with the RAF Regiment.

6 February 2017

"An honour to work alongside the RAF Regiment"

As we commemorate the 75th anniversary of the RAF Regiment, RAF Benevolent Fund Controller Air Vice-Marshal David Murray pays tribute to those who have served, and still…

1 February 2017
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Remembering the crew of flight XV179 12 years on

Today marks 12 years since Hercules C130K flight XV179 was shot down over Iraq killing all ten crew.

30 January 2017

Pilots compete for the BAE Systems Wacky Races Trophy

Last month, BAE Systems Military Air & Information held their traditional Wacky Races competition, raising £90 for the RAF Benevolent Fund.

11 January 2017

"The best present I've ever had!"

When RAF veteran Stanley Lavender suffered a stroke in 2014, he lost his independence. Now, he's encouraging others like him to ask for help should they find themselves…

5 December 2016