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Remembering the men of the Great Escape

Today we remember the 50 men who were murdered by the Gestapo after escaping from Stalag Luft III in the Great Escape.

"We will remember them"

Author and historian Steve Darlow today joined air force veterans at Stalag Luft III, Zagan, Poland to mark the 70th Anniversary of the Great Escape.

"Something's afoot!"

Former Flight Lieutenant Jack Lyon, 96, was 25 when he entered Stalag Luft III's north compound. He became involved in the Great Escape after being moved from the east…

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RAF Benevolent Fund help RAF family to transform garden into safe haven for their son

Sgt Darryl Blair and his wife Sue are just one of many RAF families who have been supported by our charity. We recently provided them with a grant to renovate their…

12 November 2013
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Meeting the filmmakers of 'Planes' at RAF Northolt

Eleven-year-old Luke Clark-Smith from our Airplay programme at RAF Northolt was one of the guests at a special Q&A held at the station with the filmmakers of the new…