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Scottish Ayr Show

Countdown is on for the 2024 International Ayr Show – Festival of Flight

The countdown is on for the much-anticipated 2024 International Ayr Show – Festival of Flight, where the RAF Benevolent Fund is charity partner for the second year.

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Commemorating bravery of WW2 Catalina Pilots on 80th anniversary

July 17 2024 marks the 80 years since Victoria Cross (VC) decorations were awarded to Catalina pilots Flt Lt John Cruickshank and Flt Lt David Hornell. To commemorate…

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Inter-Livery Rifle Shoot raises £7k for Fund in annual fundraiser

On 7 June 2024, the 10th annual Inter-Livery Target Rifle Shoot took place to raise money for the RAF’s leading welfare charity, the RAF Benevolent Fund.

16 July 2024
Volunteers standing with Caterham car at Grand Prix

Car made from Puma helicopter parts to be auctioned for Fund and Mission Motorsport

Caterham car manufacturers and the RAF have teamed up to create a special-edition Seven 360R using parts of a Puma HC2 helicopter to raise money for the RAF Benevolent…

RAF Lossie Airplay young people foodbank collection

The MacRobert Trust donates £30,000 to support RAF young people

The MacRobert Trust has made a generous donation of £30,000 to support the RAF Benevolent Fund’s Airplay Youth Programme at RAF Lossiemouth, Scotland.

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How the Fund provided respite for Anne and her husband Ian

For Anne and her husband Ian, who have had a difficult time since Ian’s accident and dementia diagnosis, the RAF Benevolent Fund’s Group Friendship Breaks provided an…

10 July 2024