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Richard in Spitfire mid-air

Competition winners take flight in Spitfire at Biggin Hill

Two competition winners took flight in a Spitfire after entering the Daily Express charity contest on behalf of the RAF Benevolent Fund.

31 July 2023
A Spitfire taking off

Competition winners for Spitfire flight chosen by RAF veteran

Andy Andrews, a Second World War veteran, has chosen the winners of the Daily Express’ competition for a flight in a Spitfire.

12 January 2023
Uplift scheme at RAF Brize Norton

RAF Brize Norton offer flight experience for youngsters

RAF Brize Norton are offering families a unique flight simulator experience as part of a scheme called UPLIFT, in conjunction with the RAF Benevolent Fund, the RAF's…

13 May 2022
PUMA fundraising

Celebrating 50 years of Puma: Five RAF personnel lift 50 tonnes in five hours for charity

A team of five personnel from RAF Benson have lifted 50 tonnes each, in under five hours, to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund.

Chinook

Side by side with the Chinook Force for 40 years

As the Chinook marks 40 years of service in the Royal Air Force, the Fund is proud to have stood side by side supporting members of the Force in their times of need.

10 July 2021
Chinook

Chinook 40 – championing the Fund for four decades

As the RAF marks the 40th anniversary of the Chinook, Regional Fundraiser Heather Kemp looks back at the many ways personnel attached to the mighty aircraft have…

8 July 2021