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Sam on his bike at RAF Marham

RAF serviceman to complete 400-mile charity cycle ride in friend’s memory

RAF serviceman Samuel Roberts is currently taking part in a 400-mile cycle ride over four days between four RAF stations in memory of his belated RAF Rugby League…

Veterans gather in front of Spitfire display at Biggin Hill

WW2 veterans gather at Biggin Hill to commemorate Battle of Britain Day

To mark Battle of Britain Day on 15 September, a group of the last remaining Second World War veterans gathered for an afternoon at Biggin Hill, home to the Battle of…

15 September 2023
Airplay children on Brize residential break

RAF Brize Norton children attend summer residential break supported by Exolum

From 7-11 August, RAF Brize Norton held its own five-night residential stay taking 78 young people who attend Airplay, the RAF Benevolent Fund’s flagship youth support…

4 September 2023
Colin Bell sponsored walk

WW2 Mosquito Bomber Pilot, 102, takes on extraordinary challenge for Fund

Former Flight Lieutenant Colin Bell (DFC AE FRICS), 102, is taking part in an extraordinary fundraising challenge to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund, London’s…

1 September 2023
RAF Central Band performing on stage

Central Band of the RAF to perform special concert to support the Fund

On Sunday 10 September, the Central Band of the Royal Air Force will perform a special concert at the Alban Arena in St. Albans to support the RAF Benevolent Fund.

14 August 2023
Veteran, serving personnel and Airplay children

How the RAF Benevolent Fund supported the RAF Family in 2022

The RAF Benevolent Fund has released its 2022 Impact Report, highlighting how it has continued to support members of the RAF Family in 2022 through practical, emotional,…