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Colin Bell and Mark Vickers on helipad

WW2 Mosquito Bomber Pilot,102, completes 17 storey abseil for Fund to break Guinness World Record

On 14 September, former Flight Lieutenant Colin Bell (DFC AE FRICS), 102, took part in an extraordinary fundraising challenge to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund,…

15 September 2023
John Bell at Bomber Command Memorial 2022 holding poppy wreath

Fund pays tribute to Bomber Command veteran, Wing Commander John Bell MBE DFC LdH

All at the RAF Benevolent Fund pay tribute to the service and life of Wing Commander John Bell MBE DFC LdH, who sadly passed away on 18 March 2024 at the age of 100 –…

19 March 2024
Online gaming

Study shows online gaming is bringing RAF families closer

A new report part-funded by the RAF Benevolent Fund investigates the benefits and pitfalls of using internet technology to communicate.

Alistair Petrie Awards

REVEALED: RAF Benevolent Fund Awards 2024 Shortlist

We are excited to announce the shortlist of nominees for our annual awards ceremony, which will take place on 25 April 2024. Members of the public were invited to make…

Yvonne standing with walker in front of brown fence

“The support from the Fund has given me my spark back”

After a spinal tumour left her with limited mobility, RAF veteran Yvonne felt like a prisoner in her own home. Thanks to the Fund’s support, Yvonne has had access to…

7 March 2024
Liz McConaghy

International Women’s Day: Q&A with ‘Chinook Crew Chick’ Liz McConaghy

To mark International Women’s Day this year, we spoke with Flight Sergeant Liz McConaghy – the longest serving RAF Chinook crew member, spanning a 17 year career flying…