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Midge Hartley

“The support from the Fund has allowed me to maintain a feeling of independence and normality”

An unexpected diagnosis of Henoch Schönlein Purpura (HSP) left RAF veteran Midge Hartley in need of home adaptations to support his day-to-day living, because of his…

14 April 2023
Liberty Haynes

Liberty Haynes to raise funds for RAF Benevolent Fund in London Marathon

Few mums consider taking on a marathon postpartum. But this isn’t the case for Liberty Haynes, whose father Lawrie Haynes was previously chairman of the Fund, as Liberty…

Rob Bugden

Fund ambassador Rob Bugden to take part in 5 marathons for 5 charities

Former RAF parachute instructor and RAF Benevolent Fund ambassador Corporal Rob Bugden is taking part in five marathons this year for five charities, all in his…

3 April 2023
Flt Sgt Peter Brown

Remembering Flt Sgt Peter Brown

The RAF Benevolent Fund is sad to learn of the passing of World War 2 RAF veteran Flt Sgt Peter Brown, who died alone in his flat in Westminster on 17 December 22.

Irene Strange

National Poetry Day: WAFFIE GALS by RAF veteran Irene Strange

To mark World Poetry Day this year, former RAF Teleprinter Operator Irene Strange, 90, penned a poem about a lunch social the RAF Benevolent Fund arranged for her and…

5 October 2023
Jo Salter MBE

International Women’s Day with Hon Gp Capt Jo Salter, the first British female fast jet pilot

International Women’s Day presents the opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women in the RAF and one such person is Honorary Group Captain Jo Salter MBE –…