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Rob Henderon Dambusters

Dambusters 80th anniversary: My father’s role in the Dambusters Raid and how the Fund has supported me

Robert ‘Bob’ Henderson joined 617 Squadron when it was established in 1943, recruited as a Flight Engineer, to become part of the historic Dams Raid.  We spoke with his…

Mick Curran

"Without the Fund I wouldn’t be able to do the sport I love"

Archery has been a lifeline for RAF veteran Mick Curran who, after a car accident in 1992, experienced a multitude of health conditions. Thanks to the RAF Benevolent…

28 April 2023
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.