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Andrew Harrop

I would be lost and alone without the Fund

Falklands war veteran Andrew (Harry) Harrop left the Royal Air Force in 1988 when he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. The RAF Benevolent Fund has been by his side…

18 February 2021

Eleanor Wadsworth – a tribute

One of the last surviving 'Spitfire women' Eleanor Wadsworth has passed away, aged 103.

Help is at hand during the festive season

Without doubt Christmas 2020 will be like no other for many of the RAF Family, living under Covid-19 restrictions.

21 December 2020
Richards family

"Christmas is the beginning of our adventure in Florida"

While Christmas will be very different for the majority of the UK this year, for one RAF family it couldn't be further away from their usual celebrations.

24 December 2020
Operation Shortbread

Operation Shortbread delivers some festive cheer to vulnerable RAF Family members

RAF personnel from Honington, Digby, Cranwell and Coningsby have joined forces with the RAF Benevolent Fund to hand out some Christmas cheer to members of the RAF Family.

Chief of the Air Staff

Chief of the Air Staff sends Christmas cheer to isolated Second World War veteran

Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston has taken some time out to help the Fund spread some Christmas cheer to isolated RAF veterans.