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Steve Markham being presented with a permit to fly

Built-from-scratch airworthy Spitfire raises money for Fund

A Spitfire that was built from scratch by an RAF Benevolent Fund supporter has been approved to fly.

3 October 2022
Carrianne Franks

Team to run Great Bristol Half Marathon in aid of RAF Benevolent Fund as tribute to RAF nurse

A team of RAF and Army personnel are running the Great Bristol Half Marathon to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund, in memory of an RAF nurse who served on the…

2 September 2022
Andrew Merrett

London Marathon record run planned by RAF Sergeant after motor neurone disease diagnosis

An RAF Sergeant is set to run the London Marathon to raise funds for the RAF Benevolent Fund, after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

30 August 2022
Rupee with Wing Walk Company pilot Ollie Babbage

Wing walk in memory of RAF pilot raises money for RAF Benevolent Fund

A Lincolnshire woman has braved a daring wing walk to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund, in memory of her husband, who served in the RAF.

24 August 2022
RAF team hauls whisky barrel up and down Ben Nevis

RAF team hauls whisky barrel up and down Ben Nevis to raise £1,800 for RAF Benevolent Fund

A team from RAF Honington, near Bury St Edmunds, climbed Scotland and the UK’s highest peak, Ben Nevis – with a whiskey barrel – to raise money for the RAF Benevolent…

5 August 2022
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Former RAF Squadron Commander gears up for the 2023 Dambusters Ride

Taking part in this year’s Dambusters 80th anniversary ride is RAF Reservist and former Squadron Commander Clive Mitchell, 59, who is stationed at RAF Lossiemouth.

4 April 2023