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Wing Commander Paula Willmot

RAF Northolt officer sets her sights on the Dambusters Ride

An RAF officer based at RAF Northolt will soon be taking part in the Dambusters Ride. The event consists of two elements: a Virtual Ride on the weekend of 7-8 May, and a…

7 April 2022
Bridlington bungalow

Funds raised by The April Fools Club support welfare breaks for RAF families

The RAF Benevolent Fund recently purchased a property that members of the RAF Family can now book for welfare breaks. This wouldn't have been possible without the…

Jacob Newson at RAF Honington

RAF Honington put Jacob the Pilot through his paces ahead of fundraiser

Eight-year-old Fund supporter Jacob Newson was treated to an exciting day out at RAF Honington, the home of RAF Force Protection, last month. As Jacob plans his next…

30 March 2022
Chloe Lipton

Fundraisers prepare for 24-hour Hadrian's Wall Trek

On 19-20 March, a team of three fundraisers will complete a 24-hour trek, walking 100km from Newcastle Castle to Carlisle Castle along Hadrian's Wall.

Terry Fundraiser

RAF veteran with terminal cancer fundraises while undergoing chemotherapy

A 63-year-old RAF veteran from Paignton is walking and cycling 200 miles in support of the RAF Benevolent Fund, a charity close to his heart, while undergoing treatment…

12 March 2022
Dambusters Ride fundraiser EMUAS

East Midlands Universities Air Squadron set their sights on the Dambusters Ride

This Spring, members of East Midlands Universities Air Squadron will be taking part in the Dambusters Ride, a 60- and 100-mile cycle fundraiser raising money for the…