GHQ Spirits to launch D-Day 80 limited-edition collection to raise money for Fund

To commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, GHQ Spirits has launched a limited-edition Scottish rum, vodka and gin range to raise money for the Fund and other Service charities.

The collection named ‘Operation Overlord Spirit’ will go on sale on the 6 June, the D-Day anniversary, with £10 from the sale of every bottle donated to the RAF Benevolent Fund, Army Benevolent Fund and the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity, to support veterans through their welfare services.

The commemorative spirit draws inspiration from GHQ Spirits founder James McNeill's family history of service and his grandmother's wartime experiences as a dispatch rider during the Second World War.

James McNeill said: “My granny Lena Lowe was a dispatch rider during the Second World War, and three of her sons served in the RAF, Army, and paratroop regiments and so I’ve seen first-hand the dedication and commitment it takes to serve.

“This launch not only introduces three new products, but it also embodies a meaningful initiative to support military charities and honour the service of veterans and active-duty personnel.” 

Gavin Davey, Director Scotland, Northern Ireland and Northeast England at the Fund said: “We, at the RAF Benevolent Fund, are particularly pleased to be part of the GHQ Spirits Overlord bottling to mark the 80th Anniversary of the D Day landings, which began the liberation of Europe in 1944.

“The GHQ bottling will enable us to continue to meet the increasing demand of the RAF Family and provide bespoke support to those who need it the most.”

The bottles are priced at £50 per 70cl bottle. The whole range will be available via GHQ Spirits.