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Mother's Day: Two generations of RAF service inspired by one woman

In celebration of Mother's Day, we spoke to one family who have been inspired by the Second World War service of their mother and grandmother. Kath

14 March 2021
Red Arrows engineer

RAF Aerobatic Team engineer Jess on aircraft, axles and ailerons

To mark British Science Week, we caught up with Corporal Jessica Ware, mechanical engineer with the RAF Aerobatic Team, to hear what a day working alongside the Red…

11 March 2021
Dr Hannah Brooking

Celebrating the women of the RAF: Past, present, and future

On International Women's Day, we'd like to celebrate the countless women of the Royal Air Force – those serving on the frontline today and those who served in previous…

8 March 2021
RAF Coningsby

RAF Coningsby celebrates 80 years

RAF Coningsby, one of two RAF Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) stations which protect UK airspace, is celebrating its 80th anniversary.

5 March 2021
Airplay kids

Helping young people express themselves in a safe place

As LGBT History month draws to a close, the RAF Benevolent Fund shines a light on how Airplay is helping RAF children explore their sexuality.

26 February 2021
An Airplay child

First-of-its-kind research looks at children of RAF families

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund launched its Growing Up in the RAF report, which is the first research to look exclusively at the wellbeing of children and young…

22 February 2021