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Happy 113th Gladys!

On 18 January 2016 the oldest person we have supported – and the UK's oldest person, Gladys Hooper, celebrated her 113th birthday.

21 January 2016
RAF Family

A hundred years of service

From reconnaissance to fast jet operations – 31 Squadron marked its 100th anniversary this week.

12 October 2015
History and heritage

Loneliness and depression amongst top troubles for RAF veterans

A significant number of RAF veterans both young and old are experiencing depression, loneliness, relationship troubles, and bereavement, a new RAF Benevolent Fund report…

8 September 2015
Press releases

In tribute to Les Munro

The RAF Benevolent Fund is saddened to hear of the death of Les Munro, the last surviving Dambusters pilot.

4 August 2015
Dambusters news
World War Two

Spitfire sailors crowned Amateur World Champions

Team RAFBF Spitfire triumphed at the J70 Class World Sailing Championships on Saturday, to finish ninth overall and named world champions.

16 July 2015
Sports

New Advice and Advocacy Service launched

On 1 April 2015 a new important piece of legislation will come into force. At the RAF Benevolent Fund, we have launched a new Advice and Advocacy Service to provide…

4 March 2015
RAF Family