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Remembering the crew of flight XV179 12 years on

Today marks 12 years since Hercules C130K flight XV179 was shot down over Iraq killing all ten crew.

30 January 2017
Iraq

Invictus Games medal winner Joanna kayaks from city to city for the Fund

This weekend, Invictus Games medal winner Joanna Martin is taking on another epic challenge: kayaking from Glasgow to Edinburgh, covering 55 miles in aid of the RAF…

7 October 2016
Fundraising
Sports
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How Roald Dahl's Gremlins helped the RAF Benevolent Fund

In this blog, we learn more about Roald Dahl and how his mischievous 'Gremlins' helped the RAF Benevolent Fund back in 1943.

13 September 2016
History and heritage
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Anchors away for RAF veteran in Rio Paralympics

It's anchors away for Sunderland resident and RAF veteran John Robertson, who will be sailing in this year's Paralympics in Rio.

25 August 2016
Sports

Thanking our trust supporters

Since 2010, more than 100 trusts, foundations, livery companies and other grant-making organisations have contributed around £3.5 million to the RAF Benevolent Fund.

6 July 2016
Fundraising

Youngsters from RAF Lossiemouth mark The Queen's 90th birthday

To mark HM The Queen's 90th birthday, over 50 children at RAF Lossiemouth attended a special party in her honour.

3 July 2016
Youth support