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Doug McCorkindale marathon with medal left, with his friend smiling at top of mountain

RAF Honington serviceman takes on three epic challenges for the Fund

RAF Honington serviceman Doug McCorkindale has completed three challenges to raise money for the Fund finishing with the Welsh 3000s this June.

Bob Greig

"40 years on from the parachute accident that changed my life"

To mark 40 years since a life-altering parachute accident that left him paralysed, former RAF Parachute Instructor and Fund Ambassador Bob Greig, reflects on how far he…

27 June 2024
Armed Forces Week

Armed Forces Week: Supporting the RAF Family across generations

To mark Armed Forces Week, we're highlighting how we have been there for serving personnel, veterans and their families over the last century, and continue to provide…

25 June 2024
Colour Run

Vibrant Fun at RAF Lincolnshire Stations' Colour Run

On Wednesday 12 June, RAF Cranwell burst into a kaleidoscope of colours as it hosted the inaugural RAF Lincolnshire Colour Run to raise money for the Fund.

Johnny Ball posing

Armed Forces Week Guest Blog: Johnny Ball and his happy RAF days

Former RAF serviceman and TV personality, Johnny Ball, shares his story of his RAF days, and his successful career which followed, for Armed Forces Week.

24 June 2024
Stephen and Paula Pratley smiling in front of roundel

“We will be leaving gifts in our Wills to show our appreciation for the Fund”

The RAF Benevolent Fund has been supporting members of the RAF Family through thick and thin for over 100 years. Thanks to the support of gifts in Wills, the Fund can…

18 June 2024