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Pulling together with the support of the Fund

Chief Technician Mike Hawkins joined the RAF in Feb '99, serving as a TG5 Technician. Today, Mike is based at RAF Brize Norton and competes in the RAF Tug of War team,…

2 May 2020

How the RAF helped a Derbyshire town bolster its flood defences

In our second blog to mark the 75th anniversary of Operation Manna, we take a look at one of the more recent humanitarian aid missions undertaken by the RAF. Record…

Commemorating the 75th anniversary of Operation Manna

Seventy-five years ago today a group of young pilots and their crews began a series of daring raids which saved a starving nation.

"Without the Fund I'd spend all day on my own"

RAF veteran Reg Lawrence thoroughly enjoys his weekly chats with his friends on the Fund's Telephone Friendship Group.

27 April 2020
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How we helped Leroy Francis

Even though he was sleeping in his dining room and washing at a downstairs utility room sink, RAF veteran Leroy Francis was still reluctant to ask for help.

23 April 2020

A day in the life of a Community Engagement Worker during lockdown

Our Community Engagement Worker Sue Grogan shares what her typical working day under lockdown looks like and explains how her team is continuing to support vulnerable…

16 April 2020