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Father and five-year-old son to walk Pen-y-Ghent to raise money for the RAF Family

Five-year-old Jacob Newson will be climbing Pen-y-Ghent in Yorkshire wearing his RAF flying suit, with his dad Andy in order to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund.

23 August 2019
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How we helped Nancy Presland

Nancy Presland's late husband Brian served in the RAF for 25 years as an instructor in the police school.

13 August 2019
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How we helped Mike Ling

When a mid-air collision threatened to end his career, former Red Arrows pilot Mike Ling knew he could rely on the RAF Benevolent Fund for support.

12 August 2019

King's Lynn park runners complete commemorative run along the Somme battlefield

A group of King's Lynn park runners recently travelled to France to take part in a commemorative run along the front line of the First World War Somme battlefield to…

7 August 2019
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"I was thankful to have my life"

Renowned as the Red Arrows' longest serving pilot, Squadron Leader Mike Ling retired from the Royal Air Force after 21 years in April this year.

5 August 2019

RAF Benevolent Fund awards grant to boost veteran employability

The RAF Benevolent Fund has awarded a grant to Launchpad, the veterans' homeless charity, to provide care for RAF veterans living in Newcastle.