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Helping those who help others

As hundreds of RAF servicemen and women fly out to help the islands devastated by Hurricane Irma, the RAF Benevolent Fund stands ready to help their families left behind…

14 September 2017
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George Cross awarded to the island of Malta

Malta is also known as the George Cross Island, holding the distinction of being the only entire population to receive the bravery award.

Operation Pedestal

"By the time we arrived the island had suffered massively and was practically on its knees"

During the Siege of Malta, the island had been at the mercy of the German and Italian bombers until Allied ships and aircraft arrived to reinforce their defences.

Roald Dahl: His RAF career

13 September is Roald Dahl Day, a day celebrating the ever-popular author's birth. Roald Dahl served in the RAF during World War Two as a pilot, which inspired his story…

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Diana's final flight

Former Royals pilot and retired RAF Squadron Leader Graham Laurie was assigned to fly Diana's body back to London from Paris.

30 August 2017

An Oscarordinary Challenge

Sgt Steph Evans of 24 Squadron RAF Brize Norton is taking on an epic year's fundraising she's calling 'An Oscarordinary Challenge' to raise money for our charity and…

18 August 2017