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The humble Hurricane – 80 years old

November 1935 – the moment an iconic aircraft took to the skies for the first time – the Hawker Hurricane.

13 November 2015
Aircraft
History and heritage

Tri-service fundraisers complete 154-mile triathlon

After being injured in Afghanistan, former Army Colour Sergeant Marty Wilson embarked on a triathlon to raise funds to support other veterans with head injuries.

19 October 2015
Fundraising

One mile for every year of the RAF Benevolent Fund

Today four members of the renowned Red Arrows have set off to walk the West Highland Way raising funds for the RAF Benevolent Fund and the Jon Egging Trust.

14 October 2015
Fundraising

A hundred years of service

From reconnaissance to fast jet operations – 31 Squadron marked its 100th anniversary this week.

12 October 2015
History and heritage

"We could have lost the war"

The late Spitfire pilot Ken Wilkinson remembers how close Great Britain came to disaster during the Battle of Britain.

17 September 2015
Battle of Britain news

"We got some strange looks from the French cyclists!"

Day three of the Battle of Britain 75th anniversary bike ride saw Tim Coogan and his fellow cyclists arrive back in England.

11 September 2015
Fundraising