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Celebrating VJ Day with an extra ration of rum

World War Two veteran Cpl Ron Short remembers while VE Day celebrations took place in Europe, the fighting continued in the Far East.

In tribute to Les Munro

The RAF Benevolent Fund is saddened to hear of the death of Les Munro, the last surviving Dambusters pilot.

Spitfire sailors crowned Amateur World Champions

Team RAFBF Spitfire triumphed at the J70 Class World Sailing Championships on Saturday, to finish ninth overall and named world champions.

16 July 2015

RAF Uxbridge – defending the South East

The RAF's timely action in building the air defence bunker at RAF Uxbridge gave them a significant advantage in defending the South East when war came to Britain's…

Late Battle of Britain pilot Jimmy Corbin

How we helped the family of Battle of Britain pilot Jimmy Corbin

Battle of Britain pilot Jimmy Corbin DFC was made a Freeman of Maidstone in 2010. After his death in 2012, the RAF Benevolent Fund was able to help Jimmy's wife, Jeanne,…

The Spitfire was "something out of this world"

In an exclusive interview with the RAF Benevolent Fund, Spitfire pilot and Battle of Britain veteran Squadron Leader Nigel Rose reveals his feelings about flying the…

16 June 2015