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Neil Robinson and photo of great-uncle in uniform

“The Fund’s counselling support inspired me to give back”

Neil Robinson will be commemorating 80 years since his great-uncle’s passing during the milestone D-Day anniversary this year. Inspired by his family background, we…

RAF Honington Golf Team posing holding their clubs

RAF Honington Golf Team take on D-Day 80 Golf Challenge for the Fund

On Thursday 6 June, the RAF Honington Golf Team will be taking on a 72-hole Golf Challenge to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

Ken Aedy memoir

Family of Squadron Leader Ken Aedy publish pilot's memoirs in honour of his memory

Last night the Fund was delighted to attend the launch of new book, From Biplanes to Fast jets: a pilot’s life in the Royal Air Force 1942-1973.

31 May 2024
Kirky with medals

Volunteers' Week: Q&A with Fund Volunteer Kirky

To mark Volunteers’ Week (3-9 June), we spoke to Fund volunteer and ex-RAF serviceman Crawford Kirkhope, known as Kirky, to find out more about what his role involves…

Dan and Mike in blue team outfits on Bargain Hunt set

RAF veterans and charity ambassadors take part in D-Day special of BBC’s Bargain Hunt

To mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day this year, RAF Benevolent Fund ambassadors went head-to-head with other Armed Forces veterans in a D-Day special episode of the BBC…

Len Eaton

D-Day 80: The legacy of Operation Taxable airman

To mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day this June, Roy Eaton shares a guest blog about his uncle Len Eaton, a Wireless Operator who served as part of Operation Taxable and…

23 May 2024