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German photograph of the breach wall of the Eder dam after the "Dambusters" raid in May 1943. Crown Copyright, MOD.

Barnes Wallis and the idea behind the bouncing bomb

Barnes Wallis, assistant chief designer for Armstrong Vickers, came up with the idea for a bouncing bomb that could be used to target strategic dams in 1942.

South Ayrshire Council

South Ayrshire Council donates £12,000 to the Fund

The RAF Benevolent Fund is delighted to receive a donation of £12,000 from South Ayrshire Council which will go towards helping the RAF Family.

26 April 2023
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Former RAF Squadron Commander gears up for the 2023 Dambusters Ride

Taking part in this year’s Dambusters 80th anniversary ride is RAF Reservist and former Squadron Commander Clive Mitchell, 59, who is stationed at RAF Lossiemouth.

4 April 2023
Rob Bugden

Fund ambassador Rob Bugden to take part in 5 marathons for 5 charities

Former RAF parachute instructor and RAF Benevolent Fund ambassador Corporal Rob Bugden is taking part in five marathons this year for five charities, all in his…

3 April 2023
Malcolm and Jacqui

Love in the air

This Valentine’s Day the Fund are sharing stories on romance in the skies. We caught up with retired RAF couple Jacqui and Malcolm Houghton-Le-Chapple, to hear their…

14 February 2023
Cycling blog photo

6 Signs you're tapped out from training

In the second blog of our cycling training series, we’ll be looking at the importance of tapping out, before you become tapped out. Rest is an essential component of…

13 February 2023