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The squadrons that took part in the Battle of Britain

The Battle of Britain is remembered as an extremely important air campaign fought over southern England in the summer and autumn of 1940. It was initiated by Adolf…

The Dowding System and the role of radar in the Battle of Britain

The Dowding System was the air defence network used during The Battle of Britain. It has been credited for giving Britain a critical advantage over Germany, as they…

RAF Military Working Dogs

National Dog Day: Military Working Dogs

With National Dog Day taking place on 26 August, check out our Q&A on Military Working Dogs and how the work of these remarkable animals, and their handlers, is so vital…

23 August 2024
Stu 2024 Paralympics

Guest blog: "I’m going to be playing on the world's biggest stage, against the world's best athletes"

With the Wheelchair Rugby Paralympic Games starting on the 29 August, Fund ambassador and Paralympian, Cpl Stuart Robinson, talks about what it takes to represent Team…

19 August 2024
Ann Nikki and Kathleen with RAF attendees

Visit provides opportunity for 104-year-old WAAF veteran to pay respects to fallen WW2 comrades

On 9 August 2024, the RAF Benevolent Fund’s Community Engagement team facilitated a visit to London Biggin Hill Airport for 104-year-old WAAF veteran to pay tribute to…

Group taking part in Relay and bunch of the medals

RAF Waddington Airplay hosts Relay challenge to raise money for Fund

On 22 June, RAF Waddington’s Airplay took part in the Airplay Relay challenge to raise money for the Fund.

13 August 2024