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Veterans Railcard

The Veterans Railcard - all you need to know

The Veterans Railcard has been designed to give former members of the UK Armed Forces and their families discounted rail travel, saving them 1/3 on many rail fares…

8 April 2021
Mike Ling

"They prepared me for so much of what I have achieved"

Mike Ling recalls how his grandad's encouragement saw him join the RAF Air Cadets, setting him on a path to success and creating lifelong memories.

8 April 2021
Kids on laptop

Youngsters 'escape' from the boredom of lockdown with Airplay

Airplay members at RAF Halton have been enjoying a series of online escape rooms, bringing them together virtually.

7 April 2021
Sir Michael Graydon

"The Gulf War was transformational for the RAF" – Sir Michael Graydon

To mark the 30th anniversary of the end of the Gulf War, Sir Michael Graydon shared his memories of the conflict and discussed its impact on the Royal Air Force as a…

5 April 2021
Paul Godfrey

From Croydon to Space Command: Air Vice-Marshal Godfrey on the final frontier

In celebration of the RAF Air Cadet's 80th anniversary, we spoke to Air Vice-Marshal Paul Godfrey, the inaugural commander of the United Kingdom's new Space Command.

31 March 2021
Footballers

The RAF Football Association's top tips for rebuilding your fitness after lockdown

From 29 March, outdoor sports facilities in England can reopen, but many of us may be feeling less fit than usual.

29 March 2021