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Airplay at Easter

From virtual escape rooms to catching up with cake – Airplay kids are flying high

Airplay at RAF Wittering has provided competitions, activity ideas and online sessions for young people since the pandemic began.

16 June 2021
Red Arrow

Red Arrows' David Simmonds on how the RAF Air Cadets inspired him to follow his dreams

As the RAF Air Cadets celebrate their 80th anniversary, Red Arrows pilot Flt Lt David Simmonds looks back on where it all began for him in the organisation.

RAF Falcons

Flt Lt Chris Wilce on what the Fund means to the RAF Falcons

This year the RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team celebrate their 60th anniversary. With the RAF Benevolent Fund at the heart of what they do, Flt Lt Chris Wilce explains…

RAF Falcons

Celebrating 60 years of the Falcons: Fund supporters mark milestone with new display

The RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team are marking their 60th anniversary with the launch of a thrilling new routine ahead of this summer's display season.

12 June 2021
Kirtsy Murphy

Queen's Birthday Honours: RAF Benevolent Fund advocate Kirsty Murphy to be made an MBE

Kirsty Murphy, long standing supporter of the RAF Benevolent Fund, is to be made a Member of the Order of the British Empire for her service to aviation.

Hardest Day Challenge

Take on the Hardest Day Challenge to follow in the footsteps of The Few

Today, the RAF Benevolent Fund launches its 2021 Hardest Day Challenge, a fundraising initiative to commemorate the sacrifice and courage of those who risked their lives…