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RAF Coningsby

RAF Coningsby celebrates 80 years

RAF Coningsby, one of two RAF Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) stations which protect UK airspace, is celebrating its 80th anniversary.

5 March 2021
John Nichol

John Nicol: My experience as a prisoner of war

John Nicol was 27 when he was shot down during the first Gulf War in Iraq in 1991. As a Tornado navigator with the RAF at the time, he was subsequently captured,…

28 February 2021
Airplay kids

Helping young people express themselves in a safe place

As LGBT History month draws to a close, the RAF Benevolent Fund shines a light on how Airplay is helping RAF children explore their sexuality.

26 February 2021
Kirsty Murphy and dad

My dad was shot down and captured during the Gulf War

For Blades and former Red Arrow pilot Kirsty Murphy the 30th anniversary of the end of the Gulf War marks a more personal milestone.

23 February 2021
An Airplay child

First-of-its-kind research looks at children of RAF families

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund launched its Growing Up in the RAF report, which is the first research to look exclusively at the wellbeing of children and young…

22 February 2021
RAF Scampton

RAF Benevolent Fund delighted to be championed by RAF Scampton

A great start to 2021 sees the Fund chosen as one of RAF Scampton's chosen charities for the year.