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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 Hitler as part of his plans to gain air supremacy and invade Great Britain.
The Battle of Britain is seen by many as a defining moment for the RAF during the Second World War. Delivering the first major victory against the German military, it was a fierce battle fought over the English channel and the skies above Britain for air superiority.
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 fought it out neck and neck in the sky during the summer and the autumn of 1940.
The late Hurricane pilot Sqn Ldr Tony Pickering never forgot those he flew alongside during the Battle of Britain.
One of the last surviving 'Spitfire women' Eleanor Wadsworth has passed away, aged 103. Mrs Wadsworth served as a Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) pilot during the Second World War, delivering aircraft and crew around the UK.
To mark the anniversary of the Battle of Britain this month, Tribute Writer Terence Foster shares a poem as a tribute to all those who fought.
On Tuesday 29 July 2025, Airplay hosted its four-day youth festival ‘AirFest’ at RAF Wyton to celebrate 15 years of Airplay at RAF stations, supported by the Fund.
We take a look at how our Station Grants programme has supported investment in facilities at RAF Wittering and enhanced the wellbeing of serving personnel an
Throughout June and July, Corporal John Cross is walking the 467km distance of the Oder-Neisse line on the border of Germany and Poland to mark Victory in Europe (VE) Day 80 and raise money for the Fund.
On 19 July 2025, fundraiser Helen Jenkins will take on a solo swim of the English Channel to raise money for five charities including the RAF Benevolent Fund.Helen, 53, will be swimming 21 miles from Dover to France set to take place from 19-23 July 2025.