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Eighty years ago one of the lesser known but perhaps most important Bomber Command raids of the Second World War took place. The raid on Peenemünde, credited with saving thousands of lives, was to strike at the heart of Nazi research into the destructive V weapons.
The RAF Benevolent Fund recently awarded a grant of £18,000 to Broughton House, a care home for ex-servicemen and women in Salford. The grant will help cover the cost of looking after veterans who served in the Royal Air Force.
Acting Pilot Officer, Josh Rowles, has spent the past few months producing commemorative medals and patches in honour of the 80th anniversary of the Dambusters Raid, which have been sold to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund.
In the 80th year of the RAF Regiment it is important to note that those who serve have families and loved ones who can also be affected by the demands of that service.
Please join us for an evening of entertainment as Royal Air Force Music Central Band celebrates the 80th Anniversary of Operation Chastise, commonly known as the Dambusters Raid, on behalf of the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund.
As 2022, the 80th anniversary year of the RAF Regiment, draws to a close, a serving officer in the regiment has spoken about his experiences and career.
The zany fundraising idea came to Flt Lt Stuart Clark a few years ago and had to be put off due to the pandemic, but it was finally realised at the start of June when the team, who are all members of the RAF Regiment, was able to travel freely to Scotland.
Today marks the 80th anniversary of Operation Varsity, an historic mission that saw thousands of RAF glider pilots take to the skies during the final stages of the Second World War.
Simon Storey and his team will be taking on a huge challenge riding 400 miles from Royal Leamington Spa towards the east of Dortmund, Germany in tribute to the Dambusters.
A disabled veteran from Swindon will be taking part in a fundraising challenge this summer to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund and the RAF Air Cadets.