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Paddy Hemingway at home holding photo of himself in uniform in RAF

A tribute to John “Paddy” Hemingway: the last of “The Few”

The RAF Benevolent Fund is saddened to hear that Battle of Britain veteran, Group Captain John “Paddy” Hemingway DFC, passed away on 17 March 2025 at the age of 105.

RAF personnel saluting flypast

Fund lays wreath to commemorate Llandow air disaster 75 years on

On 9 March, a commemoration ceremony was held in memory of the 75th anniversary of the largest civil air disaster in Wales, with a wreath laid by Ambassador Rob Bugden…

L-R Helen in towel and swimming cap, dad Peter, grandad William

Fundraiser takes on English Channel swim for 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.

George Thompson

Fund attends 80th anniversary memorial for Flt Sgt George Thompson VC

On Thursday 23 January, the RAF Benevolent Fund was honoured to contribute to a memorial event held at Kinross High School, marking 80 years since Flight Sergeant George…

29 January 2025
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In autumn mists: A tribute poem

A poem by Terence Foster to mark Remembrance

4 November 2024
Remembrance

Remembrance: Tributes from members of the RAF Family

Remembrance provides the opportunity to reflect on the sacrifice of those who have defended our freedoms, and remember all those who lost their lives in conflicts and…

5 November 2024