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Carrianne's family and friends gathered in hi-vis

Family take on sponsored walk in honour of RAF daughter’s memory

On 10 February, members of the RAF Family completed a sponsored walk to honour the memory of Flight Sergeant Carrianne Franks and raise money for the Fund.

14 February 2024
Attendees gathered at RAF Chapel for the service

Honouring Marshal of the Royal Air Force Hugh Trenchard

On 8 February 2024, the RAF Chapel hosted the annual memorial for Marshal of the Royal Air Force Hugh Trenchard, 1st Viscount Trenchard, the ‘Father of the RAF’.

12 February 2024
Rusty Waughman in suit with medals

RAF Benevolent Fund pays tribute to Pilot Officer Russell ‘Rusty’ Waughman

All at the RAF Benevolent Fund pay tribute to the service and life of Pilot Officer Russell ‘Rusty’ Reay Waughman D.F.C., A.F.C, L’dH, who has sadly passed away at the…

18 December 2023
Gary Thompson in uniform and sunglasses

How the Fund helped Jacqui Thompson following the death of her husband

Ambassador Jacqui Thompson was supported by the Fund following the death of her husband who was killed in Afghanistan. Jacqui speaks on the 'peace of mind' the financial…

Sam and Jan photos side by side

Fund pays tribute to The Guinea Pig Club members Sam Gallop and Jan Stangryciuk-Black

All at the RAF Benevolent Fund pay tribute to the service and life of the last members of The Guinea Pig Club, Flight Sergeant Sam Gallop and Lieutenant Jan Stangryciuk…

24 October 2023
Stan and Joyce 2

The lasting legacy of Stan and Joyce Smith

Former RAF Flight Lieutenant Stan Smith and his wife, former WAAF Pilot Officer Joyce Smith, generously donated £50,000 as a legacy gift in their wills to the RAF…