Following another sell-out year, The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has pledged £193,250 to support the work of the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund in Scotland. The donation brings the total given to the Fund to more than £1million.
Read moreFollowing another sell-out year, The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has pledged £193,250 to support the work of the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund in Scotland. The donation brings the total given to the Fund to more than £1million.
Read moreFrom lining up under the Red Arrows’ starter’s flag to paying their respects at Wing Commander Guy Gibson’s graveside in Holland, this year’s Beaujolais Runners have visited some historic sites and thousands of pounds for the RAF Benevolent Fund.
Read moreA celebration of 100 years of the Royal Air Force was held at London’s British Museum last Wednesday, attended by the Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Hillier.
Read moreThe Blades, who perform dazzling displays around the UK and represent GB internationally by campaigning for the Red Bull Air Race World Championship, has donated over £34,386.11p to long-term charity partner the RAF Benevolent Fund – a charity close to the team’s heart.
Read moreAs the couple came over the finish line, completing the run in two hours and 28 minutes, Steve presented Jenny with the ring that he’d been carrying in his short pocket for the entire 13.1-mile run.
Read moreThe youngsters have raised funds for the RAF Benevolent Fund after the charity stepped in in the immediate aftermath of Jon’s death in March this year. Jon, who was an RAF engineer, was killed when the Hawk he was flying in crashed at RAF Valley.
Read moreYesterday 86-year-old Bingley veteran Jeffrey Long completed his 100-mile walk in tribute to 100 years of the Royal Air Force, supporting the RAF Benevolent Fund and Support Our Paras.
Read moreFor aircraft technician Graham it was his childhood dream to serve in the Royal Air Force, but this dream turned into a nightmare when his own medical discharge and then his wife’s end of service left the couple facing homelessness.
Read moreA grant of £25,000 has been made to the Independent Living Project in Bishopton to support the building of 24 new apartments for Armed Services veterans in Scotland, primarily those of a working age who are classified as Wounded, Injured or Sick and have been medically discharged from the military.
Read morePayments made to families on the death of RAF personnel, who were members of the RAF Dependants Fund, have been increased by £2,500 to up to £17,500.
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