This New Year’s Day marks the 70th anniversary of the enactment of the National Service Act, which led to more than two million young men being conscripted into the British Armed Forces.
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This New Year’s Day marks the 70th anniversary of the enactment of the National Service Act, which led to more than two million young men being conscripted into the British Armed Forces.
Read moreThe Royal Air Forces Association (RAF Association) is helping forces personnel injured, either on or off duty, while in the service of our country by supporting the new Defence and National Rehabilitation Centre (DNRC).
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 moreAn RAF veteran is helping the charity which cares for him to raise money by designing one of its Christmas cards.
Read moreRunners of all abilities are being encouraged to don Santa suits to raise vital funds for the RAF Association in the lead up to Christmas.
Read moreThe Royal Air Forces Association, the charity that supports the RAF family, is looking to continue to grow its work by recruiting 100 new members in every county of the UK.
Read moreThis Thursday, the local community will come together to lay 92 year old Bernard Mabey to rest at Southend Crematorium. A former member of the famous Dambusters squadron (617 Bomber Command), ‘Bernie’ will be honoured by friends, family and military alike.
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.
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Afghanistan support
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