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Cycle challenge launches celebrating last surviving Dambuster Johnny Johnson
A cycle challenge celebrating the centenary of Squadron Leader George ‘Johnny’ Johnson DFM launches on 25 November, Johnny’s 99th birthday. Johnny is the last surviving original member of Operation Chastise, also known as the Dambusters raid of 1943.
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The Falcons swap freefalling for free running in support of the Fund
With the Covid-19 pandemic cancelling plans across the nations, one thing that hasn't wavered is the support from the RAF Falcons.
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Seven-year-old fundraiser Jacob steps into history in Battle of Britain Challenge
On the 30 and 31 October, plane-mad Jacob Newson and his dad Andy walked 30 miles to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund, the RAF’s leading welfare charity. Their route began at the former site of RAF Manston in Kent and finished at the Battle of Britain Memorial at Capel le Ferne near Folkstone.
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Broomhall House fundraising team takes home national charity award
The team behind an annual event at Broomhall House have won the title of Fundraising Team of the Year at the RAF Benevolent Fund’s annual awards.
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Bristol University Air Squadron wins national charity award
Students from Bristol University Air Squadron (BUAS) have won the Royal Air Force Air Cadets/University Air Squadron of the Year title of the RAF Benevolent Fund’s annual awards.
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RAF Brize Norton pilot wins national charity award for fundraising efforts
RAF pilot Flight Lieutenant Tom Mountney has won the RAF Benevolent Fund’s Above and Beyond title at the charity’s eighth annual awards.
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Baton relay takes Hardest Day Challenge halfway around the world
Military personnel deployed across the Middle East and the USA have undertaken a baton relay to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain while raising money for the RAF Benevolent Fund.
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Train driver on track with fundraising challenge for RAF Benevolent Fund
A train driver from Baillieston is gearing up to support the RAF Benevolent Fund, the RAF's leading welfare charity.
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Wisbech RAF veteran cycles 46 miles in aid of RAF Benevolent Fund
An RAF veteran from Wisbech recently cycled 46 miles from Downham Market to Sandringham and back to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund.
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Blades Aerobatic Team rise to the Hardest Day Challenge
The Hardest Day – the name given to 18 August 1940 – was the day that saw the largest number of casualties in a single day throughout the entire Battle of Britain, and it was one of the largest aerial engagements in history.
