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Your Content Goes Here ‘Into The Light’ scoops award win at RAF Photographic Competition ‘Into The Light’, taken by Air Specialist Leah Jones, won the People category of the 2026 RAF Photographic Competition. find out more ...
Association member Frank Colenso spoke to Air Mail in late 2020 for an article on his time in Burma during WWII. To mark the 80th anniversary, we are pleased to re-share Frank's incredible memories and recollections from that time. “To us ...
Roger Phillips recalls the day he struggled to escape from a sinking Wessex In 1979 I was an aircrew member of 28 Squadron, stationed at RAF Sek Kong in Hong Kong. I was the training NCO and loved the work. After ...
We at the RAF Association believe everyone has something valuable to give back to the RAF community, whether it's a donation, offering skills, or simply some time to lend a compassionate ear. Befriending and supporting those in need isn’t about having all the answers; it’s about showing up. You don’t know how much a small act can make a difference to those in need of a friend. Scroll down to read about our amazing volunteers and how you can make a difference.
The RAF Association is delighted to welcome Boeing Defence UK, PLEXSYS, Serco Brize Norton and Top Aces as bronze sponsors for its global cycling event, RAFA Rides. Boeing delivers leading-edge technology, products, services and capabilities to the Ministry of Defence and ...
Babcock International Group (Babcock) and Lone Star Analysis Ltd have pledged their support for the RAF Association’s annual global cycling event, RAFA Rides, as silver sponsors. Babcock’s partnership with the Association began in 2023 when staff took part in the charity’s ...
Raytheon UK has once again pledged to support the RAF Association’s annual global cycling event, RAFA Rides, as a gold sponsor. Raytheon UK, a technology company focused on defence, aerospace, cyber and intelligence, first launched its partnership with the RAF Association ...
Adolph ‘Sailor’ Malan was a South African volunteer now known as one of the greatest RAF fighter pilots of WWII. He also fought against the injustices of apartheid, which ravaged his homeland in the years following the war. Author and historian ...
For the first time in its history, DSEI has bought together four military charities in a new approach that will enable the charities to profile key services which support the integrated defence and security workforce. SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, The ...
A Conservation Success Story The stunning cliffs between RAF Akrotiri and British Forces Episkopi have become a vital haven for some of the world's most remarkable and endangered species. This unique region is home to the last remaining breeding colony of ...
The RAF Association was sad to learn of the passing of RAF veteran Léon Rubin at the age of 97. In 1940, 15-year-old Léon – a Swiss national - witnessed the Nazi occupation of his home country of Belgium and vowed ...
Senior members of the RAF joined children and RAF Association staff to officially open RAFAKidz High Wycombe, a new nursery that will serve families on the station and in the local community. During the visit, Air Officer Commanding of Number 2 ...
