Battle of Britain RAF ducks have arrived!
After much anticipation, the Association’s newest ducks have landed. The set of three, specially created to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of...
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New Royal Air Force Association Cadet Bear
We’re thrilled to announce the arrival of our Royal Air Force Association cadet bear, the newest member of the RAFA bear collection! These fluffy...
Cecil Chandler, Bomber Command veteran dies aged 96
The RAF Association is sad to learn of the death of Bomber Command veteran Cecil Chandler (96), who was honoured by the French Government for his involvement in the D-Day landings. Cecil,...
Volunteer organisers and participants thanked for their support
The RAF Association is thanking volunteer organisers and supporters for their overwhelming response after two fundraising events went ahead in different formats to follow...
RAF charity bids fond farewell to the ‘Forces’ Sweetheart’
The Royal Air Forces Association is sad to learn of the death of Dame Vera Lynn (103), who had strong links to our charity. Dame Vera’s charitable work...
New website to help dementia carers serving in the RAF goes live
A bespoke online hub for people in the serving RAF community who are caring for family members with dementia has gone live. The RAF...
“It was crammed with Huns, and we had something for them…”
Ken Gatward and Operation Squabble On 12 June, 1942, a lone RAF Beaufighter struck a blow against Nazi pride, and gave hope to the...
Volunteers’ Week: Mrs Ena Day – volunteering for 73 years!
Mrs Ena Day has been volunteering for the RAF Association for 73 years. She is a member of the Swindon Branch of the RAF...
John Cruickshank VC celebrates 100th birthday
John Alexander Cruickshank VC, the RAF’s last living recipient of the Victoria Cross, celebrated his 100th birthday on 20 May. To mark this, the...
Reflecting on VE Day
Bomber Command veteran, former Flight Lieutenant Douglas Newham LVO DFC is President of the RAF Association’s Cockermouth Branch in Cumbria. Now 98, Doug is supporting our Operation CONNECT by volunteering…