Falcons swap parachutes for trainers - RAFBF May enews

Falcons swap their parachutes for trainers in 24 hour challenge
The RAF Falcons, the world's leading parachute display team put their parachutes to one side this month to take part in a gruelling 24 hour run in support of the RAFBF. All managed to beat their personal bests with distances ranging from 31.45 to 61.45 miles. Find out more..

Battle of Britain book
Do you have any thoughts, memories, pictures or anecdotes about any of the pilots who fought in the Battle of Britain? We’re launching an online commemorative book to mark the Battle’s 70th anniversary and we’re inviting you to fill it with any thoughts you wish to share about any of ‘The Few’. Visit the Battle of Britain book.

What happens when ex-RAF suffer post traumatic stress?
Why does it take an average of 14 years for retired RAF personnel to seek support when suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? This is one of the questions we put to Combat Stress Welfare Officer Stephen Pettitt in a recent interview. Stephen is part of the new Combat Stress East Anglia Community Outreach Team funded by the RAF Benevolent Fund. Read the interview.

RAFBF helps Polish WWII veteran return home
After travelling to Britain from Poland as a 20 year old, Tony Rogers dedicated his life to the Royal Air Force, including serving as a pilot in World War Two. During the war, Tony flew daring missions to supply the Warsaw Resistance. Tony has been wanting to return home to pay his respects to his fallen comrades, so he contacted the RAFBF for assistance. More on Tony's return home to Poland..

Watch our video with the Coopers
Craig Cooper, 30, from Lincolnshire, served in the RAF Regiment from 2000 to 2008, leaving after a medical discharge. The serious financial pressure he fell under was made considerably worse when his wife prematurely gave birth to twins, both of whom have Cerebral Palsy. Read more about the Coopers' situation and watch a video

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Other news...

Battle of Britain summer
It’s going to be an action-packed summer with a host of different events taking place to mark the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. Among these are a series of concerts in support of the RAFBF featuring Hayley Westenra and the RAF Central Band. Find out what's happening in our online events guide.

Join us for a Golf day in aid of Princess Marina House on 9th July 2010 at Littlehampton Golf Course. Find out more about the golf day

RAF Brize Norton un-Real ops Virtual Air Traffic Simulation (VATSIM) – an online flight and Air Traffic Control simulation network is holding an online event on Sunday 4th July in aid of the RAFBF. Users will be able to pilot or control virtual aircraft in and out of RAF Brize Norton, donating a ‘landing fee’ to the RAFBF. Find out more about the VATSIM event.
Great North Run
We have two remaining places to run with team RAFBF at the Great North Run this September. You'll be able to start immediately after the elite runners and enjoy post-race refreshments and massages in the BUPA marquee! More about our Great North Run places
Youth support at RAF Wittering
We recently opened a new multi-use games area at RAF Wittering as part of the Youth Support programme we're rolling out across the country. More about our Youth Support Programme


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