Experience the Battle of Britain LIVE - RAFBF June enews

Follow the Battle of Britain live!
It’s 30 June 1940 and Britain is on the brink of invasion. Experience events in real time as our 1940s style newspaper site breaks daily news of the Battle. Follow the personal accounts of the Battle from our five characters as they update their blogs, Facebook and Twitter. Experience the Battle as it happens at 1940Chronicle.com

Give your Heartfelt Thanks
Join us in celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain by saying a 'Heartfelt Thanks' to those who have served and those who continue to serve in the RAF. You can also win a platinum 'Spitfire Spectacular' experience for yourself and a friend in our competition. Visit MyHeartfeltThanks.com to add your message

Lorraine Kelly launching Heartfelt Thanks campaign

70th Anniversary Concert Tour
The Battle of Britain 70th Anniversary Concert Tour features Forces songbird Hayley Westenra and the Central Band of the RAF. Step back into British History and celebrate the inspirational speeches, music and valour that helped define generations to come. Find out when and where the concerts are taking place

Battle of Britain Watch
English watch maker, Christopher Ward, is currently donating 5% of all sales proceeds of its C5 Battle of Britain automatic watch to the RAF Benevolent Fund. The Swiss made watch is designed to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the battle. Limited to a production line of 1940 pieces, the watch echoes the Air Ministry watches worn by those who served in the battle. More about the Battle of Britain watch

Poem for Bob, whose Hercules was shot down in Iraq
"Nobody is ever prepared for the fall-out of war," says Corinne Knight. "Bob had been to Iraq and Afghanistan a few times. He was a ground engineer, so wherever the planes went, he went." In our latest video, Corinne reads her poem for her late husband Bob. Watch Corinne's video and listen to her poem

Donate now - every donation you make helps us to continue to provide financial, practical and emotional support to all members of the RAF family.

Recycle your printer cartridges - we receive a donation for every cartridge recycled. Order your recycling envelope online now

Other news...

Free broadband for the Forces
TalkTalk is giving away a year's free broadband to those in the Armed Forces and their families through an exclusive promotion available until 10th July. Find out more about this offer

Did you see the RAFBF marquee at Biggin Hill, Cosford or Kemble?
If not, there are plenty more opportunities! The RAFBF marquees will be touring the country and appearing at airshows throughout the summer. Why not drop by and say hello. Find out which airshows we're going to.
Thinking of a weekend break by the sea? How about 9th-11th July 2010? Take advantage of our summer special offer of 3 nights for the price of 2 at Princess Marina House. Visit our website to find out more

Battle of Britain tribute book There's still time to contribute your own tributes and reflections on those who fought in the Battle of Britain, and read contributions from others in our online tribute book. Visit the Battle of Britain tribute book


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