Latest Faces of The Fund
Key to Karting Success – Robert’s Story
Sergeant Robert Small has enjoyed racing karts from a young age so having the opportunity to continue a sport he loves was an incredibly appealing benefit of joining the RAF. Robert talks to us about his experience with Station sport and how funding from the RAF Central Fund is vital to the continued success of clubs like his.
26th June 2023
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OVs for all – enjoying the benefits of RAF Sport as a Master
Last Autumn, the RAF Netball Association visited sunny Australia on an overseas visit designed to develop teamwork, communication and tactical skills whilst demonstrating Masters level participation in RAF Sport internationally.
26th April 2023
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Instructor uplift for RAF Marham Aero Club
Following the successful application for a Central Fund grant, RAF Marham Aero Club has been able to train up new in-house instructors to meet growing demands on their flying training.
11th April 2023
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Dambusters Challenge – virtual and real but both physical!
To mark the Dambusters 80th anniversary, RAF Marham has organised two fundraising challenges in support of our charity.
1st April 2023
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Bigging up the boarders – Chris’s story
Having started skiing with the RAF in 2001 and realising that he was better at going sideways down a mountain, Chief Technician Chris Edgar talks to us about his passion for snowboarding and how our charity’s support has helped him become the RAF Winter Sports Alpine Association’s Chief Instructor.
17th March 2023
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Making a splash – Sophie’s story
Flight Lieutenant Sophie Trotter has been a keen competitive swimmer since she was nine years old. Wanting to take her passion further having joined the RAF, Sophie joined the RAF Swimming Association and has been an active member of their committee over the years. Sophie explains how funding from the RAF Central Fund on both an individual and association level has helped her achieve goals and represent the RAF.
10th February 2023
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Giving back – Bryn’s story
As the principal funders of sport in the RAF, Flight Lieutenant Bryn Mullard has been keen to give back to the charity that has not only supported him but provides vital funds to ensure serving personnel stay physically fit and healthy during their time in the service. Bryn talks to us about trying a variety of sports during his career and how his desire to give back led to becoming an RAF Central Fund Ambassador.
12th January 2023
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Team spirit and trying new things – Phillip’s story
There really is something for everyone when it comes to sport in the RAF. Corporal Phillip Morley-Jones talks to us about his varied sporting career and how a rugby injury led to a change in direction that included coaching, competing in tug of war and becoming a safety official for RAF Bobsleigh.
13th December 2022
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Plane pull challengers at RAF Coningsby
Eight teams of six people took on the challenge of pulling the BBMF Dakota, which weighs over 17,000 lbs, over a distance of 92m – that’s the sum of the wingspans of each of the five aircraft types in service with the BBMF.