On Remembrance Sunday, as our thoughts turn to the sacrifices made by members of the armed forces, I would ask your readers to spare a moment for the remarkable men and women of the Royal Air Force.
Today the RAF is deployed worldwide, defending our skies at home and supporting our troops in Afghanistan, as well as playing a vital role in toppling the tyrannical regime of Colonel Gaddafi in Libya.
Seventy years ago the RAF was just as stretched, flying to defend the UK, Malta, Egypt, and the Atlantic supply lines. Like their successors they also fought to defeat a tyrant regime.
The RAF Benevolent Fund was on hand then and is still here today, supporting all generations of the RAF, including those currently serving.
Our mission is to honour their sacrifice by looking after the RAF family, helping to repay what Winston Churchill called the ‘Debt We Owe’ to all RAF personnel.
At this time of giving thanks I would urge anyone with an RAF background who is in need of help or support to call our free advice line on 0800 169 2942 or via www.rafbf.org I would like to close by paying my own tribute to all those serving in the RAF today. Their bravery, commitment and enduring spirit are worthy of the highest traditions of the RAF, and this Remembrance Sunday we will stop to give thanks for all that the RAF does in defence of our freedom.
Air Marshal Sir Robert Wright, Controller, RAF Benevolent Fund.
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