Throughout his long, long career Stan, who began as a Wireless Operator, flew in – deep breath – the Anson, Hudson, Dakota, Valetta, Hastings, York, Lincoln, Canberra, Halifax, Lancaster, Oxford, Beaufighter, Shackleton, and Nimrod as well as the nuclear strike V-Bomber trio of the Victor, Valiant, and Vulcan, the latter as both the testbed for the Concorde engine at Filton and on standby in the Cold War as an Air Electronics Officer.
Read moreJonathan Brett Young has been with SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity for 30 years, and this year his service was honoured by becoming a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE).
Read moreJoin SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity on 28 June 2025 to celebrate Armed Forces Day 2025 in true military style with a unique (and award winning) walking event: The 13 Bridges Challenge.
Read moreThe last few years have not been easy for Michael Vickery, physically or emotionally. Thanks to SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, he is now back on his feet.
Read moreThe dinner saw SSAFA’s Edinburgh & Lothians outgoing President, former Lieutenant Colonel Jonny Gray, host for the final time as he hands the role to new President, former Brigadier Tim Lai.
Read moreHeadquartered in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, MBDA UK recently hosted its annual dinner for good causes including SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.
Read moreWhile Christmas is a joyous occasion for many, it can be an especially tough time of year for Armed Forces personnel, veterans and their families.
Read moreSSAFA’s Personal Support and Social Work Service (PS&SWS) based at RAF Waddington, alongside their RAF Personal Support and Chaplaincy colleagues, won the “Outstanding Team Achievement Award” at this year’s RAF Waddington Awards.
Read moreTomorrow (Thursday 12 December 2024), a Parliamentary debate on Lord Etherton’s independent review into the treatment of LGBT veterans will take place.
Read moreThe Band of HM Royal Marines Scotland and the Perth Choral Society Choir joined forces for a “Christmas Spectacular”, putting concertgoers in the festive spirit while raising vital funds for the local Armed Forces community.
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