Jubilee Flypast Print

An impressive print featuring the aircraft that took part in Queen’s Diamond Jubilee flypast on 19 May 12 is available from the RAF Benevolent Fund. The print was kindly produced by Squadron Prints and proceeds from the sales will go directly to the Benevolent Fund’s charitable work supporting the RAF family. The print measures 43.8 cm x 29.2 cm and cost £20.00…
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Roots of Recovery at the Chelsea Flower Show

Patients at Headley Court are growing stronger through a gardening project which has culminated in the creation of a display garden at the Chelsea Flower Show. Philip Hammond said: “Exhibiting here shows the determination of our injured personnel. By using innovative ways to provide rehabilitation, the staff at Headley Court have shown time and time again the facility gives first-class treatment for those who need it…More information »

Redundancies made with ‘No long-term Plan’

It has been reported that the MoD has made military and civilian personnel redundant without a long-term plan in place to retain key skills. The claims are made in a critical report by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) which also concludes that the cost of consultants has risen from £6m to £270m.The MoD said: “This is a serious distortion of the facts. See full details

The Queen writes ‘Thank You’ to her Armed Forces

Her Majesty The Queen has written a letter of thanks to the Armed Forces for the Parade and Muster for her Diamond Jubilee. In her letter, Her Majesty writes: ‘I send my thanks, admiration and pleasure for the Parade and Muster for my Diamond Jubilee and my congratulations to all who took part including the bands for their music, and those in the very impressive fly past. It was a very moving tribute from all three Services…More information »

Celebrating the Life and Achievements of Guy Gibson

Exactly 69 years to the day after the Dambusters Raid, the people of the Cornish fishing town of Porthleven, with the support of personnel from RAF St Mawgan, celebrated the life and achievements of Wg Cdr Guy Gibson, who led the famous and incredibly dangerous attack on the Ruhr Dams in May 1943. Gp Capt Robertson said: “He was, as ‘Bomber Harris’ described, as great a warrior as this island has ever bred…More information »

Offer your SFA for Roof Insulation and Save ££££s

And there is no catch! DIO has secured funding for the insulation of roof spaces and in some instances cavity wall insulation as well. It will not cost occupants of SFA a penny and there is the potential for a warmer house and £s saved on heating bills. If you are interested in offering your SFA to have this work carried out please say so as soon as the letter drops through your door. Work will be completed before Oct 12…More information »

Armed Forces Diamond Jubilee Parade and Muster

The Armed Forces Diamond Jubilee Parade and Muster took place on Saturday at Windsor. It was the first major national event of the Diamond Jubilee and honours the Queen’s 60-year reign and marks the unique relationship between the Armed Forces and their Commander-in-Chief, Her Majesty The Queen…More information »

‘Help for Heroines’ – Your chance to talk to ‘Good Housekeeping’

For the last two years Good Housekeeping magazine has received wonderful letters from readers moved and inspired by the military heroines. Moya Sarner of the magazine writes:”We would now like to show the respect and gratitude felt by us at Good Housekeeping, our readers, and the whole country, to more inspiring service wives and mums, by inviting them to star in our Christmas 2012 issue…More information »

Longleat offer 33% Discount for 2012

Longleat Safari and Adventure Park have new animals, shows and attractions and is offering a 33% Forces Discount for the whole of the 2012 season – Daily until Sun 4 Nov 12 – on their All In One Day Ticket. The discount is available to members of the RAF, Navy and Army but need to be purchased online and validated on arrival with an ID card…More information »

Lord Ashcroft’s Report on ‘The Armed Forces & Society’

Lord Ashcroft, himself a former serviceman, has conducted the biggest ever survey of British troops, which explores the relationship between Service personnel and wider society. Amongst the findings are that the public rate the Armed Forces very highly, and personnel felt public support has increased. However, some feared the relationship with the public could deteriorate as current high profile conflicts end…More information »