Fund which helps ex-RAF personnel

AS A the RAF marks its centenary c on April 1, I had to tell you about my mother, Rose Davies, who celebrated her centenary in 2016. Now older than the service she loyally served during the Second World War, my mother is a true inspiration.

She joined the WAAF in 1941 after my father, then her fiancé, had been posted to the Middle East for four years. She became a radar operator and served on the Isle of Wight during the D-Day landings in 1944.

Typically, my mother underplays her vital role, . for which she received the French Legion d’Honneur and was guest of honour at a USAF/RAF banquet in Washington, USA, in 2014.

She helped to guide hundreds of ships which took part in the landings across the Channel, safely and in challenging conditions.

This Mother’s Day I will reflect on all she did for her country alongside all she did for us as a family.

Now she is part of the RAF Family, a family which looks after its own. This is borne out by the incredible support she receives from the RAF Benevolent Fund. They give us the peace of mind to know Mum has all she needs in her retirement to live comfortably and with dignity. Should her needs grow, I know they will continue to be there for us.

If your mum or dad served, or you know someone who did and they need a little support, I encourage you to reach out to the RAF Benevolent Fund, which has stood side by side with the RAF for the last 100 years.

Visit www.rafbf.org to find out more.