The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund

The Dambusters Ride 2023

Chris Seed

Chris Seed

My Story

In May 2023, I will be taking on The Dambusters Ride, marking 80 years since the Royal Air Force's 617 Squadron carried out an audacious bombing raid in the Ruhr Valley, the heart of Germany's war machine. They were disciplined, courageous and determined and I hope to channel that when I take on the Dambusters Ride to honour the service of the Dambusters crew.

The RAF Benevolent Fund is the RAF's leading welfare charity and has been there, through thick and thin, for the RAF for more than 100 years. It's a cause that's close to my heart and with your support the RAF Benevolent Fund can continue to be there for veterans, serving personnel and their families.

In addition to this, I'll be completing the ride in memory of my late Grandma Wynne, who served in the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) during WWII and was stationed in Lincoln at Bomber Command. Wynne was also one of the veterans involved with the opening of The Spire memorial at the International Bomber Command Centre in 2015.

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Funded

  • Target
    £100
  • Raised so far
    £100
  • Number of donors
    7

My Story

In May 2023, I will be taking on The Dambusters Ride, marking 80 years since the Royal Air Force's 617 Squadron carried out an audacious bombing raid in the Ruhr Valley, the heart of Germany's war machine. They were disciplined, courageous and determined and I hope to channel that when I take on the Dambusters Ride to honour the service of the Dambusters crew.

The RAF Benevolent Fund is the RAF's leading welfare charity and has been there, through thick and thin, for the RAF for more than 100 years. It's a cause that's close to my heart and with your support the RAF Benevolent Fund can continue to be there for veterans, serving personnel and their families.

In addition to this, I'll be completing the ride in memory of my late Grandma Wynne, who served in the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) during WWII and was stationed in Lincoln at Bomber Command. Wynne was also one of the veterans involved with the opening of The Spire memorial at the International Bomber Command Centre in 2015.