My Story

Hi Folks

This May I will be cycling in The Dambusters Ride to celebrate the 100th birthday of the last Dambuster, Sqn Ldr George 'Johnny' Johnson DFM and to help raise funds for the RAF Benevolent Fund, the RAF's leading welfare charity.

On the night of 16-17 May 1943, the RAF'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 be inspired by this when I take on the Dambusters Ride to honour the service of the Dambuster 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. In 2019 it helped more than 71,700 current and former members of the RAF and their families.

My Godfather, now 90 and in a nursing home, served in the RAF for many years so this is a cause that's close to my heart. Any sponsorship, however small, is welcome and with your support the RAF Benevolent Fund can continue to be there for veterans, serving personnel and their families.

Thank you!
Helena