Families Breaks offered by The Royal British Legion

Families Breaks are a free 7 day holiday at one of the Royal British Legion’s 4 break centres around the UK, or a free 7 day caravan park holiday at Park Dean, or Haven holiday... More information

Air Tattoo to welcome aviation icon

ONE of the world’s most iconic aircraft will touch down at RAF Fairford in the Cotswolds this summer to take part in the Royal International Air Tattoo. Vulcan XH558 is the only flying example of this large Cold War bomber having been restored to... More information

Trail Blazers

For the thousands of passengers who fly directly across the Atlantic on a daily basis, intercontinental air travel is routine and straightforward. In contrast, flying a squadron of RAF Typhoon FGR4 multi-role fighters from... More information

Taxman reveals top 10 terrible tax excuses

Ten of the most terrible excuses for missing the 31 January tax return deadline have been revealed today by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). To make you smile: Many of the excuses claim it was... More information

How about an article in Envoy?

It's time to start the Spring edition of our Federation's magazine, Envoy. If you'd like to put a story/article forward for consideration, we would love to hear from you! The deadline for copy to be in at... More information

New Year Honours for service personnel and defence civilians 2015

125 UK service personnel have been granted state honours by Her Majesty The Queen in the annual New Year Honours List. Congratulations from RAF Families Federation team! The whole list can... More information

Battle of Britain chapel to 'the few' threatened with closure

A Second World War memorial chapel to the aircrew who died protecting Britain’s shores from German attack is threatened with closure because the Ministry of Defence has decided to stop funding it. Winston Churchill said... More information

BBC antiques series Flog It comes to RAF Museum London

The popular BBC One antiques programme Flog It presented by Paul Martin, is coming to London on Thursday 29th January 2015. Flog It – the major BBC antiques show is now on... More details

What's in your favourite Christmas drink?

We all like a little bit of what we fancy ...and why not but did you know a glass of mulled wine contains the same calories as three pieces of chocolate orange? Check out the calories... More information

Christmas message from the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS)

To say that 2014 has been a busy year for the Royal Air Force is clearly a statement of the obvious – it has been an exceptionally busy year for all of us. At home our commitments have... More information

Going away over Christmas? Top housing tips

Top housing tips. If you're off to visit friends or family, or even off on holiday over the festive break, here's a simple downloadable flyer to help you protect home this winter. This useful factsheet currently... More information

Latest snapshot of NEM - January 2015 edition

Here's the third snapshot of the New Employment Model (NEM) and based around Service Life, NEM and the Wider Offer - what's in it for you in return for your... More information

Christmas letter from Secretary of State to Family Federations - Dec 2014

As we approach Christmas, I am acutely aware that many Service personnel will remain on duty over the holiday period, rather than spending time at home with their loved ones. Separation is... More information

Great opportunity for year 11 and 12 students

Great opportunity for year 11 and 12 students. If your son/daughter is aged between 15 and 17 (year 11 or 12 students), and lives in Lincolnshire, Rutland, Leicestershire and Northamptonshire - they could be part of a great... More information

The Armed Forces Covenant annual report 2014 has been published

The report sets out major achievements of the Armed Forces Covenant and highlights remaining challenges and new commitments. The 2014 report covers the four areas specified in... More information

Operational Awards and Commendations for BFBS

Staff from BFBS Radio, TV and Technology have been recognised for their support to operational deployments undertaken by the British Forces during the last 13 years. Brigadier Nick Orr, Head of Media and Communications (Army) presented the... More information

Reservists skills boost for business

Supporting reservist employees can bring big benefits to businesses by saving thousands on their training budgets. Skills training can be one of the biggest expenses that companies and organisations face. As part of a successful career in the reserves a person will... More information

A great example of how the Corporate Covenant can make a difference

A great example of how the Corporate Covenant can make a difference.  Jaguar Land Rover is helping former armed forces personnel make the transition to civvy street. In the eight years Julie Taylor served in the Royal Logistic Corps, she drove plenty of Land Rovers and even helped parachute one or two off the back of a... More information

Be part of history supporting Bloodhound

Breaking the 1000mph barrier! After 70 man years of research and development, BLOODHOUND SSC starts racing in 2015. In autumn 2015 BLOODHOUND SSC will travel to South Africa to beat the... More information

British reservists prepare to join fight against Ebola

The first UK reserves are joining nearly 100 regulars as they prepare to travel to Sierra Leone to help tackle the Ebola outbreak. Both regular and reserve personnel from across the 3 services are... More information