The Royal Air Force is more than just a military organisation, it is a community of servicemen and servicewomen spread across the globe, supporting and relying on each other both professionally and personally. This collection of stories explores what it means to be part of this special kind of family.
Stories from across the globe
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My RAF friends will be there forever
Trevor Edwards -
Everyone has a role to play.
Charles Hammerton -
The RAF gave me a new cultural identity.
Peter Ramrayka -
My sexuality has no impact on my role in the RAF.
Kate Brophy -
I came out as transgender while serving.
Ayla Holdom -
I see myself as the Jose Mourinho of Tug of War
Flt. Lt. Gareth Davies -
He wasn't a prince. He was part of the team.
Ayla Holdom -
I was afraid that someone would have to lay down their life to protect me.
Eleanor Rance -
You live in fear of the black car.
Christine Ankerson -
Mother was horrified, but Father overruled her.
Shobha Earl -
In my mind I could hear my Nan telling me what I should do.
Lauren Smith -
I decided I needed to be a dad.
Ian Sweet -
I’m British. It was natural for me to protect the country I was in.
Dheeraj Bhasin -
When we lose someone we journey through it as a family.
Alice McDermott -
On the outside I was super cool. On the inside I was praying every night.
Alice McDermott