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OVs for all – enjoying the benefits of RAF Sport as a Master
Last Autumn, the RAF Netball Association visited sunny Australia on an overseas visit designed to develop teamwork, communication and tactical skills whilst demonstrating Masters level participation in RAF Sport internationally.
26th April 2023
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Bigging up the boarders – Chris’s story
Having started skiing with the RAF in 2001 and realising that he was better at going sideways down a mountain, Chief Technician Chris Edgar talks to us about his passion for snowboarding and how our charity’s support has helped him become the RAF Winter Sports Alpine Association’s Chief Instructor.
17th March 2023
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Making a splash – Sophie’s story
Flight Lieutenant Sophie Trotter has been a keen competitive swimmer since she was nine years old. Wanting to take her passion further having joined the RAF, Sophie joined the RAF Swimming Association and has been an active member of their committee over the years. Sophie explains how funding from the RAF Central Fund on both an individual and association level has helped her achieve goals and represent the RAF.
10th February 2023
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Giving back – Bryn’s story
As the principal funders of sport in the RAF, Flight Lieutenant Bryn Mullard has been keen to give back to the charity that has not only supported him but provides vital funds to ensure serving personnel stay physically fit and healthy during their time in the service. Bryn talks to us about trying a variety of sports during his career and how his desire to give back led to becoming an RAF Central Fund Ambassador.
12th January 2023
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Team spirit and trying new things – Phillip’s story
There really is something for everyone when it comes to sport in the RAF. Corporal Phillip Morley-Jones talks to us about his varied sporting career and how a rugby injury led to a change in direction that included coaching, competing in tug of war and becoming a safety official for RAF Bobsleigh.
13th December 2022
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Coaching career leads to Coningsby success – Karl’s story
Following the huge success of women’s football this summer, we caught up with Sergeant Karl Ross, a football coach for the women’s team at RAF Coningsby, to talk about his love for the sport and how he mentored the team to several victories.
14th November 2022
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Lockdown initiative leads to RAFCF Ambassador role – Emily’s Story
Having originally believed she had missed her chance to be a Physical Training Instructor (PTI), Emily tells her story of learning the trade as a Reservist and how a lockdown initiative led to her becoming an Ambassador for the RAF Central Fund.
27th July 2022
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Zero to Hero – Sophie’s Story
RAF Sport isn’t just for those already playing high-level sport. SAC Sophie Wodecki is a great example of this, having developed a love and natural talent for a sport that she had never played before, to winning multiple events.
26th May 2022
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Plane pull challengers at RAF Coningsby
Eight teams of six people took on the challenge of pulling the BBMF Dakota, which weighs over 17,000 lbs, over a distance of 92m – that’s the sum of the wingspans of each of the five aircraft types in service with the BBMF.