“In friendship and in service one to another, we are pledged to keep alive the memory of those of all Nations who died in the Royal Air Force and in the Air Forces of the Commonwealth. In their name we give ourselves to this noble cause. Proudly and thankfully we will remember them”

Welfare

The Association has certain specific powers set out in its Royal Charter as regards welfare. These include:
a. The provision of nursing, residential and convalescent homes.
b. The purchasing of care from independent agencies.
c. The provision of respite care.
d. The provision of advice regarding war pensions, disability awards and resettlement from Service to civilian life, ie giving financial assistance to any ex-Service charity which has an object in common with the Association’s object, provided that such financial assistance is only given if conditions are attached limiting its use to the common object

The Welfare role of the Branch

Branches provide an essential element of the Association’s welfare service because they are most able to reach out to find those in need of welfare support and to help them, either directly or by helping them to obtain financial or other assistance or entry to care facilities. These are the general responsibilities of our Branch Welfare Officer who is always on hand to help and assist members and their families whenever required. Very often this is a combined task involving other agencies such as the RAF Benevolent Fund.

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THE HISTORY OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION IN THE NETHERLANDS