The Cadets, Staff and Civilian Committee of 487 Sqn recently held a raffle for the Royal Air Forces Association. A cheque to the value of £ 400.00 was presented to Gina Perry and Natasha Glenville from the RAFA Office in Leicester .

The Squadron is aware of the work done by the RAFA helping Air Force veterans and the dependants of serving men and women who are in need of assistance or advice. Please click the link to the RAFA website www.rafa.org.uk for more information.

The picture shows Gina Perry and Natasha Glenville of the RAFA receiving the donation from 487 Civilian Committee Chair, Jane Jennings

Flt Lt Brendan O'Neill OC 487 Sqn commented “I would like to thank Gina and Natasha for taking the time to visit the Squadron and to the Civilian Committee for undertaking the organisation, printing of tickets and scrounging of prizes making the raffle a great success. I would also like to thank the Cadets and others who acted as ticket sellers”.

The Squadron has always supported the RAFA and also assists the Royal British Legion with their Poppy Appeal and the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund. Check out the Sqn website page www.487sqn.org.uk for the story on the RAFA Top Flight Competition in 2007.