Being a Bomb Aimer

In 1941 Des Lush joined the RAF with hopes of becoming a pilot. Three years later he flew his first operation as a Bomb Aimer.

How we helped a homeless veteran

When Leon Parker left the Army, he struggled to adapt to civilian life and ended up homeless living in the woods in a tent with his dog Misty.

Troops returning to a changed UK

By the end of 1945 troops were back home in the UK. But a UK that looked very different from the one they’d left when at the outbreak of war.

From medical discharge to the London Marathon

Chronic pain and depression threatened Mike's marriage, but with support from us, they rebuilt their life together.

Memoirs from Churchill's Secret Army

Spies, Polish countesses and the legendary Colonel Buckmaster, Noreen Riols recalls her memories of the Secret Army.

Key Stage 2

Download our free Key Stage 2 teaching resources for 7-11 year-olds that help children develop key skills using written, audio and visual materials.

Communities and partners

RBL brings people together to fundraise, commemorate and celebrate. From local fetes to grand balls, explore how we have brought communities together.

The teams behind the teams in Sydney - Invictus Games 2018

The Invictus Games sees wounded, injured and ill servicemen and women competing in 11 medal sports. In the 2018 Sydney games, the UK took home 72 medals.

Serving in the Korean War

When war broke out in Korea in 1950 Bill Fox jumped at the chance for adventure and volunteered to serve. But he had no idea what was in store for him on the other side of the world.

Commonwealth Day

To mark Commonwealth Day and International Women’s Day, we're celebrating how their roles have changed over the last 100 years.

100 years of championing the Armed Forces