"it is very nice to be remembered by those in whose company one has spent many happy hours- as I have"

Remembrance is something that is really important to us at 3rd Cleethorpes. We lost 27 of our members in service or in the Second World War and we use their letters, photographs and research to run activities and events to ensure that their voices and stories are always remembered.

Some of our Scouts are going to mark 80 years since the end of the Second World War by undertaking a half marathon hike- An epic 13 miles around our area, visiting the homes, workplaces and places that were dear to our group's casualties, as well as paying our respects at the surrounding memorials. Because we believe that remembrance should be practical rather than performative we will be raising money for the RBL, the RAFA and the Seafarers Charity. Please consider supporting our efforts.

They were there for us in our darkest days. We must not fail them in theirs.

For over 90 years, the RAF Association has championed a simple belief – that no member of the RAF community should ever be left without the help that they need.

Not since WWII has the RAF been so constantly deployed on global operations – and across the generations, the need for support is becoming ever more complex. Demand for our services is therefore increasing significantly.

For the sake of everyone who needs our help, we must continue to evolve and innovate to meet these new challenges and remain at the leading edge of service provision. We must champion the best interests of the RAF community more strongly than ever before.

Only then can we be sure that every member of our RAF community is receiving the support they need and deserve.