Royal Auxiliary Air Force Foundation Patron: HRH The Duke of Gloucester Home About Us Force History Features News “Tradition does not die in the ashes but is carried forward in the flames” Contact Us To discuss any aspect of the Foundation or of this site, including News and Notices inputs, please get in touch.. To contact us, click here Recording, preserving and promoting the history and achievements of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force’s formation in 1924 up to the present day Registered Charity 1108426 Exhibition Dumfries & Galloway Aviation Museum Memorial National Memorial Arboretum Roll of Honour Royal Air Force Church St Clement Danes Support Us The Foundation needs donations and volunteers to maintain this site and to promote the Foundation’s activities. To support us, click here NOTICES For units planning an expedition or adventurous training activity and requiring financial support, the Ulysses Trust may be able to help. To find out more, click here. LATEST NEWS The death has been announced of Sir Michael Oswald GCVO aged 86. Sir Michael was appointed Honorary Air Commodore (HAC) of 2620 (County of Norfolk) Squadron in 2001. Extremely proud of his appointment as an HAC, he was an enthusiastic supporter of the Sqn and very popular amongst its personnel. Sir Michael served as HAC until 2016. In civilian life Sir Michael was the National Hunt Racing Adviser to the Queen and had served in that role since 2003. Before that, he was racing manager to Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother from 1970 to 2002. Subscribers to the Telegraph can access his obituary here The RAuxAF Foundation Trustees were greatly saddened to receive the news that HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh had died at Windsor Castle on 9th April. Prince Philip had had a long association with the RAuxAF beginning in 1952, when he became Honorary Air Commodore of 601 (County of London) Sqn. He took a keen and active interest in the Sqn’s activities until its disbandment in 1957, at which point, he graciously accepted the invitation to become the Sqn Association’s Patron – an appointment which he held for many years. Throughout his time as Prince Consort, Prince Philip attended numerous RAuxAF events, often with the Queen, and he will be fondly remembered by all ranks for his encouragement, warmth and humour. The Foundation has sent a letter of condolence to Her Majesty