“I am proud to know the RAF Benevolent Fund supported many of the families left bereaved by the raid and continues to support all RAF veterans, serving personnel and their families.”
Jill Owen’s father Sgt Laurie Nichols was killed in the raid, on his 33rd birthday, when she was just two years old. Jill said: “My father volunteered for that raid. I’ve always been very proud of his contribution, but I did feel like I missed out.