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Taxi Charity veterans visit RAF Coningsby to see the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
On 22 October 2025, three World War II veterans, Don Turrell, Robbie Hall and Peter Greenwood, and one post-war veteran, Ken Orford, were delighted to visit the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) which operates from RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire. The visit brought back wonderful memories for all the veterans as they viewed the iconic aircraft of the BBMF - a Lancaster, a C47 Dakota and two Spitfires - which took to the air during their visit, sharing runway and airspac
Oct 29


"Thanks to everyone at the Taxi Charity for helping make our recent Veterans Air Experience Day such a huge success" - Graham
Dear all, I wanted to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone at the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans for helping make our recent Veterans Air Experience Day at Popham Airfield such a huge success. Thanks to your team’s dedication and generosity, we were able to take around a dozen guests - including Chelsea Pensioners, WIS (Wounded, Injured and Sick) veterans and Taxi Charity volunteers - flying in our flexwing microlights. The feedback from the day was truly inspiring, wi
Oct 20


Taxi Charity helps WWII veteran thank young Dutch boy for beautiful drawing
The Taxi Charity for Military Veterans travelled to the Netherlands in September to support commemorations marking the 81st anniversary of Operation Market Garden. 100-year-old WWII Market Garden veteran, Geoff Roberts MBE, who was accompanied to the Netherlands by his daughter and son-in-law attended the service at the Oosterbeek service and laid a wreath in memory of his fallen comrades. Shortly afterwards, Geoff was deeply moved when he was presented with a beautiful draw
Oct 2


Taxi Charity ends memorable Scottish tour with the Edinburgh Tattoo
The Taxi Charity for Military Veterans concluded a special visit to Scotland with three WWII veterans with a spectacular night at the...
Aug 20


Veteran Chris Willmott to cycle 1,382km across Europe on 80-year-old bike for Taxi Charity
Parachute Regiment veteran, Chris Willmott, is set to embark on an extraordinary solo cycling challenge this August, riding 1,382 km (859...
Aug 5


Tribute to WWII veteran Bill Lawson by Jennie Florey
Bill Lawson died in May 2025. He was 104-years-old. He fought throughout the six years of WWII as an RAF wireless operator acting as the...
Jun 23


Obituary: Stuart Roy Cadman (26 March 1923 - 3 June 2025)
The Taxi Charity for Military Veterans is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Stuart Roy Cadman, a heroic D-Day veteran and one of...
Jun 13


Taxi Charity returns to Normandy for 81st anniversary of D-Day
The veterans attend the Bayeux CWGC service The Taxi Charity for Military Veterans proudly returned to Normandy this June to mark the...
Jun 10


A 100-year-old veteran and a young entrepreneur raise over £250,000 for the Taxi Charity
What happens when a young entrepreneur and a 100-year-old World War II veteran team up for a cause close to their hearts? In the case of...
May 25


Veterans visit The Royal Mint to strike VE Day coin
Richard Pelzer and Ron Horsey The Royal Mint has announced the launch of a new commemorative coin honouring Victory in Europe (VE) Day,...
May 1


Obituary: Norman ‘Norrie’ Bartlett (24 March 1926 - 17 March 2025)
WWII veteran, Norman Bartlett, died on 17 March - just one week short of his 99th birthday Norrie Bartlett joined the Navy in June 1942,...
Mar 21


WWII veterans share their stories for International Women’s Day
WWII veterans mark International Women's Day with the Taxi Charity - Robin Savage Photography The Taxi Charity for Military Veterans...
Mar 10


Obituary: Reginald ‘Reg’ Pye (12 November 1923 - 18 February 2025)
WWII veteran, Reginald Pye, from Burry Port, Carmarthenshire, died on 18 February 2025, aged 101. Reg or Reggie, as he was fondly known,...
Feb 21


Veterans form friendship through the Taxi Charity, TAXI
Veterans Chris Langford, 40, and Vic Needham-Crofton, 91, met through the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans. They have developed a...
Feb 18


80th anniversary of Dutch Liberation – Invitation to WWII Veterans
Market Garden veteran, Geoff Roberts In May 2025, the Netherlands will mark the 80th anniversary of its liberation, commemorating the end...
Jan 6


D-Day veterans appear on The National Lottery's Big Bash
On 4 December 2024, The National Lottery hosted a spectacular music and entertainment show at the OVO Arena, Wembley, which included...
Jan 6


Obituary: Raymond ‘Ray’ Whitwell (17 March 1919 - 20 November 2024)
WWII Dunkirk and Market Garden veteran Ray Whitwell died on Wednesday 20 November; he was 105. During WWII, war took Ray...
Nov 27, 2024


WWII veteran, Peter Smoothy, celebrates his 100th birthday
On 19 November, WWII veteran Peter Smoothy from Kent will celebrate his 100th birthday On 6 June 1944, Peter Smoothy was one of the...
Nov 18, 2024


Distinct Distillers launches 'Heroes Cask Reserve' on Remembrance Day, honouring WWII veterans with exclusive British rum
On Remembrance Day, 11 November 2024, Distinct Distillers proudly unveiled the Heroes Cask Reserve, an exclusive release of just 30...
Nov 12, 2024


Ramsgate veteran reunited with lost beret on Armistice Day thanks to black cab driver, ITV
A veteran from Ramsgate who lost his beret on the way to a Remembrance Day service, has had it returned to him after an army of black cab...
Nov 11, 2024
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