News & Updates

On Tuesday 17 December, a group of military veterans enjoyed a truly special day out at North Weald Airfield, thanks to the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans and the generosity of Aero Legends . Veterans Chris Langford, Peter Galloway, Peter Gospel, Victor Needham-Crofton, Michael Webb, Mick Gosling and Roy Cresswell were treated to an unforgettable experience - a flight aboard a historic Douglas Dakota aircraft operated by Aero Legends. The Dakota flew over Basildon, Thurro

On Saturday 13 December, 102-year-old WWII veteran, Robbie Hall, who served with Bomber Command, realised one of her long-held dreams as she enjoyed a breathtaking glider flight above Cambridge. The unforgettable experience was made possible by the Cambridge Gliding Centre , whom the Taxi Charity first met at North Weald Airfield on Remembrance Sunday. During that meeting, Robbie shared her love of adventure and explained that while the Taxi Charity had treated her to a Spitf

On 11 November 2025, volunteers from the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans attended a poignant service of remembrance at a care home in Dagenham. The occasion was made even more special as it coincided with the celebration of the 101st birthday of resident John King, a WWII veteran. John King joined the Royal Navy in April 1943 and was drafted to HMS Janus, part of the Fourteenth Destroyer Flotilla. He served during the bombardments of both coasts of Italy and took part in t

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

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

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

The Taxi Charity for Military Veterans concluded a special visit to Scotland with three WWII veterans with a spectacular night at the...

Parachute Regiment veteran, Chris Willmott, is set to embark on an extraordinary solo cycling challenge this August, riding 1,382 km (859...

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...

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...

The veterans attend the Bayeux CWGC service The Taxi Charity for Military Veterans proudly returned to Normandy this June to mark the...

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...

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

WWII veteran, Norman Bartlett, died on 17 March - just one week short of his 99th birthday Norrie Bartlett joined the Navy in June 1942,...

WWII veterans mark International Women's Day with the Taxi Charity - Robin Savage Photography The Taxi Charity for Military Veterans...

WWII veteran, Reginald Pye, from Burry Port, Carmarthenshire, died on 18 February 2025, aged 101. Reg or Reggie, as he was fondly known,...

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

Market Garden veteran, Geoff Roberts In May 2025, the Netherlands will mark the 80th anniversary of its liberation, commemorating the end...

On 4 December 2024, The National Lottery hosted a spectacular music and entertainment show at the OVO Arena, Wembley, which included...

WWII Dunkirk and Market Garden veteran Ray Whitwell died on Wednesday 20 November; he was 105. During WWII, war took Ray...