each story a really special feel. The completed CD is then sent to the children in a personalised CD cover, and is ready for them to listen to whenever they like. The RAF Association now supports 35 stations who participate in this project, and RAF personnel are also able to record stories while in Theatre, with two recorders in Afghanistan, plus another at RAF Mount Pleasant in the Falkland Islands. Wings Breaks The RAF Association owns and runs three respite care homes situated across the country in some of England's most picturesque locations. These offer respite short stays and breaks. rafa YOUTH rafa YOUTH is the RAF Association's youth membership scheme and is aimed at young people aged 13–17. rafa YOUTH aims to help increase the RAF Association's long term numbers; encourage volunteering, support and increase awareness of the association's purpose as well as helping to promote youth development through air-related activities. It is hoped that youth members will continue their membership of the RAF Association as adults when they turn 18 and move on. All 13- to 17-year-olds who are in uniform as Air Cadets, CCF (RAF), GVCAC, Air Scouts and Air Explorer Scouts are eligible to join rafa YOUTH. See also The Royal British Legion (RBL) SSAFA RAF Benevolent Fund (RAFBF) Royal Air Force (RAF) Notes References External links RAF Association website RAF Association Online Book 1943 establishments in the United Kingdom British veterans' organisations Charities based in Leicestershire Leicester Organizations established in 1943 Royal Air Force