RAF fund's Holyrood date

AN EVENT is to be held in the Capital to raise awareness of the need to support the armed forces.

South of Scotland MSP Jim Hume is to host the event in the Scottish Parliament on 24 February for the RAF Foundation.

The charity provides friendship and support for serving and former members of the RAF and their families.

The event is taking place in the year of the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.