A BALL held at Aberdeen Airport’s aircraft hangar and organised by an Aberdeenshire veteran will raise funds to fight former royal marines and their families. 400 guests will attend the black-tie gala this November to raise money for the Royal Marines Charity (RMA). Paul Basford is amongst the veterans who benefit from the Royal Marine Charity, the Aberdeenshire-based former Marine was given support by the charity when he was bed-ridden. “I want people locally to understand that the Royal Marines Charity helps in many ways. George Walker from George Walker Event Management is hosting the event.