If he was on AFPS05(as I am)then, as long as they were living together, his partner would be entitled to about 60% of his pension although it's abated if there's more than a 12 year age difference. You're supposed to fill in a form which names your live-in 'significant other' in case of your death. AFPS75 made no provision for unmarried couples, as far as I am aware, and there's no such thing as a 'common law' wife I'm afraid.
Last edited by Specaircrew; 18th Oct 2021 at 21:30.