InsideAIR

RAF - Royal Air Force

A 'behind the wire' view of the Royal Air Force, its people, technology and operations. Official podcast of the RAF in the UK.

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Sep 20, 2022 · 9 min
Ep 47: Tributes to Her Majesty The Queen
It is with great sadness that we bring to you this very special episode of InsideAIR, to pay tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second who passed away on the 8th September 2022. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Music by RAF Music Services.
Sep 6, 2022 · 25 min
Ep 46: Work Hard, Drive Hard, Ride Fast with RAF Motorsports
Sport plays a crucial role in developing RAF personnel and there are few sports faster, noisier or more thrilling than motorsports. We sent Inside Air's AS1 Anna Harris to Mallory Park Racing Circuit for a day in the pits and on the track with RAF Motorsports. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.
Aug 23, 2022 · 40 min
Ep 45: 90SU Hatch Raven
When you trust your people and give them backing and investment, the results can be startling. That's how a small team of aviators from 90 Signals Unit hatched Raven. It's hardware, it's software and it's methodology. InsideAIR asked 90SU to explain. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.
Aug 9, 2022 · 35 min
Ep 44: Central Flying School
The Central Flying School (CFS) has been around for almost as long as powered aviation itself. InsideAIR caught up with the Commandant, Group Captain Mike, to find out how they deliver aircrew instruction today and to hear his vision for the future. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.
Jul 25, 2022 · 36 min
Ep 43: Enhanced Air Policing in Romania
What are the challenges when fulfilling a NATO operation close to Ukraine while Russia's invasion continues? InsideAIR takes us to Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base near Constanta where Royal Air Force Typhoon aircraft are providing enhanced Air Policing and enhanced Air Vigilance along Romania's eastern border. Our correspondent AS(1) Kirwan reports from Op BILOXI. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.
Jul 11, 2022 · 43 min
Ep 42: Trades and Branches Out, Professions In
For more than half its existence, the RAF has organised its officers into Branches and enlisted personnel into Trades. However, it has now been decided a new approach is needed for the Next Generation RAF. In this episode, we speak with the team leader responsible for coming up with the replacement - Professions. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.
Jun 28, 2022 · 46 min
Ep 41: Atlantic Flyers
Inspired by the resilience of desperately ill children, four RAF pilots swapped their normal cockpits for one in a transatlantic rowing boat. Three thousand miles of sea later, our correspondent Flight Lieutenant Chris Sully found out how they fared during their epic voyage. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.
Jun 14, 2022 · 29 min
Ep 40 Queen's Jubilee Pageant
The Platinum Jubilee Pageant was just one of the many events in which RAF aviators took part to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen's Platinum Jubilee. Our correspondent Wing Commander Howard Leader met up with a few of the parading aviators as they rehearsed for this once in a lifetime event. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.
May 31, 2022 · 32 min
Ep 39: Origin Story of the RAF Hymn
For more than a century, the RAF hasn't had its own hymn. With music being such a core aspect of life in the military, it's quite fitting that during the year of Her Majesty the Queen's Platinum Jubilee this has finally changed. Our correspondent Flt Lt Mark McKinstry spoke with the people who made this happen. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.
May 17, 2022 · 39 min
Ep 38: RAF Cosford - Last Air Show Standing
Air shows are back! Later in this episode we'll hear an RAF photographer's top ten tips for capturing the perfect air show photograph. But first, we visit RAF Cosford as they prepare to put on the RAF's last remaining air show. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.
May 3, 2022 · 49 min
Ep 37: Tactical Medical Wing Part 2 - Healthcare in the Air
In the concluding part of this two part special edition of InsideAIR, we re-join Sqn Ldr Sarah as she investigates the work of Tactical Medical Wing. Hear about TMW capabilities, including mental health and critical care aeromedical evacuation, future developments and the role of RAF Medical Reserves. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.
Apr 19, 2022 · 46 min
Ep 36: Tactical Medical Wing Part 1 - MERT and DARTS
When the UK deploys its Armed Forces around the globe, the RAF's Tactical Medical Wing is standing by to respond to medical emergencies and bring injured or ill sailors, soldiers and aviators safely home. In part one of this two-part special edition of InsideAIR, we hear from the Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT) and the Deployed Aeromedical Response Team Squadron (DARTS). InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.
Apr 5, 2022 · 31 min
Ep 35: Operational Training Centre
Before the RAF sends its Expeditionary Air Wings on ops, it makes sure they are prepared to deal with both the expected and the unexpected. We sent our correspondent SAC Emma Kirwan to the Operational Training Centre at RAF Leeming to find out how this is achieved. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.
Mar 22, 2022 · 22 min
Ep 34: Ex RED FLAG - A Fighter Pilot's View
Exercise RED FLAG maximises the combat readiness, capability and survivability of participating units. It's held at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, USA and is now a regular event for the Royal Air Force. In this episode, you'll hear from Flight Lieutenant 'Buzz', an RAF Typhoon pilot on his first Red Flag. He talks to one of the experienced United States Air Force 'aggressor' pilots he'll be up against. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.
Mar 8, 2022 · 36 min
Ep 33: Mandy Hickson - Fast Jet Pilot
Mandy Hickson is a former Royal Air Force fast jet pilot and lived through part of the RAF's journey to becoming more inclusive. In this episode, Mandy speaks to InsideAIR about her experiences as a Tornado pilot on a frontline Squadron. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.
Feb 22, 2022 · 28 min
Ep 32: What is RAFX?
If you'd like to see what day to day tech the RAF will be using in the future, a visit to the Innovation Hub at RAF Leeming should give you some clues. We sent our correspondent Flt Lt Chris Sully to meet the RAFX (eXperimental) team and find out about Spot, a four-legged agile mobile robot. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.
Feb 8, 2022 · 39 min
Ep 31: Fuelling a Sustainable Future RAF
The RAF plans to achieve net zero by 2040, but for a military service that flies jets, that presents an incredible challenge. From synthetic aviation fuel to biogas, the RAF is working towards a carbon-neutral future, both in the air and on the ground. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.
Jan 25, 2022 · 24 min
Ep 30: Robot Cars
They have four wheels, they're green and have artificial intelligence – but no driver. In a great example of how the Astra programme is shaping the Royal Air Force of tomorrow, RAF Brize Norton has been trialling the use of self-driving autonomous vehicles or 'robot cars'. Find out how they coped with delivering spares and supplies across the RAF's largest station. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.
Jan 11, 2022 · 48 min
Ep 29: Top Ten InsideAIR Episodes
InsideAIR launched in January 2021 and to mark our first anniversary, we thought we'd replay some memorable moments from the top ten episodes so far (based on number of downloads on release day). Which was your favourite episode and did it make the top ten? InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.
Dec 28, 2021 · 37 min
Ep28: Life as an RAF Musician
Meet Senior Aircraftman Alan Thomas in this week's InsideAIR. Just over a year ago, experienced musician Alan decided to trade his comfortable seat in an orchestra for a place on parade in all weathers with RAF Music Services. We follow Alan as he prepares to perform at one of the Nation's most important events of the year. Find out how Alan copes with the pressure, what RAF musicians do when they're deployed and get let into one of their most closely guarded secrets! InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.