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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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  • #153
    Tuesday · 48 min

    Ep 153 - RAF Typhoon Display Team

    Ever wondered what it takes to put on one of the most spectacular displays in the skies? This time, we're going behind the scenes with the RAF Typhoon Display Team to discover the skill, precision and intense preparation that goes into getting ready for the display season. The roar of the engines, the breathtaking manoeuvres and the sheer power of the RAF Typhoon, but what does it REALLY take to make those spectacular displays happen? With the 2026 season over, preparations are already well under way for next year. From the engineers keeping the aircraft in peak condition to the planners working behind the scenes and the pilot bringing it all together in the cockpit, there's a lot more to the display than meets the eye. AS1 Chris Keen has been given a behind-the-scenes look at RAF Coningsby, revealing the people, precision and preparation that make the magic happen!

  • #152
    October 13 · 22 min

    Ep 152 - Space Power- The Invisible Force Behind Modern Operations

    From navigating a journey with a smartphone to enabling military operations across the globe, space has become an essential part of modern life. Yet for many, it remains largely unseen. Following this year's UK Space Power conference, Squadron Leader Amy spoke with Wing Commander Neil Henley, Chief of Staff of the Joint Force Space Component, the operational arm of UK Space Command to see how the domain reaches into every area of our lives.

  • #151
    September 29 · 35 min

    Ep 151: RAF Padres - More Than Just Haribo!

    On Ops, they wear the same uniform, they live in the same conditions, and they share the same risks. But they go unarmed. That is perhaps except for a bag or two of Haribo. This week, Cpl Neil speaks with Padre Ashley Mitchell, Associate Chaplain at the Central Church of the RAF, St Clement Danes, to find out how RAF Chaplains support RAF personnel whether or not they have a faith or religion.

  • #150
    September 15 · 19 min

    Ep 150: Brize - No Runway, No Problem

    RAF Brize Norton is one of the busiest air bases in the RAF, so imagine the impact on operations if the runway was put out of action. Well, that's exactly what's going on right now during a 4 month resurfacing project. InsideAIR spoke with RAF Brize Norton's Commander Air Wing to find out more. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.

  • #149
    September 1 · 29 min

    Ep 149: Exercise Pitch Black in Australia

    This week, InsideAIR goes 'Down Under' to RAAF Darwin, Australia on Exercise Pitch Black. International exercises don't just put aircraft and aircrew interoperability to the test. The aviators who move, mend, fuel and feed the RAF must bring their 'A game' too, as nothing in the air would happen without them. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.

  • #148
    August 18 · 51 min

    Ep 148: AOC 11 Gp - Defence of the Heart

    They're the RAF's operational hub, they make critical decisions at pace, and they balance global commitments with Air Defence of the UK. They are 11 Group. This week, InsideAIR speaks with Air Vice-Marshal Steve Kilvington, Air Officer Commanding 11 Group, the person responsible for driving operational thinking across the Royal Air Force. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.

  • #147
    August 4 · 26 min

    Ep 147: Exercise RIMPAC in Hawaii

    In this episode of InsideAIR, we're heading to one of the most important military locations in the Pacific, Hawaii, for Exercise RIMPAC 2026. Every other year, the island of Hawaii hosts a huge exercise with personnel from more than 30 nations working together across the air, sea and land domains. A multinational exercise like RIMPAC takes a significant amount of planning and preperation, as InsideAIR's Squadron Leader Amy Casey discovered when she joined some of those taking part.

  • #146
    July 21 · 50 min

    Ep 146: The Work of the Mobile Met Unit

    In this episode, we'll catch up with the meteorologists from the Mobile Met Unit to find out about their work and we'll hear how military met forecasting came into being. Flt Lt Chris Sully chats to a current forecaster about the support they offer for operations and planning and we hear about arguably the most important forecast in history ahead of the release of a film telling the story in the lead up to D-Day.

  • #145
    July 7 · 54 min

    Ep 145: Defence Science & Technology Laboratory

    Since we last caught up, the Defence Investment Plan, or DIP, has been published, focussing on the move toward the RAF becoming Europe's first sixth-generation air force. Technology will be front & centre of the future RAF and with that comes even closer ties with our industry & research partners. Amongst those partners is the Defence Science & Technology Laboratory, known as DSTL, and in this episode of InsideAIR, Flight Lieutenant Chris Sully goes behind the wire at their Porton Down Base in Wiltshire to see how that might look.

  • #144
    June 22 · 23 min

    Ep 144: Hidden In Plain Sight - RAF Reservists

    In this episode we'll hear about a unique presentation of a bronze Employer Recognition Scheme award which took place 20,000 feet above the ground on an easyJet flight from Luton to Jersey The Employer Recognition Scheme is an MOD initiative to encourage and recognise companies which demonstrate an outstanding commitment to supporting serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families. Recently easyJet earned bronze status and the presentation took place onboard one of their flights, piloted by RAF Reservists and fulltime commercial pilots. Sqn Ldr Lesley Woods joined the flight from Luton Airport

  • #143
    June 9 · 24 min

    Ep 143: Only Way in by Parachute – a Doctor's Story

    The slogan says, 'no ordinary job'. So, imagine being asked to parachute into a tiny, remote island in the middle of the South Atlantic Ocean for a lifesaving mission, oh, and you've never jumped out of an aircraft before. In this week's InsideAir, Sqn Ldr Amy speaks with an RAF doctor who did just that. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.

  • #142
    May 26 · 31 min

    Ep 142: Operation BILOXI in Romania

    Operation BILOXI in Romania has seen the Royal Air Force deploy again, all be it to a new airfield, in support of NATO's air policing mission in the region. The four month deployment is at the very heart of the RAF strategy to be ready to fly & fight, showing that the Royal Air Force is always agile, integrated and ready.

  • #140
    May 12 · 43 min

    Ep 140: Salisbury Poisonings and the RAF Regiment's Response

    Channel 4's documentary 'Salisbury Poisonings: The Untold Story' explores one of the most significant domestic incidents in recent UK history. InsideAIR speaks with Group Captain Chez who led the UK Defence response to the incident. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.

  • #139
    April 28 · 52 min

    Ep 139: The RAF Warfighters Guide to AI

    The impact of artificial intelligence is being felt in everyday life, the media and the military, but how is it changing the RAF, its people, technology and operations? InsideAIR speaks to AI expert, Sqn Ldr Ben, to find some answers. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.

  • #138
    April 15 · 30 min

    Ep 138: Exercise Malta March

    In this episode, we find out how WWII lessons are shaping today's RAF operations. 35 Royal Auxiliary Air Force personnel have spent a week in Malta, exploring historic sites, war graves, and museums connected to WWII's legacy with modern RAF operations. In this special edition of InsideAIR two reservists, Ash & Louise, take over to share the highlights and insights from Exercise Malta March.

  • #137
    March 31 · 52 min

    Ep 137: Air and Space Combat Power PART 2

    The Air and Space Combat Power Visit (ASCPV) gave guests from all branches of the UK's Armed Forces, British Government and military allies and partners globally an insight to how the RAF operates. In the final part this two-part feature, we take a look at Combat Air, Air to Air Refuelling with Voyager, and we hear from Joint Aviation Command, including their innovations with helicopter launched first person view drones. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.

  • #136
    March 19 · 1 hr 1 min

    Ep 136: Air and Space Combat Power PART 1

    Hosted by RAF Brize Norton, the Air and Space Combat Power Visit (ASCPV) gave guests from all branches of the UK's Armed Forces, British Government and military allies and partners globally an insight to how the RAF operates. In Part 1 of this two part feature, we hear from the Chief of the Air Staff and personnel from Space Command, Intelligence, Surveillance, Targeting Acquisition and Reconnaissance, Global Enablement and Air Mobility. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.

  • #135
    March 6 · 56 min

    Ep 135: AOC 2 Group - Vincemus

    It's been two years since Air Vice-Marshal Jason Appleton was appointed as Air Officer Commanding 2 Group. So, before he moves on, the InsideAIR team thought it would be good to find out what 2 Group does and how it enables the RAF to fly, fight and win across the globe. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.

  • #134
    February 17 · 33 min

    Ep 134: Counter Uncrewed Aerial Systems

    In this episode, we're talking Counter Uncrewed Aerial Systems or C-UAS. What are they, how does it work and who makes up the team behind it all? InsideAIR's Flt Lt Chris Sully spoke with Sqn Ldr Dan Quayle, the Officer Commanding of Training & Standards at RAF Leeming to find out about their work in the UK and, recently in Belgium and Denmark.

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