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InsideAIR
RAF - Royal Air Force
153 episodes
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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Ep 141: InsideAIR Special - Ukrainian Students Graduate RAF Elementary Flying Training
The latest cohort of Ukrainian students has successfully graduated from the RAF Elementary Flying Training programme. Hear what they thought of RAF training in this InsideAIR special. InsideAIR is produced for the…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Ep 133: Enabling Cyber within Airbases
In this episode, we're talking Air Cyberspace and the move toward the Airbase Enablement Force (AEF) From keeping our tech up-to-date and in good order, to future planning how we might engage with IT in the years…
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Ep 132: Increasing the RAF's IQ
There are some fantastic opportunities to learn and gain academic qualifications available through the Directorate of Defence Studies for the RAF, but they're for other people, not me, right? Wrong … One of the truly…
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Ep 131: 5 Years 'Behind the Wire'
After 131 episodes and 5,565 minutes of fortnightly content, the official podcast of the RAF is 5 years old. As we celebrate this milestone of the longest running regular podcast in the UK Armed Forces, we'll reveal…
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Ep 130: RAF Medical Services Support & Opportunities
In the final episode of 2025, we head to High Wycombe to meet with some of the RAF Medical Services team. We'll hear about the support they provide to 'Fly & Fight' through nursing, paramedics and their Allied Health…
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Ep 129: Exercise Southern Sunrise Part 2
In this episode we're heading back to the Falkland Islands on exercise Southern Sunrise with the RAF Regiment reserves. We're back in the South Atlantic for the live firing phase and AS1 Chris Keen also explores the…
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Ep 128: Exercise Southern Sunrise Part 1
In this episode, we're going on exercise with the RAF Regiment Reserves to the South Atlantic. Exercise Southern Sunrise saw members of the RAuxAF Regiment deploy to the Falkland Islands to conduct overseas Annual…
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Ep 127: Veteran Voices
Listening to those who served before can inspire those who serve today. In this episode, Media Officer Flight Lieutenant Mark McKinstry delves into the archive of some of the interviews he recorded with World War II…
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Ep 126: Warfighting Mindset at Lossiemouth
What does it mean to be serving and living on one of the RAF's frontline stations as the world becomes a more unstable place? As global instability grows, what does that mean for us across the Royal Air Force? How do…
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Ep 125: Through Adversity to Air HR
In this episode, we'll meet some of the team working behind the scenes to ensure that all Air HR functions are fit for purpose in 2025 and beyond. From simple admin' tasks, through pay and on to more in-depth issues,…
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Ep 124: RAF On Show at DSEI
The RAF loves its acronyms and initialisms, and these were out in force when InsideAIR went along to the RAF stand at Defence and Security Equipment International in London. Meeting visitors to the stand were the…
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Ep 123: RAF in Northern Ireland
How the public perceives the RAF can be pivotal to its effectiveness, whether that's with operations, recruitment or being accepted by the communities around its bases. We asked InsideAIR's Corporal Vic Andrews to…
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Ep 122: Air Cadets at RIAT
The InsideAIR team has handed the mic over to RAF Air Cadets for a special episode recorded LIVE at RIAT 2025! Join Cadet Flight Sergeants Hannah and Tori as they take you behind the scenes of the airshow – through…
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Ep 121: 78 Squadron - Nobody Unprepared Pt 2
Last time around on InsideAIR, we caught up with some of the 78 Squadron team based at the HQ of NATS in Swanwick, Hampshire. Part 2 picks the story up this week. Flight Lieutenant Chris Sully is back in Swanwick…
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Ep 120: 78 Squadron - Nobody Unprepared Pt 1
The UK has some of the most congested airspace in the world. Ensuring military and civilian aircraft don't get in the way of each other is just one the reasons why 78 Squadron is co-located at National Air Traffic…
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Ep 119: 'An RAF Spokesperson Said...'
His job could be described as both getting the RAF in the news and keeping the RAF out of the news – neither are easy. This week's InsideAIR heads to Main Building in the Ministry of Defence to hear from Wing Commander…
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Ep 118: The Warfighting Chef
Which is the best profession in the Royal Air Force? If you said Pilot, Aircraft Technician, or Regiment Gunner, Chef Warrant Officer Chris Beavis, might disagree. InsideAIR dropped into the Warrant Officers' and…
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Ep 117: Frontline NHS to Frontline RAF
Juggling a Reserve commitment with a busy civilian job is something that's part and parcel of life for the thousands of Reserves currently serving in the RAF. Someone who knows that first hand is the Chief Medical…
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Ep 116: Be Ready to Fly & Fight
In this episode, we'll hear from the team at RAF Marham in Norfolk, about how their 'BeReady' strategy is ensuring that the whole force team is coming together to deliver success and proving they are 'always ready to…
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Ep 115: Operational Readiness Through Orienteering
In this episode, we catch up with the Air Officer Wales and find out how his passion for the sport of orienteering ties in directly with life in the Royal Air Force. The sport of orienteering is one which helps not…
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Ep 114: The Next Battle of Britain
The hope is there won't be another Battle of Britain. However, should the unthinkable happen, what has changed since the last battle, how might an Integrated Air and Missile Defence system help, and how could changing…
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Ep 113: GCAP - 6th Generation Aircraft
In this episode, we're talking about the next generation of aircraft to enter into service with the Royal Air Force. Tempest, GCAP and FCAS.. want to know what it all means for the 6th generation of aircraft planned…
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Ep 112: Puma Retires
Have you ever crewed, been flown in or serviced a Puma? March sees the retirement of this medium support helicopter that has carried troops, supplies and humanitarian aid in operations and exercises around the world…
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Ep 111: Part 2, Top Guns: Inside the RAF - Behind The Scenes
In the second instalment of our two part feature about Channel 4's documentary on the RAF we rejoin InsideAIR's Air Specialist 1 Emma Kirwan as she goes behind the scenes of Top Guns: Inside the RAF. InsideAIR is…
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Ep 110: Top Guns: Inside the RAF - Behind The Scenes
How do you make a TV documentary on a busy, operational and in places, secretive RAF station? Balancing the needs and wishes of the people being filmed, the film crew and ultimately the viewers, is no easy task.…
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Ep 109: DE&S - Delivering War Fighting Capability to the RAF
Acquiring new platforms, upgrading current platforms so they remain relevant, and ensuring the support solutions, supplies and spares are in place. This is the unsung role of Defence Equipment and Support. Squadron…
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Ep 108: On Exercise With the RNLI
A joint RAF & RNLI exercise took place recently off the coast of the Isle of Man with a 202 Squadron Jupiter helicopter from RAF Valley playing the lead role. Flight Lieutenant Chris Sully watched the winching…
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Ep 107: Pan-Defence Skills and Professions Programme
'When will I be promoted, how much will I be paid, does the job still make me happy?' If you're already serving in the RAF, these career related questions might sound familiar. Squadron Leader Peter Lisney spoke with…
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Ep 106: Red Arrows Diamond 60
2024 saw the 60th anniversary of the formation of the RAF Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows. InsideAIR's Flight Lieutenant Amy Casey finds out why they were founded, gets a tour of their famous Hawk Mk T1 aircraft, and…
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Ep 105: Atlas vs Hercules - A Pilot's View
When the Atlas C.1 A400M entered service with the RAF ten years ago, many asked whether this tactical airlift aircraft would ever be as good as the much loved C-130 Hercules. Who better then to pass judgement than a…
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Ep 104: Rapid Capability Development for a 5th Gen Air Force
According to the RAF's Chief Modelling and Simulation Officer, 'Commercial' is actually about delivering capability at pace that the war fighter needs. Group Captain Rauri Henderson-Begg and Tom Purser from Commercial…
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