InsideAIR

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 we prepare — professionally and personally — for what may lie ahead? Inside Air's Squadron Leader Peter Lisney spoke with Squadron Leader Jo at Lossiemouth to explore how the station is getting ready for whatever the future might bring. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.

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, we all rely on the support of the Air HR teams to help things runs smoothly and to allow us to get on with our jobs. Squadron Leader Peter Lisney has met with some of them to find out how they are moving systems and procedures along to help keep RAF personnel ready to 'Fly & Fight'. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.

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 strategists and operators of Autonomous Collaborative Platforms (ACP), RAF Regiment personnel from the Counter Uncrewed Aerial Systems (C-UAS) Wing showing off ORCUS, the new boss of the Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO) explaining the LANNER platform, and Team Pellonia to talk about EREBUS and Next Generation Air Survivability (NGAS). InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.

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 find out how the RAF approaches this challenge in Northern Ireland. She spoke with Air Officer Northern Ireland, Air Marshal Sean Reynolds. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.

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 the eyes of the next generation. Plus, they speak to serving personnel about the role Cadets play in shaping the future of the RAF. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.

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 again today to meet more of the 78 Sqn team and to dig deeper into their work with the Air Defence capability, the Distress & Diversion Cell and how they integrate military traffic with the busy airspace around Northolt & Heathrow and the very busy London helicopter routes. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.

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 Services (NATS). Flight Lieutenant Chris Sully went to the air traffic control centre in Swanwick, to hear about the 'swivel chair interaction' that keeps jet setting holiday makers a safe distance from military aviators. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.

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 Martin 'Tinny' Tinworth, Chief Press Officer for the Royal Air Force. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.

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 Sergeants' Mess at RAF Benson to find out why WO Beavis loves being a Chef and to find out what life is like feeding the RAF. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.

In this discussion, Professor Sir Gregor Smith, Chief Medical Officer for Scotland and Honorary Air Commodore, advocates for NHS staff to join RAF Medical Reserves for both personal and career growth. He highlights the invaluable training and leadership skills gained from reserve service. Squadron Leader Cooling provides an engaging demonstration of the Air Transportable Isolator (ATI) and explains its critical role in safely transporting infectious patients. The synergy between RAF and NHS practices is emphasized, showcasing the benefits of collaboration in medical innovation.