

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 6, 2022 • 26min
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 • 41min
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 • 36min
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 • 37min
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 • 43min
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 • 47min
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 • 30min
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 • 33min
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 • 40min
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 • 50min
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.


