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InsideAIR

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.

Episodes

20 of 153 episodes

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 R...

48:19Oct 27, 2026

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 l...

22:02Oct 13, 2026

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 ex...

35:03Sep 29, 2026

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,...

19:42Sep 15, 2026

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 an...

29:42Sep 1, 2026

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. The...

51:45Aug 18, 2026

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...

26:29Aug 4, 2026

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 me...

50:54Jul 21, 2026

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 fir...

54:30Jul 7, 2026

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...

23:47Jun 22, 2026

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 Ocea...

24:10Jun 9, 2026

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 missio...

31:20May 26, 2026

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...

15:15May 16, 2026

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 histor...

43:38May 12, 2026

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...

52:43Apr 28, 2026

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 i...

30:13Apr 15, 2026

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...

52:39Mar 31, 2026

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 Gov...

01:01:43Mar 19, 2026

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 Insid...

56:55Mar 6, 2026

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...

33:57Feb 17, 2026