InsideAIR

RAF - Royal Air Force
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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.

  1. 2D AGO

    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.

    34 min

  2. FEB 3

    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 ahead, the Air Cyberspace Services Centre team work behind the scenes around the clock as Flt Lt Chris Sully found out.

    38 min

  3. JAN 23

    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 unique opportunities the Royal Air Force offers, is the chance to get paid whilst you study and gain academic qualifications. And the great news is that studying with Directorate of Defence Studies for the RAF is available to all RAF personnel, regular & reserve, regardless of rank. Sqn Ldr Peter Lisney caught up with some of the team which leads the Directorate of Defence studies for the RAF

    37 min

  4. JAN 6

    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 the most downloaded episodes from each of the past 5 years. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.

    34 min

  5. 12/23/2025

    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 Professionals. Flt Lt Chris Sully also finds out about the unique career opportunities on offer with the RAF and how you can earn whilst you train. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.

    38 min

  6. 12/09/2025

    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 unique opportunities visiting troops can explore when the training is done. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.

    59 min

  7. 11/25/2025

    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 Continuation Training or ACT. The aim was to cultivate and enhance a 'ready to fight' culture to optimise and integrate the RAuxAF Regt in support of operations, assigned tasks, contingencies, and warfighting. We sent AS1 Chris Keen along with them. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.

    55 min

  8. 11/11/2025

    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 veterans.  The RAF's aircraft may have changed but the fighting spirit of its people remains as relevant today as always. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.

    47 min
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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.

Information

  • Creator
    RAF - Royal Air Force
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    134
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2020-2025 Royal Air Force. UK Crown Copyright
  • Show Website
    InsideAIR

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