Juggling a Reserve commitment with a busy civilian job is something thatās 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 Officer of Scotland Professor Sir Gregor Smith, but far from saying it can be too hard for NHS staff to find the time, he's urging more of them to join the RAF Medical Reserves,Ā saying not only is it a boost for their careers as individuals, but to the health service as a whole. AS1 Ben Russell has the story. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.
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Ep 116: Be Ready to Fly & Fight
In this episode, weāll hear from the team at RAF Marham in Norfolk, about how their āBeReadyā strategy is ensuring that the whole force team is coming together to deliver success and proving they are āalways ready to fly and fight.āĀ The station, which is home to the RAFās F-35B Lightning fleet, is into the second round of its āBeReadyā strategy, a drive to bring together the whole force, with service personnel, industry partners, and civilian contractors, all coming together to deliver success and enhance their readiness to respond during times of threat or crisis. Flight Lieutenant Chris Sully spoke with the team bringing 'BeReady 25' to life. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.
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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 just with fitness and mental health wellbeing, but which also connects directly with the objectives of a career in the RAF, through skills such as preparation, flexibility and adaptability. Thatās the view of the Air Officer Wales, Air Commodore Rob Woods. He spoke with InsideAIRās Sqn Ldr Peter Lisney about the sport and the five critical skills which orienteering can offer personnel serving in the RAF InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.
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Ep 114: The Next Battle of Britain
The hope is there wonāt 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 the way we think prepare us for such a conflict.Ā InsideAIR speaks with Dr Sophy Antrobus, Research Fellow and Co-Director of the Freeman Air and Space Institute, to hear an academicās point of view. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.
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Ep 113: GCAP - 6th Generation Aircraft
In this episode, weāre 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 for service with the RAF? Weāll be hearing from Leonardo, Rolls-Royce and the RAF itself, as Sqn Ldr Peter Lisney gets an InsideAIR update. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.
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