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InsideAIR: A behind the wire view of the RAF, its people, technology and operations.

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Jul 27, 2021

It takes years of study and training before an RAF pilot earns their coveted wings and can progress to operational flying.

In episode 15 we looked at helicopter training at RAF Shawbury. Today in episode 17, we visit RAF Valley and RAF Cranwell and reveal the pathway to becoming a multi-engine or jet fighter pilot.

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Jul 13, 2021

Working on Operations from desert air bases in the Middle East and Cyprus are the men and women of 83 Expeditionary Air Group. The combined efforts of HQ 83 EAG, its Expeditionary Air Wings and Force Elements are pivotal in combatting Daesh. If you’re in the RAF and haven’t deployed there yet, chances are you will...