Nov 27, 2023

The annual RAF Training Specialisation Conference has just taken place at RAF Halton.

Military Training Specialists are at the very heart of preparing future forces personnel to be able to deliver the capability to 'fly and fight'.  AS1 Emma Kirwan caught up with some of those at the conference to hear about their...

Mar 21, 2023

Leadership is a core element of RAF training, but can you really make a leader out of anyone? InsideAIR put this question to Air Marshal Sir Rich Knighton, Deputy Commander Capability and Warrant Officer Mark Willis from the Tedder Academy of Leadership.

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Mar 7, 2023

In episode 35 we looked at the work of the Operational Training Centre that prepares the RAF’s Expeditionary Air Wings for operations globally. A year on, the OTC has a new boss, it has adapted to changing threats and is now looking to grow its team of permanent staff and part time evaluators. InsideAIR's AS1 Emma...

Aug 9, 2022

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.

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Apr 5, 2022

Before the RAF sends its Expeditionary Air Wings on ops, it makes sure they are prepared to deal with both the expected and the unexpected.

We sent our correspondent SAC Emma Kirwan to the Operational Training Centre at RAF Leeming to find out how this is achieved.

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