The World's Most Travelled Man: An Interview with Fred Finn
"I didn’t set out to break any records. Nobody knew about me until Concorde." Fred Finn, the world's most travelled man and record holder for the most flights on Concorde, shares his experiences and i...
28 Elo 20241h 21min
From Tries to Takeoffs: Rory Underwood’s England Rugby and RAF Careers
Rory Underwood, former RAF pilot and England rugby player, shares his journey from aviation cadet to fast jet pilot, flying the Jet Provost and Hawk, and balancing his rugby career. He discusses train...
24 Heinä 20241h 35min
Shot Down and Captured: A Tornado Fighter Pilot's Story
Shot down and captured by Saddam Hussein, John Peters, a former Tornado pilot, shares his story. From aviation career to the challenges of becoming a fighter pilot. He discusses the rigorous training ...
26 Kesä 20241h 32min
Challenges and Triumphs: A Female Pilot's Story Navigating Media Coverage and Public Perception
Jo Salter, the RAF's first female fighter pilot, joins Sam to discuss her journey, challenges, and experiences. The pair chat about diversity and equal opportunities in aviation, Jo’s transition to ci...
29 Touko 20241h 9min
Flying on the Edge: Inside the World of Aviation Smuggling with Matt Potter
In Matt Potter's younger years, a chance encounter with author Mark Bowden helped to shape his future: "Journalism is the last great bastion and resort of the generalist". Propelled by a fascination...
24 Huhti 20241h 23min
Flying Faster Than Sound: The Science and Stories of Supersonic Flight
Concord, to some people out there, it's just a relic in a museum. But to others, it was a way of life. Who better to tell us about this majestic aircraft than the chief pilot of British Airways Concor...
28 Maalis 20241h 10min
The Miracle of Speedbird9 - How a Quick-Thinking Pilot Saved Hundreds of Lives with Captain Eric Moody
“Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. We have a small problem. All four engines have stopped. We are doing our damnedest to get them going again. I trust you are not in too much distre...
29 Helmi 20241h 10min
