http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts Monthly Royal Air Force Museum podcast. http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/images/battle-of-britain-logo.gif http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts 144 88 Monthly Royal Air Force Museum podcast. en-us 2008. All rights reserved. Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:00:00 GMT Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:00:00 GMT Podcastblaster.com podcasts@rafmuseum.org(RAF Museum) podcasts@rafmuseum.org(RAF Museum) RAF Museum podcasts@rafmuseum.org Royal Air Force Museum no 1 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Hendon-Pageants.mp3 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Hendon-Pageants.mp3 Royal Air Force Museum Royal Air Force Museum This Podcast recalls the thrills of the early days of flying displays at the Royal Air Force Museum Hendon site. Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT This Podcast recalls the thrills of the early days of flying displays at the Royal Air Force Museum Hendon site. RAF, Museum, Hendon, History, Pageant, Air Display 9:11 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Hendon-Pageants.mp3 no http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/The-Royal-Air-Force-in-1918.mp3 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/The-Royal-Air-Force-in-1918.mp3 Royal Air Force Museum Royal Air Force Museum This Podcast tells how the Royal Air Force was formed in 1918. Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT This Podcast tells how the Royal Air Force was formed in 1918 RAF, 1918, RFC, WRAF 16:41 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/The-Royal-Air-Force-in-1918.mp3 no http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Lucky-Charms.mp3 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Lucky-Charms.mp3 Royal Air Force Museum Royal Air Force Museum One of our Curators at the RAF Museum Cosford talks about some of the objects in the new exhibition at Cosford on the lucky charms that some pilots took with them for good luck. Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT One of our Curators at the RAF Museum Cosford talks about some of the objects in the new exhibition at Cosford on the lucky charms that some pilots took with them for good luck. RAF, aviation pioneers, rabbit foot, bears, roland rat 5:50 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Lucky-Charms.mp3 no http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Air-Power-1918-The-Battle-of-Megiddo.mp3 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Air-Power-1918-The-Battle-of-Megiddo.mp3 Royal Air Force Museum Royal Air Force Museum Right from the outbreak of the First World War, Britain had found herself fighting in the Middle East. The Ottoman Empire, who controlled Turkey, Palestine, Jordon and Mesopotamia, were allied to Germany, and they threatened British territories in North Africa, especially Egypt and the Suez Canal, which was seen as the lifeline between Britain and her empire in the east. Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Right from the outbreak of the First World War, Britain had found herself fighting in the Middle East. The Ottoman Empire, who controlled Turkey, Palestine, Jordon and Mesopotamia, were allied to Germany, and they threatened British territories in North Africa, especially Egypt and the Suez Canal, which was seen as the lifeline between Britain and her empire in the east. RAF, 1918, Air Power, Battle, Megiddo, Gaza, Edmund Allenby, William Salmond 14:00 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Air-Power-1918-The-Battle-of-Megiddo.mp3 no http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Bomber-Ops-Lancaster.mp3 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Bomber-Ops-Lancaster.mp3 Royal Air Force Museum Royal Air Force Museum More than fifty-five thousand aircrew from Bomber Command died serving on aircraft like the Avro Lancaster, which was the backbone of the RAF's Bomber Fleet. The Museum's Lancaster Mk. 1 R5868 "S-for-Sugar" is a rare survivor of over one hundred missions. This podcast tells the story of what it was like to be a Bomber Command crewman, also telling the remarkable life story of one of the Museum's most popular and impressive exhibits. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT More than fifty-five thousand aircrew from Bomber Command died serving on aircraft like the Avro Lancaster, which was the backbone of the RAF's Bomber Fleet. The Museum's Lancaster Mk. 1 R5868 "S-for-Sugar" is a rare survivor of over one hundred missions. This podcast tells the story of what it was like to be a Bomber Command crewman, also telling the remarkable life story of one of the Museum's most popular and impressive exhibits. RAF, Bomber Command, Avro, Lancaster, S-Sugar, R5868, Bomber Command Association, Memorial, Remembrance 0:15:09 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Bomber-Ops-Lancaster.mp3 no http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/RAF-Humanitarian-Operations.mp3 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/RAF-Humanitarian-Operations.mp3 Royal Air Force Museum Royal Air Force Museum The Royal Air Force has long played a key role in humanitarian and disaster relief operations, both in Britain and overseas. This podcast summarises the Royal Air Force's involvement in humanitarain operations throughout its history, in areas of conflict or natural disaster and accidents. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT The Royal Air Force has long played a key role in humanitarian and disaster relief operations, both in Britain and overseas. This podcast summarises the Royal Air Force's involvement in humanitarain operations throughout its history, in areas of conflict or natural disaster and accidents. royal air force, disaster relief, famine relief, berlin airlift, dakota, c-47, sea king, chinook, avro york, Operation Manna , Pakistan Earthquake, Quetta, Ethiopia 0:13:57 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/RAF-Humanitarian-Operations.mp3 no http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/The-Spitfire-Design-and-Testing.mp3 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/The-Spitfire-Design-and-Testing.mp3 Royal Air Force Museum Royal Air Force Museum The Spitfire is a classic fighter aircraft, one of the most famous and well loved aeroplanes in the World. This podcast begins a series on the Spitfire with an outline of its origins, through technical challenges and developments which made it such an adaptable aircraft and a successful fighter. Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT The Spitfire is a classic fighter aircraft, one of the most famous and well loved aeroplanes in the World. This podcast begins a series on the Spitfire with an outline of its origins, through technical challenges and developments which made it such an adaptable aircraft and a successful fighter. royal air force, supermarine, spitfire, rolls royce, merlin, gryphon, schneider trophy, battle of britain, r j mitchell 0:17:44 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/The-Spitfire-Design-and-Testing.mp3 no http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/D-Day-and-The-RAF.mp3 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/D-Day-and-The-RAF.mp3 Royal Air Force Museum Royal Air Force Museum The story of the involvement of the Royal Air Force in the D-Day landings which brought about the freedom of Europe and the end of the Second World War. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT The story of the involvement of the Royal Air Force in the D-Day landings which brought about the freedom of Europe and the end of the Second World War. royal air force, D-Day, Normandy, Invasion, Europe, World War 2 0:12:12 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/D-Day-and-The-RAF.mp3 no http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Lest-We-Forget.mp3 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Lest-We-Forget.mp3 Royal Air Force Museum Royal Air Force Museum The Museum's new exhibition, Lest We Forget has just opened. As Remembrance Sunday approaches, this podcast describes the exhibition and the importance of Remembrance to everyone. The Podcast includes an interview with Henry Allingham, who at 112 years old is the oldest man in Britain, a Veteran of World War I, and who was a member of the Royal Flying Corps. Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT The Museum's new exhibition, Lest We Forget has just opened. As Remembrance Sunday approaches, this podcast describes the exhibition and the importance of Remembrance to everyone. The Podcast includes an interview with Henry Allingham, who at 112 years old is the oldest man in Britain, a Veteran of World War I, and who was a member of the Royal Flying Corps. royal air force, remembrance, Sunday, poppy appeal, royal british legion, commonwealth war graves commission, missing research and enquiry service, Henry Allingham, bomber command, two minutes silence, bosnia, Afghanistan, Iraq 0:20:17 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Lest-We-Forget.mp3 no http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Rememberance-Key-Stage-1.mp3 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Rememberance-Key-Stage-1.mp3 Royal Air Force Museum Royal Air Force Museum This podcast for younger listeners explains Remembrance: How can we remember people who died to protect us? And, why do we wear poppies and stand silenty for two minutes on the 11th November each year? Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT This podcast for younger listeners explains Remembrance: How can we remember people who died to protect us? And, why do we wear poppies and stand silenty for two minutes on the 11th November each year? rememberance, poppy, poem, two minutes silence 0:03:41 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Rememberance-Key-Stage-1.mp3 no http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Dams-Raid.mp3 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Dams-Raid.mp3 Royal Air Force Museum Royal Air Force Museum The Dams Raid is the most famous RAF Bomber Command Operation, and it's remembered by so many because of the film, one of the greatest war films in British cinema history. This podcast tells the story of the design of the 'bouncing bomb' and the raid itself. It is narrated by Richard Todd, who starred as Wing Commander Guy Gibson in the film, 'The Dambusters'. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT The Dams Raid is the most famous RAF Bomber Command Operation, and it's remembered by so many because of the film, one of the greatest war films in British cinema history. This podcast tells the story of the design of the 'bouncing bomb' and the raid itself. It is narrated by Richard Todd, who starred as Wing Commander Guy Gibson in the film, 'The Dambusters'. dams raid, dambusters, film, richard todd, bomber 0:22:08 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Dams-Raid.mp3 no http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Jericho.mp3 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Jericho.mp3 Royal Air Force Museum Royal Air Force Museum On the 18th February 1944, the Royal Air Force launched one of its most daring wartime raids. Operation Jericho, a raid on a prison in Amiens to free resistance prisoners who faced execution, is a little-known but was an incredibly daring raid by the Royal Air Force late in the Second World War. Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT On the 18th February 1944, the Royal Air Force launched one of its most daring wartime raids. Operation Jericho, a raid on a prison in Amiens to free resistance prisoners who faced execution, is a little-known but was an incredibly daring raid by the Royal Air Force late in the Second World War. royal air force, group captain pickard, mosquito, amiens, resistance, prison, jail, prison break 0:16:09 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Jericho.mp3 no http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/TSR-2.mp3 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/TSR-2.mp3 Royal Air Force Museum Royal Air Force Museum Through the history of Britain's aircraft industry there are stories of projects that failed to get off the page, and those that scarcely got off the ground, before being cancelled. The British Aircraft Corporation TSR-2 is perhaps the most controversial. This podcast tells the story of its design, test and cancellation. Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Through the history of Britain's aircraft industry there are stories of projects that failed to get off the page, and those that scarcely got off the ground, before being cancelled. The British Aircraft Corporation TSR-2 is perhaps the most controversial. This podcast tells the story of its design, test and cancellation. bac, english electric, tsr-2, 1957, defence white paper, sandys, healey, McMillan, f-111, tfx, royal air force, royal australian air force, cancellation, aircraft industry, postwar, rolls-royce, olympus, mach two, interceptor, tactical, strike 0:16:51 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/TSR-2.mp3 no http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Hendon-Habit.mp3 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Hendon-Habit.mp3 Royal Air Force Museum Royal Air Force Museum This Podcast tells how the RAF Museum's London Site was the cradle of the British aviation industry, and a source of rich and exciting entertainment. Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT This Podcast tells how the RAF Museum's London Site was the cradle of the British aviation industry, and a source of rich and exciting entertainment. hendon, grahame white, pageant, sopwith, bleriot, air display, aerobatics 0:18:19 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Hendon-Habit.mp3 no http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Rhodes-Moorehouse.mp3 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Rhodes-Moorehouse.mp3 Royal Air Force Museum Royal Air Force Museum A short biography of William Rhodes Moorehouse, the first man to receive a Victoria Cross for action in the air. Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT A short biography of William Rhodes Moorehouse, the first man to receive a Victoria Cross for action in the air. victoria cross, royal, flying, corps, rfc, william, rhodes-moorehouse, ypres 0:08:27 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Rhodes-Moorehouse.mp3 no http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Reginald-Warneford.mp3 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Reginald-Warneford.mp3 Royal Air Force Museum Royal Air Force Museum A short biography of Reginald Warneford, the first member of the Royal Naval Air Service to receive a Victoria Cross, for shooting down a Zeppelin. Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT A short biography of Reginald Warneford, the first member of the Royal Naval Air Service to receive a Victoria Cross, for shooting down a Zeppelin. victoria cross, royal, naval, air, service, reginald, warneford, zeppelin 0:11:33 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Reginald-Warneford.mp3 no http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/601-The-Flying-Sword.mp3 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/601-The-Flying-Sword.mp3 Royal Air Force Museum Royal Air Force Museum The Royal Air Force Museum London, as part of its Veterans' Day celebrations of May 2009, unveiled a memorial to the members of 601 Squadron. The Squadron itself was stationed intermittently on the Museum's site between 1927 and 1949 and was known affectionately as 'The Millionaire's Squadron'. Sir Torquil Norman, a veteran of the Squadron in its later days, tells, in this podcast, the story of 601 Squadron and some of the extraordinary 'Millionaires' who served with distinction in the Battle of Britain and over the skies of Africa and Malta during the Second World War. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Royal Air Force Museum London, as part of its Veterans' Day celebrations of May 2009, unveiled a memorial to the members of 601 Squadron. The Squadron itself was stationed intermittently on the Museum's site between 1927 and 1949 and was known affectionately as 'The Millionaire's Squadron'. Sir Torquil Norman, a veteran of the Squadron in its later days, tells, in this podcast, the story of 601 Squadron and some of the extraordinary 'Millionaires' who served with distinction in the Battle of Britain and over the skies of Africa and Malta during the Second World War. 601 squadron, raf, hendon, museum, airfield, Sir Torquil Norman, aircrew, Millionaire Squadron, Battle, Britain, Africa, Malta, Second World War 0:11:50 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/601-The-Flying-Sword.mp3 no http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Women-of-the-Air-Force.mp3 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Women-of-the-Air-Force.mp3 Royal Air Force Museum Royal Air Force Museum It is 70 years since the Women's Auxiliary Air Force (the WAAF) was formed on 28th June 1939. To commemorate the formation of the WAAF but also to raise awareness of the contribution made by women serving in the air force from the First World War to the present day, a temporary exhibition "Women of the Air Force" is on display at the RAF Museum's London site until the end of the year. This podcast includes recordings made at the launch event with archive material relating to the important role played by women in the RAF. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT It is 70 years since the Women's Auxiliary Air Force (the WAAF) was formed on 28th June 1939. To commemorate the formation of the WAAF but also to raise awareness of the contribution made by women serving in the air force from the First World War to the present day, a temporary exhibition "Women of the Air Force" is on display at the RAF Museum's London site until the end of the year. This podcast includes recordings made at the launch event with archive material relating to the important role played by women in the RAF. raf museum, exhibition, women, royal air force, womens auxilliary air force, history, memoirs, reminiscence, hendon, aircrew, drivers, stories 0:22:12 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Women-of-the-Air-Force.mp3 no http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Henry-Allingham-Obituary.mp3 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Henry-Allingham-Obituary.mp3 Royal Air Force Museum Royal Air Force Museum An obituary of Henry Allingham, featuring an interview with him conducted in 2003. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT An obituary of Henry Allingham, featuring an interview with him conducted in 2003. henry, allingham, raf, rfc 0:23:54 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Henry-Allingham-Obituary.mp3 no http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Bomber-Pilots-Memoir.mp3 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Bomber-Pilots-Memoir.mp3 Royal Air Force Museum Royal Air Force Museum Squadron Leader Tony Iveson's memories of being part of RAF Bomber Command aircrew in World War II. More than 55,000 men of Bomber Command died, and a permanent memorial to them is to be erected. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Squadron Leader Tony Iveson's memories of being part of RAF Bomber Command aircrew in World War II. More than 55,000 men of Bomber Command died, and a permanent memorial to them is to be erected. bomber command, association, memorial, 617, squadron, raf, avro, lancaster 0:16:17 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Bomber-Pilots-Memoir.mp3 no http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/D-Day-As-It-Happened.mp3 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/D-Day-As-It-Happened.mp3 Royal Air Force Museum Royal Air Force Museum A news-style account of the Royal Air Force's involvement in D-Day Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT A news-style account of the Royal Air Force's involvement in D-Day raf, d-day, 6 june 1944, tempest, spitfire, hurricane, fighters, coastal command, gliders 0:17:57 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/D-Day-As-It-Happened.mp3 no http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Peenemunde.mp3 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Peenemunde.mp3 Royal Air Force Museum Royal Air Force Museum The raid on the V-1 and V-2 Research plant at Peenemunde on the Baltic Coast of Germany is a little heard story of Bomber Command's success. This podcast tells how a scientist's report on the top-secret work was leaked to the Allies, and how the attack was planned and carried out. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT The raid on the V-1 and V-2 Research plant at Peenemunde on the Baltic Coast of Germany is a little heard story of Bomber Command's success. This podcast tells how a scientist's report on the top-secret work was leaked to the Allies, and how the attack was planned and carried out. bomber command, peenemunde, v-1, v-2, doodle bug, rocket research, werner von braun, nasa, john searby, raf, museum, mosquito, berlin, pathfinder 0:10:47 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Peenemunde.mp3 no http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Roger-Bushell.mp3 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Roger-Bushell.mp3 Royal Air Force Museum Royal Air Force Museum A biography of Roger Bushell, the RAF Volunteer Reserve pilot who went on to lead No.92 Squadron. His capture and escape plans have been fictionalised on film but his true story is equally remarkable. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT A biography of Roger Bushell, the RAF Volunteer Reserve pilot who went on to lead No.92 Squadron. His capture and escape plans have been fictionalised on film but his true story is equally remarkable. roger bushell, 601 squadron, 92 squadron, battle of britain, capture, escape, great escape 0:08:51 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Roger-Bushell.mp3 no http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/RAF-In-The-Falklands-War.mp3 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/RAF-In-The-Falklands-War.mp3 Royal Air Force Museum Royal Air Force Museum This podcast tells the story of the RAF's response to an unexpected war 8000 miles away from Britain. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT This podcast tells the story of the RAF's response to an unexpected war 8000 miles away from Britain. falkland islands, argentina, black buck, avro vulcan, harrier, sea harrier, navy, chinook, bravo november, hercules, nimrod, atlantic conveyor, bombing, ground attack, close support 0:13:45 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/RAF-In-The-Falklands-War.mp3 no http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Dowding-Architect-of-Victory.mp3 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Dowding-Architect-of-Victory.mp3 Royal Air Force Museum Royal Air Force Museum A biography of Air Chief Marshal Hugh Caswall Tremenheere Dowding, later Lord Dowding of Bentley Priory. Dowding was a man with a long a varied career, including being the commander who steered Fighter Command to Victory in the Battle of Britain. Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT A biography of Air Chief Marshal Hugh Caswall Tremenheere Dowding, later Lord Dowding of Bentley Priory. Dowding was a man with a long a varied career, including being the commander who steered Fighter Command to Victory in the Battle of Britain. hugh dowding, hugh caswall tremenheere dowding, royal air force, battle of britain, world war two, squadrons, fighters, chuchill 0:18:53 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Dowding-Architect-of-Victory.mp3 no http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Letters-Home.mp3 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Letters-Home.mp3 Royal Air Force Museum Royal Air Force Museum A selection of letters and memoirs written during the Christmas period. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT A selection of letters and memoirs written during the Christmas period. Christmas first world war second world war rations red cross parcels prisoner of war stalag luft dalag luft home front, womens auxiliary air force 0:22:01 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Letters-Home.mp3 no http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Introduction-to-The-Battle-of-Britain.mp3 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Introduction-to-The-Battle-of-Britain.mp3 Royal Air Force Museum Royal Air Force Museum In this first of a year-long series of podcasts about the Battle of Britain, we introduce the opponents in the battle and set the scene for what was the Royal Air Force's defining moment. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT In this first of a year-long series of podcasts about the Battle of Britain, we introduce the opponents in the battle and set the scene for what was the Royal Air Force's defining moment. battle of Britain, royal air force, luftwaffe, churchill, hitler, goering, dowding, keith park, leigh-mallory, spitfire, hurricane, fighter command, bomber command, politics, victory, world war 2, nazi, freedom, liberty 0:08:54 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Introduction-to-The-Battle-of-Britain.mp3 no http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Douglas-Bader-Fighter-Pilot.mp3 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Douglas-Bader-Fighter-Pilot.mp3 Royal Air Force Museum Royal Air Force Museum When he was a child Richard Branson's father and mother were close family friends of Douglas Bader. Accordingly, Douglas would often look after the young Richard Branson whilst his parents attended social occasions. In this podcast to commemorate the Centenary of Douglas Bader's birth on 21st February, Sir Richard Branson narrates the story of one of the most famous fighter pilots in the history of the RAF and gives his own insight into the great man. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT When he was a child Richard Branson's father and mother were close family friends of Douglas Bader. Accordingly, Douglas would often look after the young Richard Branson whilst his parents attended social occasions. In this podcast to commemorate the Centenary of Douglas Bader's birth on 21st February, Sir Richard Branson narrates the story of one of the most famous fighter pilots in the history of the RAF and gives his own insight into the great man. douglas, bader, fighter pilot, ww2 ace, prisoner of war, disability, legs, cranwell, 23 squadron, 222 squadron, trafford leigh-mallory, 242 squadron, central fighter establishment, british limbless ex-servicemen's association, douglas bader foundation 0:11:58 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Douglas-Bader-Fighter-Pilot.mp3 no http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Robert-Stanford-Tuck.mp3 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Robert-Stanford-Tuck.mp3 Royal Air Force Museum Royal Air Force Museum A biography of Robert Stanford Tuck, a Battle of Britain Fighter Ace. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT A biography of Robert Stanford Tuck, a Battle of Britain Fighter Ace. raf, 1939, battle of britain, spitfire, hurricane, robert stanford tuck, fighter pilot, ace 0:09:21 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Robert-Stanford-Tuck.mp3 no http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/The-RAF-in-1939.mp3 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/The-RAF-in-1939.mp3 Royal Air Force Museum Royal Air Force Museum This podcast provides a snapshot of the state of the Royal Air Force in 1939. Massive organisational changes and expansion would ensure that it was prepared for the Battle of Britain. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT This podcast provides a snapshot of the state of the Royal Air Force in 1939. Massive organisational changes and expansion would ensure that it was prepared for the Battle of Britain. raf, royal air force, 1939, battle of britain, spitfire, hurricane, dowding, waaf, volunteer, reserve, reservists, war, luftwaffe 0:09:48 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/The-RAF-in-1939.mp3 no http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Phases-of-the-Battle-of-Britain.mp3 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Phases-of-the-Battle-of-Britain.mp3 Royal Air Force Museum Royal Air Force Museum This podcast describes the distinct phases, identified by the RAF and many historians, of the Battle of Britain. Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT This podcast describes the distinct phases, identified by the RAF and many historians, of the Battle of Britain. raf, royal air force, battle of britain, phases, luftwaffe, goering, defiant, squadrons, bombing, blitz, radar 0:12:21 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Phases-of-the-Battle-of-Britain.mp3 no http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Who-Won-The-Battle-of-Britain.mp3 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Who-Won-The-Battle-of-Britain.mp3 Royal Air Force Museum Royal Air Force Museum This podcast examines the reasons for the Battle of Britain's progress, and some of the alternative invasion plans which may have come about in the summer of 1940. Tue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT This podcast examines the reasons for the Battle of Britain's progress, and some of the alternative invasion plans which may have come about in the summer of 1940. raf, royal air force, luftwaffe, battle of britain, chuchill, hitler, goering, adler tag, eagle day 0:18:49 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Who-Won-The-Battle-of-Britain.mp3 no http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Fighter-Aircraft-of-the-Battle-of-Britain.mp3 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Fighter-Aircraft-of-the-Battle-of-Britain.mp3 Royal Air Force Museum Royal Air Force Museum A comparison of the main fighter aircraft used in the Battle of Britain: the Spitfire, Hurricane and the Bf-109. There is also some discussion of the Bf-110 and Boulton-Paul Defiant. Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT A comparison of the main fighter aircraft used in the Battle of Britain: the Spitfire, Hurricane and the Bf-109. There is also some discussion of the Bf-110 and Boulton-Paul Defiant. Battle of Britain, Supermarine spitfire, hawker hurricane, Messerschmitt bf-109, boulton paul defiant, Messerschmitt bf-110, fighter aircraft, tactics, speed, manoeuvrability, weapons, guns, cannon 0:14:52 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Fighter-Aircraft-of-the-Battle-of-Britain.mp3 no http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/The-Few.mp3 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/The-Few.mp3 Royal Air Force Museum Royal Air Force Museum The story of how ordinary men from all over the world became known in the Battle of Britain as "The Few". Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT The story of how ordinary men from all over the world became known in the Battle of Britain as "The Few". battle of Britain, the few, Churchill, fighter, pilot, squadron, commonwealth, defeated, victory 0:16:56 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/The-Few.mp3 no http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Battle-of-Britain.mp3 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Battle-of-Britain.mp3 Royal Air Force Museum Royal Air Force Museum In 1940 Britain prepared for invasion by German forces. Her defence was to be the Royal Air Force's finest hour. Find out more about the Battle of Britain in this podcast, aimed at children at Key Stage 2 level. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT In 1940 Britain prepared for invasion by German forces. Her defence was to be the Royal Air Force's finest hour. Find out more about the Battle of Britain in this podcast, aimed at children at Key Stage 2 level. battle of Britain, invasion, schools, children, kids, royal air force, key stage 2 0:05:51 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Battle-of-Britain.mp3 no http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/The-Other-Few.mp3 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/The-Other-Few.mp3 Royal Air Force Museum Royal Air Force Museum The Battle of Britain is best known as a famous victory for Fighter Command, but the role of two other Services within the RAF is often overlooked. This podcast tells the story of how Bomber Command and Coastal Command mounted difficult operations, and made enormous sacrifices, to repel the invasion of Hitler's forces. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Battle of Britain is best known as a famous victory for Fighter Command, but the role of two other Services within the RAF is often overlooked. This podcast tells the story of how Bomber Command and Coastal Command mounted difficult operations, and made enormous sacrifices, to repel the invasion of Hitler's forces. bomber command, fighter command, Luftwaffe, invasion, barges, bombardment, flying boats, hampden 0:15:20 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/The-Other-Few.mp3 no http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Battle-of-Britain-BBC-Archives.mp3 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Battle-of-Britain-BBC-Archives.mp3 Royal Air Force Museum Royal Air Force Museum This is an extract from a forthcoming BBC Audiobook containing recordings from the BBC Archives. With news bulletins, reportage, personal accounts from the ground crews and excerpts from Churchill's famous speeches, this recording undeniably shows why, for the victorious RAF pilots, 'This was their finest hour'. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT This is an extract from a forthcoming BBC Audiobook containing recordings from the BBC Archives. With news bulletins, reportage, personal accounts from the ground crews and excerpts from Churchill's famous speeches, this recording undeniably shows why, for the victorious RAF pilots, 'This was their finest hour'. battle of britain, aircraft, bail-out, archibald macindoe, winston churchill, audiobook, bbc, douglas bader 0:09:36 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Battle-of-Britain-BBC-Archives.mp3 no http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Women-of-the-Battle-of-Britain.mp3 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Women-of-the-Battle-of-Britain.mp3 Royal Air Force Museum Royal Air Force Museum Women didn't fly in combat in the Battle of Britain, but they ferried aircraft and ran the control system which ultimately resulted in victory. This podcast tells that story. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Women didn't fly in combat in the Battle of Britain, but they ferried aircraft and ran the control system which ultimately resulted in victory. This podcast tells that story. womens, royal, air, force, battle of britain, pilot, operations room 0:13:17 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Women-of-the-Battle-of-Britain.mp3 no http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/September-15th.mp3 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/September-15th.mp3 Royal Air Force Museum Royal Air Force Museum The story of the day fortunes changed for the RAF, and surprised the Luftwaffe and German Commanders into abandoning their plan to invade Britain. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT The story of the day fortunes changed for the RAF, and surprised the Luftwaffe and German Commanders into abandoning their plan to invade Britain. raf, battle of britain, hugh dowding, keith park, royal air force, 11 group, 12 group, dogfight, invasion, Luftwaffe, eagle day, adlertag, spitfire, hurricane 0:23:22 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/September-15th.mp3 no http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Blitz.mp3 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Blitz.mp3 Royal Air Force Museum Royal Air Force Museum This podcast tells the story of the Blitz on British cities and the RAF's involvement in combatting the enemy bombers. Mon, 11 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT This podcast tells the story of the Blitz on British cities and the RAF's involvement in combatting the enemy bombers. raf, battle of britain, blitz, raid, bomber, area bombardment, Coventry, London, defence, arp, waaf, raf, kenley, dowding 0:13:44 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Blitz.mp3 no http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Repeat-Please-Polish.mp3 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Repeat-Please-Polish.mp3 Royal Air Force Museum Royal Air Force Museum Podczas toczacej sie "Bitwy o Anglie" polscy piloci wykazali sie niezlomna wola walki, zestrzelajac znaczaca ilosc nieprzyjacielskich samolotow w kulminacyjnym momencie Bitwy. Podkast przygotowany przez nasze Muzeum Lotnictwa opowiada o losach tych Polakow i wyraza uznanie za ich wielki wklad w zwyciestwo nad Hitlerowska Luftwaffe. Mon, 11 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Podczas toczacej sie "Bitwy o Anglie" polscy piloci wykazali sie niezlomna wola walki, zestrzelajac znaczaca ilosc nieprzyjacielskich samolotow w kulminacyjnym momencie Bitwy. Podkast przygotowany przez nasze Muzeum Lotnictwa opowiada o losach tych Polakow i wyraza uznanie za ich wielki wklad w zwyciestwo nad Hitlerowska Luftwaffe. Zumbach, Frantisek, piloci, Polska, Polacy, Polskie Sily Powietrzne, Bitwa o Anglie, 302 Dywizjon Mysliwski, 303 Dywizjon Mysliwski 0:27:37 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Repeat-Please-Polish.mp3 no http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Repeat-Please-English.mp3 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Repeat-Please-English.mp3 Royal Air Force Museum Royal Air Force Museum During the Battle of Britain, Polish pilots flew and fought superbly, destroying large numbers of enemy aircraft at a critical stage in the campaign. This Royal Air Force Museum podcast tells the story of the Poles and celebrates their major contribution to the victory over Hitler's Luftwaffe. Mon, 11 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT During the Battle of Britain, Polish pilots flew and fought superbly, destroying large numbers of enemy aircraft at a critical stage in the campaign. This Royal Air Force Museum podcast tells the story of the Poles and celebrates their major contribution to the victory over Hitler's Luftwaffe. raf, battle of britain, Zumbach, Frantisek, Poland, Poles, Polish Air Force, 302, 303, Pilots, Hurricane, Spitfire 0:23:16 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Repeat-Please-English.mp3 no http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Victoria-Crosses.mp3 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Victoria-Crosses.mp3 Royal Air Force Museum Royal Air Force Museum The Victoria Cross was instituted in 1856 as Britain's highest award for valour in the presence of the enemy without regard for rank. This prestigious medal was awarded on three occasions during the official dates of the Battle of Britain. However a case can be made that a fourth Victoria Cross was won during this campaign. This podcast tells the story of the four men who were recognised with their nation's highest honour for bravery for their actions throughout the summer and autumn of 1940. Mon, 15 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Victoria Cross was instituted in 1856 as Britain's highest award for valour in the presence of the enemy without regard for rank. This prestigious medal was awarded on three occasions during the official dates of the Battle of Britain. However a case can be made that a fourth Victoria Cross was won during this campaign. This podcast tells the story of the four men who were recognised with their nation's highest honour for bravery for their actions throughout the summer and autumn of 1940. raf, battle of britain, victoria cross, valour in the presence of the enemy, without respect for rank 0:29:31 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Victoria-Crosses.mp3 no http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Al-Deere.mp3 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Al-Deere.mp3 Royal Air Force Museum Royal Air Force Museum A biography of Al Deere, a fighter pilot whose autobiography was appropriately titled 'Nine Lives'. He became a highly decorated RAF fighter pilot. Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT A biography of Al Deere, a fighter pilot whose autobiography was appropriately titled 'Nine Lives'. He became a highly decorated RAF fighter pilot. raf, battle of britain, Alan, Christopher, Deere, D.S.O., D.F.C. and Bar, fighter pilot, new Zealand, spitfire, dogfight, shot down, nine lives, dornier, Messerschmitt 0:10:08 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Al-Deere.mp3 no http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Billy-Fiske.mp3 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Billy-Fiske.mp3 Royal Air Force Museum Royal Air Force Museum A profile of the first American to die in the War, Battle of Britain pilot Billy Fiske. Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT A profile of the first American to die in the War, Battle of Britain pilot Billy Fiske. raf, battle of britain, billy, fiske, RAF, 601 Squadron, flying sword, battle of Britain, hurricane, shot down, bf110, sport, bobsled, cresta run 0:10:09 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Billy-Fiske.mp3 no http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Saunders-Roe-SRA1.mp3 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Saunders-Roe-SRA1.mp3 Royal Air Force Museum Royal Air Force Museum A podcast about the British experimental jet powered flying boat. Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT A podcast about the British experimental jet powered flying boat. raf, jet, flying boat, saunders roe, metropolitan, Vickers, beryl, Farnborough, rae, air display, inverted flight 0:08:21 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Saunders-Roe-SRA1.mp3 no http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Soviet-Overflights.mp3 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Soviet-Overflights.mp3 Royal Air Force Museum Royal Air Force Museum In the early days of the Cold War, the Royal Air Force flew some overflights of the Soviet Union on behalf of our American allies. This podcast illustrates the dangers of flying into Soviet territory. Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT In the early days of the Cold War, the Royal Air Force flew some overflights of the Soviet Union on behalf of our American allies. This podcast illustrates the dangers of flying into Soviet territory. soviet union, royal air force, united states air force, north American b-25 tornado, soviet union, missiles, spy plane, u2, sr-71, blackbird 0:06:58 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Soviet-Overflights.mp3 no http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/The-Siege-of-Malta-Part-1.mp3 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/The-Siege-of-Malta-Part-1.mp3 Royal Air Force Museum Royal Air Force Museum First of a two-part story of the Island of Malta in World War 2. In this podcast: how it was initially thought to be un-defendable against the Axis Powers. Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT First of a two-part story of the Island of Malta in World War 2. In this podcast: how it was initially thought to be un-defendable against the Axis Powers. raf, Luftwaffe, axis powers, north Africa, malta, siege, Kesselring, Rommel 0:11:57 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/The-Siege-of-Malta-Part-1.mp3 no http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/The-Siege-of-Malta-Part-2.mp3 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/The-Siege-of-Malta-Part-2.mp3 Royal Air Force Museum Royal Air Force Museum The second part of 'The Siege of Malta' tells of how the Island was eventually liberated by the Royal Air Force and the Maltese population. The Island was awarded the George Cross in recognition of their efforts. Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT The second part of 'The Siege of Malta' tells of how the Island was eventually liberated by the Royal Air Force and the Maltese population. The Island was awarded the George Cross in recognition of their efforts. raf, Luftwaffe, axis powers, north Africa, malta, siege, Kesselring, Rommel 0:11:48 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/The-Siege-of-Malta-Part-2.mp3 no http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Bristol-188.mp3 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Bristol-188.mp3 Royal Air Force Museum Royal Air Force Museum The Bristol 188 is one of the most impressive and unusual aircraft in the RAF Museum Cosford's Research and Development Collection. This is the story of the challenges involved in creating this experimental aeroplane, which was designed to test the effect of high speed on aircraft design. Fri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Bristol 188 is one of the most impressive and unusual aircraft in the RAF Museum Cosford's Research and Development Collection. This is the story of the challenges involved in creating this experimental aeroplane, which was designed to test the effect of high speed on aircraft design. raf, royal air force, jet, royal aircraft establishement, experimental aircraft, bristol, british aircraft corporation, stainless steel, mach 2 0:07:46 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Bristol-188.mp3 no http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Bert-Williams.mp3 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Bert-Williams.mp3 Royal Air Force Museum Royal Air Force Museum In this podcast, Bert Williams discusses his life as a professional footballer and his career in the RAF during WWII. Hear about the other famous football stars of the day he played with in the RAF and his time stationed at RAF Cosford. In his own words, listen to the fascinating story of this football legend and WWII veteran. Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT In this podcast, Bert Williams discusses his life as a professional footballer and his career in the RAF during WWII. Hear about the other famous football stars of the day he played with in the RAF and his time stationed at RAF Cosford. In his own words, listen to the fascinating story of this football legend and WWII veteran. raf, royal air force, Walsall FC, World War II, WWII Veteran, Physical Training Instructor, PTI, Chelsea FC, Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, England 0:14:10 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Bert-Williams.mp3 no http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Womens-Suffrage-and-Woman-Pilots.mp3 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Womens-Suffrage-and-Woman-Pilots.mp3 Royal Air Force Museum Royal Air Force Museum This podcast explains how the pursuit of aviation in the early days was not a wholly male pursuit. Women in Aviation paved the way for gender equality which resulted in women receiving the vote in 1918. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT This podcast explains how the pursuit of aviation in the early days was not a wholly male pursuit. Women in Aviation paved the way for gender equality which resulted in women receiving the vote in 1918. raf, royal air force, women, suffrage, equality, gender, pilots 0:05:45 http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/podcasts/downloads/Womens-Suffrage-and-Woman-Pilots.mp3 no