A shorter, special edition of All the Gear. Dave and Keiran are joined by Graham Buckle from Yorkshire Air Museum to look back at the Halifax "We'll Meet Again" shoot and dig into the telling the story of the ongoing restoration of Meteor NF.14 WS788.

Graham shares what goes into preparing a rare wartime bomber for a full day of photography, from period set dressing to relocating equipment for authenticity, and explains the engineering perspective behind the museum's restoration work. There are stories of ex-aircrew reunions, a mysterious pencil note found on a 70 year old bulkhead, the return of the aircraft's Top Cat nose art, and the running mystery of why Jaffa Cakes keep turning up at the hangar.

Plus tips on getting the best from museum photography, including that all important barrier discussion!

Dave: @Miljets_UK

Keiran: @FlybyCode (Instagram) | Keiran Wilkinson Photography (Facebook) | keiranwilkinson.com

Graham: Meteor NF14 WS788 Award Winning Restoration Project

Microlight: Shuttleworth Festival of Flight Preview

In the absence of RIAT this year, there is one air show that has Bradley and Keiran truly buzzing. This week on All The Gear, No Idea, the lads preview Shuttleworth's Festival of Flight, their mini-RIAT for 2026 and quite possibly the most anticipated event on the calendar.

From the world's only flying Bf 109E making the trip over from Germany, to the full Flying Bulls fleet lit up under the evening sun, there is no shortage of reasons to be excited. Bradley can't stop talking about the Avro Anson Mark 1 and its Second World War costumed crew, while Keiran has his sights set on Team Raven and a redemption arc with the RAF Typhoon in the evening light.

They also dig into what makes Shuttleworth such a special venue for aviation photography. The east-facing crowd line, the famous shed, the aircraft that feel like they're practically on top of you. Plus tips for first-timers, their personal shot lists, and a word on the new camping package.

Oh, and England play Panama on Saturday night. Apparently there might be a screen.

Whether you're heading to the show or just living vicariously, this one's essential listening for any avgeek.

Find us:
Bradley: @thrust_aviation_imagery
Keiran: @FlybyCode (Instagram) | Keiran Wilkinson Photography (Facebook) | keiranwilkinson.com

In this episode, Keiran, Bradley, and Aled dive into the second half of photography: editing. Whether you call it post-processing, rejuvenating a RAW file, or just your favourite way to wind down at the computer, the team breaks down what editing means to them and why it’s essential to getting the absolute best out of your gear.

From rescuing a shot under fast-changing airshow conditions to crafting custom composite artwork that belongs on a wall, the guys cover the spectrum of corrective vs. creative editing styles.

The All the Gear team are back together to reflect on their aviation photography adventures throughout the first half of 2026! Join Dave Lockwood, Bradley Rogers, and Keiran Wilkinson as they welcome a brand new official voice to the team - Aled Phillips, who you might remember from Clifton Cameras.

The guys cast their minds back across a packed few months, sharing the highlights, the brutal weather, and the hard-learned lessons of the year so far.

Join Dave and Brad as they discuss the cancellation of Europe's largest airshow held annually at RAF Fairford.

No Aled or Keiran as they are both enjoying the weather and a pint or three.

We hear a crash in Bradley's bathroom and Sky Sports trying to interupt us, plus we discuss the cancellation and what it means for the team at Douglas Bader House, the local economy and the wider Airshow community.

Are you tired of shouting into the void of algorithmic feeds just to get a few likes? In this episode of the All the Gear Podcast, Dave and Keiran sit down with Tom Dalt and Rich Cooper, the creative brains behind Kōlab, a brand-new social platform built specifically by photographers, for photographers.

They dive deep into how Kōlab is bringing the joy back to sharing images through collaborative, themed "Missions" across aviation, landscape, and wildlife photography. Tom breaks down how they are using privacy-first artificial intelligence to provide meaningful feedback.

Connect with the Guest & Platform:

Website: kolab.social

Socials: Find them on Facebook and Instagram @kolab.social

Keiran and Aled join Bradley to discuss their trip to "The Mach Loop" in Wales for pure low-level aviation indulgence.

Welcome to our first-ever Microlight episode! In this new bite-sized format, Keiran and Bradley dive straight into the nitty-gritty of two completely opposing aviation shoots.

• ​The Night Shoot: Bradley heads to Wellesbourne Airfield to capture the legendary Vulcan XM655. Hear about dialling in long exposures, waiting for the perfect sunset, and the reality of lying face-down in a puddle to get that iconic reflection shot.
• ​The Action Shoot: Keiran hits Manchester Barton to put the OM System OM-1 Mark II through its paces, testing out electronic shutters and 7-stop image stabilisation by panning GA aircraft at a crazy 1/25th of a second.

Plus, we talk gear (Canon full-frame vs OM System micro four-thirds) and share our top Lightroom tricks from these shoots, which are a great starting point for beginner photographers.

Part two of our look at settings and equipment for Aviation Photography. The boys go a bit more in depth about settings that could be used for Aviation and give some tips on how to try and improve your photography.

The boys talk first steps in Aviation Photography, in fact they talk so much they haven't finished on this topic. Part two is dropping very soon!