On 2 July 1997 civil war erupted in Cambodia. Nations rushed to evacuate non-combatants. 

This episode details the Australian evacuation which was conducted by 36 Squadron, under the name Operation Vista. This marked the first use of C-130H electronic warfare equipment on an operation. The discussion with Dave Steel and Jon Kain focuses on the last flight of the operation which they flew in a thunderstorm using night vision goggles.

This episode features retired Air Commodore Richard 'Yoko' Lennon discussing his career along with C-130 operations in Bougainville (Lagoon, Usherette, and Bel Isi) and northern PNG in the aftermath of the 1998 tsunami at Sissano Lagoon (Operation Shaddock). Richard also discusses his command perspectives on Operations Padang Assist (2009) and Yasi Assist (2012), which took place while he was Officer Commanding 86 Wing.

This episode features the career of retired Air Marshal Darren Goldie, a C-130 E, H and J pilot who became Commanding Officer 37 Squadron and later Air Commander Australia. The discussion covers Australia's C-130 contributions to UN operations in East Timor during the latter half of 1999, as well as C-130J operations in the Middle East from 2003.

In this episode, John 'Jack' 'Axel' Foley discusses his career in the C-130 world, including:
- Haybale drops during the 1990 floods
- A very unique AME out of Mount Hagen, PNG
- Op Vista
- Command in the Middle East and at 285SQN

The Pong Su was a drug-running freighter that was chased down by Australian authorities and apprehended under the ADF's Operation Tartan (2003). That operation required 24/7 surveillance, and 36 Squadron participated by conducting two maritime surveillance missions with one of its C-130Hs (A97-006).

In this episode, Nick McCowan relates his mission on Operation Tartan, along with tales from his RAF career and his time as a Special Operations Check Captain at 36 Squadron.

(And, apologies for the audio quality. Note to self: Ensure the interviewee is not using an iPhone as the microphone!)

This episode details the impact of John Howard's shift in defence strategy whereby the ADF was called upon to re-engage in a more forceful manner across the near region and globally. This eventually led to the ADF's long involvement in the Middle East.

Concurrently, the C-130J was acquired and Tony Kempnich discusses the acquisition aspects as well training and OT&E of the new capability.

During the British Oxygen Company solo around-the-world yacht race, Isabelle Autissier departed the Kerguelen Islands on 17 December 1994, heading east to sail south of Australia. Her 60-foot boat, Ecureuil Poitou-Charentes II, sailed into stormy 60-knot winds and rough seas in the Southern Ocean, and both her masts snapped. She set off her EPIRB (emergency beacon) in the hope of being rescued.

Dean 'T-bag' Tetley was the co-pilot on 37 Squadron's A97-167, and in this episode he recounts the tale of how his crew helped save Isabelle.

T-bag also talks about his ingenious solution during the search for a PNG ferry, the MV Matina, and flight operations in PNG, including his experiences on Operation Ples Drai.

In late July 1995 a Japanese fishing trawler, the Zuiho Maru, was wrecked on tiny St Paul Island in the southern reaches of the Indian Ocean. 36SQN was tasked to search for survivors and provide aid. 

Don Sutherland was the mission commander for this epic search and rescue mission. He recounts the mission in detail, along with covering the highlights of his career: Operations in the first Gulf War while on exchange with the US Air Force, PNG operations, Commanding Officer 36SQN and Officer Commanding 84WG.

Under the Defence of Australia strategy of the 1980s and early 90s, Australia sought to maximise participation in UN operations. Paul 'Pearl' Nicholas (ex CO 36/37SQN) recounts his participation in UN flights to Africa (Ops Solace and Tamar), as well as his time in PNG and on exchange at Pope Air Force Base. 

Operations Lagoon (Bougainville), Carmine (Rabaul), Damask (Middle East) and Gemini (Cambodia) are also discussed.

This episode dives into the details of how the Special Operations role evolved within 36SQN during the 1980s and 90s. 

Greg Evans and John Samulski provide great insight into the reasons for developing the SPECOPS role and how it evolved over time in the Royal Australian Air Force. The discussion roams across the tactics techniques and procedures (TTPs), role equipment, exercises, and aircraft modifications of the that era, along with employment of the SPECOPS and ABNOPS capabilities.