Xtended

Xtended episodes:

• 05.15.2022

  Ep.143 – Flash points in the Cold War

  Michael Napier is an experienced author with multiple published titles to his name. An ex-RAF Tornado pilot with combat experience over Iraq, he is thorough in his research and, because of his knowledge of air warfare, is highly qualified to...

  
• 05.08.2022

  Ep.142 – Unidentified aerial phenomenon & Foo Fighters

  Graeme Rendall is an aviation and unidentified aerial phenomena historian, researcher and author who is a frequent guest on UAP-related podcasts. He has written books on Northumberland aviation history, a trip around north-east Siberian airfields and two titles dealing with...

  
• 04.24.2022

  Ep.141 – from Harrier ejection to the flying cow with Gerry Humphreys

  Gerry Humphreys is a former RAF Wing Commander with over 2500 hrs on the Harrier. With over 10,000 total flying hours on everything from fast jets, general aviation, aerobatic, sport, land, sea, utility and training aircraft, he is now an...

  
• 04.10.2022

  Ep.140 – South African defence with Darren Olivier

  With limited funding available to the South Africa Air Force, we talk to Darren Olivier from African Defence Review about why their Saab Gripens are all grounded and what impact this is having on both flying training and operational readiness....

  
• 04.03.2022

  Ep.139 – from Tornado to tri-jet with Michael Napier

  Michael Napier is normally associated with fast jets and he is also a recognised author specialising in aviation history. Most notable for his book 'Tornado Over the Tigris', Mike's military career spanned almost two decades but what is less known...

  
• 03.27.2022

  Ep.138 – The Afterburn Podcast with John ‘Rain’ Waters

  John ‘Rain’ Waters is a former USAF F-16 combat pilot and demo pilot. Now flying in the civilian world, John is the creator and host of the highly acclaimed and hugely popular ‘The Afterburn Podcast’.

  
• 03.18.2022

  Ep.137 – The war in Ukraine and its impact on aerospace

  We discuss the current news and analyse what can be taken from the early weeks of the conflict; the tactics, losses and impacts. Airliner issues are also on the agenda along with their impact on the supply chain and we...

  
• 03.13.2022

  Ep.136 – Cold War conversations with Ian Sanders

  Nothing seems to be more popular than Cold War aircraft and today’s guest Ian Sanders is the presenter and producer of one of the best historical and military podcasts out there…..Cold War Conversations.

  
• 02.27.2022

  Ep.135 – Tug Wilson: Confessions of a Phantom pilot

  ‘Confessions of a Phantom Pilot: Memories of Flying the Phantom FGR2’ is Tug Wilson's first book and he joins us to discuss his career and flying the mighty Phantom FGR2.

  
• 02.20.2022

  Ep.134 – The Falklands Air War: Part 6 the final analysis

  In the 40th anniversary year of the Falklands Conflict, we are joined by John Shields, author of ‘Air Power in The Falklands Conflict - An Operational Level Insight into Air Warfare in the South Atlantic’.

  
• 02.13.2022

  Ep.133 – America’s Few: Marine Aces of the South Pacific

  We are joined by Bill Yenne to talk about his book 'America’s Few – Marine Aces of the South Pacific', published by Osprey.

  
• 02.06.2022

  Ep.132: Coastal Command Chapter 9 – RAF Thorney Island

  Welcome to our Coastal Command series. This is Chapter 9 - RAF Thorney Island. In this chapter we look at the role of the RAF Coastal Command airfield at Thorney Island.

  
• 01.23.2022

  Ep.131: Coastal Command Chapter 8 – The Fleet Air Arm

  Welcome to our Coastal Command series. This is Chapter 8 – The Fleet Air Arm.In this chapter we look at the role of the Fleet Air Arm as it supported RAF Coastal Command in World War Two.

  
• 01.16.2022

  Ep.130: Coastal Command Chapter 7 – Australian and Allied aircrews

  Welcome to our Coastal Command series. This is Chapter 7 - Australian & Allied Aircrews. In this chapter we hear the reports and stories of aircrews from Australia, Jamaica, Canada and Morocco. Their commitment, heroism, and ultimate sacrifice.

  
• 01.09.2022

  Ep.129: Coastal Command Chapter 6 – The Adversaries

  Welcome to our Coastal Command series. This is Chapter 6 – The Adversaries. In this chapter we look at the adversaries for RAF Coastal Command.

  
• 12.19.2021

  Ep.128: Coastal Command Chapter 5 – Kiwi Crews

  Welcome once again to our Coastal Command series. This is Chapter 5 – Kiwi Crews. In this chapter we look at the role and involvement of aircrews from New Zealand in RAF Coastal Command.

  
• 12.12.2021

  Ep.127 – Coastal Command Chapter 4: Strike Wings

  Welcome to our Coastal Command series. This is Chapter 4 – Strike Wings. In this chapter we discuss the thinking behind the strike wings of RAF Coastal Command and focus on the North Coates and Banff squadrons, how they were...

  
• 12.05.2021

  Ep.126 – The Luftwaffe’s Special Weapons

  We are joined by Robert Forsyth to talk about his book 'Luftwaffe Special Weapons 1942-1945', published by Osprey.

  
• 11.28.2021

  Ep.125 – Major Renaud ‘Grat’ Thys; RCAF, CF-18 Hornet and NATO Air Policing

  In this brand new episode we talk exclusively to Major Renaud 'Grat' Thys, a CF-18 Hornet pilot with the Royal Canadian Air Force.

  
• 11.21.2021

  Ep.124 – Coastal Command Chapter 3: Battle for the Atlantic

  Welcome to our Coastal Command series. This is Chapter 3 - Battle of the Atlantic. In this chapter we discuss the role of RAF Coastal Command in the Battle of the Atlantic, with Mark Lardas.

  
• 11.14.2021

  Ep.123 – Coastal Command Chapter 2: The Aircraft

  In this chapter we talk to Ian Thirsk about the various aircraft types and their roles across the campaign. We have an interesting view of the Avro Anson thanks to an interview with Bill Reid who has the only airworthy...

  
• 11.07.2021

  Ep.122 – Coastal Command Chapter 1: ‘Constant Endeavour (The Overview)’

  Welcome to our Coastal Command series. This is Chapter 1 - Constant Endeavour (The Overview).

  
• 09.05.2021

  Ep.121 – Tornado with John Nichol

  Tim is joined by John Nichol. During 15 years’ service in the Royal Air Force John Nichol flew Tornadoes in both the Air Defence and Ground Attack roles. On active duty during the first Gulf War in 1991 he was...

  
• 08.15.2021

  Ep.120 – CIA Station D, Area 51

  We are joined by author and Area 51 expert TD Barnes.We hear from TD on secret aviation developments, spy planes and how security was managed in such a highly sensitive environment.

  
• 06.21.2021

  Ep.119 – Flt Lt Kathy Morten

  With International Women In Engineering day on June 23rd we are absolutely delighted to welcome Kathy Morten to the show. Kathy is a Royal Air Force officer with a Masters Degree in Aeronautical Engineering and shares her experience on military...

  
• 05.29.2021

  Ep.118 – That Mallard Guy

  Seaplanes and floatplanes, what is the difference? We talk to Dan Bolton, otherwise known as That Mallard Guy, who has arguably one of the best flying jobs in the world, flying seaplanes into one of the most beautiful places on the...

  
• 05.23.2021

  Ep.117 – Skunk Works

  We talk to James C Goodall (USAF Retired) about his latest book ’75 Years of the Lockheed Martin Skunk Works’. Jim relates his source for the book from Area 51 and the Skunk Works and brings fascinating stories to life.

  
• 05.02.2021

  Ep.116 – Restoration Force & the Cockpiteers

  We talk to Gavin Hoffen about his new book 'Restoration Force' which features the often unseen and sometimes secretive world of cockpit restoration projects. We find out why and how these are accomplished, along with the outcomes these enthusiasts hope...

  
• 04.18.2021

  Ep.115 – Defence Review

  Ellie, Tim and Pieter discuss the latest UK defence review and its impact on air assets. There is a fascinating discussion around the strategic direction of air power and where it will evolve to using manned flight and unmanned technologies...

  
• 04.04.2021

  Ep.114 – Korean Air War with Michael Napier

  We are joined by retired fast jet and airline pilot and internationally acclaimed author Michael Napier to talk about his latest book 'Korean Air War – Sabres, Migs and Meteors 1950-1953'.

  
• 02.28.2021

  Ep.113 – Katy Lee and Pilots Together

  We are joined by airline pilot Katy Lee who takes us through her career from training to flying the Boeing 737NG. The current pandemic has affected the sector more than many others and Katy tells us about the fantastic work...

  
• 02.21.2021

  Ep.112 – Brian ‘Casmo’ Harris US Army

  We are joined by Major Brian 'Casmo', Harris who has over 22 years service as an US Army Officer and Warrant Officer. After five years as an Armor / Cavalry officer as an M1 Tank and 120mm Mortar Platoon Leader,...

  
• 02.14.2021

  Ep.111 – Sarah Cruddas ‘Look Up’

  We are joined by space journalist, international TV host and award-winning author Sarah Cruddas to talk about the Mars Orbiters and her new book, ‘Look Up’.

  
• 01.24.2021

  Ep.110 – The History of Airline Food

  We are joined by Dr Bryce Evans. Bryce is an author, historian and Associate Professor in History and Politics at Liverpool Hope University. Ellie and Pieter learn about the history of how airline food came to be such a gastronomic...

  
• 01.18.2021

  Ep.109 – Dragon Girl, Ellie Carter

  Tim and Pieter are joined by pilot and STEM ambassador Ellie Carter to look at the news and take a reflective view on 2020, looking for both the positive and less positive changes that affected the aviation and aerospace industry.

  
• 12.20.2020

  Ep.108 – Harrier retirement with AVM Gary Waterfall

  The Xtended team round off 2020 by taking a look back at the tenth anniversary of the Harrier's UK retirement with Air Vice Marshal Gary Waterfall CBE, Joint Force Harrier's last Commander.

  
• 12.06.2020

  Ep.107 – Virtual flying and books of the year

  After a short break the whole team is back to talk about the latest aviation books from 2020 and the new version of Microsoft Flight Simulator.

  
• 08.16.2020

  Ep.106 – John Romain on the Aircraft Restoration Company & the NHS Spitfire

  The Aircraft Restoration Company (ARCo) is a family owned business that specialises in aircraft maintenance, restoration and operational services, especially 'warbirds'. They have restored over 40 different aircraft types from Spitfires, Hurricanes and Lancasters to the Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star...

  
• 08.02.2020

  Ep.105 – Supermarine Seafire

  Naval Air Historian Matt Willis joins us to talk about the the Supermarine Seafire - a navalised version of the famous Spitfire, adapted for use on aircraft carriers. A total of 2646 were built and saw action with the Royal...

  
• 07.26.2020

  Ep.104 – Flying the Super Etendard on exchange with the FAA

  Our guest for this episode is Lt Cdr Ian Sloan who has accumulated vast experience, including day and night, VSTOL embarked operations in the Sea Harrier and operational missions in Afghanistan in the Harrier GR9. As an instructor, he has...

  
• 07.05.2020

  Ep.103 – Kamov KA-52 Alligator

  We welcome Alexander Mladenov back to talk about the KA-52 Alligator (Nato codename - Hokum). We talk all variants from the early development of the V-80 single seat attack helicopter which materialised in to the KA-50 Black Shark through to...

  
• 06.21.2020

  Ep.102 – Ellie Carter #WomenInAviation

  Ellie Carter is Britain’s youngest licensed pilot, notably hitting the headlines on her 16th birthday after she became the youngest person in the country to fly solo in a powered aircraft. At 14 she was also the Britain's youngest solo...

  
• 06.14.2020

  Ep.101 – Thunderbirds are go! Major Michelle Curran USAF Thunderbirds

  We were delighted to be joined by Major Michelle Curran of the United States Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration team. Major Curran, callsign 'Mace' is just the fifth female Thunderbirds pilot and chatted to us from Las Vegas, discussing her route...

  
• 06.02.2020

  Ep.100 – One hundred not out with Red 6 and The Airplane Geeks

  For our 100th episode we welcome back Flt Lt Jon Bond (Red 6 - RAF Red Arrows) to update us on his progress over the past eight years from Tucano Display Pilot to Eurofighter Typhoon and on to the Red...

  
• 04.18.2020

  Ep.99 – Rowland White: Harrier 809

  We welcome Rowland White back on to the show to talk about his latest book 'Harrier 809 - Britain’s Legendary Jump Jet and the Untold Story of the Falklands War'.

  
• 03.14.2020

  Ep.98 – Aeralis

  We welcome Tim Davies back on to the show to reflect on his memories of the Tornado GR4 and look forward to Aeralis.

  
• 11.30.2019

  Ep.97 – Aviation Books (2019)

  With seven authors introducing their books, two book club reviewers, over 50 books and over 10,000 pages, this bumper episode's only focus is on aviation books. Enjoy the content and we hope they will help you choose some interesting aviation...

  
• 09.29.2019

  Ep.96 – Ordinary Women Doing Extraordinary Things

  In the second episode of our 'Women In Aviation' features we talk to two extraordinary and inspirational women.

  
• 09.08.2019

  Ep.95 – From Hero To Zero: The ditching of VH-EDC

  On 24 April 1994, after encountering problems just seconds after taking off from Sydney Airport, DC3 VH-EDC ditched in to Botany Bay with all 25 souls on board saved. The pilot, retired Captain Rod Lovell talks to us about the...

  
• 09.02.2019

  Ep.94 – the Boeing 707

  The Boeing 707, a classic airliner that set so many standards that still exist in modern airliners today. Charles Kennedy, author of the 'Haynes Manual Boeing 707 1957 to Present' joins us to discuss everything from those barrel roles in...