By XTP Media
Aerospace Radio
Xtended returns to RNAS Yeovilton for this special episode on the Royal Navy International Air Day 2019.
For 100 years of transatlantic travel, #BA100 and the fiftieth anniversary of the Boeing 747, this episode is based around a classic interview with Captain Hugh Dibley FraeS.
Welcome to a brand new episode of Xtended and this time we are talking air to air refuelling with hugely experienced USAF tanker pilot Mark Hasara.
This episode features two role models in the aviation sector.
Gurbir Singh joins Tim and Pieter to discuss the history and current missions of the Indian Space Agency.
In a brand new interview for Xtended, former Chief of the Air Staff Sir Richard Johns CBE joins us to give a real insight into flight operations, the strategic defence reductions and inter-service rivalry. This is a fascinating and frank...
It's a bumper news episode as Gareth, Pieter and Tim discuss the latest headlines in the military, civilian and space sectors.
We go behind the scenes of the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance to see how it operates and the challenges it faces as an emergency service run by a charity.
We revisit some of our previous World War Two era restoration features to see how they have progressed and where they are on the journey to completion.
We are joined by pilot and TV presenter Arthur Williams to talk about his new Channel 4 television programme 'Flying Across Britain', a journey he carries out in a wonderful Piper Cub.
We are joined by Rainer Groh, PhD MEng, Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellow from the Department of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Bristol.
We are joined by Marc Dierikx, a Senior Researcher at the Huygens Institute of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences to talk about his latest book; 'Anthony Fokker: The Flying Dutchman Who Shaped American Aviation'.
Dave Homewood, the producer of the 'Wings Over New Zealand Show' podcast joins us and we find out how his interest in aviation led to one of the most comprehensive historical records of aviation in the Southern Hemisphere.
We are back with two interviews. Andy Jones is the producer of Plane Hunters and tells us about making video features on historical aircraft. Kevan James joins us to talk about his books on Heathrow and other airports.
Vincent 'Jell-O' Aiello from The Fighter Pilot Podcast joins us to talk about being a US Navy aviator, his new podcast and the F-18 Hornet, while Tom Dieusaert tell us why he wants better awareness of flying automation when we...
Gareth, Tim and Pieter sit around the microphones and talk about aircraft, airlines, airports, airshows and rockets. No feature, no script, just aerospace discussion.
This episode features the Argentine view of the conflict with our guest Santiago Rivas. Santiago, a well-known aviation journalist and author gives us the Argentine angle on the Air Force's and Navy's approach to the conflict, how they operated and...
We feature interviews on the last surviving Supermarine Swift F4, How To Land a Plane and Duncan Menzies, in this aviation book focused episode. Our guest host is Simon Jakubowksi from the Aviation Enthusiasts Book Club on Facebook
In the third of our series on the Falklands Air War we look at two further aspects of the campaign - battle damage and maintenance of the Sea Harriers. This is followed by an examination of how the Islands were...
This episode spans the spectrum of aviation, from test flying modern supersonic jets and weapon systems with Dave Gledhill, all the way through to a look back at the Cessna 300 and 400 Series of twin-engine aircraft with Ron Smith.
This episode features the Fairey Barracuda and a new book on the aircraft by Naval Air Historian, Matt Willis. We also feature an interview with PO Anthony Johnson RN, a Telegraphist Air Gunner in the Barracuda who served at the...
We visit Air Day 2017 at Royal Navy Air Station Yeovilton to bring you interviews with the performers and attendees.
We continue our look back at the Falklands Air War on the 35th Anniversary of the end of the Falklands Conflict. We are joined in the studio by Naval Air Historian Matt Willis and are delighted to welcome Commander Nigel...
Marking the 35th anniversary of the end of the Falklands Conflict, we look back at the air war through the eyes of the Fleet Air Arm. We are joined in the studio by Naval Air Historian Matt Willis to review...
We are joined by Eddie Gould from G.A.S.E. for the story of how a retired Liverpudlian aircraft mechanic moved to Egypt to set up one of the world's best GA 'around the world' support companies.
We are joined by Ed Scio from Sim155 to talk about Combat Air Patrol 2. It is a fascinating discussion on how flight simulators are designed and built.
In this episode we visit HMS Heron to talk about the forthcoming retirement from active service of the Royal Navy Westland Lynx Mk 8. We get to talk to those who have flown the aircraft with their stories of ditching,...
Tim and Gareth are joined by author Rowland White for a Christmas special to take a look back at 2016.
Welcome to our longest show ever, with RAF Typhoon pilot Roger Cruickshank and Owen Zupp. We talk to Roger about the challenges of coming back from injury to become an Olympic skier whilst training to fly fighter jets, and tragedy...
The team are back together for a summer talk about their interest in aviation and why the sector is so engaging and followed by so many.
We focus on the passenger experience (#PaxEx) at airlines and airports, with our guest host Marisa Garcia from Flightchic.com.
Tim and Pieter report from Farnborough International Airshow 2016. With guest interviews from the participants, the trade and the media.
In this 'Xtra' episode we bring you an audio exclusive interview with Mike Lombardi, Curator, Historian and Archivist at Boeing to celebrate the Boeing Centenary.
In this episode we preview this seasons' airshows and talk to Lewis Gaylard about his latest book on the Sea Vixen, Foxy Lady. We also talk to all the senior officers behind Air Day 2016.
In this Xtra episode we feature the XB70 Valkyrie with Jeannette Remak and Joseph Ventolo Jr from Phoenix Aviation Research. They have just released their latest book on the XB-70 Valkyrie bomber entitled "XB-70 Valkyrie - The Return to Valhalla"...
We visit Henstridge and Compton Abbas airfields and learn about the role of the Light Aircraft Association.
An action packed episode featuring professional photographer Rich Cooper from the Centre Of Aviation Photography, Photographer and Author Paul Fiddian on his new book 'The History of the Biggin Hill International Air Fair' and Mike Young from Aircrew Interview.
Journalist and author Alexander Mladenov joins us from Sofia in Bulgaria to talk through the four generations of Soviet Fighter aircraft from the early MiGs and Yaks through to the later air-superiority models, familiar in the skies around the world...
Rowland White returns to discuss the Space Shuttle and his latest best-selling book, 'Into The Black'. We have listener questions for Rowland along with our regular segments on News and Promoting Aerospace.
In this Xtra episode we feature Jeanette Remak and her book 'To slip the Surly Bonds- NASA, the Shuttle Disaster and the demise of the US Manned Space Program'.
In this Xtra episode we cover the retirement of the Royal Navy Sea King Mk 4 'The Junglie', the Barracuda Restoration Project and talk to Naval Air Historian Matt Willis about his new books on the Fairey Barracuda and Blackburn...
Managing Editor of the Aviation Historian Mick Oakey joins us as guest host. Tim brings us an interview with John Edgley after his flight in the Optica; and Pieter speaks to Sam Worthington-Leese from the Hawker Typhoon Project.
This special 'Xtra' episode brings you features from The Museum of Army Flying, The Fleet Air Arm Museum and the RAF Museum.
Xtended celebrates a half century of episodes with Flt Lt Tom Bould - Red 7 with the Royal Air Force's famous Red Arrows aerobatic display team. Tom joins us to talk about his first year as a Red, with a...
Paul Beaver is an aviation journalist and author recognisable from both radio and TV, as well as a pilot. Paul was a special advisor to the UK Defence Committee and has recently written a book called 'Spitfire People'. We talk...
In this ‘Xtra’ episode we learn about the Westland Whirlwind restoration project and meet up with aviation photographer and museum volunteer Jo Ayres. We review the latest book on the Hawker Hurricane and find out about Neil McCarthy’s newest project...
We welcome back Rowland White to talk about his latest book to be published in March 2016. 'Into The Black' is the story of the first flight of the Space Shuttle, the hidden safety issues and the use of spy...
In this Xtra episode we talk space news, space exploration and look forward to the trip to the ISS in December 2015 by UK astronaut Major Tim Peake.
We welcome Isaac Alexander to the programme to talk to us about the aerospace sector in the Seattle area. With have a great new Battle of Britain #X10Top10 from Tim, listener feedback and we do some promoting aerospace to complete...
Live from the 2015 RNAS Yeovilton Air Day, Gareth and Pieter bring you a show filled with interviews and content from the show participants, including featured interviews on Vulcan XH558.