InsideAIR

After 7 months at sea, the Carrier Strike Group (CSG) has returned. HMS Queen Elizabeth sailed into Portsmouth Harbour a day after its F-35 jets arrived home at RAF Marham. A decade in the making, CSG 21 combines the capabilities of the RAF and Royal Navy to support global operations. Find out how the two services have worked together to deliver the Lightning Force and hear RAF personnel share their experiences of going to sea and maritime aviation. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.

Magic Carpet is an annual exercise that allows personnel from the RAF and Royal Air Force of Oman to work, train and socialise together. This year they were also joined by the Qatar Emiri Air Force. We asked our correspondent Flight Lieutenant Ronan Carey to find out what went on both in the air and on the ground. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.

Per Ardua Ad Astra - 'through adversity to the stars'. It's the RAF's motto, but how does this apply its people, both uniformed and MOD Civil Service? Is social mobility possible in today's RAF and can anyone 'reach the stars'? Plus, we look into the Chief of the Air Staff's Fellowship that can fund aviators of any rank through a masters degree or even a doctorate. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.

Unmistakable because of its giant rotating dish, the airliner sized E-3D Sentry, also known as AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control System), recently flew its final operational mission before retirement later this year. Join us on board to find out what made Sentry so special. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.

Operations at the UK's new Space Command, what future RAF stations will look like, VR to improve fire-fighting training and new tech at the RAF Officer Training Academy. These are just some of the subjects put under the spotlight at the Astra Technology Exposure Day. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.

Using mobile apps is part of everyday life for most people, but technology experts believe we've only scratched the surface of app capability. The Astra Appivate team focus on the professional, rapid and agile delivery of mobile applications for the Royal Air Force. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.

Ceremonial swords are a common sight on parade squares but how would you fair in a fight using a foil, epee or sabre? We asked two Senior Aircraftmen from the RAF Fencing Association what this niche sport means to them and how it transcends social boundaries. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.

If you want to know who has the best super power in the Royal Air Force, look no further than the RAF's military working dogs. Whether it's protecting people, fighting crime or sniffing out danger, Air Dogs play a vital role today's high tech Royal Air Force. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.

The RAF regularly contributes to NATO Enhanced Air Policing missions in Europe. Currently, Typhoon multi-role combat aircraft are deployed to Romania on Operation BILOXI. Our correspondent Sqn Ldr Steve finds out what we're up to, how it's going and what the RAF's presence means to the people of Romania. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.

The RAF encourages all its people to get involved in sport, but if you're good enough to compete at the highest level, you could receive a package of support to help make you a champion. In this episode, our correspondent Flight Lieutenant Chris Sully meets some of the RAF's Elite and High Performance Athletes. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.