RAF Media Reserves

15/05/2026

Well done to the Media Reserves from RAF Reserves Northern Ireland - 502 Squadron 👇

19/04/2026

17/04/2026

The RAF’s Tactical Medical Wing celebrates 30 years at the sharp end of service this year.

Deployed on every operation and conflict since its formation, TMW includes:
⚕️ Critical Care Air Support Teams (CCAST) who provide the ability to move critically ill patients through the Aeromedical Evacuation (AE) capability;
⚕️ Medical Emergency Response Teams (MERT) who deliver pre-hospital emergency care, from the point of injury to initial treatment facilities; high readiness;
⚕️ The Deployable Aeromedical Response Team Squadron (DARTS),
⚕️ The Air Transportable Isolator (ATI), a self-contained isolation facility used to transfer casualties with infectious diseases from anywhere in the world.

RAF Media Reserves have been capturing stories of the medical professionals in service in this globally unique Wing, to mark its landmark anniversary spanning three decades.

13/04/2026

Two members of RAF Media Reserves have recently returned from a powerful visit to southern Italy where their unit - 614 Squadron - was based during the Second World War.

Flying from airfields in the Foggia region, Wales' only Auxiliary squadron operated as a Pathfinder unit for the Allied Strategic bomber force striking targets across the Balkans and Central Europe.

The squadron was hosted at one of its former airfields at Amendola, which is now a main base for the Italian Air Force. There they operate F35s and MQ9 Reaper RPAS and were shown around these cutting-edge aircraft by their crews.

While in Italy, the squadron stayed in a small coastal town called Manfredonia, 20km from Amendola where squadron members came to relax in wartime when not on duty. In gratitude, the town's mayor hosted the squadron at a civic reception where he said, 'a bond is renewed in the spirit of friendship between peoples and in remembrance of those who are no longer with us, and of those who never returned home. The squadron lost 83 members during its time in Italy.

The squadron spent their final day in Italy at the Commonwealth War Cemetery at Bari where 10 of their fallen lie. There they held an Act of Remembrance, and a wreath was laid on behalf of the squadron of today in gratitude for the sacrifices of the squadron in war. Woollen poppies knitted by the daughter-in-law of one of 614's pilots were placed at each of the 10 graves.

Photographer Cpl Harris documented the squadron's week in southern Italy, while Media Operations Officer, FIt Lt Wade - also the Squadron historian and author of their history -'On Dragons' Wings' was the Staff Ride Facilitator and guide for this historical visit.

10/04/2026

Last week, on the occasion of the RAF's 108th birthday, Air Chief Marshal Sir Harv Smyth visited Northern Ireland to formally handover Harrier GR.9 ZD465 to the Ulster Aviation Society.

Having flown this very aircraft on multiple occasions, and as Patron of the UAS, as well as a proud native of the province, the moment held particular personal significance for the Chief.

RAF Reserves Northern Ireland - 502 Squadron’s Media Flight attended the ceremony, capturing the occasion while working closely with local news outlets to ensure wide coverage across television, radio and print.

The Squadron’s media specialists balance their RAF roles with civilian careers in the media industry, bringing professional expertise to promote both the RAF in Northern Ireland and the wider work of the Air Force across the UK and overseas.

28/03/2026

This week saw one of our newest recruits take to the skies 🎥

Starting his RAF Media Reserves career on a high, AS2 Jake grabbed his camera and joined experienced pilots as they trained in cold weather conditions above Norway.

20/03/2026

Over five days in Northern France and Belgium, two media specialists from RAF Media Reserves 611 Squadron RAuxAF took part in Exercise Flanders Fields, exploring the battlefields of the First World War and the evolution of air power.

The exercise combined research, presentations at battlefield stands, and reflection on the sacrifices of those who came before us. AS1 Richard delivered a moving citation and poem at the headstone of Flight Sergeant Thomas Mottershead VC, while Sgt Rudel documented the journey, culminating in media coverage of the Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate in Ypres.

Experiences like this offer Reservists the chance to develop professional media skills, deepen historical knowledge, and represent the RAF on meaningful missions - all part-time.

Want to challenge yourself, learn, and serve? Join the RAF Media Reserves today.

05/03/2026

Most members of RAF Media Reserves also have civilian jobs and interests in the world of media and communications.

Mainly known for being behind the mic on InsideAIR, one of Sqn Ldr Lisney’s side interests is film production. As an Executive Producer on ‘A Memory Owed’, he was part of the team that brought this award winning short film about an RAF Lancaster crew to the big screen.

For a limited time you can watch it on YouTube.

Bound by unspoken grief, reclusive 91-year-old Stan and his young carer find unexpected solace on the windswept plains of a once-bustling WWII airfield, wher...

27/02/2026

InsideAir continues to highlight the people and operations across the Royal Air Force.

Behind the scenes, RAF Media Reserves play a key role in capturing and shaping that content, from photography and filming to post-production support.

Watch the latest episode below and see the impact of Defence communications in action.

21/02/2026

📹 Behind the scenes with the Royal Air Force Media Reserves

This recruitment feature was filmed and edited by two RAF Media Reservists, showcasing the talent and teamwork behind the camera as well as on operations.

Do you have media skills and want to use them in a unique and rewarding environment?

As part of the RAF Media Reserves, you could:

✈️ Capture real stories
🎥 Work alongside skilled professionals
🤝 Be part of something bigger

Find out where your skills could take you.

A reservist Chef from 611 Squadron in Liverpool, Corporal Morris has packed a lot into his time with the Royal Air Force.In this feature:❓ How and why he joi...

04/02/2026