RAF Media Reserves

18/09/2026

Meet Graham. 👋

Last week, thanks to members of RAF Media Reserves, Graham got to walk back through the gates of RAF Benson for the first time in almost 70 years since he last served there.

He met serving personnel, saw how much the station has changed, and by all accounts had a lump in his throat more than once.

This is what being a Reservist is really about, not just the job, but being part of a community that looks after its own, past and present.

⁠Do you have your own connection to RAF Benson, or a moment like this that's stuck with you? Share it in the comments. 💙

15/09/2026

We will remember them.

11/09/2026

Have you been to the cinema recently?

Before your next trip, why not catch up with our latest Inside Air, where Flt Lt Chris catches up with the meteorologists from the Mobile Met Unit to find out about their work, and the support they offer for operations and planning.

We also hear about arguably the most important forecast in history, retold in the recent release of Pressure, a film telling the story of the lead up to D-Day.

InsideAIR is a behind the wire view of the RAF, its people, technology and operations. Listen here or on your favourite podcast app.

24/08/2026

23/08/2026

On Assignment: Taking RAF Media Overseas

Cpl Ian and Cpl Hannah recently travelled to Romania to support a major international gathering of military reservists from across NATO and partner nations.

Working alongside international media teams, they covered symposiums, meetings and the Military Competition (MILCOMP) – showcasing the people and partnerships that strengthen the Alliance.

A fantastic opportunity to represent the RAF, work with NATO partners and put their specialist media skills to work internationally.

20/08/2026

Have you ever wondered how civilian media and the military combine to provide effective training? 📸

This month, Media Reserves have been in Scotland supporting the RAF Mountain Rescue Service on a multi-agency crash exercise. 

As well as helping to gather video and photographs of the exercise, aviators from 7644 Sqn drew on their civilian media experience to provide simpress injects, giving personnel experience of interacting with journalists.

15/08/2026

30/07/2026

A special day for RAF Media Reservists over at RAF Reserves Northern Ireland - 502 Squadron last week, with a front row seat photographing and co-ordinating media as cadets, veterans, local families and members of the Royal Air Force family from across Northern Ireland joined Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal to mark the 85th anniversary of the Air Training Corps. ✈️

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24/07/2026

📸 Behind the lens at RAF Brize Norton.

At short notice, AS1 Topping and Cpl Brown were tasked with photographing Tactical Medical Wing training aboard a Voyager aircraft.

Working alongside personnel from Tactical Medical Wing and the Joint Hospital Group, they captured Aeromedical Evacuation training as teams rehearsed casualty care and prepared for large-scale combat operations, with Air-to-Air Refuelling forming part of the training serial.

Whether responding at short notice or supporting planned exercises, RAF Media Reservists are ready to capture the people, training and operations that keep the Royal Air Force mission ready.

23/07/2026

🎙️ New episode of InsideAIR!

Ever wondered how the weather can influence military operations?

Produced by RAF Media Reserves, the latest episode of InsideAIR goes behind the scenes with the RAF's Mobile Meteorological Unit to discover how they provide vital weather intelligence in support of operations around the world.

The episode also explores the fascinating history of military weather forecasting ahead of the release of Pressure, the film telling the story of the forecast that helped launch the D-Day landings.

It's another great example of RAF Media Reserves helping bring the stories of today's Royal Air Force to life through engaging digital content.

🎧 Listen now on your favourite podcast platform or via the RAF podcast page: https://www.raf.mod.uk/news/articles/insideair-podcast-episode-146-the-work-of-the-mobile-met-unit/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTOyXhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBUTFBDaHc2ZDhVb2xRSnBwc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkCI3Lyo__DS-G6IDW9hVFFV8NsjOU2hgbL3EvT4ueJJi67GNCgqLusHXM4j_aem_seCjWSm-RF9aNU9kt1fDgg