Podcasts about Biggin Hill

In this week's show: Newark Airport ATC has a bit of a moment when it doesn't know where most of its aircraft are, there is massive growth expected from Emirates with around 1500 pilots being recruited, and yet again more inconsistency regarding passport validity to and from some European countries. Nev will have a total meltdown over this I am sure!    In the military: We discuss the fly-past of the aircraft involved in the VE80 celebrations in the UK and, in a separate story, the accident that occurred with the Biggin Hill based Spitfire in the south east of England.    Joining me this week are Matt, Nev and that extraordinary aviator and loyal listener from the emerald isle, Allan Whyte. Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

Storbritannien stod ensamt kvar mot Nazityskland efter Frankrikes fall. Adolf Hitler ville egentligen ha fred med Storbritannien, men britterna och premiärminister Winston Churchill valde att fortsätta kämpa.För att kunna invadera Storbritannien behövde Luftwaffe först besegra Royal Air Force (RAF) och etablera luftherravälde. Under flera månader kämpade brittiska jaktflygare i Spitfires och Hurricanes mot det numerärt överlägsna Luftwaffe. Trots svåra förluster lyckades RAF stå emot, och när hösten anlände stod det klart att Tyskland hade misslyckats med att krossa det brittiska försvaret.Detta är det femte avsnittet i en serie av sju om andra världskriget från podden Historia Nu. Programledaren Urban Lindstedt samtalar med Martin Hårdstedt, professor i historia, om Slaget om Storbritannien 1940.Slaget om Storbritannien blev en vändpunkt i andra världskriget. När Frankrike kapitulerade den 22 juni 1940 blev Storbritanniens situation kritisk. Landet stod nu ensamt, med en krigsmakt som var försvagad efter evakueringen vid Dunkerque. De brittiska styrkorna hade förlorat stora mängder tung materiel, inklusive stridsvagnar, artilleri och transportfordon.Churchills beslutsamhet blev avgörande för Storbritanniens motstånd. Trots att vissa inom regeringen, inklusive utrikesminister Lord Halifax, övervägde en fredsuppgörelse, stod Churchill fast vid sin linje. Han ansåg att fred med Hitler endast skulle vara en kortsiktig lösning som på sikt skulle leda till att Storbritannien tvingades leva under Nazitysklands dominans. Hans beslutsamhet stärkte den brittiska moralen och bidrog till att landet stod emot trycket från Tyskland.Tysklands invasionsplan, Operation Seelöwe, byggde på att Hermann Görings Luftwaffe först behövde besegra RAF och neutralisera den brittiska flottan genom flyganfall. Planen var ambitiös men riskabel – transportfartygen var långsamma och sårbara, och utan luftherravälde skulle de bli lätta mål för brittiska bombflyg och örlogsfartyg.Luftwaffes inledande offensiv började i juli 1940 med attacker mot brittiska hamnar och fartyg i Engelska kanalen. Dessa anfall syftade till att locka ut RAF:s jaktflyg och försvaga det brittiska försvaret innan den stora offensiven tog vid. I augusti gick tyskarna vidare till nästa fas: systematiska anfall mot RAF:s flygbaser, radarsystem och logistik. Under dessa veckor var RAF hårt pressat och förlorade många flygplan och piloter. Trots detta lyckades britterna hålla sina radaranläggningar intakta, vilket var avgörande för att kunna förutse de tyska anfallen.Bild: En formation av Supermarine Spitfire Mk I från No. 610 Squadron, baserad på Biggin Hill, under ett uppdrag den 24 juli 1940. Flygplanen, inklusive N3289 ('DW-K') och R6595 ('DW-O'), flyger i den karakteristiska "vic"-formationen som användes av Royal Air Force under Slaget om Storbritannien. Fotografi taget av Daventry B.J. (F/O), Royal Air Force, och tillhör Imperial War Museums samlingar. Wikipedia. Public Domain.Musik: Wir fahren gegen Engeland av Musikkorpt eines Infanterieregimentes - leitung: B. Ahlers "Wir fahren gegen Engeland" är en tysk marschsång från andra världskriget, känd för sin användning i propagandasyfte. Sången skrevs 1939 av Herms Niel, en av de mest produktiva kompositörerna av tysk marschmusik under det nazistiska Tredje riket. Den användes i samband med Tysklands planer på en invasion av Storbritannien, Operation Seelöwe, men blev även en del av den bredare propagandakulturen inom Wehrmacht. Källa: Internet Archive (Public Domain).Klippare: Emanuel Lehtonen Vill du stödja podden och samtidigt höra ännu mer av Historia Nu? Gå med i vårt gille genom att klicka här: https://plus.acast.com/s/historianu-med-urban-lindstedt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textMy guest to day is John Lord, John is a Training specialist in Incident Management and a global leader in bringing attention and driving change in the fight against firefighter cancer.this is part of of a powerful six-part mini-series dedicated to one of the most critical issues facing our profession: firefighter cancer, protection, and decontamination.In this series, recorded around the Particulate, Protection & Decontamination Seminar held at Biggin Hill on March 27th, 2025, we dive headfirst into the hard truths and urgent conversations we need to be having — not tomorrow, but today. With input from survivors, health and safety leaders, mental health advocates, and operational experts, we unpack everything from current understanding of contamination-related cancer risks to real, practical steps departments are taking to reduce exposure and save lives.This isn't just about facts and figures — it's about impact. It's about learning from lived experience, sharing the latest research, and equipping firefighters and fire sector professionals with the tools to protect themselves and their crews. From the trauma of diagnosis to the innovations in kit and station design, we'll look at how our culture is shifting, what barriers still need breaking, and what true protection looks like in 2025 and beyond.Brought to you with the support of PGI — leaders in high-performance protective gear — this series aims to educate, inspire, and drive change. Because protecting those who protect others isn't optional — it's essential.Let's get into it.connect with John HEREACCESS THE PODCAST LIBRARY & EVERY EPISODE, DEBRIEF & DOCUMENT CLICK HEREPODCAST GIFT - Get your FREE subscription to essential Firefighting publications HERE A big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingMSA The Safety CompanyIDEXHAIX Footwear - Get offical podcast discount on HAIX HEREXendurance - to hunt performance & endurance 20% off HERE with code ffp20Lyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydratedSupport the show***The views expressed in this episode are those of the individual speakers. Our partners are not responsible for the content of this episode and does not warrant its accuracy or completeness.*** Please support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

Send us a textwelcome to a very special episode, the launch of a powerful six-part mini-series dedicated to one of the most critical issues facing our profession: firefighter cancer, protection, and decontamination.In this series, recorded around the Particulate, Protection & Decontamination Seminar held at Biggin Hill on March 27th, 2025, we dive headfirst into the hard truths and urgent conversations we need to be having — not tomorrow, but today. With input from survivors, health and safety leaders, mental health advocates, and operational experts, we unpack everything from current understanding of contamination-related cancer risks to real, practical steps departments are taking to reduce exposure and save lives.This isn't just about facts and figures — it's about impact. It's about learning from lived experience, sharing the latest research, and equipping firefighters and fire sector professionals with the tools to protect themselves and their crews. From the trauma of diagnosis to the innovations in kit and station design, we'll look at how our culture is shifting, what barriers still need breaking, and what true protection looks like in 2025 and beyond.Brought to you with the support of PGI — leaders in high-performance protective gear — this series aims to educate, inspire, and drive change. Because protecting those who protect others isn't optional — it's essential.Let's get into it.ACCESS THE PODCAST LIBRARY & EVERY EPISODE, DEBRIEF & DOCUMENT CLICK HEREPODCAST GIFT - Get your FREE subscription to essential Firefighting publications HERE A big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingMSA The Safety CompanyIDEXHAIX Footwear - Get offical podcast discount on HAIX HEREXendurance - to hunt performance & endurance 20% off HERE with code ffp20Lyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydratedSupport the show***The views expressed in this episode are those of the individual speakers. Our partners are not responsible for the content of this episode and does not warrant its accuracy or completeness.*** Please support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

Nigel Farage pays tribute to RAF hero Paddy Hemingway, the last of “the Few” from the Battle of Britain, while drawing parallels to modern military challenges. In this exclusive interview, Farage shares personal anecdotes about growing up near Biggin Hill and meeting Battle of Britain veterans. He reflects on the enduring legacy of these heroes and discusses the complexities of potentially deploying British troops to Ukraine. A poignant exploration of heroism, national identity, and the weight of military decisions across generations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this edition, Emma Harrison, ASCL Business Leadership Specialist, discuss cyber crime with Dave Cobb, Business Manager, Saint Cecilia's Church of England School and Aston Smith, Headteacher, Charles Darwin, Biggin Hill. www.ascl.org.uk/podcasts/brunch

Edwin Brenninkmeyer is the CEO of Oriens Aviation and this episode was filmed on a Pilatus PC24 jet at Biggin Hill. The Pilatus PC24 can carry 8 passengers and 2 pilots although it can be flown by a single pilot. Edwin started the company back in 2015 as he is passionate about aviation having qualified as a pilot at 17 years old. Edwin comes from a family of 6 generations celebrated within the fashion and retail industry as the original founders of C&A and now their business interests reach across multiple horizons.His upbringing provided him a strong belief in doing business ethically and this is at the foundation of his leadership. He studied an executive MBA at Oxford where he describes the benefits of studying with such a diverse group of people from all over the world.Oriens Aviation started working with a Swiss manufacturer Pilatus and is now a one stop shop for those flying privately creating a high customer service and cost effective model. Edwin's philosophy is entrepreneurial in spirit as he is always looking to scale and be intentional about standards and customer centricity. He is passionate about doing business with a strong purpose, sharing what he has learned in the aviation industry with a wider community. The private aviation industry can be an easy target for those who believe the industry as elitist and unsustainable in a world full of excess. Edwin explains that pre pandemic, 90% of people who could afford to fly privately chose not to, yet the pandemic pushed many of those people into using private services which increased usage and commitment. The vast majority of those flying privately (especially in the US) are middle management and not top executives as businesses understand the importance of time saving and increased productivity.Private aviation is heavily regulated and Edwin is passionate in trying to help the world understand the realities of the industry and myth bust. For example, emissions are minuscule. Aviation is 2% of global emissions and private aviation is 2% of that. The industry continues to strive to become even more sustainable. Electric aviation is underway and predictions are that by 2035 we will start to see the technology make a real impact on the industry.Customer centricity is a particular focus for Edwin, especially within the high net worth community. His belief is that the purpose of business is to create a community of value and good rooted in 'unreasonable hospitality' whilst also providing a positive experience for the body mind and spirit of those working within the business. Edwin as CEO is focused on creating a culture where 'to work is to create and to create is being human.' A key focus in on being the favourite supplier as opposed to just being the best supplier.Safety is paramount for Edwin and the industry so trust is at the heart of all his customer relationships. 'It's a people business' as Edwin explains and congruence between what is said and done is critical.As CEO Edwin is learning everyday and explains his role as culture creator and visionary to explore where the business can go next. His management team are all entrepreneurs and value creators in their own right.Edwin is a humble and value driven leader who hopes he can help shape and define the aviation industry for a better future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 516! We've got a packed show!  In this week's show we take a look at an airport that's going document free, and a boeing 727 which is the most expensive to sleep in and all you can eat flying or are we just taking a wizz? In the military it's sad news in France & here in the UK we have great news from Biggin Hill especially if you like the spitfire. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

X: @T_Alan_Cook   GUEST OVERVIEW: Alan Cook is the Reform UK candidate for the Bromley and Biggin Hill constituency.

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Alan Cook is the Reform UK candidate for the Bromley and Biggin Hill constituency. X: @T_Alan_Cook  GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Nadia Klok is the Workers Party of Britain candidate for Brent West in the 2024 UK General Election and London secretary of the Party.      

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Radha Stirling is a leading UK based human rights advocate, crisis manager and policy consultant, focusing on the UAE and the wider Middle East. She is the founder and CEO of British based organisation Detained in Dubai (which have helped almost twenty thousand victims of injustice over the past 13+ years), Due Process International and IPEX (Interpol and Extradition) Reform. Stirling also hosts the Gulf in Justice Podcast. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Andrew Bridgen is a Member of Parliament for North West Leicestershire UK since 2010 and is very active in standing up against the official narratives including COVID and Net Zero. Andrew was initially elected to Parliament in 2010.  GUEST 3 OVERVIEW: Alan Cook is a Reform UK Party Candidate for Bromley & Biggin Hill; he's also standing for the London Assembly.

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Alan Cook is a Reform UK Party candidate for Bromley & Biggin Hill. He is also standing for the London Assembly. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Steve McNamara is a London Black Cab Driver and General Secretary of the licensed Taxi Drivers Association. GUEST 3 OVERVIEW: Ingrid Tarrant is a Broadcaster & Commentator.

GUEST OVERVIEW: Alan Cook is a Reform UK Party candidate for Bromley & Biggin Hill and is also standing for the London Assembly.

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Alan Cook is a Reform UK Party Candidate for Bromley & Biggin Hill; he's also standing for the London Assembly. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Madeline completed her philosophy degree at Cardiff University with a speciality in morality and ethics, and her dissertation on abortion. In her spare time, she runs the Alliance of Pro-Life Students which equips students to spread the pro-life message on their university campus. She has repeatedly appeared in the media to discuss and debate pro-life issues, including the BBC and GB News. Madeline has attended the March for Life every single year since it began, and can usually be found leading chants for the young adults section and MCing on main stage. https://madelinepage.com/ GUEST 3 OVERVIEW: Paul McGowan is an artist and social commentator who has been cancelled many times by the mainstream media. Addressing emotive issues, his works often provoke strong reactions. He studied art at Falmouth, Winchester and Bath School of Art.    

GUEST OVERVIEW: Alan Cook is a candidate for the Reform UK Party, running for the Bromley & Biggin Hill constituency and also standing for the London Assembly.

GUEST OVERVIEW: Alan Cook is a Reform UK candidate for Bromley & Biggin Hill and for Bexley & Bromley London Assembly. He is tech-savvy, prioritizes UK sovereignty, and is pragmatic on climate and the economy.

On today's show, Pat Cash discusses his life and shares his perspective on the Julian Assange appeal as an Australian national and a freedom fighter. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Pat Cash is an Australian former professional tennis player and coach. He reached a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 4 in May 1988 and a career-high ATP doubles ranking of world No. 6 in August 1988. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Alan Cook: Reform UK candidate for Bromley & Biggin Hill and for Bexley & Bromley London Assembly, tech-savvy, prioritizes UK sovereignty, pragmatic on climate and economy.

YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@philswallow In this episode: Target achieved - thank you! Now to continue and improve Some stats from the last 365 days: 71,106 views (up 30%) 4,839 watch hours (up 33%) 391 new subscribers (up 54%) Top 5 full videos: LA to San Francisco - 10,460 Croydon Airport - 7,938 Croydon How It Is 2023 - November - 2,254* Kenley Aerodrome - 2,227 Warlingham Then & Now Part 1 - 1,712 *Pleasing as it has only been live since November 18th The secret is to find what works and keep doing it, but what works best? I have more planned for Croydon area I want to find stories that can link local history to significant stories from wider history  The art is in the telling and this is a developing process Weather is a factor this time of year, have thought about VoiceOver videos but keep deciding against them - any thoughts? Some WW2 related stories in the pipeline I will continue with one country-related walk per month The research is enjoyable but can grow arms & legs A guest presenter will join me in 2024 for a Biggin Hill follow-up Six face-to-face or public talks in 2023, four already planned for 2024 Occasional client work comes in, that is always top priority  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phil-swallow9/message

On today's show, Ben Walker gives a Gaza update - Hamas hostage swap breaking news. A deal has been announced. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Charlie Downes is a Political Commentator & Freelance Contributor. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Alan Cook is a Reform UK candidate for Bromley & Biggin Hill and for Bexley & Bromley in the London Assembly. He is tech-savvy, prioritizes UK sovereignty, and takes a pragmatic approach to climate and the economy. GUEST 3 OVERVIEW: Ben Walker is a UKIP National Party Chairman & Royal Navy Veteran. 

On today's show, Alan Cook discusses how Climate Fundamentalism has taken over from where Remoaning over Brexit left off. This refers to people obsessing about climate issues replacing those who kept complaining about Brexit. Later, Vince Maple of Labour proposes a "fiscal lock" amendment for the OBR review of significant financial plans, challenging Tory MPs on fiscal responsibility, with the government opposing it. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Alan Cook: Reform UK candidate for Bromley & Biggin Hill and for Bexley & Bromley London Assembly, tech-savvy, prioritizes UK sovereignty, pragmatic on climate and economy. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Labour and Co-operative councillor since 2007, currently represents Chatham Central & Brompton Ward, and is the successful five-time elected Leader of Medway Council.

On today's show; The government plans to ban petrol vehicles in the UK, but Alan will update us on the latest research into the safety problems of electric vehicles. Lembit will discuss with Alan's the UK government's choice to risk the public's lives in order to meet Net Zero policies. GUEST OVERVIEW: Alan Cook, the Reform UK Party Candidate for Bromley & Biggin Hill, is also running for a seat on the London Assembly.

Guests: Dave Cole and Margaret Wilmot Hosts: Dave Homewood Recorded: 30th of June 2023 Duration: 1 hour 41 minute 46 seconds In this episode Dave Homewood talks with Dave Cole, a guide and local historian at the Biggin Hill Memorial Museum, at former RAF Biggin Hill. Dave talks about the fascinating history of the famous [...]

In this episode: RAF Biggin Hill visits Caterham on the Hill Walk & Talk video live Pilates TV - The Sixth Commandment & The Bear Oppenheimer Amazing YouTube comments  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phil-swallow9/message

Back to usual format Business cards are awesome! Dentist cancelled on me Big build up of films to make Writing local articles Possible speaking engagements? Should I seek some help? Met with client, went very well Made arrangements for filming day 1 Gained approval to use my drone Biggin Hill - what a place --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/phil-swallow9/message

At 3 years old Mike Ling attended an airshow at Biggin Hill and told his mum that he wanted to be a Red Arrows pilot. Fast forward 20 odd years and he became a Red Arrows pilot and not only that he spent the better part of a decade on the team and in various different roles,Mike left the Royal Air Force in April 2019 as a Squadron Leader after 21 years of service. He has since become a commercial pilot, flight instructor and a full-time member of the Blades Aerobatic Team, the world's only 'aerobatic airline' and part of 2Excel Aviation. Mike is the proud patron of two aviation charities; Fly2Help and the Nick Davidson Memorial Flying Scholarship Trust that help provide funding for young aviators to get their Private Pilots Licence.Alex MacPhail and Mike Ling unpack the complexities of a high-risk operation and how you manage things that go wrong. They also share a fascinating story about how Mike had a mid-air collision where two aircraft flying head-to-head at a closing speed of about 1,000 km an hour, struck each other and the tale of the one went through the canopy of the other. Please enjoy this conversation and remember to reach out via social media channels with your questions. Send me your comments. ALEX MACPHAILEmail: alex@alexmacphail.co.zaTwitter: https://twitter.com/AlexMacPhail1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexmacphail99LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flyingmogulYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCztTx1LzCAnC4woeNOpU5-AWebsite: http://www.alexmacphail.co.zaAlex MacPhail Podcast - LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/alexmacphailpodcast MIKE LINGTwitter: https://twitter.com/MikeLingPilotInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikelingpilot/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mikelingpilotWebsite: https://www.mikelingpilot.com/ Fly2Help - Website: https://nickdavidsonflyingtrust.org.uk/ Nick Davidson Memorial Flying Scholarship Trust: https://nickdavidsonflyingtrust.org.uk/

In 1933, English aircraft designer Sydney Camm proposed a radical design for the future of British fighter aviation: a monoplane. Two-and-a-half years later the Hawker Hurricane took to the skies and became a Royal Air Force workhorse, albeit an overshadowed one.On this episode, Mr. Warren Pietsch, Chief Pilot from the Dakota Territory Air Museum, joins us to discuss the legendary aircraft that helped turn the tide during the Battle of Britain and elsewhere. Mr. Dan Griffith, former RAF test pilot and Chief Pilot at Biggin Hill, joins us as co-host after the interview to discuss his experiences in the Hurricane, including his test pilot perspective of performance and handling characteristics.Listener questions answered on this episode include a rumor about F-105 afterburners being ramjets, whether U.S. Navy selectively retained graduates (SERGRADs) or Air Force first assignment instructor pilots (FAIPs) get special assignment preferences after completing their tour, and the rationale for which station the AIM-120 is carried on the F-16.Bumper music by Jaime Lopez / announcements by Clint Bell.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Join me as we go on an English pub crawl with the WW2 Airmen of RAF Biggin Hill. Support Warbirds and Get BONUS EPISODES https://www.patreon.com/warbirdspodcast?fan_landing=true Email Me: dan@talesfromabove.com Biggin on the Bump - Bob Ogley Spitfire Crash - Kings Arms - Aviation Safety Network The Queen's Head - Four Square City Guide Bombs, Bees, and Bravery - BBLHS Biggin Hill - Wikipedia Seeking RAF Biggin Hill - Biggin Hill Memorial Museum

Al and James clamber around on the Messerschmitt 109 once flown by the legendary Hans-Joachim Marseille and now housed at the Heritage Hangar, Biggin Hill. Was it really better than the Spitfire? Bold engineering claims in this podcast.This podcast was also filmed and is available for viewing by members of our We Have Ways club. Join for £6 a month, which includes a live version of the podcast streamed on the internet each Thursday evening. There are also five free audiobooks on the site. Join at Patreon.com/wehavewaysA Goalhanger Films productionProduced by Harry LinekerExec Producer Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays@WeHaveWaysPodWebsite: www.wehavewayspod.comEmail: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Al and James visit the Heritage Hangar at Biggin Hill, the largest collection of air worthy Spitfires in the world. They discover a newly restored Spitfire once sold to the Greek airforce and explore the craft of building the world’s most iconic fighter plane.We Have Ways runs a members club for those looking for additional content. If you’d like to watch a live version of the show each Thursday evening or enjoy Second World War audiobooks join the Independent Company here: Patreon.com/wehavewaysA Goalhanger Films productionProduced by Harry Lineker Exec Producer Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays@WeHaveWaysPodWebsite: www.wehavewayspod.comEmail: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As protests continue in Belarus, Sitrep looks at the wider implications. We hear from the man who was Britain's ambassador in Minsk when Lukashenko took power 26 years ago on what's likely to happen next. In the United States, the race for the White House is hotting up, with Joe Biden setting out his pitch to American voters. We ask a former head of the Royal United Services Institute what a Biden victory could mean for US allies, and find out why there's talk about the military potentially being asked to remove Donald Trump from the White House if he loses, and then refuses to leave. A former head of GCHQ joins us to discuss the idea of “principled spying” — is it even possible? And we find out why Chelsea Football Club has adopted an historic Lancaster bomber. Plus we report from Biggin Hill airfield, 80 years after it played a key role in the “hardest day” of the Battle of Britain. Follow us @bfbssitrep

As protests continue in Belarus, Sitrep looks at the wider implications. We hear from the man who was Britain’s ambassador in Minsk when Lukashenko took power 26 years ago on what’s likely to happen next. In the United States, the race for the White House is hotting up, with Joe Biden setting out his pitch to American voters. We ask a former head of the Royal United Services Institute what a Biden victory could mean for US allies, and find out why there’s talk about the military potentially being asked to remove Donald Trump from the White House if he loses, and then refuses to leave. A former head of GCHQ joins us to discuss the idea of “principled spying” — is it even possible? And we find out why Chelsea Football Club has adopted an historic Lancaster bomber. Plus we report from Biggin Hill airfield, 80 years after it played a key role in the “hardest day” of the Battle of Britain. Follow us @bfbssitrep

As protests continue in Belarus, this week's Sitrep looks at the wider implications. In the United States, the race for the White House is hotting up, with Joe Biden setting out his pitch to American voters. A former head of GCHQ joins us to discuss the idea of “principled spying” — is it even possible? Plus we report from Biggin Hill airfield, 80 years after it played a key role in the “hardest day” of the Battle of Britain.

We speak to ex millwall defender Joe Dolan about his time at the club.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lions-lounge-lockdown. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for this end-of-year special.  First up we share with you part one of a special series of 'In conversation with' as Nick Anderson chats to John Hutchinson about his incredible aviation career.  Back in November Matt spoke to Captain Nick and Armando about their personal memories involving Remembrance and Veterans Day.  Then we share with you our favourite segments from 2019 :  Armando's choice was from when he and Megan attended Oshkosh and he chatted to Barry and Sandra as they were about to embark on an incredible adventure around the world.  Carlos takes us back to Dubai when he spoke to Jason Sutcliffe from Rolls Royce and their plans for the future of engines.  We go back to Biggin Hill for Nev's choice and Tony De Bruyn about the Bronco Demo Team.  Our favourite feedback from 2019 was sent in to us by Chris Griggs as he give us his review of the Airbus A220.  Matt's favourite segment was when he talked to Captain Nick at our Duxford meetup at about this time flying the F4. Our 300th episode is fast approaching and we'd love you to be there. To get yourself on the guest list for this event on Satuday 11th January 2020, simply send an email to podcast@planetalkinguk.com.  Happy New Year to you all from everyone who works on the show! 

Join Carlos, Armando, Mila and Matt for today's show. In this episode we learn that passengers on one low cost carrier had to pay for water despite many hours of delay, ground handlers are celebrated after a runaway catering truck almost collides with a regional jet and booking fees are reduced by everyone's favourite Luton based airline. In the military we pay our respects to the B17 crew after the awful crash and a C5 is converted into a flying hospital. We play out our last interview from Biggin Hill as Carlos has a chat with the guys in the Heritage Hangar. Get in touch with the show via social media by searching for 'PlaneTalkingUk', by email using podcast@planetalkinguk.com or with WhatsApp using +447572249166.

Join Carlos, Nev, Al, Armando (briefly) and Matt for this week's episode. In today's programme we talk to Al about the sad demise of one of the oldest UK travel firms, an experiment begins on biometric boarding with a UAE carrier and a US air frame manufacturer finally gets a bit of good news. Armando shares with us the final part of his chat with the coolest man at the Reno Air Races - George Catalano. Our penultimate interview from Biggin Hill 2019 is with Steven Inch from the RAF Toccano Display Team. Please share with us your thoughts and love of aviation by getting in touch with us on social media by searching for 'PlaneTalkingUK' or by email using podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL 1. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-49836562 2. https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1182278/flights-hand-luggage-hack-ryanair-jet2-budget-airline-latest 3. https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/article-7506843/British-Airways-owner-eyeing-Thomas-Cooks-former-plane-slots-Gatwick-airport.html 4. https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/baby-seat-map-scli-intl/index.html 5. https://eu.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2019/09/26/united-airlines-passenger-stuck-in-bathroom-mid-flight/3772806002/ 6. http://www.startribune.com/slovenian-airline-given-a-week-to-sort-out-financial-woes/561335182/ 7. https://simpleflying.com/emirates-us-bound-biometric-boarding/ 8. https://www.businessinsider.com/jetblue-a321neo-photos-photos-new-jet-and-cabin-seats-2019-9?r=US&IR=T 9. https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/10008269/passengers-evacuated-boeing-russia/ 10. https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2019/09/26/air-new-zealand-finalises-order-for-eight-boeing-787-10-dreamliners/ 11. https://simpleflying.com/airbus-a220-transatlantic-flights/ 12. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/vaso-assembles-first-il-96-400m-fuselage-461084/

A very special Desire edition of the podcast as we reach for the sky at Biggin Hill airport with Spitfires and Hurricanes as a backdrop. Talking over the mighty roar of Rolls Royce Merlin engines are Desire editor Stuart Clapp, Claire Beaumont from Condor Cycles, photographer Benedict Campbell and your host, Ian Parkinson. Claire explains how a medium-sized shop in London competes with the major manufacturers, tells us what's hot this summer, and why the JLT-Condor team, started in 2007, was disbanded after an amazing run in the UK racing scene. We have some beautiful bikes to shoot, which Benedict balances on extremely valuable historic aircraft. And Stu gets emotional over Steve McQueen's jeep. Chocks away. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Le destin d’Ayrton Senna a logiquement inspiré scénaristes et réalisateurs. En 2011, un biopic narrant l’existence du triple champion du monde a été présenté et récompensé à l’occasion du Festival de Sundance, rendez-vous incontournable du cinéma indépendant. Dans ce dernier épisode de notre série consacrée à Ayrton Senna, Pierre Van Vliet donne un aperçu des coulisses de la création de ce film, de la demande d’autorisation à la famille du pilote aux recherches dans les archives de la Formule 1 à Biggin Hill, près de Londres. Enfin, le journaliste livre une anecdote personnelle, éclairant le rôle d’Ayrton Senna sur sa propre existence. **Dans les pas d’Ayrton Senna, une série réalisée par F1i** Secret, intense, parfois mystique, Ayrton Senna, seigneur de la Formule 1, a autant marqué les esprits pour son talent surnaturel que par sa personnalité hors-norme, jusqu’à son accident mortel, à Imola, en 1994. Pendant près de 15 ans, le journaliste Pierre Van Vliet a couvert les exploits du pilote brésilien. Mais il a également été le témoin de sa vie hors des circuits. Aujourd’hui, il retrace l’itinéraire du triple champion du monde dans une série de 10 podcasts, vous emmenant d’Interlagos à Imola, en passant par Monaco et Suzuka. Dans les pas d’Ayrton Senna, un récit de Pierre Van Vliet et Andy David // Voix off : Marie Lizak // Son : Romain Rivereau // Musique : Samba na praia – Paul Clarvis via Audionetwork

We take a trip to Biggin Hill airport. Popular with millionaires and stars who travel in private jets, there's a small group of women working there. Some of them fly planes, but in the UK as a whole only 6% of our pilots are women. This week the 16 year old Swedish activist Greta Thunberg has impressed the country with her confidence. She was at Westminster addressing crowds of environmentalists and meeting politicians. She's been critical about the UK's response to climate change, telling MPs her future has been stolen. We look at how she's managed to make such an impact and hear about other influential women in the environmental movement. We explore parental alienation. It's defined as the process of psychologically manipulating a child into showing fear, disrespect or hostility toward a parent. It can happen when couples split up acrimoniously. We explore how understood the concept is and hear how the term is used in the family courts.

Simon Turner of New Life, Biggin Hill shares with us from Philippians 3:12-14 and encourages us to be people who press on and step into all the thing's God has for us.

Listen to us sharing news of how God has been leading Simon & Fiona (& children) to move to Biggin Hill to lead New Life Church, part of our Regions Beyond family of churches.

Day: Fighter sweeps on south-east London and Biggin HillNight: London once again is the main target. Manchester, Usworth and Aberdeen also raidedWeather: Blue skies during the day with cloud building up laterThis post details aircraft crashes, pilots, places, engagements, news and facts from the day's action.Follow us on Twitter @BofB1940 for real time tweets from the Battle of BritainRead our blog for more in depth analysis, revelations, descriptions and comment: http://bofb1940.blogspot.co.uk>read by Kit Dunster

Another show from a listener's house. This week Adrian Leaper from Harrow has invited the Thameside Radio 90.2 crew round . The studio is set up in his bedroom. Adrian tells us he saw a UFO hovering over the hill the day before. Bob Edwards is reading a book that says stupid people are clever people and clever people are stupid. Hmmm. He also reads out listeners letters about the secret of life. Mrs Leaper has made food and we get a guided tour of the meal and the house. Adrian has dozens of champion gerbils in his shed. Dave interviews Bill the Budgie. (That radio mic really came in useful.) Listener Andrew Simpson reviews a a concert by by Rockpile (Featuring Dave Edmunds and Nick Lowe) at Brunel University. Soundwaves magazine has a feature about Thameside Radio. Thameside Radio 90.2 listeners mentioned this week include: Philip Chapel from Windsor. John Chapel.  John Brennan of Thornton Heath. Students at Kingston Polytechnic. Chris Parry of Ilford. Barbara and Trever Adams from Biggin Hill.  Joannie Conway aged 6 3/4  from Hampton Wick Infant School. Ron Stephenson.  Kevin Ball from Bromley.  Malcolm Fryer of Hendon. Frinton McCarthy of SE5. Mike Boardman of Harrow. John Lyon School. Dave Kenny for the  BDXC. Nick Doherty from North London Poly. Rapic Sandec. Andy Richards. This is only the first half of the broadcast. If you have the other half or any other recordings please please do get in touch - you can use the comment field or email me at fmthen.com Al

With all this hot weather about, I may have to get my short shorts out. Also, all the excitement of my day at Biggin Hill. Any competitions heard in this podcast are no longer active and are not available to enter.