Best Raf Story Club Podcasts (2025)

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S3 Ep3: The medical legacy of the Guinea Pig Club 34:17

3+ y ago34:17

34:17

In this episode, we're diving into the medical legacy of both clubs and hearing from a plastic surgeon who has treated more veterans of the Afghan conflict than any other in the UK. The members of both the guinea pig club and the cassava club were united by the severity of their injuries, injuries that had previously been unsurvivable.…

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S3 Ep2: How the Guinea Pig Club inspired the next generation 38:36

3+ y ago38:36

38:36

Made up of World War Two airmen, the Guinea Pig Club has left a lasting legacy on future RAF generations and were instrumental in helping Sir Archibald McIndoe develop pioneering plastic surgery techniques. In episode two, actress Fiona Dolman explains how the Guinea Pig Club inspired the CASEVAC club. A club established for those who have been ser…

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S3 Ep1: The story of the Guinea Pig Club 40:27

3+ y ago40:27

40:27

Made up of World War Two airmen, the Guinea Pig Club has left a lasting legacy on future RAF generations and were instrumental in helping Sir Archibald McIndoe develop pioneering plastic surgery techniques. Our hosts Victoria Taylor and Emily Mayhew, explain how the Guinea Pig Club formed. From our archive, we also hear remarkable stories from memb…

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S3: Introducing the Guinea Pig Club [Trailer] 2:34

3+ y ago2:34

2:34

Join us and listen as we explore the history and legacy of the Guinea Pig Club on its 80th anniversary. The Guinea Pig Club were a group of young airmen who survived fiery crashes during the Second World War. Plastic Surgeon Sir Archibald McIndoe formed a social group of brave men and encouraged members not to hide their injuries and live full, act…

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S2 Ep6: A Gingerbread Man In The R.A.F 25:38

4+ y ago25:38

25:38

This Battle of Britain Day, we are delighted to present to you a moving, original audio drama inspired by the stories of those who took part in the battle.By RAF Benevolent Fund

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S2: A Gingerbread Man In The R.A.F [Trailer] 1:43

4+ y ago1:43

1:43

This Battle of Britain Day, we are delighted to present to you a moving, original audio drama inspired by the stories of those who took part in the battle.By RAF Benevolent Fund

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S2 Ep5: Battle of Britain: Victory 37:54

4+ y ago37:54

37:54

The Battle of Britain was a decisive victory that kept Britain in the war and forced Nazi Germany to postpone its plans to invade. The war continued for nearly five more years, so what lessons did the British – and the Germans – learn from the battle?By RAF Benevolent Fund

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S2 Ep4: Battle of Britain: The Blitz 25:28

4+ y ago25:28

25:28

It’s early September 1940. The Luftwaffe has been sending their bombers and fighters over Great Britain in ever greater numbers. This is the start of the Blitz.By RAF Benevolent Fund

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S2 Ep3: Battle of Britain: International Squadrons 28:31

4+ y ago28:31

28:31

German forces had swept across Europe - occupying much of the continent in just a few months. Great Britain stood alone in Europe, facing imminent invasion by the Germans. But it didn’t fight alone.By RAF Benevolent Fund

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S2 Ep2: Battle of Britain: The Hardest Day 23:15

4+ y ago23:15

23:15

The second series of All Station marks the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. Find out just what it took to face the unrelenting onslaught of the German air force - day, after day, after day.By RAF Benevolent Fund

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S2 Ep1: Battle of Britain: Escalation 22:54

5y ago22:54

22:54

To mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, we have created this series - telling the stories of those who fought and lived through a pivotal moment in history.By RAF Benevolent Fund

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S2: ‘The Battle of Britain is about to begin’ [Trailer] 1:28

5y ago1:28

1:28

Eighty years ago Britain defeated Nazi invasion plans. On the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, All Stations podcast explores the inside story of the battle from those who lived through it.By RAF Benevolent Fund

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S1 Ep6: Former RAF Parachute Jump Instructor Bob Greig 49:23

5+ y ago49:23

49:23

RAF veteran Bob Greig suffered a spinal injury when his parachute failed to open during a routine exercise. The accident ended his career as an RAF Parachute Jump Instructor and Bob was told he would never walk again.By RAF Benevolent Fund

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S1 Ep5: Enduring friendship: Nancy Presland and Maureen Pearce 26:17

5+ y ago26:17

26:17

Nancy talks about what life was like travelling the world with her husband, who served in the RAF Police, and how friendship saved her after the loss of her beloved husband.By RAF Benevolent Fund

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S1 Ep4: Bomber Command veteran pilot George Dunn DFC Ld’H 43:46

5+ y ago43:46

43:46

George describes one of the most famous operations he took part in – the raid on Peenemunde, which destroyed the Nazis V Bomber capability.By RAF Benevolent Fund

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S1 Ep3: RAF Widow Jacqui Thompson 43:36

5+ y ago43:36

43:36

Jacqui shares her own story of overcoming adversity after her husband's vehicle was hit by a landmine whilst serving with the RAF Regiment.By RAF Benevolent Fund

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S1 Ep2: Regiment Gunner Mike Goody 39:05

5+ y ago39:05

39:05

Former Senior Aircraftman Mike Goody was on patrol in Afghanistan when they were hit by an improvised explosive device (IED).By RAF Benevolent Fund

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S1 Ep1: Spitfire ace Allan Scott 35:57

5+ y ago35:57

35:57

Listen to the remarkable story of WW2 Spitfire pilot Allan Scott as he relives some of the key moments of his career, including the Siege of Malta.By RAF Benevolent Fund

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Calling All Stations [Trailer] 1:03

5+ y ago1:03

1:03

We proudly present All Stations, a new podcast from the RAF Benevolent Fund, featuring inspiring and compelling real-life stories of RAF veterans and their families.By RAF Benevolent Fund

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S3 Ep3: The medical legacy of the Guinea Pig Club 34:17

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S3 Ep2: How the Guinea Pig Club inspired the next generation 38:36

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S3 Ep1: The story of the Guinea Pig Club 40:27

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S3: Introducing the Guinea Pig Club [Trailer] 2:34

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S2 Ep6: A Gingerbread Man In The R.A.F 25:38

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S2: A Gingerbread Man In The R.A.F [Trailer] 1:43

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S2 Ep5: Battle of Britain: Victory 37:54

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S2 Ep4: Battle of Britain: The Blitz 25:28

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S2 Ep3: Battle of Britain: International Squadrons 28:31

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S2 Ep2: Battle of Britain: The Hardest Day 23:15

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S2 Ep1: Battle of Britain: Escalation 22:54

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S2: ‘The Battle of Britain is about to begin’ [Trailer] 1:28

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S1 Ep6: Former RAF Parachute Jump Instructor Bob Greig 49:23

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S1 Ep5: Enduring friendship: Nancy Presland and Maureen Pearce 26:17

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S1 Ep4: Bomber Command veteran pilot George Dunn DFC Ld’H 43:46

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S1 Ep3: RAF Widow Jacqui Thompson 43:36

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S1 Ep2: Regiment Gunner Mike Goody 39:05

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S1 Ep1: Spitfire ace Allan Scott 35:57

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Calling All Stations [Trailer] 1:03

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