MAVGEEKS: A Military Aircraft Obsession

Never Bring an Aardvark to a Dogfight

Released:01 Oct 2024

Known affectionately as the Aardvark for its reputation as a terrain-hugger with a big nose, the General Dynamics F-111 was one of the United States Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force’s go-to combat aircraft. Mike Crain spent years in its cockpit for the latter, starting at the hilariously...

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Never Bring an Aardvark to a Dogfight

Released:01 Oct 2024

Known affectionately as the Aardvark for its reputation as a terrain-hugger with a big nose, the General Dynamics F-111 was one of the United States Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force’s go-to combat aircraft. Mike Crain spent years in its cockpit for the latter, starting at the hilariously...

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Our MavGeeks have a truly spiritual experience this week as they speak to Our Sacred Lady of the Fat Albert, Reverend (Sqn Ldr) Alice McDermott – Pilot turned Padre -about her time flying the venerable C130 Hercules. Alex brings up a less than sanctified topic about praying to the Lockheed Martin gods down the big white telephone after a few bumpy trips down route, Gini comes to the confessional to admit she has also come close to offering up those prayers after a few spins around the Rock of Gibraltar in the back of the venerated Lockheed Lady; three Hail Hercules and a stiff cup of tea and peace is restored. Join our Mavs and the divine Rev Alice, as they chat through making bacon and eggs mid-flight, the J or the K, delivering tubes of Pringles to warzones and meeting “Ally McMeal”. For what you are about to receive, may the Loadies/Lockheed Martin make us truly thankful… This is an original podcast series from BFBS. Written, presented and produced by Gini Carlin and Alex Gill Email us [email protected]

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This episode we go far back in time to a cold war era aircraft that looks crazy but flew amazingly. We hear about the aircraft that could fly low, fold its wings, land on ships, and carried the ultimate weapon. Group Captain (Retired) Chaz Kennett shares his stories of riding backseat of the mighty Blackburn Buccaneer. Gini and Alex also share their love of air shows, and stories from some of their favourites, including Duxford and The Royal International Air Tattoo. This is an original podcast series from BFBS. Written, presented and produced by Gini Carlin and Alex Gill Email us [email protected]

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After having a sit down, big mug of tea and at least six hours on an aircraft tracking app to calm down, our MavGeeks wave goodbye to DSEI and get back to the past. This episode they're over the top excited about the Tornado and speak to their old chum Wing Commander Greg "Vasco" Smith, who spent many an hour in the back seat. They're also geeking out about the runway at RAF Gibraltar and generally showing why they shouldn't be allowed out in polite company… apart from with other Mav and Av geeks. This is an original podcast series from BFBS. Written, presented and produced by Gini Carlin and Alex Gill Email us [email protected]

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Gini and Alex hit an all-time MavGeek level 10 this week at the DSEI exhibition. Gini's still trying to work out how you can fly things that haven’t been invented yet and Alex is disappointed there was no flux capacitor. They chat with Wing Commander Col Welsh from Project Tempest and Group Captain Shaun Gee all about Protector. Join them as they get their tiny minds well and truly blown... Get in touch. Email us via [email protected] This is an original podcast series from BFBS. Written, presented and produced by Gini Carlin and Alex Gill

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Gini’s been seeing planes in her sleep and Alex has been showing off to his mates about his transponder knowledge. Dick Lawtey from Airtanker pops by to properly fanboy the Lockheed L1011 Tristar from his 216 Sqn days at RAF Brize Norton and takes us down “Penny Lane” on the big white party bus. Some MavGeeks believe this was the inspiration for the Vengaboys biggest hit. Will they Kemble it or keep it? As its Gini’s favourite widebody- Alex needs to think very carefully and be very afraid… This is an original podcast series from BFBS. Written, presented and produced by Gini Carlin and Alex Gill

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Fasten your seatbelt and prepare for take-off as self-confessed aviation nerds Gini and Alex get completely obsessed with their favourite military aircraft. From Tristars to Tornadoes, VC10s to Buccaneers, they share their passion for planes and geek out on the week’s aviation news. We hope you enjoy this in-flight entertainment! Subscribe now and never miss an episode of this original podcast series from BFBS.

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Introducing Near Death, a brand-new podcast from BFBS Creative. How do you come back from the brink? A close encounter with a body bag, an out-of-body experience or a flight through a wall of fire. Some people know what it’s like to come back from death’s door. Near Death explores some of the darkest stories of human survival. Follow now and never miss an episode at bfbs.com/neardeath, or your favourite podcast platform.

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MAVGEEKS: A Military Aircraft Obsession

Never Bring an Aardvark to a Dogfight

Never Bring an Aardvark to a Dogfight

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Lockheed Martin C130 Hercules: a Truly Heavenly Body

Blackburn Buccaneer: The Aircraft you Drew as a Kid

The Panavia Tornado: Tonka Tales with Vasco

Back to the Future

Lockheed Tristar: The Big White Party Bus

Introducing MAVGEEKS: A Military Aircraft Obsession

Trailer: Introducing Near Death