Name: Top Guns: Inside the RAF
Released: 2023-08-21T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Steven Mackintosh

TV Show · Documentary

At a time of heightened global tensions, go behind the scenes at RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland, one of the UK's two Quick Reaction Alert stations - able to launch fighter jets in moments to respond to threats.

2023 · 45m

Starring Steven Mackintosh

Director Greg Lander Williams, Christian Hills

EPISODE 1

Wings of First Blood

Flying ace Jake Desmond, from RAF Lossiemouth's 9 Squadron, is sent to NATO's frontline to face off against three Russian jets; rookie pilot Harry Brooks tries to earn his wings and qualify for frontline operations.
EPISODE 2

Trial by Fire

Deploying for the first time, pilot Ben Chergui faces a life-or-death decision over Syria; RAF Lossiemouth's Station Warrant Officer prepares for one of the biggest events on the military calendar.
EPISODE 3

Series 1 Episode 3

RAF Lossiemouth's new surveillance team, Poseidon, are called into action when a Russian warship is detected close to the UK's vital pipelines; regiment gunner Ben Hoe overcomes a lifelong medical condition as he deploys to the front line.
EPISODE 4

Series 1 Episode 4

High over Syria, young pilot Buzz encounters a Russian aircraft just as his wingman suffers a cockpit emergency; in Estonia, another broken jet risks leaving NATO's frontline undefended against Russia.
EPISODE 5

Series 1 Episode 5

Station Commander Jim wants his wings back; after 33 years of service, Warrant Officer Dave prepares to retire at the Battle of Britain dinner; all plans are halted when the death of Her Majesty the Queen is announced.
EPISODE 6

Series 1 Episode 6

Junior pilot Moz must overcome his nerves to help tackle the Russian threat on NATO's aerial front line; Poseidon trainee Ross faces the biggest test of his RAF career.