RAF Experience

Dive into life in the RAF

Get ready to immerse yourself in everything RAF.

Try out the interactive Chinook installations. Discover what the RAF of tomorrow could look like. Get a glimpse of the next generation of remotely controlled planes.

Navigate to:

RAF Experience University Air Squadron RIAT24

Discover more about the RAF

Find out about recruitment, training, combat, logistics, and research.

Each and every member of the 200-strong team is ready to share their experiences. Ask them anything — their training, day-to-day responsibilities, even the kit they use.

Whether you're thinking about a career in the RAF or just curious to learn more, visit the RAF Experience when you land at RIAT.

RAF Experience Reviews

The RAF personnel in the RAF Experience were amazing! So polite and informative. I could have chatted for hours with some of them!

Sunday, 30 July 2023

As usual, an excellent display of RAF traders. All the personnel I spoke to were very enthusiastic about their work, helpful and pleasant to speak to.

Sunday, 30 July 2023

RAF Experience was really good. So many things for my son to try and people to speak to. The experience gave a really positive impression wider life in the RAF.

Sunday, 30 July 2023

Fabulous as per normal, I met the Red Arrows and was lucky enough to speak to some of the Saudi Hawks team and bump into Mike Ling.

Friday, 28 July 2023

Very professional, friendly and knowledgeable. All were a credit to their service and the UK.

Wednesday, 19 July 2023

Superb - excellent interaction and great range of what they do across the board.

Wednesday, 19 July 2023

Absolutely wonderful experience in all aspects regarding the RAF. The military personnel were all very approachable.

Wednesday, 19 July 2023

Very friendly and eager to chat about their aircraft.

Tuesday, 18 July 2023

The experience is truly not one to be missed... being able to get up and sometimes personal to some of these machines is awe-inspiring.

Monday, 17 July 2023