Olly and Joey dive into the world of Shuttleworth Festival Of Flight Airshow, and discuss attending aircraft and what too look out for while at the show!

Join Olly and Alfie as they discuss about the last RAF airshow, RAF Cosford, and engage in small conversations about recent news events and aircraft announcements.

We highly recommend watching this episode on YouTube as Olly and Joey Design their perfect airshow including: attending and static aircraft, a map of the show and everything there is too do at an airshow. This week is all about creativity and going inside Olly and Joeys minds at they fill a blank canvas with what their brains produce!

Today, Olly and Joey take you through a detailed review of Midlands Air Festival, including a review of all of the displays and the actual show itself. Interviews are also included from Red 1 all the way to Raven 1. We hope you enjoy this packed and long episode of TheDisplayLine podcast!

This episode is packed with the latest stories from the world of aviation, military aviation, space, and extreme weather. We discuss the shocking cancellation of the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) and what it means for aviation fans across the UK, alongside recent aircraft announcements from upcoming airshows and major developments across the aerospace world. From fighter jets and military deployments to rockets, storms, and everything happening above our heads, this episode covers the biggest talking points in the skies right now.

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1 of the podcast! In this episode, we kick things off by diving into the latest stories from the worlds of space, weather, and aviation, covering some of the biggest headlines and developments from the past week.

We then switch things up with a more personal and behind-the-scenes chat, asking each other questions about the podcast, our experiences, and what’s ahead for Season 2.

To round things off, we bring you the latest announcements and updates from the Royal International Air Tattoo, Hampshire, and the Little Gransden Airshow.

Thanks for joining us for the start of a brand-new season — sit back, relax, and enjoy Episode 1 of Season 2!

In this episode, we kick things off with the latest updates in space weather and aviation news, covering the stories, forecasts, and developments shaping the skies this week — from solar activity and its possible impacts on communications and aurora viewing, to the latest headlines from across the aviation world.

We then head into a special extended interview with Trevor Graham, the Flying Director at Midlands Air Festival. Trevor gives us an inside look at what it takes to organise one of the UK’s most exciting aviation festivals, from coordinating complex flying displays and managing safety operations to working with pilots, display teams, and event organisers behind the scenes. We also discuss what visitors can expect from this year’s event, the challenges involved in putting together a world-class flying programme, and Trevor’s own experiences in the aviation industry. Whether you’re an aviation enthusiast, an airshow regular, or simply curious about how these incredible displays come together, this interview offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes perspective on the passion, planning, and precision that keep the skies alive at Midlands Air Festival.

To wrap up the show, we bring you the latest Take Off Thursday announcements and updates, including what’s coming next for the community and the podcast. Strap in and enjoy the episode!

This week’s episode is a full-throttle ride through the skies and beyond We kick things off with a rapid-fire roundup of the latest in aviation, space, and weather news from the past week—everything from movements in the airshow scene to what’s been happening above the atmosphere, plus a look at the storm systems shaping the skies right now. Then we ease back on the throttle and drift into something more nostalgic… the golden age of airshows. Think roaring jet teams, packed crowd lines, and the kind of displays that made you stop and just feel aviation. But it’s not all rose-tinted—this episode digs into the reality of today’s display circuit and the steady decline of UK airshows, exploring what’s changed, what’s been lost, and whether there’s still hope on the horizon. To wrap it all up, we bring the energy back with Take Off Thursday – Week 11, highlighting standout aircraft, moments, or stories that deserve a spot on the runway of recognition. Whether you’re here for the news, the nostalgia, or that unmistakable sound of jet engines in your imagination, this episode’s got you covered. Strap in.