Series synopsis
Top Guns: Inside the RAF is a British documentary television series that premiered on Channel 4 on August 21, 2023.
At a time of increased global tension, this new series has unprecedented access to the fighter jets, war planes and service personnel at RAF Lossiemouth.
Premise
At a time of increased global tension, this new series has unprecedented access to the fighter jets, war planes and service personnel at RAF Lossiemouth.
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | August 21, 2023 | September 25, 2023 |
| Season 2 | 6 | February 4, 2025 | March 11, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Flying ace Jake Desmond, from RAF Lossiemouth’s 9 Squadron, is sent to NATO’s frontline to face off against three Russian jets, whilst rookie pilot Harry Brooks tries to earn his wings and qualify for frontline operations. |
August 21, 2023 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Deploying for the first time, pilot Ben faces a life-or-death decision over Syria, while Lossiemouth's station warrant officer prepares for one of the biggest events on the military calendar. |
August 28, 2023 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 RAF Lossiemouth's new surveillance team take off as a Russian warship is spotted close to the UK's vital pipelines. |
September 4, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 High above the Black Sea, there's a close call for a rookie pilot scouting Russian military activity. |
February 4, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 A Reaper drone hunts ISIS terrorists in Iraq and a squadron attacks Houthi missile sites in Yemen. |
February 11, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 A Typhoon-trainee has a cockpit event. And the whole of the RAF is rocked by a tragic accident involving the death of a pilot. |
February 18, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Channel 4 |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 21, 2023 |
| Last aired | March 11, 2025 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 21:00:00 |