About this episode

Rod Dean reflects on his fifty-year career in aviation, discussing his experiences as a pilot in the RAF and in general aviation.

We talk to Rod Dean about ‘Fifty Years of Flying Fun’ which covers his half-century career in the air, from joining the RAF in 1962 to his work as a general aviation and airshow pilot. Over his career Rod logged more than 7,000 hours on 59 different types of aircraft, including military jets like the Hunter and Jaguar, as well as vintage planes such as the Spitfire. This is a fascinating reflection from flying fast jets through to warbirds. For full show notes visits www.aviation-xtended.co.uk

People in this episode

Guest: Rod Dean

Topics covered

• aviation history
• military aviation
• general aviation
• airshow piloting
• flying experiences

Keywords

• aviation
• flying
• RAF
• airshow
• military jets
• Spitfire
• Hunter
• Jaguar
• warbirds

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: RAF

Books & works: Fifty Years of Flying Fun

Places: UK

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