Airships, Zeppelins and Hot Air Balloons (Bedford)

Planes landing on beaches isn't your ordinary sight but in some rural communities around the UK, they do just that! On the Isle of Man, the Channel Islands and the Isles of Scilly, planes land on beaches when the tide is out! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Airbus makes a massive variety of aircraft, using the very latest and newest technology and materials to create the most efficient craft possible. In fact, in Stevenage they’re aiming just about as high as you can get…Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Air Traffic Service use the latest tech like radar and satellites to track the positions of all the planes flying in the UK airspace. Controllers also talk to pilots on the radio!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RAF Cardington, an air force base with a long and varied history associated with airships and balloons, is based in Bedford.  They used to build barrage balloons. Today, Cardington is home to a type of aircraft that you might not see that often in the skies…Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yeovil is home to Royal Naval Air Station, Yeovilton. That's where the Fleet Air Arm – the aircraft that belong to the Royal Navy - live!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RAF Lossiemouth can be found on the eastern coast of Scotland. It’s been home to aircraft for nearly 80 years!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rolls-Royce isn't just a luxury car! Actually, there are two Rolls-Royce companies – one makes cars, the other has something to do with planes! Today, Amy Aviation visits Derby, home to Rolls Royce!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bombardier is an enormous international aerospace business that designs and manufactures innovative aviation products! Amy Aviation is in Belfast, the UK home of the company. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Concorde, the world famous aircraft made in Bristol. That's what Amy is finding out about today!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Surrey Satellite Technology Limited are experts in satellite technology! Aeronautics isn’t just about planes – it’s about anything in the air and that includes space!  Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.