All The Gear Podcast

On Wednesday 4 November, the Royal International Air Tattoo announced it is leaving RAF Fairford for Boscombe Down. We hadn’t planned an episode this week, but this one couldn’t wait.Dave, Bradley and Aled are joined by Ed Parsons to talk through the move. We look at why RIAT had to go, why so few airfields could take a show this size, and what we remember from the old Boscombe Down air shows of the 1990s. We also cover what the layout might mean for photographers, with the sun likely to be a problem and a display line that could run the wrong way.We talk about park and ride, camping, and the lack of detail so far on where to stay and how to get in. We also think about the local businesses around Fairford that are losing out.Plenty is still unknown, and we are speculating more than once. But we are looking forward to it.Find usDave: @Miljets_UKBradley: Thrust Aviation ImageryAled: @aphillips_photoEd: @edparsons (Instagram)

Bradley’s away this time, so it’s Dave, Aled and Keiran talking kit. We start with a catch-up. Aled and Keiran were at Fairford before the B-1s left. Keiran also tried motorsport at Prescott Hill Climb and started night shoot season with the Chipmunks at Old Warden and the C41 at Halfpenny Green. Dave went photographing deer at Bradgate Park with Danny Green.Then we pick the biggest announcements of the year. Sony’s new 100-400mm GM and its lightweight 400mm and 600mm primes, the rumoured Nikon 120-300mm with a built-in teleconverter, and OM System unlocking 50fps on its non-pro lenses through firmware. We ask whether the big brands are chasing video creators at the expense of stills, and why Nikon still needs to fix getting images from camera to phone.Aled explains how dedicated AI processing has changed autofocus on cameras like the Sony A1 II. Keiran, who works in software, gives his view on AI built apps taking on Adobe. We finish with our wish lists for next season, memory card prices and a hint of discussion around Black Friday deals.Find your hosts:Dave Lockwood: miljets.uk, @miljets_uk on Instagram, Miljets on FlickrAled Phillips: @aphillips_photo on InstagramKeiran Wilkinson: keiranwilkinson.com, @flybycode on Instagram, Keiran Wilkinson Photography on Facebook

Dave, Keiran, Bradley and Aled are back for an end of airshow season update, and this one starts on a sombre note.The team send their love to Mark Lynham from Avgeeks Assemble following the passing of his wife, Amanda. Dave and Aled then talk about Athens Flying Week, where they were at Tanagra when 338 Mira lost their F-4 Phantom and its crew.From there, they catch up on their summer. The Hampshire Air Festival was cancelled days before the show, and Shuttleworth's Military Air Show was a biblical washout, saved by a 727 water drop and a Chinook finale through a rainbow. Little Gransden brought a Typhoon and a Children in Need teddy bear drop.Keiran covers the Nimrod memorial livestream at Yorkshire Air Museum. Bradley gets in among the reenactors at the Victory Show, then asks whether Duxford has lost its magic. Aled and Dave share their last few weeks and future plans.With the nights drawing in, night shoot season is on its way.Dave: @Miljets_UKKeiran: @FlybyCode (Instagram) | Keiran Wilkinson Photography (Facebook) | keiranwilkinson.comBradley: Thrust Aviation ImageryAled: @aphillips_photo

Eleven Spitfires, a MiG-15 evening display, and a Shuttleworth show that somehow topped the Festival of Flight in some eyes. In this episode, Dave, Bradley, and Keiran unpack the Shuttleworth Summer Air Show, held on the 25th of July with a strong Spitfire anniversary theme running through the day.The trio dig into the standout aircraft and how the display team tied every formation back to the Spitfire theme, and why Old Warden's backdrop keeps making familiar types feel new again.There's also a look behind the photos: post-processing techniques including mask-based dodge and burn, Lightroom's AI Denoise for those high-ISO evening shots of the MiG, and a "Band of Brothers" preset built for reenactors. Before all that, the team also touch on the recent Comet mishap at Old Warden and Shuttleworth's plans to rebuild it, plus a rundown of the busy airshow season still to come, from the Shuttleworth Military Show through to Athens Flying Week.Tune your ears in for eleven Spitfires, one gorgeous MiG, and a lot of hard-won editing tips.Dave: @Miljets_UKKeiran: @FlybyCode (Instagram) | Keiran Wilkinson Photography (Facebook) | keiranwilkinson.comBradley: Thrust Aviation Imagery

This time on All The Gear Podcast, Aled steps into the hostseat, joined by Keiran Wilkinson and special guest Ed, a long-time aviationenthusiast, for a deep dive into Farnborough International Airshow.Unlike the usual airshows the podcast normally covers,Farnborough is a different beast entirely: a biennial trade show with a historystretching back to 1948, where business deals matter as much as flyingdisplays. Ed shares decades of Farnborough experience, from the golden era of BBCcoverage to how the show has shrunk in scale over the years. Keiran recountshis first visit, including the surprise appeal of walking the exhibition halls,the challenge of packing a lighter camera kit, and getting to grips with theunusual display box layout.The conversation covers the show's move toward electric andhybrid aviation (including a hybrid-engined Saab 340 and a striking eVTOLaircraft), standout displays from the A350-1000, the Global 8000 business jet,and the F-35 demo team, plus tips on kit choices, trade versus public dayaccess, and the best photo opportunities away from the flightline. Ed andKeiran also share their favourite shots from the show and look ahead to theirnext events, including Sweden's 100th anniversary airshow and Shuttleworth'sMilitary Air Show.A great listen for anyone curious about a very differentkind of airshow, and how it shapes the way you approach aviation photography. 

The Summer Catch-up. Dave, Keiran and Bradley mark one year of All the Gear, No Idea with a look back at the Shuttleworth Festival of Flight and catch up on what they've done since the last episode before previewing the busy weeks of airshows still to come.Dave: @Miljets_UKKeiran: @FlybyCode (Instagram) | Keiran Wilkinson Photography (Facebook) | keiranwilkinson.comBradley: Thrust Aviation Imagery

A shorter, special edition of All the Gear. Dave and Keiran are joined by Graham Buckle from Yorkshire Air Museum to look back at the Halifax "We'll Meet Again" shoot and dig into the telling the story of the ongoing restoration of Meteor NF.14 WS788.Graham shares what goes into preparing a rare wartime bomber for a full day of photography, from period set dressing to relocating equipment for authenticity, and explains the engineering perspective behind the museum's restoration work. There are stories of ex-aircrew reunions, a mysterious pencil note found on a 70 year old bulkhead, the return of the aircraft's Top Cat nose art, and the running mystery of why Jaffa Cakes keep turning up at the hangar.Plus tips on getting the best from museum photography, including that all important barrier discussion!Dave: @Miljets_UKKeiran: @FlybyCode (Instagram) | Keiran Wilkinson Photography (Facebook) | keiranwilkinson.comGraham: Meteor NF14 WS788 Award Winning Restoration Project

Microlight: Shuttleworth Festival of Flight PreviewIn the absence of RIAT this year, there is one air show that has Bradley and Keiran truly buzzing. This week on All The Gear, No Idea, the lads preview Shuttleworth's Festival of Flight, their mini-RIAT for 2026 and quite possibly the most anticipated event on the calendar.From the world's only flying Bf 109E making the trip over from Germany, to the full Flying Bulls fleet lit up under the evening sun, there is no shortage of reasons to be excited. Bradley can't stop talking about the Avro Anson Mark 1 and its Second World War costumed crew, while Keiran has his sights set on Team Raven and a redemption arc with the RAF Typhoon in the evening light.They also dig into what makes Shuttleworth such a special venue for aviation photography. The east-facing crowd line, the famous shed, the aircraft that feel like they're practically on top of you. Plus tips for first-timers, their personal shot lists, and a word on the new camping package.Oh, and England play Panama on Saturday night. Apparently there might be a screen.Whether you're heading to the show or just living vicariously, this one's essential listening for any avgeek.Find us:Bradley: @thrust_aviation_imageryKeiran: @FlybyCode (Instagram) | Keiran Wilkinson Photography (Facebook) | keiranwilkinson.com

In this episode, Keiran, Bradley, and Aled dive into the second half of photography: editing. Whether you call it post-processing, rejuvenating a RAW file, or just your favourite way to wind down at the computer, the team breaks down what editing means to them and why it’s essential to getting the absolute best out of your gear. From rescuing a shot under fast-changing airshow conditions to crafting custom composite artwork that belongs on a wall, the guys cover the spectrum of corrective vs. creative editing styles.

The All the Gear team are back together to reflect on their aviation photography adventures throughout the first half of 2026! Join Dave Lockwood, Bradley Rogers, and Keiran Wilkinson as they welcome a brand new official voice to the team - Aled Phillips, who you might remember from Clifton Cameras. The guys cast their minds back across a packed few months, sharing the highlights, the brutal weather, and the hard-learned lessons of the year so far.