RAF pilot: 'utterly horrific' drone warfare gave me PTSD

RAF pilot: 'utterly horrific' drone warfare gave me PTSD

A former military drone pilot says he has been left with PTSD after being put at risk of "psychological harm" for years on end while viewing "utterly horrific" things on screen. Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live’s Adrian Chiles, ‘Rob’ (not his real name) also said he became suicidal due to the way the armed forces dealt with his request for mental help. Rob was a member of 13 Squadron until 2017, a specialist team within the Royal Air Force which operate unmanned drone aircraft from a military base in the UK. The Remotely Piloted Aircraft System, or Reaper, was first used by the UK in Afghanistan in 2008 for surveillance, and later fitted with weapons. By March 2015 the UK had carried out some 70 drone strikes against so-called Islamic State (IS) targets in Iraq.

The MOD issued this statement, ‘‘We do not recognise the allegations made with respect to the working environment on our Reaper Squadrons. The RAF actively manages Reaper Force crews to ensure that their workload is manageable, sustainable and balanced, alongside providing world-class military healthcare for those that need it. “All allegations of civilian casualties are subject to extensive investigations. We continue to do everything we can to minimise the risk of civilian casualties through the rigorous targeting processes and the professionalism of our crews.”

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Coronavirus: Your Call 06/04/20

Coronavirus: Your Call 06/04/20

Susan Michie - a professor of health psychology at University College London - joins 5 Live’s Rachel Burden to discuss whether lockdown is working in the UK with 5 Live callers.

6 Huhti 202048min

Jack Monroe's lockdown cooking tips – Week 2

Jack Monroe's lockdown cooking tips – Week 2

Bootstrap cook Jack Monroe joins 5 live’s Nihal Arthanayake to help make your food go further when we’re staying at home and shopping less. This week’s calls include what can you do with banana blossom and how to make bread without yeast. Jack rose to prominence for the recipes she created as a single parent with a young child, aiming to provide family meals for less than £10 per week. Jack will be joining Nihal Arthanayake on Wednesdays at 3pm.You can get involved on Twitter using the hashtag #JackMonroesLockdownLarder, including @bbc5live. You can also text the show on 85058.Picture: Andrew Testa

2 Huhti 202044min

Coronavirus: An A&E nurse's experience

Coronavirus: An A&E nurse's experience

Emma is an A&E nurse in the north of England. She contacted BBC Radio 5 Live presenter Emma Barnett to share her experience of treating patients with coronavirus. Emma’s children are staying with her parents so that the risk of spreading the virus is minimised. She said she feels healthcare workers are "in a different universe to the general public".

30 Maalis 202021min

Coronavirus: Your Questions Answered 27/03/20

Coronavirus: Your Questions Answered 27/03/20

5 Live's Nicky Campbell puts your questions to the GP Dr Aisha Awan, employment expert Andy Chamberlain and assistant chief constable for Cumbria Police Andrew Slattery.They discuss what to do if you are suffering with other urgent health issues, self-employment rights and policing during the outbreak.

27 Maalis 202049min

Jack Monroe's lockdown cooking tips

Jack Monroe's lockdown cooking tips

Staying at home and shopping less means we must make our food go further. If you've got odd tins knocking around in the cupboard, 'The Bootstrap Chef' Jack Monroe explains how to make use of them.Jack rose to prominence for the recipes she created as a single parent with a young child, aiming to provide family meals for less than £10 per week.Jack will be joining Nihal Arthanayake on Wednesdays at 3pm. You can get involved on Twitter using the hashtag #JackMonroesLockdownLarder, including @bbc5live. You can also text the show on 85058.Picture: Andrew Testa

26 Maalis 202025min

A&E consultant: The reality of treating coronavirus

A&E consultant: The reality of treating coronavirus

After a 14 hour shift treating coronavirus patients, A&E consultant Dr Al called 5 Live's Stephen Nolan to describe the situation as hospitals struggle to cope. He provided a stark insight into the choices doctors are having to make - as they try to save as many lives as possible - and told us his concerns for the future.

21 Maalis 202034min

Can we learn to listen to people we disagree with?

Can we learn to listen to people we disagree with?

In a ground-breaking social experiment for the BBC's Crossing Divides series, 5 Live invited 40 people to break out of their bubble and have a face-to-face conversation with a person whose views were fundamentally different to their own.Did they find common ground? The results might surprise you…(Pictured: Matthew advises police on knife crime. Support worker Lindsay describes herself as a 'fat activist'. On the day, they discussed whether obese people should pay more tax to fund the NHS).

6 Maalis 202021min

Coronavirus: Everything You Need to Know

Coronavirus: Everything You Need to Know

What’s the latest health advice? What should you do if you are planning a trip abroad? Will there be an impact on businesses? A panel of experts and BBC reporters around the world answer questions on the coronavirus outbreak. This BBC News Special was broadcast on BBC One at 7:30pm on 2 March 2020.

3 Maalis 202030min

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