Recorded interview with Flight Lieutenant Richard Weeks, 16 September 2021

Interview with Richard Weeks, who served as media and communications officer at RAF Fylingdales. He comments on various aspects of the history, role, technological development and wider context of Fylingdales.

Richard Weeks outlines the history and role of RAF Fylingdales, including the place of Fylingdales in the Cold War context and the changing nature of the radar and computer technology in use. He comments on the establishment of UK Space Command and the place of Fylingdales in relation to it. He reflects on the future of space operations, the importance of collaboration and the development of a UK launch capability.