Mostly Weather: Flying at 40'000 ft, the best and worst weather

Met Office scientists take a lively look at the fascinating history and science of weather and climate research. This week we talk to a defence and commercial pilot who has clocked up 21,000 flying hours over the past 40 years. The Met Office is the United Kingdom's national weather service. The Met Office website carries the latest UK and global weather forecasts, detailed information on weather types and climate science and UK weather records for previous months, seasons and years. www.metoffice.gov.uk/