Aircrew Interview
Interviews with past and present aircrew of both military and civilian types. © Aircrew Interview, all rights reserved
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431 episodes
AI # 431 : RAF Fighter Pilot Close Calls | Roy Macintyre
RAF Fighter pilot, Roy Macintyre shares some of his in-flight emergencies and close calls he had while flying the Hawk, Phantom and Tornado F3!Enjoy*Pick up one of our patches - https://ebay.us/m/B0gs3iHelp to keep the cha...
AI # 430 : RAF Aircrew & Ground Crew Relationships | Roy Macintyre
Former RAF Phantom and Tornado F3 fighter pilot, Roy Macintyre shares what the relationship between aircrew and ground crew was like during his time.Enjoy!*Pick up one of our patches - https://ebay.us/m/B0gs3iHelp to keep the ...
AI # 429 : Flying the EA-3B Skywarrior | John Parce *PART 2*
John Parce shares some memorable stories from his time flying the Skywarrior with the USN.*Pick up one of our patches - https://ebay.us/m/B0gs3iHelp to keep the channel going: PATREON - https:/...
AI # 428 : Flying the USN Skywarrior | John Parce *PART 1*
John Parce shares what it was like to fly the EA-3B Skywarrior with the USN including flying with VQ-2 in Spain, moving to VQ-1, what the mission of the aircraft was, the strengths and weaknesses and much more!*Pick up one of our patches -&...
AI # 427 : USAF AC-130 Aerial Gunner | Mary Howe *FULL*
Mary Howe shares her early beginnings in the USAF, going through training, becoming a gunner on the AC-130U, what it was like firing all the guns, deploying on live ops, memorable stories and going into healthcare after her flying career.ht...
AI # 426 : Sea King to Hawk T1 to Swordfish | Craig Hickson *PART 2*
Royal Navy pilot, Craig Hickson shares what it was like going from the Sea King to flying the Hawk T1, moving on to fly the Swordfish, leaving the Navy for the airlines and becoming an author with his wife, Mandy Hickson!Pick up Craig and M...
AI # 425 : Flying the Royal Navy Sea King | Craig Hickson *PART 1*
Craig Hickson shares his story of making it to the Sea King Mk4/5 cockpit, his training, what it was like to fly, the roles of the helicopter along with a couple of very memorable stories!Pick up Craig and Mandy's book - https://amzn.to/4wx...
AI # 424 Flying the Danish F-16 Demo | Troels "TEO" Vang : | *PART 2*
RDAF F-16 pilot, TEO shares how he became the demo pilot for Denmark including his workup, first show, changing the show, flying at RIAT and much more!He also answers some patreon and personal questions.Enjoy.Follow TEO - http...
AI # 423 : Flying The Mighty Danish Viper! | Troels "TEO" Vang *PART 1*
Troels "TEO" Vang shares becoming a Viper pilot with the RDAF, his training, DACT including his thoughts on the Rafale and Typhoon, flying in live theatre and a memorable story including NVGs!Follow TEO - https://www.instagram.com/f16.solod...
AI # 422 : Tornado F3 Navigator | Rosie Steevenson *FULL*
Rosie Steevenson shares her early beginnings in aviation, becoming a Tornado F3 nav, being on XXV squadron and flying in Malaysia with some great stories throughout!Check out Rosie and Helen's website - https://weareonamission.co.uk/Fil...
AI # 421 : Tornado F3 to Typhoon Pilot | Helen Seymour *FULL*
Thanks to our sponsor - https://asalidesigns.co.uk Get 10% off your first order by signing up via their website.Former RAF pilot, Helen Seymour shares what it was like flying the Tornado F3, including tours in the Falklands, then getting po...
AI # 420 : F-14 Pilot Flies the F-16CJ at Red Flag | Brent
Former F-14A pilot, Brent shares what it was like to fly the F-16CJ on his exchange tour at Red Flag including the differences from the USN.Brent also answers some random questions at the end.*Pick up one of our patches - https://...
AI # 419 : Pilot Life In a F-14A Fleet Squadron | Brent *FULL*
Former USN Tomcat pilot, Brent shares what life was like in a F-14A fleet squadron with plenty of detail for all you Tomcat and Navy fans out there!*Pick up one of our patches - https://ebay.us/m/B0gs3iHelp to keep the channel goi...
AI # 418 : USAF Pilot Flies The MiG-23 Flogger | Rob “Z-Man” Zettel *PART 2*
Rob "Z-Man" Zettel shares what it was like to fly the MiG-23 Flogger with the "Red Eagles" with plenty of good stories throughout!We also chat about his book "American MiG Pilot" which you can pick up via the link below.Pick up Z-Man's ...
AI # 417 : USAF Pilot Flies The Secret MiG-21 | Rob "Z-Man" Zettel *PART 1*
Former USAF F-4 Phantom and F-5 aggressor pilot, Rob "Z-Man" Zettel shares how he came to fly the MiG-21 in the very secret programme for the 4477th Test and Evaluation Squadron aka the "Red Eagles" which includes some great insights into flyin...
AI # 416 : C-17 to Empire Test Pilot School | Matt Doncaster *PART 2*
Former Harrier and C-17 pilot, Matt Doncaster shares what it was like to be a Qualified Flying Instructor (QFI) at the Empire Test Pilot School flying the Tucano, Hawk T1, Alpha Jet, Andover and more!Check out the Harrier GR7 project - http...
AI # 415 : Harrier GR7 to C-17 Globemaster | Matt Doncaster *PART 1*
Former Harrier GR7 pilot, Matt Doncaster shares what it was like going from flying the Harrier to the C-17 with some great stories throughout.Check out the Harrier GR7 project - https://harrier2life.co.uk/Pick up one of our patches -&nb...
AI # 414 : F-14 Pilot Flies the F-117 Nighthawk | Dave “Beaker” Lobdell *PART 2*
F-14A pilot, Dave "Beaker" Lobdell shares what it was like to fly and operate the USAF F-117A on his exchange tour which also includes the similarities and differenceS from the USN.Help to keep the channel going: ...
AI # 413 : Flying The F-14 With VF-111 & VF-41 | Dave “Beaker” Lobdell *PART 1*
Former Tomcat pilot, Dave “Beaker” Lobdell shares what it was like to fly the F-14A with VF-111 and VF-41 which includes great stories and flying on live ops!Help to keep the channel going: PATREON -...
AI # 412 : Flying the Harrier GR7 | Matt Doncaster *PART 2*
Matt Doncaster shares what it was like to move onto a frontline squadron, becoming combat ready, flying on live ops and operating from HMS Illustrious with plenty of great stories throughout!We also hear about the amazing Harrier2life proje...
AI # 411 : Becoming A Harrier GR7 Pilot | Matt Doncaster *PART 1*
Former RAF pilot, Matt Doncaster shares his early beginnings in aviation, being selected for the Harrier GR7 and going through flying training at RAF Wittering with plenty of great stories!Enjoyhttps://harrier2life.co.uk/Thanks to P...
AI # 410 : Flying the Typhoon Display Around Europe! | Nathan Shawyer *PART 2*
Nath Shawyer shares what it was like to display the mighty Typhoon which includes his favourite manoeuvre, flying at airshows around Europe (including RIAT), interacting with the public and much more! Thanks to our sponsor https://vert...
AI # 409 : 2025 Typhoon Display Pilot Interview | Nathan Shawyer *PART 1*
Nathan Shawyer shares what it was like to fly the Tornado GR4 and becoming the 2025 Typhoon display pilot!Thanks to our sponsor https://vertex-watches.comhttps://www.raf.mod.uk/display-teams/typhoon-display-team/https://www.face...
AI # 408 : AC-130 Spectre Gunner | Anthony Dyer *FULL*
Anthony Dyer talks about what it was like to be a gunner on the AC-130 Spectre and shares a few tales from his time on live ops!Pick up Anthony's book, "Moon Child" - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Moon-Child-Special-Missions-Aviator/dp/B0DZMXBHJ...