Aircrew Interview
Interviews with past and present aircrew of both military and civilian types. © Aircrew Interview, all rights reserved
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411 episodes
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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AI # 407 : F-16C to F-117A | Gen. David Goldfein *Part 2*
Dave Goldfein shares how he went on to fly the F-117A Nighthawk and what it was like to command the 49th Fighter Wing at Holloman AFB.Pick up David Goldfein's & Dr. Heather Wilson's book - "Get Back Up" https://amzn.to/44I2EBQHe...
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AI # 406 : Flying the F-16 and Ejection Over Serbia | Gen. David Goldfein *PART 1*
General David Goldfein shares what it was like to fly the F-16C and shares the story of his 1999 ejection over Serbia during Operation Allied Force.Pick up David & Dr. Heather Wilson's book - "Get Back Up" https://amzn.to/44I2EBQ
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AI # 405 : C-17 Pilot to Entrepreneur | Nate Ehlers *PART 2*
Former C-17 Globemaster pilot, Nate Ehlers shares how he created and developed Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) lesson plans that have helped many aviators along the way. He also answers some personal questions at the end.Nate has also cre...
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AI # 404 : Flying the Mighty C-17 "Moose" | Nate Ehlers *PART 1*
Nate Ehlers shares in detail the struggles he had trying to fly for the USAF reserves then eventually getting the C-17 Globemaster, which includes what it was like to fly, the strengths and weaknesses, flying on operations and more.Na...
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AI # 403 : Tornado F3 vs F-15C | Roy Macintyre *FULL*
High-timed Tornado F3 pilot, Roy Macintyre shares what it was like to go up against the F-15Cs based out of RAF Lakenheath, which includes some great stories and also the tactics the F3 guys had to use.Thank you to Philip Stevens for the ph...
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AI # 402 : F-14 Pilot Flies the USAF F-16 On His Exchange Tour | Brent *PART 2*
Former USN F-14A Tomcat pilot, Brent shares what it was like to fly the F-16CJ on his USAF exchange tour!Follow Brent - https://x.com/BlacklionCTAHelp to keep the channel going: PATREON - https:/...
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AI # 401 : F-14A Tomcat Driver | Brent *PART 1*
Brent shares what it was like to fly the F-14A with VF-111 and VF-213, which includes his training, being deployed, DACT and a couple of memorable stories one of which includes a hairy electrical fire!Follow Brent - https://x.com/BlacklionC...
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AI # 400 : A-6 Intruder BN Stories! | Andy Niemyer *PART 2*
Former A-6 Intruder Bombardier-Navigator, Andy Niemyer shares some great stories from his time on the jet!Follow Andy on X - https://x.com/aniemyerHelp to keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www...
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AI # 399 : A-6 Intruder Bombardier-Navigator! | Andy Niemyer *PART 1*
Andy Niemyer talks about what it was like to be an A-6 Intruder Bombardier-Navigator coming from the Whale community. Andy shares the role of the aircraft in great detail, the weapons it could carry, being on VA-304 all accompanied wit...
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AI # 398 : Flying the SAR Wessex and Sea King | Paul Humphreys *PART 2*
Former RAF Wessex and Sea King pilot, Paul Humphreys shares what it was like to fly these aircraft in the search and rescue role!Plenty of great stories so strap in and enjoyFilmed at https://www.nelsam.org.uk/Help to keep the chann...
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AI # 397 : Flying the Royal Navy Wessex and Sea King | Paul Humphreys *PART 1*
Former Royal Navy Wessex and Sea King pilot, Paul Humphreys shares some great tales on what it was like flying both aircraft and working with Royal Marines!Filmed at https://www.nelsam.org.uk/
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AI # 396 : USAF Special Combat Missions Aviator | Anthony Dyer *FULL*
Here if your full interview with former AC-130 and Pave Hawk aerial gunner, Anthony Dyer as he shares how we went from a weapons loader on Eagles, to a firefighter, to the AC-130 gunship and finally on to the Pave Hawk. He shares s...
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AI # 395 : The Unglamorous Side of Naval Aviation | Ryan Pote *FULL*
Former USN SH-60 pilot, Ryan Pote, shares what it was like to live and work from the ship, which includes stories of the more unglamorous side of being a naval aviator.There is also some great personal footage of deck ops, LSO duties an...
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AI # 394 : Flying Gas Station - KA-3B Nav | Andrew Niemyer *PART 2*
Former Whale nav, Andrew Niemyer shares what it was like going from the EA-3B to KA-3B with plenty of great stories throughout!Watch part 1 - youtube.com/watch?v=VT6x2iJMzgQ&feature=youtu.beFollow Andy - https://x.com/aniemyer
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AI # 393 : Flying the Mighty EA-3B Skywarrior | Andrew Niemyer | *PART 1*
Andy Niemyer shares what it was like to be a Senior Tactical Electronic Warfare Evaluator (SEVAL) and nav on the EA-3B Skywarrior with the USN.Andy shares some great insights into the aircraft, the squadron he was with, the missions he flew...
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AI # 392 : RAAF Pig Driver Tales | Mike Crain *FULL*
Former RAAF F-111 pilot, Mike Crain, shares some great stories from his time flying the mighty "Pig" including the Gulf War workup, tactics, wing sweep and more!Help to keep the channel going: PATREON...
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AI # 391 : Flying "The Brick" | Rick Peacock-Edwards *PART 1*
Rick PE talks us through what it was like coming from the single seat world in the Lightning to the fly the Phantom FG1/FGR2, his training, the jets pros and cons, flying QRA and plenty of brilliant stories throughout!Pick up Rick...
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AI # 390 : F-111 to Test Pilot | Dan Isbell *PART 2*
Former F-111 pilot, Dan Isbell shares how he became a test pilot, what the programme involved, flying both the F-16 & F-111 at Eglin AFB with plenty of stories throughout. Follow Dan - https://x.com/dantannaisbellHelp to ke...
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AI # 389 : Flying The Mighty F-111 Aardvark | Dan Isbell | *PART 1*
In this fascinating episode, former F-111E and test pilot, Dan Isbell shares stories from his time flying the Aardvark at Upper Heyford which includes both the flying and social sides. He also recounts some of the amazing mods he added...
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AI # 388 : Flying the Phantom and Tornado on 43(F) Squadron | Roy Macintyre *FULL*
Former RAF Phantom and Tornado pilot, Roy Macintyre talks about what it was like to fly on 43(F) Squadron aka the 'Fighting Cocks'.Roy shares some of the history of the squadron, living and working from RAF Leuchars, flying both types f...
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AI # 387 : 695 mph F/A-18E Ejection | Kegan "SMURF" Gill *PART 2*
Former F/A-18E Super Hornet pilot, Kegan “SMURF” Gill shares the incredible story of his 695 MPH ejection which was the fastest survived ejection in naval aviation history, and his miraculous and insane recovery journey."Phoenix Revival...
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