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Aircrew Interview

Interviews with past and present aircrew of both military and civilian types. © Aircrew Interview, all rights reserved
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AI #021 : Jeff Fellmeth on the F-15 Eagle

Send us a text Jeff Fellmeth is a former USAF pilot that flew the OV-10 Bronco and the F-15A, C and E Eagle.He chats about flying all the different models and the differences between them.Enjoy! Support the show

Oct 05, 20171 hr 33 min

AI #020 : John Craig on the RAAF F-111 Aardvark

Send us a text John Craig is an ex RAF Buccaneer and Tornado gr1 navigator, in this interview he chats about his time flying the F-111 on an exchange tour with the RAAF. Support the show

Sep 20, 201744 min

AI #019 : Justin Paines on the X-35 JSF

Send us a text Justin Paines was the only RAF test pilot on the X-35 JSF project. He chats about his time flying the Harrier, being a test pilot at the USAF test pilot school and flying all the X-35 variants. Support the show

Sep 13, 201759 min

AI #018 : Ken Norman on the Buccaneer and Canberra

Send us a text Ex RAF pilot Ken Norman tells us about his time flying the English Electric Canberra and the Blackburn Buccaneer.He includes stories about training, squadrons and flying the Buccaneer at Red Flag at Nellis AFB. Support the show

Sep 07, 201755 min

AI #017 : Roger Cruickshank on the Eurofighter Typhoon

Send us a text We interviewed current serving RAF Typhoon pilot Roger Cruickshank on what it is like to fly the Air Forces latest fighter jet. He tells us what it was like to fly, the training involved and also the Baltic Air Policing mission.As well as flying he talks about his latest book 'Speed of Sound, Sound of Mind' which looks at mental health and his own dealings with the subject along with his aspirations of becoming a Royal Air Force fighter pilot and top rated skier.You can order the ...

Aug 31, 201758 min

AI #016 : Kip Morton on the Jaguar GR3

Send us a text Former Jaguar pilot Kip Morton talks about his time flying the Jaguar in the RAF and in Oman.He also tells us about his time at RAF valley teaching students on the Hawk as a QFI. Support the show

Aug 24, 201743 min

AI #015 : Rich Graham on the SR-71 Blackbird

Send us a text Ex USAF pilot Rich Graham talks about his time flying the SR-71 Blackbird, from the missions to the pressure suit.He also talks about his time on the F-4 and writing books. Support the show

Aug 17, 201735 min

AI #014 : Bob Marston on the Harrier GR3

Send us a text Ex RAF Harrier pilot and author Bob Marston talks about his time flying the GR3. He also talks about his time on the Sepecat Jaguar as well as his books. Support the show

Aug 13, 201744 min

AI #013 : Mark Hasara on the KC-135 Stratotanker

Send us a text Mark Hasara is a retired USAF KC-135 pilot, he talks about his time on the type including training, refuelling fighters and the first night into Desert Storm.He also discusses his upcoming book, 'Pumping Gas' Support the show

Aug 04, 201758 min

AI #012 : Paul Heasman on the BAE Hawk T1/T2

Send us a text An Interview with former Tornado F3 and Hawk T2/T2 pilot, Paul Heasman. We discuss his time flying the Hawk and what it was like being an instructor for the RAF. Support the show

Jul 28, 201728 min

AI #011 : Nick Anderson on the F/A-18 Hornet

Send us a text Nick Anderson is an ex RAF pilot who flew the F-4 Phantom, Hawk and Tornado F3. He also did an exchange with the RAAF on the F/A-18 Hornet which is what we focus on in this interview, as well as his time in Australia. Support the show

Jul 18, 201758 min

AI #010 : Andy Evans on the A-6E Intruder

Send us a text Andy Evans chats about his time flying the Buccaneer with the RN and RAF and also his 3 year exchange with the US Navy flying the A-6 Support the show

May 29, 20171 hr 19 min

AI #009 : Rick Peacock-Edwards on the Tornado F2/F3

Send us a text Rick is an ex-RAF pilot who flew the EE Lightning, F-4 Phantom and the Tornado F2/F3. In 1985 he flew the Tornado in a (then) unique Tornado/Spitfire synchro display.In 1986 he led the Queen's 60th Birthday Flypast. Support the show

May 07, 201747 min

AI #008 : David Herriot on the Blackburn Buccaneer

Send us a text An interview with ex RAF navigator David Herriot on the Blackburn Buccaneer and the Tornado GR1. He goes into detail on his time with both types and gives memorable stories of his flying career in the RAF. Support the show

Apr 18, 201748 min

AI #007 : Caroline Paige on the F-4, Wessex and Merlin

Send us a text Ex-RAF navigator Caroline Paige talks about her career flying the F-4 Phantom, Westland Wessex and the AgustaWestland Merlin.She also talks about her personal life and tells some great stories about her RAF career. Support the show

Apr 10, 201754 min

AI #006 : Michael Napier on the Tornado GR1

Send us a text An Interview with ex-RAF Tornado GR1 pilot, Michel Napier.He discusses his life joining the RAF, training and flying the Panavia Tornado GR1 and the Hawk.You can find Michael at the following:www.mjwnapier.com Support the show

Apr 02, 201748 min

AI #005 : Martin Oxborrow on the C-130 Hercules

Send us a text We interviewed Martin Oxborrow, an ex RAF C-130 Pilot and one of the stars of the 1980 BBC documentary 'Fighter Pilot'He talks about his life flying the Hercules, filming 'Fighter Pilot', the Falklands and also mental health.A big thanks to http://www.airworldmuseum.com/ for letting us film in their great museum. Support the show...

Mar 26, 201738 min

AI #004 : Phil Keeble on the Hawker Hunter

Send us a text An Interview with ex-RAF fighter pilot Phil Keeble. He talks about his flying career focusing mainly on the Hawker Hunter and English Electric Canberra. Support the show

Mar 19, 201748 min

AI #003 : Rick Groombridge on the BBMF Lancaster

Send us a text We interviewed Rick Groombrige with the amazing backdrop at East Kirby with "Just Jane".He is an ex RAF pilot who flew English Electric Lightnings, F-4 Phantoms, Tornado F3 and he also did an exchange with the French flying the Mirage III/IV.He also flew the Lancaster bomber in the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) for a few years and currently taxis "Just Jane" at The Lincoln Aviation Heritage Centre.In this interview he discuses the types he flew, Bosnia and shows us arou...

Mar 12, 201740 min

AI #002 : Nick Ireland on the PR9 Canberra

Send us a text An interview with ex-RAF pilot Nick Ireland. He flew English Electric Canberras, Folland Gnats, Sepecat Jaguars and F-4 Phantoms. He talks about his life in the RAF as a flying officer and his operations. Plus he gives us an insight into his personal life. Support the show

Mar 04, 201723 min

AI #001: David Gledhill on the F-4 Phantom

Send us a text An in depth interview with David Gledhill on his life as a navigator in the RAF flying the F-4 Phantom and the Tornado F2/F3.Looking at his training, squadrons, flying, exchanges and his career as a successful author. Support the show

Nov 25, 201649 min
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