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AI #141 : Flying the Tornado GR4 | Mandy Hickson *PART 1*

Send us a text In part 1, former Tornado GR4 pilot, Mandy Hickson, chats about how she became interested in aviation, the process she had to go through to become an officer, and getting selected to fly the Tornado GR4! AD - Thank you to our sponsor https://runway25.com Mandy’s social media: https://hicksonltd.com https://twitter.com/MandyHickson https://instagram.com/mandyhicksonspe ... https://hicksonltd.com Help keep the channel going: https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview or donate http://...

Jun 29, 202034 min

AI #140 : Q&A Sessions - David Middleton | RAF Phantom and Tornado F3 Pilot

Send us a text Former RAF Phantom and Tornado F3 pilot, David Middleton, answered our viewer's questions about his 40 year RAF career. Original live Q&A held on 23/6/2020 Help to keep the channel going: https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview or donate http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ Support the show...

Jun 24, 202051 min

AI #139 : Rafale M | "Ate" Chuet *PART 2*

Send us a text In part 2, former Rafale pilot, "ATE" Chute, chats about his time flying the Rafale M with the French Navy. Ate describes what the Rafale is like to handle, having reheat for the first time, DACT/ACM, and flying the aircraft in combat plus much more. https://topgun2speaker.com/ Help to keep the channel going: https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview or donate http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ Support the show...

Jun 22, 202047 min

AI #138 : Super Étendard | "Ate" Chuet *PART 1*

Send us a text In part 1, former French Navy pilot, "Ate" Chuet talks about how he joined the French Navy, his training in the USA flying the T-34 and T-45C, and getting his first frontline posting to the Super Étendard!. He talks us through the role of the aircraft, how the aircraft flew, the cockpit, and of course DACT and ACM tactics in the aircraft. https://topgun2speaker.com/ Help keep the channel going: https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview or donate http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donat...

Jun 14, 202014 min

AI #137 : F-16 Viper Demo | John"Rain" Waters *PART 2*

Send us a text In part 2, Rain chats about what it was like to fly on the famous USAF Viper Demo Team flying the mighty F-16C. He goes into detail about how he became the demo pilot, what the training was like, how the demo is created, and what it was like being part of a team. The Afterburn Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/pl/podcast... John "Rain" Waters Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rainwaters27/ Help keep the channel going: https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview or donate http:...

Jun 07, 202024 min

AI #136 : Q&A Sessions - Roger Cruickshank | Typhoon Pilot & Mental Health Advocate

Send us a text Here is the Q&A we held with Roger Cruickshank as he talks about his campaign to help fight the stigma of mental health, raise awareness, and help those who struggle with the illness. Rog also answers our viewer's questions about his time flying the Hawk and of course the mighty Typhoon! Live Q&A streamed on 26/5/2020 Original thumbnail photo Crown Copyright LinkedIn: @Roger Cruickshank Instagram: @speed_of_sound_sound_of_mind Twitter @RogCruickshank If you fancy a hard co...

Jun 04, 20201 hr 7 min

AI #135 : F-16 "Viper"| John "Rain" Waters *PART 1*

Send us a text In part 1, "Rain" chats about his time flying the MC-12 and the F-16 and how each aircraft performed in combat. The Afterburn Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/pl/podcast... John "Rain Waters Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rainwaters27/ Original thumbnail photo - Craig Sluman Help keep the channel going: https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview or donate http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ Support the show...

Jun 01, 202032 min

AI #134 : C-130 Hercules | with Todd Shugart *PART 2*

Send us a text In Part 2, Todd Shugart chats about his time flying the C-130E/J with the USAF, his exchange with the RAF, flying in combat which includes some very poignant moment and we wrap it up with some personal stories & questions from our Fox 2/3 Patrons (www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview) Help keep the channel going: https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview or donate http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ Support the show...

May 24, 202026 min

AI #133 : C-130 Hercules | with Todd Shugart *PART 1*

Send us a text Former C-130 pilot, Todd Shugart, chats about his time flying the C-130E/J with the USAF and on his exchange with the RAF. Todd goes into great detail about the type from what roles it carries out, how both models handle, their strengths and weaknesses, and more! Help keep the channel going: https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview or donate http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ Support the show...

May 17, 202036 min

AI #132 : RAF Red Arrows | Will Cambridge *PART 2*

Send us a text In part 2 current RAF Red 2 chats about how he became a Red Arrow pilot and how his current training is progressing with the team. Thanks to the team at RAF Scampton for allowing us to film on-site and please visit the RAF Red Arrows site to learn more: https://www.raf.mod.uk/display-teams/... I want to thank our sponsor Icarus Originals for supporting this episode. Head to their website now and own a part of aviation history with a pair of their stunning cufflinks: https://www.ic...

May 10, 202016 min

AI #131 : Tornado GR4 & Typhoon | Will Cambridge *PART 1*

Send us a text In part 1, Will Cambridge chats about his time flying the Tornado GR4 and Typhoon. Will talks about flying the GR4 and Typhoon in combat, taking the Typhoon to Red Flag, DACT, and what it is like to fly both aircraft. Thanks to the team at RAF Scampton for allowing us to film on-site and please visit the RAF Red Arrows site to learn more: https://www.raf.mod.uk/display-teams/red-arrows/ I want to thank our sponsor Icarus Originals for supporting this episode. Head to their website...

May 03, 202016 min

AI #130 : Happy Hour! | Caroline Paige (Part 2)

Send us a text We chat candidly with former F-4 nav and current Helicopter operator, Caroline Paige, we chat all things aviation, LGBT and life in RAF with a beverage or two! Enjoy! Help to keep the channel going: https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview or donate http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ Support the show...

Apr 05, 202031 min

AI #129 : Happy Hour! | Caroline Paige (Part 1)

Send us a text In part 1 of our episode with former F-4 nav and current Helicopter operator, Caroline Paige, we chat all things aviation, LGBT and life in RAF with a beverage or two! Enjoy! Help to keep the channel going: https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview or donate http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ Support the show...

Mar 29, 202041 min

AI #128 : Q&A Sessions - Joel Leveille | Former KC-135 & U-2 Pilot

Send us a text Here is our Q&A we held with former T-38, KC-135 and U-2 pilot, Joel Leveille as he answers our viewer's questions about his flying career. Streamed live on 18 March 2020. Help to keep the channel going: https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview or donate http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ Support the show...

Mar 25, 202056 min

AI #127 : U-2 "Dragon Lady" | with Joel Leveille *PART 2*

Send us a text Here is part 2 of our interview with Joel Leveille as he chats more about flying the U-2, the flight gear, missions, flying with the Patriots Display team and more! Enjoy. Patriots Jet Team - https://patriotsjetteam.com/ https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterv... or donate https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate Support the show...

Mar 12, 202035 min

AI #126 : Happy Hour! | with Dave Gledhill Part 2 (former F-4 & F3 nav)

Send us a text Here is part 2 of our "Happy Hour" chat with former F-4 and F3 nav, Dave Gledhill as we sit down with a few drinks and chat candidly about aviation. Grab a drink and enjoy! Thanks to our sponsor - https://defiancedistillery.co.uk/ Help keep the channel going: https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview or donate http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ Support the show...

Mar 06, 202030 min

AI #125 : U-2 "Dragon Lady" | with Joel Leveille *PART 1*

Send us a text In part 1, Joel chats about flying the KC-135 then moving onto the U-2 including his training, the history of the Dragon Lady, the chase car and much more! Patriots Jet Team - https://patriotsjetteam.com/ Help keep the channel going: https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview or donate http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ Support the show...

Mar 01, 202032 min

AI # 124 : Tornado F3 & RAF Career | with David Middleton *PART 1*

Send us a text In part 2, Midds chats about his time flying the Tornado F3, Tutor, Tucano, being the Wing Commander of The RAF Red Arrows, being stationed in Singapore, all wrapped up with some personal stories and insights! Our sponsor has been kind enough to give our viewers 10% off on all their original products until the end of March, so head over to https://www.icarusoriginals.com/ and own a piece of aviation history! Filmed at http://www.boscombedownaviationcollec... Help keep the channel ...

Feb 23, 202018 min

AI #123 : RAF F-4 Phantom | with David Middleton *PART 1*

Send us a text In part 1 "Midds" chats about his time flying the mighty Phantom including training, how the aircraft handled, DACT, weapon loads, flying in Germany & the Falklands all wrapped up with some great stories. Our sponsor has been kind enough to give our viewers a 10% on all their original products until the end of March so head over to https://www.icarusoriginals.com/ and own a piece of aviation history! Help keep the channel going: https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview or dona...

Feb 16, 202034 min

AI #122 : Pakistan Air Force | with Kaiser Tufail *PART 2*

Send us a text In part 2, Kaiser chats about flying the PAF F-16 Fighting Falcon and the F-7 (MiG-21) all wrapped up with some great personal stories! Help keep the channel going: https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview or donate http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ Support the show...

Feb 09, 202037 min

AI #121 : Pakistan Air Force | with Kaiser Tufail *PART 1*

Send us a text In part 1, former PAF fighter pilot, Kaiser Tufail, talks about his time flying the FT-5 (MiG-17), F-6 (MiG-19), Mirage III and the Mirage F1, all wrapped up with some great personal stories! Help keep the channel going: https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview or donate http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ Support the show...

Feb 02, 202031 min

AI #120 : Happy Hour! | with Dave Gledhill Part 1 (former F-4 & F3 nav)

Send us a text Here is part 1 of our "Happy Hour" chat with former F-4 and F3 nav, Dave Gledhill. Grab a drink and enjoy! Thanks to our sponsor - https://defiancedistillery.co.uk/ Help keep the channel going: https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview or donate http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ Support the show...

Jan 30, 202034 min

AI #119 : Royal Navy Buccaneer | with Tom Eeles *PART 2*

Send us a text Tom Eeles chats about his time flying/operating the Bucc from a carrier, his ejection in 1970, flying the Bucc on 12 Squadron with the RAF, and he answers some questions from our Patrons and myself. Thank you to IWM Duxford - https://www.iwm.org.uk/visits/iwm-duxford https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview/ or donate https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate Support the show...

Jan 26, 202020 min

AI #118 : Royal Navy Buccaneer | with Tom Eeles (Part 1)

Send us a text Former Buccaneer pilot, Tom Eeles, chats about what it was like to fly/operate the Bucc, how it handled, living & flying from the carrier, the weapon load and much more. Thank you to IWM Duxford - https://www.iwm.org.uk/visits/iwm-duxford Help keep the channel going: https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview or donate http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ Support the show...

Jan 19, 202026 min

AI # 117 : F-35 Lightning II | with Hugh Nichols (Part 2)

Send us a text In part 2, Hugh chats about his time flying the F-35B in the USA and describes what it was like to operate, the cockpit, the helmet, being the first pilot to bring the F-35B to the U.K. and he shares a brilliant story from his time being featured on Michael McIntyre's Big Show! Help keep the channel going: https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview or donate http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ Support the show...

Jan 12, 202041 min

AI #116 : Harrier GR9 & F 16CJ | with Hugh Nichols (Part 1)

Send us a text In part 1, former Harrier GR9, F-16CJ and F-35 pilot, Hugh Nichols, chats about his time flying the Harrier, including in operational theatres and flying the "Viper" on his USAF exchange tour. Help keep the channel going: https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview or donate http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ Support the show...

Jan 05, 202018 min

AI #115 : Q&A Sessions #2 - Kip Morton | Former Jaguar Pilot

Send us a text Our viewers asked former Sepecat Jaguar pilot & AI favourite, Kip Morton about his career. We held the LIVE Q&A on 7 October 2018. Enjoy! Help keep the channel going: https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview or donate http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ Support the show...

Dec 31, 20191 hr

AI #114 : Q&A Sessions #2 - Paco Chierici | Former A-6 Pilot

Send us a text Paco is a former A-6, F-15 & F- pilot and he answers our viewer's questions. Original live Q&A - 27/11/2019 Help keep the channel going: https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview or donate http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ Follow Paco via: https://www.lionsofthesky.com/ FB - https://www.facebook.com/pacochierici/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/PacoChierici Instagram - https://instagram.com/pacochierici newsletter - https://fightson.net/paco/ Support the show...

Dec 10, 201957 min

AI #113 : RAF Armourer | with Andrew King ( Part 2)

Send us a text In part 2, Andrew King chats about Harrier GR3 XV808 and how he became involved in the project. Help keep the channel going: https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview or donate http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ Support the show

Dec 04, 201919 min

AI #112 : RAF Armourer | with Andrew King ( Part 1)

Send us a text In part 1, we chat with former RAF Armourer Andrew King as he talks about why he joined the RAF and became an Armourer, his first tour working with the Harriers, moving on to the Jaguar, teaching/instructing in his field and being involved with aircraft preservation projects. Help keep the channel going: https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview or donate http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ Support the show...

Nov 24, 201935 min
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