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Interviews with past and present aircrew of both military and civilian types. © Aircrew Interview, all rights reserved
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AI # 321 : Tornado at Ex Green Flag & SAC Competition | John Grogan *PART 2*

Send us a text Former Tornado GR1 pilot, John Grogan, shares flying at the first exercise Green Flag for the GR1 and competing in the Strategic Air Command bombing competition against B-52s and F-111s! We also hear John's ejection story from a Tornado GR1. Strap in and enjoy. Watch part 1 https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/episodes-5#/harrieringermany-grogan/ Filmed at https://yorkshireairmuseum.org/ Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview Help keep the channel goin...

Mar 31, 202451 min

AI # 320 : Danish F-16 Display Pilot | Thomas "MET" Kristensen *PART 2*

Send us a text “MET” shares what it was like to display the Danish F-16 across Europe. He also answers some of our patron questions. Strap in enjoy! Watch part 1 https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/#/danishf-16-met/ https://www.facebook.com/F16MET https://www.instagram.com/f16met/ https://www.politikensforlag.dk/kysser-himlen/t-0/9788740043884 Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview Help keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONAT...

Mar 27, 202423 min

AI # 319 : Flying the Harrier GR1 in Germany | John Grogan *PART 1*

Send us a text John Grogan shares what it was like flying the Harrier GR1 in Germany aka RAFG. Strap in and enjoy! Filmed at https://yorkshireairmuseum.org/ Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview Help keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ Purchase our Aviation Art Book, Volume One - https://amzn.to/3sehpaP Use our Amazon affiliate link when you purchase from Amazon as it costs y...

Mar 26, 202423 min

AI # 318 : Flying the Danish F-16 | Thomas "MET" Kristensen *PART 1*

Send us a text In this episode, MET shares what it was like to train at Euro NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training (ENJJPT), getting selected to fly F-16s, his training, flying in combat and much more. Strap in and enjoy! Fool MET: https://www.facebook.com/F16MET https://www.instagram.com/f16met/ https://www.politikensforlag.dk/kysser-himlen/t-0/9788740043884 Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview Help keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewint...

Mar 10, 202440 min

AI # 317 : USMC Hornet In Combat | Tim "Nugget" Golden *FULL*

Send us a text Here is your early viewing of our interview with former USMC F/A-18 pilot, Tim "Nugget" Golden, as he shares what it was like to fly the Hornet in combat over Iraq for Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. We hear some great stories and what it is like to take a jet into a live theatre. Enjoy Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview Help keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/don...

Mar 03, 202444 min

AI # 316 : F-14 vs F-15, F-16 & F/A-18 | Mike "Nasty" Manazir *FULL*

Send us a text Former USN pilot, Mike "Nasty" Manazir, shares his experiences of flying the F-14A/D in DACT against the F-15, F-16 and F/A-18! Enjoy https://mikemanazir.com/ Learn How to Lead to Win: 33 Powerful Stories and Leadership Lessons - https://amzn.to/48wAbh8 The Manazir Maxims: Learn How to Lead from the Heart - https://amzn.to/42RmQ1S Help keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ Purchase our Aviation Ar...

Feb 25, 202437 min

AI # 315 : Bush Pilot in Indonesia | David Burns *FULL*

Send us a text David Burns shares what it was like to be a bush pilot with Susis Air flying the Cessna Grand Caravan in Indonesia! We also hear how David and his father started up The Flyer Watch Company and we get an exclusive timepiece release announcement which you will be able to pick up via https://www.flyerwatches.com/ Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview Help keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www....

Feb 18, 202453 min

AI # 314 : F-14 Tomcat to Tornado F2 & F3 | Pete Legg *PART 2*

Send us a text Pete Legg shares what it was like coming from flying the F-14A with VF-101 on his exchange tour and back to the RAF to fly the Tornado F2 and F3! Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview Help keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ Purchase our Aviation Art Book, Volume One - https://amzn.to/3sehpaP Use our Amazon affiliate link when you purchase from Amazon as it cos...

Feb 04, 202431 min

AI # 313 : RAF F-14 Tomcat Pilot | Pete Legg *PART 1*

Send us a text Pete Legg talks about flying the RAF Phantom and becoming the first RAF exchange pilot to fly the mighty Tomcat with VF-101! We hear some great stories throughout, including what it was like to fly and live in the USA. Strap in and enjoy! Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview Help keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ Purchase our Aviation Art Book, Volume One - ...

Jan 28, 202450 min

AI # 312 : Flying the B-1B Lancer! | Tony Mahoney *PART 2*

Send us a text Tony Mahoney shares how he went from flying the F-16 to the B-1B aka the “Bone” and finishing up his military career in the KC-135. Some great stories and insights throughout, so strap in and enjoy. Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview Help keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ Purchase our Aviation Art Book, Volume One - https://amzn.to/3sehpaP Use our Amazon a...

Jan 21, 20241 hr 12 min

AI # 311 : Flying the OA-37 & F16 | Tony Mahoney *PART 1*

Send us a text Tony Mahoney shares what it was like to fly the OA-37 Dragonfly and F-16 Fighting Falcon! Enjoy Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview Help keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ Purchase our Aviation Art Book, Volume One - https://amzn.to/3sehpaP Use our Amazon affiliate link when you purchase from Amazon as it costs you nothing extra and gives us a little kickbac...

Jan 16, 202452 min

AI # 310 : Flying the ITPS Hawker Hunter | Steve Murray *FULL*

Send us a text Steve Murray shares the story of heading to Canada to fly the International Test Pilot School (ITPS) Hawker Hunter! Enjoy Buy Steve's book here - https://amzn.to/3T1ZwrJ http://huntythejetfighter.com/ https://itpscanada.com/ Help keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ Purchase our Aviation Art Book, Volume One - https://amzn.to/3sehpaP Use our Amazon affiliate link when you purchase from Amazon as ...

Jan 07, 202438 min

AI # 309 : Flying the Tornado F3 at Red Flag | Derek "Grinner" Smith *PART 2*

Send us a text Former Tornado F3 pilot, "Grinner", shares what it was like to fly at exercise Red Flag playing both red and blue air. We also hear what it was like flying on exercise "Blazing Saddle" from Davis Monthan AFB when a Red Flag was cancelled one year. Plus, we get a glimpse into what the social life was like at RF. Strap in and enjoy! Watch part 1 - https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/gulff3-grinner/ Help keep the channel going: Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircr...

Dec 28, 202335 min

AI # 308 : Tornado F3 In The Gulf! | Derek "Grinner" Smith *PART 1*

Send us a text Former RAF Tornado F3 pilot, Derek “Grinner” Smith, shares his experience of flying the F3 on operations in the Gulf, including living in tent city. Strap in and enjoy! Help keep the channel going: Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ Purchase our Aviation Art Book, Volume One - https://amzn.to/3sehpaP Use our Amazon affiliate link when you purchas...

Dec 21, 202330 min

AI # 307 : "That's Mental" | Mal Craghill (Tornado GR1/4 Nav & F-15E WSO)

Send us a text Here is your early viewing of our "That's Mental" episode with former Tornado GR1/4 nav and F-15E WSO (exchange), Mal Craghill, as he shares a bit about his mental health and the ways to cope. https://veteranaware.nhs.uk/op-courage/ Help keep the channel going: Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ Purchase our Aviation Art Book, Volume One - https:...

Dec 17, 202336 min

AI # 306 : Flying the Nuclear Tornado GR1 | Terry Cook *PART 2*

Send us a text Former RAF Buccaneer nav, Terry Cook, shares what it was like transitioning from the Bucc to the Tornado GR1, holding the nuclear role, flying on exercises and much more! Filmed at https://yorkshireairmuseum.org/ Help keep the channel going: Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ Purchase our Aviation Art Book, Volume One - https://amzn.to/3sehpaP Us...

Dec 10, 202327 min

AI # 305 : Flying the Nuclear Buccaneer | Terry Cook *PART 1*

Send us a text Former RAF/RN Buccaneer nav, Terry Cook, shares what it was like to fly the Bucc, getting a Royal Navy exchange and holding the nuclear role. Strap in and enjoy! Help keep the channel going: Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ Purchase our Aviation Art Book, Volume One - https://amzn.to/3sehpaP Use our Amazon affiliate link when you purchase from ...

Dec 03, 202322 min

AI # 304 : Flying The S-3B Viking! | Loree Draude *PART 2*

Send us a text Loree Draude shares what it was like to fly the mighty S-3B Viking. Strap in and enjoy! https://loreedraude.com/ "Soar into Joy - https://amzn.to/3MIOB65 https://amzn.to/3sHbsrD "She's Just Another Navy Pilot" - https://amzn.to/3QY1gV4 Help keep the channel going: Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ Purchase our Aviation Art Book, Volume One - htt...

Nov 27, 202333 min

AI # 303 : Flying The Hornet In The Support Role | Loree Draude *PART 1*

Send us a text Loree Draude shares what it was like fling in the USN including her time training on the A-4 Skyhawk and becoming a support pilot in the F/A-18 Hornet. Strap in and enjoy! https://loreedraude.com/ "Soar into Joy - https://amzn.to/3MIOB65 https://amzn.to/3sHbsrD "She's Just Another Navy Pilot" - https://amzn.to/3QY1gV4 Help keep the channel going: Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - htt...

Nov 25, 202324 min

AI # 302 : F-15 to Business | Jim “Murph” Murphy *PART 2*

Send us a text In part 2, Jim "Murph" Murphy shares flying the F-15 A Eagle with the ANG and how he used his skills as a fighter pilot to transition into business and create his company, Afterburner. https://www.afterburner.com/ https://twitter.com/AfterburnerInc https://www.linkedin.com/company/afterburner https://www.instagram.com/afterburner_inc/ "Flawless Execution" https://amzn.to/3s91yPw Help keep the channel going: Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview P...

Nov 12, 202323 min

AI # 301 : Flying the Air National Guard F-15A! | Jim “Murph” Murphy *PART 1*

Send us a text Jim "Murph" Murphy shares what it was like to fly the mighty F-15A Eagle with the Air National Guard. Of course we discuss DACT/ACM and how the Eagle fared against Vipers and Hornets. Strap in and enjoy. https://www.afterburner.com/ https://twitter.com/AfterburnerInc https://www.linkedin.com/company/afterburner https://www.instagram.com/afterburner_inc/ "Flawless Execution" https://amzn.to/3s91yPw Help keep the channel going: Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/...

Nov 05, 202333 min

AI # 300 : "That's Mental" | Mark "Phats" Taylor (Tornado GR4 Nav)

Send us a text In our first episode of "That's Mental", former Tornado GR4 nav, Mark "Phats" Taylor, shares his mental health journey and the ways he has recovered and deals with his personal mental health. https://www.samaritans.org/ https://www.instagram.com/phatstaylor Support the show

Oct 29, 202344 min

AI # 299 : Lightning to Tornado F3 | Derek "Grinner" Smith *PART 2*

Send us a text Grinner shares some more great stories from flying the Lightning and transitioning to the Tornado F3 Strap in and enjoy! Watch part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWFIUBL9PBM&feature=youtu.be Filmed at https://www.nelsam.org.uk/ Help keep the channel going: Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ Purchase our Aviation Art Book, Volume One - htt...

Oct 22, 202341 min

AI # 298 : Flying the Lightning! | Derek "Grinner" Smith *PART 1*

Send us a text Grinner shares what it was like to fly the mighty English Electric Lightning which includes the background of the jet, his training, first flight, insights to the weapons and the systems, DACT and much more. Strap in and enjoy! Thumbnail photo by Ian Black .Check out Ian's books https://www.firestreakbooks.com Filmed at https://www.nelsam.org.uk/ Help keep the channel going: Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/...

Oct 15, 202359 min

AI # 297 : Flying The Jaguar GR1 & Tornado GR1 | John Grogan *PART 2*

Send us a text Former RAF fighter pilot, John Grogan shares what it was like to fly the Jaguar GR1 and Tornado GR1 which includes some great stories. Strap in and enjoy! Watch part 1 https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/#/hunter-harrier-jgrogan-pt1/ Filmed at https://yorkshireairmuseum.org/ https://www.facebook.com/yorkshireairmuseum/ https://www.instagram.com/yorkshireairmuseum/ https://twitter.com/air_museum Help keep the channel going: Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew...

Oct 08, 202346 min

AI # 296 : Flying The Hunter and Harrier GR1 | John Grogan *PART 1*

Send us a text John Grogan shares his early flying career going through flying training, getting posted to Hawker Hunters and then being one of the first to fly the new Harrier GR1. Strap in as there are some brilliant stories throughout! Enjoy Filmed at https://yorkshireairmuseum.org/ https://www.facebook.com/yorkshireairmuseum/ https://www.instagram.com/yorkshireairmuseum/ https://twitter.com/air_museum Help keep the channel going: Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew...

Oct 01, 202337 min

AI # 295 : Eject! Eject! | Tahir Alams Libyan Mirage III Story

Send us a text Tahir Alam shares his ejection story from a 2 seat Libyan Mirage III! Help keep the channel going: Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ Purchase our Aviation Art Book, Volume One - https://amzn.to/3sehpaP Use our Amazon affiliate link when you purchase from Amazon as it costs you nothing extra and gives us a little kickback to help the channel to k...

Sep 07, 202320 min

AI # 294 : What’s It Like Being a TOPGUN Instructor? | Kevin Proton” McLaughlin *PART 2*

Send us a text Kevin "Proton" McLaughlin shares what it was like going from a TOPGUN student to TOPGUN instructor and then onto becoming the CO (Commanding Officer). We also hear what it was like to fly the F-16N and how it faired against the Hornet. We get some great insights and stories throughout, so strap in and enjoy! Help keep the channel going: Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.ai...

Sep 06, 202343 min

AI # 293 : Eject! Eject! | Tahir Alam’s MiG-19 Story

Send us a text Tahir Alam shares his incredible story of his "failed" ejection in a PAF MiG-19! Help keep the channel going: Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ Purchase our Aviation Art Book, Volume One - https://amzn.to/3sehpaP Use our Amazon affiliate link when you purchase from Amazon as it costs you nothing extra and gives us a little kickback to help the c...

Sep 03, 202311 min

AI # 292 : The Real TOPGUN! | Kevin "Proton" McLaughlin *PART 1*

Send us a text Kevin “Proton” McLaughlin shares what it was like becoming a TOPGUN student flying the Hornet, the school syllabus, social life and much more! Strap in and enjoy. Help keep the channel going: Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ Purchase our Aviation Art Book, Volume One - https://amzn.to/3sehpaP Use our Amazon affiliate link when you purchase from...

Aug 30, 202343 min
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