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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 # 351 : Flying the C-2 COD! | Rob Roy *PART 1*

Send us a text Rob Roy shares what it was like to fly the C-2 Greyhound aka the COD! We get a great insight into the mission of the aircraft, what it's like to fly and more. Thanks to our sponsor https://newmarkwatchcompany.com/ who produce a great range of quality timepieces including their field watch, sports watch, diver and the iconic 6BB Chronograph! https://www.flybuyer.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@flyrobroy/featured Thanks to our sponsor https://newmarkwatchcompany.com/ Pick up some AI m...

Nov 10, 202426 min

AI # 350 : Fighter Pilot Takes the F3 to Red Flag | David Middleton *PART 2*

Send us a text David Middleton shares what it was like to fly the Tornado F3 at exercise Red Flag! Thanks to our sponsor https://newmarkwatchcompany.com/ who produce a great range of quality watches, including the 6BB Chronograph that was originally given to RAF aircrew in 1980, and now has a modern update! Filmed at http://boscombedownaviationcollection.co.uk/ Thanks to Casey Borresen https://www.instagram.com/atthefence111/ for the pictures and footage Original thumbnail photo by Tony Dixon Pi...

Nov 03, 202425 min

AI # 349 : Flying the F-4 and Tornado F3 at Red Flag | David Middleton *PART 1*

Send us a text Thanks to our sponsor https://newmarkwatchcompany.com/ who produce a great range of quality watches, including the 6BB Chronograph that was originally given to RAF aircrew in 1980, and now has a modern update. Former RAF Phantom and Tornado F3 pilot, Midds, shares in great detail what exercise Red Flag is all about including how squadrons get picked, the preparation, the transit, the living/social side and most importantly, the flying! Thanks to Casey Borresen https://www.instagra...

Oct 27, 202452 min

AI # 348 : Flying the Greek Viper | Manolis "LOU" Lourakis *PART 2*

Send us a text "LOU" shares what it was like to fly the Greek F-16 and how it was like transitioning from the A-7. We also chat about his flight simulator school FighterPilotX which you can check out in the links below. https://fighterpilotx.com/ https://www.instagram.com/fighter_pilot_x/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563276425061 Thanks to Lucas from http://www.aviastorm.com/ for setting up the interview https://www.facebook.com/AviaStorm/ Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepubl...

Oct 20, 202442 min

AI # 347 : Flying the Greek A-7 Corsair! | Manolis "LOU" Lourakis *PART 1*

Send us a text "LOU" shares what it was like to fly the Greek A-7 Corsair, including his flying training, what the A-7 did well and not so well, flying at very low level, what the cockpit was like and much, much more! Strap in and enjoy https://fighterpilotx.com/ https://www.instagram.com/fighter_pilot_x/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563276425061 Thanks to Lucas from http://www.aviastorm.com/ for setting up the interview https://www.facebook.com/AviaStorm/ Pick up some AI merch - ht...

Oct 13, 202439 min

AI # 346 : Tornado F3 at Maple Flag | Roy Macintyre *FULL*

Send us a text Former high-timed Tornado F3 pilot, Roy Macintyre shares his experience of flying the F3 at exercise Maple Flag in 2004! https://www.roymacintyreimages.co.uk/ 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 Follow us: https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/ https://www....

Oct 06, 202449 min

AI # 345 : Buccaneer Pilot Stories & Flyby Technology | Jon Parker *PART 2*

Send us a text The interview is sponsored by our friends at https://newmarkwatchcompany.com/ who produce the 6BB pilot watch that was originally given to RAF aircrew in 1980, now you can own a piece of history with a modern day revival! Former RAF Buccaneer pilot, Jon Parker shares some great stories from flying the mighty Bucc and we also talk about his company, Flyby Technology. https://www.flybydronetraining.co.uk/ Filmed at http://www.newarkairmuseum.org/ Pick up some AI merch - https://www....

Sep 29, 202424 min

AI # 344 : Buccaneer Pilot Stories! | Jon Parker *PART 1*

Send us a text The interview is sponsored by our friends at https://newmarkwatchcompany.com/ who produce the 6BB pilot watch that was originally given to RAF aircrew in 1980, now you can own a piece of history with a modern day revival! Here is the full episode for you Fox 1/2/3/ patrons as Jon Parker shares some great stories from his time flying the RAF Buccaneer and we wrap up by talking about his company Flyby Technology! https://www.flybydronetraining.co.uk/ Filmed at http://www.newarkairmu...

Sep 22, 202431 min

AI # 343 : CF-101 Voodoo Nav Interview | Michel Latouche *PART 2*

Send us a text Former CF-101 nav, Michel Latouche shares a couple of great stories from his time flying the jet and we wrap up with some personal questions. Strap in and enjoy! https://www.vedts.ca/ http://www.defence-security.ca/ 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...

Sep 15, 202424 min

AI # 342 : CF-101 Voodoo Nav Interview | Michel Latouche *PART 1*

Send us a text Former CF-101 nav, Michel Latouche tells us all about what it was like to operate the Voodoo which includes his training, the cockpit systems, flying at Maple Flag, DACT, intercepting Bears and much more! Strap in and enjoy! https://www.vedts.ca/ http://www.defence-security.ca/ 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/ Purch...

Sep 08, 202438 min

AI # 341 : German Tornado WSO Interview | Rudy Keil *PART 2*

Send us a text Former German Tornado WSO, Rudy Keil, shares what it was like being a German Tornado IDS WSO. Watch part 1 - https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/#/tornadoids-rudy/ Thank you to AviaStorm for setting up the interview - https://www.facebook.com/AviaStorm 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, Vol...

Sep 02, 202422 min

AI # 340 : What's It Like Being a German Tornado IDS WSO? | Rudy Keil *PART 1*

Send us a text Former German Air Force Tornado IDS WSO, Rudy Keil, talks us through his initial flying training, attending the TTTE (Tri-National Tornado Training Establishment), flying on a frontline squadron, attending exercises in the USA and Europe all accompanied with some great stories throughout! Thank you to AviaStorm for setting up the interview - https://www.facebook.com/AviaStorm Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview Help keep the channel going: PATR...

Aug 26, 202432 min

AI # 339 : Tornado GR4 on Live Operations | Chris Kidd *PART 2*

Send us a text Former Tornado GR4 pilot, Chris Kidd, shares some great stories from flying the jet on live operations. Watch part 1 - https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/#/redflag-chrisskidd/ Follow Chris via: https://www.astralaviationconsulting.com/ https://www.instagram.com/astral_aviation_consulting/ https://www.instagram.com/ck_208_ Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview Help keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - ht...

Aug 26, 202439 min

AI # 338 : Flying the Tornado GR4 at Red Flag | Chris Kidd *PART 1*

Send us a text Former Tornado GR4 pilot, Chris Kidd shares what it was like to fly the GR4, what an average day on a frontline squadron was like and taking the jet to Red and Maple Flag. Strap in and enjoy! Follow Chris via: https://www.astralaviationconsulting.com/ https://www.instagram.com/astral_aviation_consulting/ https://www.instagram.com/ck_208_ Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview Help keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewin...

Aug 11, 202438 min

AI # 337 : Flying the Draken L-159E Honey Badger | Rich "Parge" Pargeter *PART 2*

Send us a text Thanks to our sponsor Spring Made who create quality watch straps - https://springmadeshop.com/ https://www.instagram.com/spring_made_shop/ Current Draken Honey Badger pilot, “Parge”, shares what it's like to fly the L-159, the role of the aircraft and he also gives us a guided tour of the jet and the cockpit. Strap in and enjoy! Watch part 1 - https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/#/tornadotohawk-parge/ Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview Help keep ...

Aug 04, 202427 min

AI # 336 : Flying the Tornado F3, Tornado GR4 & Hawk T1 as an Aggressor | Rich "Parge" Pargeter *PART 1*

Send us a text Thanks to our sponsor Spring Made - https://springmadeshop.com/ https://www.instagram.com/spring_made_shop/ Rich "Parge" Pargeter shares what it was like to fly the Tornado F3, transitioning to the Tornado GR4 with the famous Dambusters and flying the Hawk T1 in the aggressor role with 100 squadron. 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 - ht...

Jul 28, 202434 min

AI # 335 : Dogfighting in the F-5 & A-4 | Tim “Nugget” Golden *PART 2*

Send us a text Former USMC F-5 pilot and Draken A-4 pilot, Tim "Nugget" Golden, shares what it was like to fly against the USN and USAF in these two amazing jets! Watch part 1 - https://youtu.be/b9nShyHW0l0?si=7nYu6lMhXICFztkM 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...

Jul 24, 202422 min

AI # 334 : Fighter Pilot Explains Dogfighting | Tim "Nugget" Golden *PART 1*

Send us a text Former USMC F/A-18 Hornet and Tornado F3 (exchange tour), F-5 & A-4 pilot, Tim "Nugget" Golden, talks us through BFM and DACT which includes some great stories. 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 affiliate link ...

Jul 24, 202432 min

AI # 333 : USAF F-16 Fighter Pilot Stories | Karl Gruner *PART 2*

Send us a text Former F-16C pilot, Karl Gruner shares some brilliant stories from his time flying the mighty Viper! Watch part 1 - https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/#/f111stories-kg/ 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 f...

Jul 07, 202428 min

AI # 332 : F-111 at Red Flag & Aardvark Emergencies | Karl Gruner *PART 1*

Send us a text Former USAF F-111 pilot, Karl Gruner shares some great stories from his time flying the mighty Aardvark. 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 affiliate link when you purchase from Amazon as it costs you nothing extra ...

Jul 02, 202424 min

AI # 331 : Eject! Eject! | Jon "Herbie" Hancock's Phantom Story

Send us a text Former RAF Phantom nav, Jon "Herbie" Hancock shares his incredible ejection story from a FG1 in 1987. Strap in and enjoy! Filmed at https://www.nelsam.org.uk/ 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 Ama...

Jul 01, 202457 min

AI # 330 : RAAF F-111 Pilot Stories | Mike Crain *FULL*

Send us a text Former RAAF pilot, Mike Cain shares some great stories from flying the "Pig"! Enjoy Keep an eye out for Mike's interview with MAVGEEKS via https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mavgeeks-a-military-aircraft-obsession/id1585174957 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://am...

Jun 04, 202440 min

AI # 329 : Flying the English Electric Canberra | Mike Jamieson *PART 2*

Send us a text In part 2, Mike Jamieson shares what it was like to fly the Canberra TT.18 with 7 squadron in the target towing, target facilities role with some great stories from his time there. We also hear what Mike did after his RAF career along with some personal questions. Strap in and enjoy! Watch part 1 - https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/#/canberra-mikejamieson/ Filmed at https://www.southyorkshireaircraftmuseum.org.uk/ Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interv...

May 26, 202425 min

AI # 328 : Flying the English Electric Canberra | Mike Jamieson *PART 1*

Send us a text Mike Jamieson shares what it was like to fly the EE Canberra from the PR.3 to the TT.18 with some amazing and funny stories throughout! Strap in and enjoy! Filmed at https://www.southyorkshireaircraftmuseum.org.uk/ 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 ...

May 23, 202431 min

AI # 327 : Flying the C-130 Hercules | Scott Bateman *FULL*

Send us a text Here is your early viewing of the full interview with Scott Bateman as he shares what it was like to fly the Hercules with the RAF, including some great stories throughout. Strap in and enjoy! We also discuss his new book "Hercules" which is available now to pre-order https://amzn.to/3UFjYCD and he answers some personal questions. https://www.scottiebateman.com/ Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview Help keep the channel going: PATREON - https://...

May 05, 202434 min

AI # 326 : Typhoon Test Pilot | Craig Penrice *PART 2*

Send us a text Thanks to our sponsor AVI-8 watches where you can get 20% off their Dambuster Chadwick watch with code AIRCREW20 https://avi-8.com/pages/dambuster-chadwick-meca-quartz. Craig Penrice talks us through what it was like flying Typhoon and some events he had along the way. Strap in and enjoy. Watch part 1 https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/#/typhoontestpilot-cpenrice/ There are plenty of great stories throughout, so strap in and enjoy! Filmed at https://jetagemuseum.org/ Pick up some AI ...

Apr 28, 202428 min

AI # 325 : Eurofighter Typhoon Test Pilot | Craig Penrice *PART 1*

Send us a text Thanks to our sponsor AVI-8 watches where you can get 20% off their Dambuster Chadwick watch with code AIRCREW20 https://avi-8.com/pages/dambuster-chadwick-meca-quartz. Craig Penrice talks us through what it was like to fly and test the Eurofighter 2000/Typhoon. There are plenty of great stories throughout, so strap in and enjoy! Filmed at https://jetagemuseum.org/ Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview Help keep the channel going: PATREON - https...

Apr 22, 202428 min

AI # 324 : Tornado F3 Display Navigator | Jon “Herbie” Hancock *PART2*

Send us a text In part 2, former F3 nav, Jon “Herbie” Hancock shares what it was like to be the 1995 Tornado F3 display nav! Watch part 1 https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/#/f3display-herbie/ Filmed at https://www.nelsam.org.uk/ 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...

Apr 14, 202426 min

AI # 323 : E-2 Hawkeye Facts! | T.R. Matson aka "Wombat" *FULL*

Send us a text Former Hawkeye pilot, T.R. Matson aka "Wombat", shares some interesting facts about the mighty E-2! Strap in and enjoy https://www.trmatson.com/ https://www.instagram.com/trmatsonauthor https://x.com/trmatsonauthor 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 ...

Apr 12, 202425 min

AI # 322 : Tornado F3 Display Nav | Jon "Herbie" Hancock *PART 1*

Send us a text In this episode, Jon "Herbie" Hancock talks us through his early beginnings in aviation, going through nav training, getting selected to be a nav on the Phantom and moving onto the Tornado F3. The main focus is on Jon's time as the Tornado F3 display nav and we get a great insight into what the display nav's role was, how you get selected, coming up with the routine, flying at airshows and much more! Filmed at https://www.nelsam.org.uk/ Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepubli...

Apr 07, 202452 min
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