The Merge-3: Impact
from Fighter Pilot Podcast Hosted by Tucker "Cinco" Hamilton, Retired U.S. Air Force Fighter Test Pilot
A 2008 mid-air collision between an F/A-18 Hornet and F-5F Tiger II near Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada left one pilot dead, two aircraft destroyed, and dozens of squadron mates, family, and friends changed forever. This third episode of The Merge explores the fateful flight of June 13, 2008 from the brief up to moment of impact. Brought to you by BVR Productions. Support this podcast at — https://www.patreon.com/cw/ftrpltpdcst
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