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Aircrew Interview
by Mike Young
Interviews with past and present aircrew of both military and civilian types. © Aircrew Interview, all rights reserved
Episodes
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AI # 445 : F-14A vs Tornado F3: A RIO & Navs View | David 'Boomer' Smith *FULL*
Send us Fan Mail Former F-14A RIO and Tornado F3 navigator David “Boomer” Smith compares these two legendary fighter aircraft, exploring their similarities, differences, and capabilities from the back seat. Packed with fascinating insights, first-hand experience, and great stories throughout.…
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AI # 444 : Fighter Pilot Recommended Books | Karl Gruner *FULL*
Send us Fan Mail Former F-111 and F-16 pilot Karl Gruner shares some books he recommends to pick up and what he is currently up to! One-Eleven Down - https://link.amazon/B0iaMjLOu The Fightin' Tenth - https://link.amazon/B09DFzjrN Help to keep the channel going: PATREON -...
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AI # 443 : F-111 Pilot’s Unforgettable Belgian Exchange | Karl Gruner *FULL*
Send us Fan Mail Former USAF F-111 pilot Karl Gruner shares his experience of a two-week NATO fighter exchange with a Belgian Air Force Mirage 5 squadron. Karl discusses flying in the backseat, the aircraft’s capabilities, differences between US and Belgian fighter operations, and the social side...
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AI # 442 : F-22 & Typhoon Pilot Becomes a 737 Pilot | James “Ammo” Carraway *FULL*
Send us Fan Mail Former USAF F-22 and RAF Typhoon exchange pilot James “Ammo” Carraway shares what it’s like transitioning from flying fast jets to becoming a 737 airline pilot. Help to keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE -...
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AI # 441 : USAF F-16 Pilot Becomes a Forward Air Controller | Karl Gruner *FULL*
Send us Fan Mail Former USAF F-16C pilot Karl Gruner shares how he transitioned from flying the Viper to becoming a Forward Air Controller (FAC) with the US Army. He explains what led him to this unique role, his experiences, and what it was really like operating alongside Army forces. Help to…
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AI # 440 : Inside the F-111’s TFR System | Karl Gruner *FULL*
Send us Fan Mail Former Aardvark pilot Karl Gruner explains how the F-111’s TFR system worked, how it allowed the aircraft to fly at extremely low-level, and what it was like trusting the system. Help to keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE -...
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AI # 439 : The Skill Of Air-to-Air Refuelling | Roy Macintyre *FULL*
Send us Fan Mail Former RAF Phantom and Tornado F3 pilot, Roy Macintyre shares in-detail the skill it takes to learn how to conduct AAR in both jets, the best/worst tankers along with plenty of great insights/stories throughout! Help to keep the channel going: PATREON -...
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AI # 438 : What is QRA? | Dave Gourlay *FULL*
Send us Fan Mail Former Tornado F3 nav Dave Gourlay shares his time on QRA in the F3, a typical day sitting on Q, becoming the Tactical Commander of QRA with some great stories throughout! Enjoy *Pick up one of our patches - https://ebay.us/m/B0gs3i Help to keep the channel going: PATREON -...
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AI # 437 : F-14 RIO Flies the Tornado F3 | David "Boomer" Smith *PART 2*
Send us Fan Mail Former U.S. Navy F-14 Tomcat RIO “Boomer” shares the incredible story of his exchange tour with the Royal Air Force, where he flew the Tornado F3 with 56 Squadron at RAF Coningsby. From the unique RAF–US Navy exchange programme and training on the Hawk T1 at RAF Chivenor, to...
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AI # 436 : VF-84 Jolly Rogers RIO | David "Boomer" Smith *PART 1*
Send us Fan Mail David "Boomer" Smith shares his time as an F-14A RIO with the famous "Jolly Rogers" which includes his training, being posted to VF-84, his first deployment, flying in Desert Storm, attending the Fighter Weapons School, flying in Bosnia and more. *Pick up one of our patches -...
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AI # 435 : Tornados In The USA & Becoming an Instructor | Dave Gourlay *PART 2*
Send us Fan Mail Thanks to our sponsor https://newmarkwatchcompany.com/ Dave Gourlay shares what is was like to fly at exercise Red Flag, becoming the OC of 1435 flight in the Falklands, moving to 56 sqn as an instructor, working on the Eurofighter project and we wrap up with some questions from...
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AI # 434 : Flying the Mighty Tornado F3 | Dave Gourlay *PART 1*
Send us Fan Mail Thanks to our sponsor https://newmarkwatchcompany.com/ Dave Gourlay shares what it was like to be a Tornado F3 nav which includes his training, live Skyflash missile firings (one supersonic) and plenty of great stories throughout! Filmed at https://www.nelsam.org.uk/ *Pick up one...
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AI # 433 : Flying The World's Best Fighter I Roy "Deacon" Qualls *PART 2*
Send us Fan Mail Former F-15C pilot, Roy "Deacon" Qualls shares what it was like moving from the OV-10 to the Eagles, his training, flying on large exercises, ACM/DACT, flying on liveops and much more. We wrap up by talking about his book, "Pilot's Edge" along with some personal questions. Follow...
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AI # 432 : Flying the USAF OV-10 Bronco | Roy "Deacon" Qualls *PART 1*
Send us Fan Mail Roy "Deacon" Qualls shares what it was like to fly the OV-10 which includes training, strengths and weaknesses of the aircraft, flying on large exercises, and a very interesting emergency story! Follow Deacon - https://x.com/RoyDeaconQualls Pick up the book "Pilot's Edge" -...
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AI # 431 : RAF Fighter Pilot Close Calls | Roy Macintyre
Send us Fan Mail RAF Fighter pilot, Roy Macintyre shares some of his in-flight emergencies and close calls he had while flying the Hawk, Phantom and Tornado F3! Enjoy *Pick up one of our patches - https://ebay.us/m/B0gs3i Help to keep the channel going: PATREON -...
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AI # 430 : RAF Aircrew & Ground Crew Relationships | Roy Macintyre
Send us Fan Mail Former RAF Phantom and Tornado F3 fighter pilot, Roy Macintyre shares what the relationship between aircrew and ground crew was like during his time. Enjoy! *Pick up one of our patches - https://ebay.us/m/B0gs3i Help to keep the channel going: PATREON -...
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AI # 429 : Flying the EA-3B Skywarrior | John Parce *PART 2*
Send us Fan Mail John Parce shares some memorable stories from his time flying the Skywarrior with the USN. *Pick up one of our patches - https://ebay.us/m/B0gs3i Help to keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ *...
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AI # 428 : Flying the USN Skywarrior | John Parce *PART 1*
Send us Fan Mail John Parce shares what it was like to fly the EA-3B Skywarrior with the USN including flying with VQ-2 in Spain, moving to VQ-1, what the mission of the aircraft was, the strengths and weaknesses and much more! *Pick up one of our patches - https://ebay.us/m/B0gs3i Help to keep…
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AI # 427 : USAF AC-130 Aerial Gunner | Mary Howe *FULL*
Send us Fan Mail Mary Howe shares her early beginnings in the USAF, going through training, becoming a gunner on the AC-130U, what it was like firing all the guns, deploying on live ops, memorable stories and going into healthcare after her flying career. https://marykatherinehowe.com/...
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AI # 426 : Sea King to Hawk T1 to Swordfish | Craig Hickson *PART 2*
Send us Fan Mail Royal Navy pilot, Craig Hickson shares what it was like going from the Sea King to flying the Hawk T1, moving on to fly the Swordfish, leaving the Navy for the airlines and becoming an author with his wife, Mandy Hickson! Pick up Craig and Mandy's book - https://amzn.to/4wxyqNW...
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AI # 425 : Flying the Royal Navy Sea King | Craig Hickson *PART 1*
Send us Fan Mail Craig Hickson shares his story of making it to the Sea King Mk4/5 cockpit, his training, what it was like to fly, the roles of the helicopter along with a couple of very memorable stories! Pick up Craig and Mandy's book - https://amzn.to/4wxyqNW https://www.craighickson.com/...
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AI # 424 Flying the Danish F-16 Demo | Troels "TEO" Vang : | *PART 2*
Send us Fan Mail RDAF F-16 pilot, TEO shares how he became the demo pilot for Denmark including his workup, first show, changing the show, flying at RIAT and much more! He also answers some patreon and personal questions. Enjoy. Follow TEO - https://www.instagram.com/f16.solodisplay.rdaf/ *Pick…
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AI # 423 : Flying The Mighty Danish Viper! | Troels "TEO" Vang *PART 1*
Send us Fan Mail Troels "TEO" Vang shares becoming a Viper pilot with the RDAF, his training, DACT including his thoughts on the Rafale and Typhoon, flying in live theatre and a memorable story including NVGs! Follow TEO - https://www.instagram.com/f16.solodisplay.rdaf/ *Pick up one of our…
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AI # 422 : Tornado F3 Navigator | Rosie Steevenson *FULL*
Send us Fan Mail Rosie Steevenson shares her early beginnings in aviation, becoming a Tornado F3 nav, being on XXV squadron and flying in Malaysia with some great stories throughout! Check out Rosie and Helen's website - https://weareonamission.co.uk/ Filmed at...
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AI # 421 : Tornado F3 to Typhoon Pilot | Helen Seymour *FULL*
Send us Fan Mail Thanks to our sponsor - https://asalidesigns.co.uk Get 10% off your first order by signing up via their website. Former RAF pilot, Helen Seymour shares what it was like flying the Tornado F3, including tours in the Falklands, then getting posted to the Typhoon becoming the RAF's...
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AI # 420 : F-14 Pilot Flies the F-16CJ at Red Flag | Brent
Send us Fan Mail Former F-14A pilot, Brent shares what it was like to fly the F-16CJ on his exchange tour at Red Flag including the differences from the USN. Brent also answers some random questions at the end. *Pick up one of our patches - https://ebay.us/m/B0gs3i Help to keep the channel going:...
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AI # 419 : Pilot Life In a F-14A Fleet Squadron | Brent *FULL*
Send us Fan Mail Former USN Tomcat pilot, Brent shares what life was like in a F-14A fleet squadron with plenty of detail for all you Tomcat and Navy fans out there! *Pick up one of our patches - https://ebay.us/m/B0gs3i Help to keep the channel going: PATREON -...
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AI # 418 : USAF Pilot Flies The MiG-23 Flogger | Rob “Z-Man” Zettel *PART 2*
Send us Fan Mail Rob "Z-Man" Zettel shares what it was like to fly the MiG-23 Flogger with the "Red Eagles" with plenty of good stories throughout! We also chat about his book "American MiG Pilot" which you can pick up via the link below. Pick up Z-Man's book - https://robzettel.com/ *Pick up one...
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AI # 417 : USAF Pilot Flies The Secret MiG-21 | Rob "Z-Man" Zettel *PART 1*
Send us Fan Mail Former USAF F-4 Phantom and F-5 aggressor pilot, Rob "Z-Man" Zettel shares how he came to fly the MiG-21 in the very secret programme for the 4477th Test and Evaluation Squadron aka the "Red Eagles" which includes some great insights into flying the aircraft and flying DACT…
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AI # 416 : C-17 to Empire Test Pilot School | Matt Doncaster *PART 2*
Send us Fan Mail Former Harrier and C-17 pilot, Matt Doncaster shares what it was like to be a Qualified Flying Instructor (QFI) at the Empire Test Pilot School flying the Tucano, Hawk T1, Alpha Jet, Andover and more! Check out the Harrier GR7 project - https://harrier2life.co.uk/ Pick up one of...
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AI # 415 : Harrier GR7 to C-17 Globemaster | Matt Doncaster *PART 1*
Send us Fan Mail Former Harrier GR7 pilot, Matt Doncaster shares what it was like going from flying the Harrier to the C-17 with some great stories throughout. Check out the Harrier GR7 project - https://harrier2life.co.uk/ Pick up one of our patches - https://ebay.us/m/B0gs3i Help to keep the...
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AI # 414 : F-14 Pilot Flies the F-117 Nighthawk | Dave “Beaker” Lobdell *PART 2*
Send us Fan Mail F-14A pilot, Dave "Beaker" Lobdell shares what it was like to fly and operate the USAF F-117A on his exchange tour which also includes the similarities and differenceS from the USN. Help to keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE -...
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AI # 413 : Flying The F-14 With VF-111 & VF-41 | Dave “Beaker” Lobdell *PART 1*
Send us Fan Mail Former Tomcat pilot, Dave “Beaker” Lobdell shares what it was like to fly the F-14A with VF-111 and VF-41 which includes great stories and flying on live ops! Help to keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE -...
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AI # 412 : Flying the Harrier GR7 | Matt Doncaster *PART 2*
Send us Fan Mail Matt Doncaster shares what it was like to move onto a frontline squadron, becoming combat ready, flying on live ops and operating from HMS Illustrious with plenty of great stories throughout! We also hear about the amazing Harrier2life project which you can follow here -...
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AI # 411 : Becoming A Harrier GR7 Pilot | Matt Doncaster *PART 1*
Send us Fan Mail Former RAF pilot, Matt Doncaster shares his early beginnings in aviation, being selected for the Harrier GR7 and going through flying training at RAF Wittering with plenty of great stories! Enjoy https://harrier2life.co.uk/ Thanks to Philip Stevens for the photos -...
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AI # 410 : Flying the Typhoon Display Around Europe! | Nathan Shawyer *PART 2*
Send us Fan Mail Nath Shawyer shares what it was like to display the mighty Typhoon which includes his favourite manoeuvre, flying at airshows around Europe (including RIAT), interacting with the public and much more! Thanks to our sponsor https://vertex-watches.com...
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AI # 409 : 2025 Typhoon Display Pilot Interview | Nathan Shawyer *PART 1*
Send us Fan Mail Nathan Shawyer shares what it was like to fly the Tornado GR4 and becoming the 2025 Typhoon display pilot! Thanks to our sponsor https://vertex-watches.com https://www.raf.mod.uk/display-teams/typhoon-display-team/ https://www.facebook.com/raftyphoon/...
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AI # 408 : AC-130 Spectre Gunner | Anthony Dyer *FULL*
Send us Fan Mail Anthony Dyer talks about what it was like to be a gunner on the AC-130 Spectre and shares a few tales from his time on live ops! Pick up Anthony's book, "Moon Child" - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Moon-Child-Special-Missions-Aviator/dp/B0DZMXBHJ4 Help to keep the channel going…
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AI # 407 : F-16C to F-117A | Gen. David Goldfein *Part 2*
Send us Fan Mail Dave Goldfein shares how he went on to fly the F-117A Nighthawk and what it was like to command the 49th Fighter Wing at Holloman AFB. Pick up David Goldfein's & Dr. Heather Wilson's book - "Get Back Up" https://amzn.to/44I2EBQ Help to keep the channel going: PATREON -...
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AI # 406 : Flying the F-16 and Ejection Over Serbia | Gen. David Goldfein *PART 1*
Send us Fan Mail General David Goldfein shares what it was like to fly the F-16C and shares the story of his 1999 ejection over Serbia during Operation Allied Force. Pick up David & Dr. Heather Wilson's book - "Get Back Up" https://amzn.to/44I2EBQ Help to keep the channel going: PATREON -...
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AI # 405 : C-17 Pilot to Entrepreneur | Nate Ehlers *PART 2*
Send us Fan Mail Former C-17 Globemaster pilot, Nate Ehlers shares how he created and developed Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) lesson plans that have helped many aviators along the way. He also answers some personal questions at the end. Nate has also created CFI lesson plans for aviators via...
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AI # 404 : Flying the Mighty C-17 "Moose" | Nate Ehlers *PART 1*
Send us Fan Mail Nate Ehlers shares in detail the struggles he had trying to fly for the USAF reserves then eventually getting the C-17 Globemaster, which includes what it was like to fly, the strengths and weaknesses, flying on operations and more. Nate has also created CFI lesson plans for...
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AI # 403 : Tornado F3 vs F-15C | Roy Macintyre *FULL*
Send us Fan Mail High-timed Tornado F3 pilot, Roy Macintyre shares what it was like to go up against the F-15Cs based out of RAF Lakenheath, which includes some great stories and also the tactics the F3 guys had to use. Thank you to Philip Stevens for the photos - https://www.targeta.co.uk/ Help…
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AI # 402 : F-14 Pilot Flies the USAF F-16 On His Exchange Tour | Brent *PART 2*
Send us Fan Mail Former USN F-14A Tomcat pilot, Brent shares what it was like to fly the F-16CJ on his USAF exchange tour! Follow Brent - https://x.com/BlacklionCTA Help to keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ *...
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AI # 401 : F-14A Tomcat Driver | Brent *PART 1*
Send us Fan Mail Brent shares what it was like to fly the F-14A with VF-111 and VF-213, which includes his training, being deployed, DACT and a couple of memorable stories one of which includes a hairy electrical fire! Follow Brent - https://x.com/BlacklionCTA Help to keep the channel going:...
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AI # 400 : A-6 Intruder BN Stories! | Andy Niemyer *PART 2*
Send us Fan Mail Former A-6 Intruder Bombardier-Navigator, Andy Niemyer shares some great stories from his time on the jet! Follow Andy on X - https://x.com/aniemyer Help to keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/…
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AI # 399 : A-6 Intruder Bombardier-Navigator! | Andy Niemyer *PART 1*
Send us Fan Mail Andy Niemyer talks about what it was like to be an A-6 Intruder Bombardier-Navigator coming from the Whale community. Andy shares the role of the aircraft in great detail, the weapons it could carry, being on VA-304 all accompanied with some great stories throughout! Enjoy Follow...
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AI # 398 : Flying the SAR Wessex and Sea King | Paul Humphreys *PART 2*
Send us Fan Mail Former RAF Wessex and Sea King pilot, Paul Humphreys shares what it was like to fly these aircraft in the search and rescue role! Plenty of great stories so strap in and enjoy Filmed at https://www.nelsam.org.uk/ Help to keep the channel going: PATREON -...
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AI # 397 : Flying the Royal Navy Wessex and Sea King | Paul Humphreys *PART 1*
Send us Fan Mail Former Royal Navy Wessex and Sea King pilot, Paul Humphreys shares some great tales on what it was like flying both aircraft and working with Royal Marines! Filmed at https://www.nelsam.org.uk/ Support the show
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AI # 396 : USAF Special Combat Missions Aviator | Anthony Dyer *FULL*
Send us Fan Mail Here if your full interview with former AC-130 and Pave Hawk aerial gunner, Anthony Dyer as he shares how we went from a weapons loader on Eagles, to a firefighter, to the AC-130 gunship and finally on to the Pave Hawk. He shares some great insights from his time on both types,...
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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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Aircrew Interview is created and hosted by Mike Young.
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