Best Mike Badger Podcasts (2024)

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AI # 339 : Tornado GR4 on Live Operations | Chris Kidd PART 2 39:07

3d ago39:07

39:07

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…

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AI # 340 : What's It Like Being a German Tornado IDS WSO? | Rudy Keil PART 1 32:29

3h ago32:29

32:29

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:…

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AI # 338 : Flying the Tornado GR4 at Red Flag | Chris Kidd PART 1 38:13

17d ago38:13

38:13

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 so…

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AI # 337 : Flying the Draken L-159E Honey Badger | Rich "Parge" Pargeter PART 2 27:25

15d ago27:25

27:25

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 - htt…

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AI # 336 : Flying the Tornado F3, Tornado GR4 & Hawk T1 as an Aggressor | Rich "Parge" Pargeter PART 1 34:18

1M ago34:18

34:18

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…

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AI # 335 : Dogfighting in the F-5 & A-4 | Tim “Nugget” Golden PART 2 22:16

20d ago22:16

22:16

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/ai…

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AI # 334 : Fighter Pilot Explains Dogfighting | Tim "Nugget" Golden PART 1 32:11

20d ago32:11

32:11

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://…

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AI # 333 : USAF F-16 Fighter Pilot Stories | Karl Gruner PART 2 27:46

2M ago27:46

27:46

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.aircrewinte…

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AI # 332 : F-111 at Red Flag & Aardvark Emergencies | Karl Gruner PART 1 24:00

2M ago24:00

24:00

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 Ar…

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AI # 331 : Eject! Eject! | Jon "Herbie" Hancock's Phantom Story 57:26

2M ago57:26

57:26

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.t…

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AI # 330 : RAAF F-111 Pilot Stories | Mike Crain FULL 39:36

3M ago39:36

39:36

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://w…

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AI # 329 : Flying the English Electric Canberra | Mike Jamieson PART 2 25:00

3M ago25:00

25:00

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-mikejam…

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AI # 328 : Flying the English Electric Canberra | Mike Jamieson PART 1 30:47

3M ago30:47

30:47

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…

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AI # 327 : Flying the C-130 Hercules | Scott Bateman FULL 34:14

4M ago34:14

34:14

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.scott…

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AI # 326 : Typhoon Test Pilot | Craig Penrice PART 2 27:33

4M ago27:33

27:33

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/#/typhoontestpi…

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AI # 325 : Eurofighter Typhoon Test Pilot | Craig Penrice PART 1 28:14

4M ago28:14

28:14

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://…

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AI # 324 : Tornado F3 Display Navigator | Jon “Herbie” Hancock PART2 25:44

5M ago25:44

25:44

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/ai…

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AI # 323 : E-2 Hawkeye Facts! | T.R. Matson aka "Wombat" FULL 24:44

5M ago24:44

24:44

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…

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AI # 322 : Tornado F3 Display Nav | Jon "Herbie" Hancock PART 1 51:55

5M ago51:55

51:55

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 u…

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AI # 321 : Tornado at Ex Green Flag & SAC Competition | John Grogan PART 2 50:35

5M ago50:35

50:35

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…

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AI # 320 : Danish F-16 Display Pilot | Thomas "MET" Kristensen PART 2 23:26

5M ago23:26

23:26

“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 -…

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AI # 319 : Flying the Harrier GR1 in Germany | John Grogan PART 1 23:26

5M ago23:26

23:26

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/ Purchas…

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AI # 318 : Flying the Danish F-16 | Thomas "MET" Kristensen PART 1 39:30

6M ago39:30

39:30

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 som…

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AI # 317 : USMC Hornet In Combat | Tim "Nugget" Golden FULL 43:34

6M ago43:34

43:34

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/aircre…

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AI # 316 : F-14 vs F-15, F-16 & F/A-18 | Mike "Nasty" Manazir FULL 37:07

6M ago37:07

37:07

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 cha…

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AI # 315 : Bush Pilot in Indonesia | David Burns FULL 53:21

6M ago53:21

53:21

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.te…

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AI # 314 : F-14 Tomcat to Tornado F2 & F3 | Pete Legg PART 2 30:47

7M ago30:47

30:47

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/ Pur…

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AI # 313 : RAF F-14 Tomcat Pilot | Pete Legg PART 1 49:31

7M ago49:31

49:31

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 -…

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AI # 312 : Flying the B-1B Lancer! | Tony Mahoney PART 2 1:12:14

7M ago1:12:14

1:12:14

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/aircrewintervie…

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AI # 311 : Flying the OA-37 & F16 | Tony Mahoney PART 1 52:27

8M ago52:27

52:27

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://…

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AI # 310 : Flying the ITPS Hawker Hunter | Steve Murray FULL 38:05

8M ago38:05

38:05

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/donat…

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AI # 309 : Flying the Tornado F3 at Red Flag | Derek "Grinner" Smith PART 2 34:49

8M ago34:49

34:49

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 - ht…

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AI # 308 : Tornado F3 In The Gulf! | Derek "Grinner" Smith PART 1 30:28

8M ago30:28

30:28

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.aircrewi…

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AI # 307 : "That's Mental" | Mal Craghill (Tornado GR1/4 Nav & F-15E WSO) 36:28

9M ago36:28

36:28

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…

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AI # 306 : Flying the Nuclear Tornado GR1 | Terry Cook PART 2 26:38

9M ago26:38

26:38

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/a…

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AI # 305 : Flying the Nuclear Buccaneer | Terry Cook PART 1 22:17

9M ago22:17

22:17

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.aircrewintervie…

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AI # 304 : Flying The S-3B Viking! | Loree Draude PART 2 32:41

9M ago32:41

32:41

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 - ht…

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AI # 303 : Flying The Hornet In The Support Role | Loree Draude PART 1 23:35

9M ago23:35

23:35

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: P…

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AI # 302 : F-15 to Business | Jim “Murph” Murphy PART 2 22:45

10M ago22:45

22:45

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 Exe…

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AI # 301 : Flying the Air National Guard F-15A! | Jim “Murph” Murphy PART 1 32:37

10M ago32:37

32:37

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…

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AI # 300 : "That's Mental" | Mark "Phats" Taylor (Tornado GR4 Nav) 44:04

10M ago44:04

44:04

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.By Mike Young

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AI # 299 : Lightning to Tornado F3 | Derek "Grinner" Smith PART 2 41:27

10M ago41:27

41:27

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:…

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AI # 298 : Flying the Lightning! | Derek "Grinner" Smith PART 1 58:53

11M ago58:53

58:53

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/ H…

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AI # 297 : Flying The Jaguar GR1 & Tornado GR1 | John Grogan PART 2 46:07

11M ago46:07

46:07

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/yorkshi…

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AI # 296 : Flying The Hunter and Harrier GR1 | John Grogan PART 1 37:14

11M ago37:14

37:14

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/yorkshi…

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AI # 295 : Eject! Eject! | Tahir Alams Libyan Mirage III Story 19:36

12M ago19:36

19:36

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 Am…

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AI # 294 : What’s It Like Being a TOPGUN Instructor? | Kevin Proton” McLaughlin PART 2 43:15

12M ago43:15

43:15

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 som…

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AI # 293 : Eject! Eject! | Tahir Alam’s MiG-19 Story 10:57

12M ago10:57

10:57

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…

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AI # 292 : The Real TOPGUN! | Kevin "Proton" McLaughlin PART 1 43:07

1y ago43:07

43:07

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.aircrewintervi…

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AI # 291 : Flying The Draken A-4 Skyhawk | Tim “Nugget” Golden PART 2 19:01

1y ago19:01

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Former Marine fighter pilot, Tim "Nugget" Golden shares what it was like to fly and fight in the mighty A-4 Skyhawk with Draken! Fun fact, they use to fly with the Royal New Zealand Air Force. Help keep the channel going: Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONA…

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