Aircrew Interview

Aircrew Interview

Interviews with past and present aircrew of both military and civilian types. © Aircrew Interview, all rights reserved

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September 24, 2025 36 mins

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Former RAAF F-111 pilot, Mike Crain, shares some great stories from his time flying the mighty "Pig" including the Gulf War workup, tactics, wing sweep and more!

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Rick PE talks us through what it was like coming from the single seat world in the Lightning to the fly the  Phantom FG1/FGR2, his training, the jets pros and cons, flying QRA and plenty of brilliant stories throughout!

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Former F-111 pilot, Dan Isbell shares how he became a test pilot, what the programme involved, flying both the F-16 & F-111 at Eglin AFB with plenty of stories throughout. 

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In this fascinating episode, former F-111E and test pilot, Dan Isbell shares stories from his time flying the Aardvark at Upper Heyford which includes both the flying and social sides. 
He also recounts some of the amazing mods he added to the aircraft and improvements for the aircrew on the squadron which was amazing to hear about.

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Former RAF Phantom and Tornado pilot, Roy Macintyre talks about what it was like to fly on 43(F) Squadron aka the 'Fighting Cocks'.

Roy shares some of the history of the squadron, living and working from RAF Leuchars, flying both types from the base all with some great and funny stories throughout (including a night out and a bus!).

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Former F/A-18E Super Hornet pilot, "SMURF" shares what it takes to get to fly with VFA-143 the "Pukin Dogs", banter between fighter squadrons, flying on large exercises and much more!
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Former F/A-18E Super Hornet pilot, Kegan “SMURF” Gill shares the incredible story of his 695 MPH ejection which was the fastest survived ejection in naval aviation history, and his miraculous and insane recovery journey.

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Former Tornado F3 and GR4 pilot, Rich Pargeter shares more stories from flying the legendary jet, including a brilliant tale of a show of force!

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Filmed at https://www.nelsam.org.uk/

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Former RAF Tornado F3 pilot, Parge shares some brilliant and funny stories including, intercepting Tu-95 Bear's, flying in the Falklands, being based with 111 squadron and much more!

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In part 2, "Ammo" shares more info on what it takes to be a frontline RAF Typhoon pilot with some great insights throughout, including if he ever encountered any"Maverick" type pilots!

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Former USAF F-22 pilot and Typhoon instructor, "Ammo" shares what it takes to become a frontline Typhoon pilot in the RAF with great detail throughout!
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MACE shares her amazing story of being part the USAF Thunderbirds and becoming the lead solo for the elite team!
We hear everything from training, flying at shows, interacting with the public all with some great stories through out.
We also talk about her books and her upcoming release, "The Flipside" which you can pre-order here - https://macecurran.com/flipside/

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Former USAF F-16 pilot, Michelle “MACE” Curran shares what it was like to fly the mighty Viper. 
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I chat with amazing aviation podcaster, filmmaker and entrepreneur, Louis Skupien as we talk all things aviation!
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In part 2, former EE Lightning pilot, RPE shares more great stories on what it was like to fly the beast! Thanks to our sponsor https://avi-8.co...

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Rick Peacock-Edwards shares what it was like to fly the mighty English Electric Lightning with some great stories throughout!
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Rick Peacock-Edwards shares what it was like to fly the mighty English Electric Lightning with some great stories throughout!
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In part 2, former USN MH-60R pilot, "Ryan "Nemo" Pote shares some of amazing and diverse missions he flew while in the Navy (footage included) and we also discuss his book, "Blood and Treasure" which you can pick up here - https://amzn.to/3E5TKUJ Check Ryan out: https://www.ryanpote.com
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Former USN H-60 pilot, Ryan 'Nemo" Pote shares what it was like to fly the SH-60B and MH-60R with plenty of great stories throughout!
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In part 2, Bob Marston shares what it was like fly the mighty Sepecat Jaguar, including life at Coltishall, operating in live theatre, his books and plenty of great stories throughout.! Pick up Bob's books -  https://amzn.to/3R4i7F0

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Bob Marston shares what it was like going from flying the Harrier to the Jaguar with some great insights throughout!

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