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Aircrew Interview

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

Leisure Aviation
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Average duration
37 minutes
Episodes
390
Years Active
2016 - 2025
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AI # 340 : F-111 to Test Pilot | Dan Isbell *PART 2*

AI # 340 : F-111 to Test Pilot | Dan Isbell *PART 2*

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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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00:43:07  |   Fri 05 Sep 2025
AI # 389 : Flying The Mighty F-111 Aardvark | Dan Isbell | *PART 1*

AI # 389 : Flying The Mighty F-111 Aardvark | Dan Isbell | *PART 1*

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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. 

00:32:36  |   Sun 10 Aug 2025
AI # 388 : Flying the Phantom and Tornado on 43(F) Squadron | Roy Macintyre *FULL*

AI # 388 : Flying the Phantom and Tornado on 43(F) Squadron | Roy Macintyre *FULL*

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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…

00:37:58  |   Wed 06 Aug 2025
AI # 387 : 695 mph F/A-18E Ejection  | Kegan

AI # 387 : 695 mph F/A-18E Ejection | Kegan "SMURF" Gill *PART 2*

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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 mira…

00:46:29  |   Mon 04 Aug 2025
AI # 386 : Flying the

AI # 386 : Flying the "Pukin Dogs" F/A-18E Super Hornet | Kegan "SMURF" Gill *PART 1*

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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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00:27:11  |   Mon 04 Aug 2025
AI # 385 : Tornado Tales with GR4 Pilot | Rich

AI # 385 : Tornado Tales with GR4 Pilot | Rich "Parge" Pargeter *PART 2*

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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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00:20:46  |   Wed 23 Jul 2025
AI # 384 : RAF Fighter Pilot Stories | Rich

AI # 384 : RAF Fighter Pilot Stories | Rich "Parge" Pargeter *PART 1*

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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!

Tha…

00:38:11  |   Sun 06 Jul 2025
AI # 383 : Student to Typhoon Pilot  | James

AI # 383 : Student to Typhoon Pilot | James "Ammo" Carraway *PART 2*

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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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00:20:27  |   Sat 05 Jul 2025
AI # 382 : How To Become A Frontline Typhoon Pilot | James

AI # 382 : How To Become A Frontline Typhoon Pilot | James "Ammo" Carraway *PART 1*

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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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00:41:01  |   Wed 25 Jun 2025
AI # 381 : USAF Thunderbird Lead Solo Pilot | Michelle

AI # 381 : USAF Thunderbird Lead Solo Pilot | Michelle "MACE" Curran *PART 2*

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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 p…

00:37:40  |   Sun 15 Jun 2025
AI # 380 : Flying the F-16 Fighting Falcon | Michelle “MACE” Curran *PART 1*

AI # 380 : Flying the F-16 Fighting Falcon | Michelle “MACE” Curran *PART 1*

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Former USAF F-16 pilot, Michelle “MACE” Curran shares what it was like to fly the mighty Viper. 
Oh and we hear how MACE got her callsign!
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00:37:50  |   Sun 08 Jun 2025
AI # 379 : Aviation Filmmaker & Podcaster  | Louis Skupien (Full)

AI # 379 : Aviation Filmmaker & Podcaster | Louis Skupien (Full)

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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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00:40:45  |   Sun 01 Jun 2025
AI # 378 : What Was It Like to Fly The Lightning? | Rick Peacock-Edwards *PART 2*

AI # 378 : What Was It Like to Fly The Lightning? | Rick Peacock-Edwards *PART 2*

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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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00:26:15  |   Sun 25 May 2025
AI # 377 : Flying the Beast That is the Lightning! | Rick Peacock-Edwards  *PART 1*

AI # 377 : Flying the Beast That is the Lightning! | Rick Peacock-Edwards *PART 1*

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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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00:31:37  |   Sun 18 May 2025
AI # 376 : Wild USN Helicopter Missions! |

AI # 376 : Wild USN Helicopter Missions! | "Ryan "Nemo" Pote *PART 2*

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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 T…

00:35:29  |   Sun 11 May 2025
AI # 375 :  Flying the Mighty USN H-60! | Ryan

AI # 375 : Flying the Mighty USN H-60! | Ryan "Nemo" Pote *PART 1*

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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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00:30:24  |   Sun 04 May 2025
AI # 374 : Life As A Sepecat Jaguar Pilot | Bob Marston *PART 2*

AI # 374 : Life As A Sepecat Jaguar Pilot | Bob Marston *PART 2*

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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.!…

00:23:08  |   Sun 27 Apr 2025
AI # 373 : Harrier Pilot to Jaguar Pilot | Bob Marston *PART 1*

AI # 373 : Harrier Pilot to Jaguar Pilot | Bob Marston *PART 1*

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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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00:30:40  |   Mon 21 Apr 2025
AI # 372 : USN Helicopter Pilot Reacts to the Tragic MH-53 Incident | Ryan “Nemo

AI # 372 : USN Helicopter Pilot Reacts to the Tragic MH-53 Incident | Ryan “Nemo" Pote

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Former USN MH-60 pilot, Ryan Pote talks about the tragic incident including a MH-53E in 2014 and draws some of the parallels from his time flying in the Navy.
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00:20:31  |   Sun 13 Apr 2025
AI # 371 : USAF Aircraft Maintenance Officer | Katrine Waterman *PART 2*

AI # 371 : USAF Aircraft Maintenance Officer | Katrine Waterman *PART 2*

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Katrine Waterman shares what it takes to be a USAF aircraft maintenance officer.

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00:32:52  |   Sun 06 Apr 2025
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