Synopsis
Interviews with past and present aircrew of both military and civilian types.Copyright © Aircrew Interview 2018
Episodes
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AI # 395 : The Unglamorous Side of Naval Aviation | Ryan Pote *FULL*
12/10/2025 Duration: 51minSend us a textFormer USN SH-60 pilot, Ryan Pote, shares what it was like to live and work from the ship, which includes stories of the more unglamorous side of being a naval aviator.There is also some great personal footage of deck ops, LSO duties and landing and taking off from a Chinese military ship.Check out Ryan and pick up his book, "Blood and Treasure" - https://www.ryanpote.com/Help to keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterviewDONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/* Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview Purchase our Aviation Art Book, Volume One - https://amzn.to/3sehpaP Follow us: https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/https://www.instagram.com/aircrew_interviewhttps://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterviewSupport the show
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AI # 394 : Flying Gas Station - KA-3B Nav | Andrew Niemyer *PART 2*
05/10/2025 Duration: 31minSend us a textFormer Whale nav, Andrew Niemyer shares what it was like going from the EA-3B to KA-3B with plenty of great stories throughout!Watch part 1 - youtube.com/watch?v=VT6x2iJMzgQ&feature=youtu.beFollow Andy - https://x.com/aniemyerPart 2 out - 5 OctoberHelp to keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterviewDONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/* Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview Purchase our Aviation Art Book, Volume One - https://amzn.to/3sehpaP Follow us: https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/https://www.instagram.com/aircrew_interviewhttps://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterviewhttps://www.twitter.com/aircrewtvSupport the show
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AI # 393 : Flying the Mighty EA-3B Skywarrior | Andrew Niemyer | *PART 1*
28/09/2025 Duration: 37minSend us a textAndy Niemyer shares what it was like to be a Senior Tactical Electronic Warfare Evaluator (SEVAL) and nav on the EA-3B Skywarrior with the USN.Andy shares some great insights into the aircraft, the squadron he was with, the missions he flew with plenty of great stories throughout from flying this unsung hero.Follow Andy - https://x.com/aniemyerHelp to keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterviewDONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/* Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview Purchase our Aviation Art Book, Volume One - https://amzn.to/3sehpaP Follow us: https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/https://www.instagram.com/aircrew_interviewhttps://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterviewhttps://www.twitter.com/aircrewtvSupport the show
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AI # 392 : RAAF Pig Driver Tales | Mike Crain *FULL*
24/09/2025 Duration: 36minSend us a textFormer 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!Help to keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterviewDONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/* Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview Purchase our Aviation Art Book, Volume One - https://amzn.to/3sehpaP Follow us: https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/https://www.instagram.com/aircrew_interviewhttps://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterviewhttps://www.twitter.com/aircrewtvSupport the show
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AI # 391 : Flying "The Brick" | Rick Peacock-Edwards *PART 1*
07/09/2025 Duration: 30minSend us a textRick 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!Pick up Rick's books - https://amzn.to/3JM0HN4Help keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterviewDONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/* Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview Purchase our Aviation Art Book, Volume One - https://amzn.to/3sehpaP Follow us: https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/https://www.instagram.com/aircrew_interviewhttps://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterviewhttps://www.twitter.com/aircrewtvSupport the show
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AI # 390 : F-111 to Test Pilot | Dan Isbell *PART 2*
05/09/2025 Duration: 43minSend us a textFormer 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. Follow Dan - https://x.com/dantannaisbellHelp to keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterviewDONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/* Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview Purchase our Aviation Art Book, Volume One - https://amzn.to/3sehpaP Follow us:https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/https://www.instagram.com/aircrew_interviewhttps://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterviewhttps://www.twitter.com/aircrewtvSupport the show
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AI # 389 : Flying The Mighty F-111 Aardvark | Dan Isbell | *PART 1*
10/08/2025 Duration: 32minSend us a textIn 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.Follow Dan - https://x.com/dantannaisbellHelp to keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterviewDONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/* Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview Purchase our Aviation Art Book, Volume One - https://amzn.to/3sehpaP Follow us:https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/https://www.instagram.com/aircrew_interviewhttps://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterviewhttps://www.twitter.com/aircrewtvSupport the show
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AI # 388 : Flying the Phantom and Tornado on 43(F) Squadron | Roy Macintyre *FULL*
06/08/2025 Duration: 37minSend us a textFormer 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!).Help keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterviewDONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/* Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview Purchase our Aviation Art Book, Volume One - https://amzn.to/3sehpaP Follow us:https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/https://www.instagram.com/aircrew_interviewhttps://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterviewhttps://www.twitter.com/aircrewtvEnjoyCheck out Roy's website - https://www.roymacintyreimages.co.uk/Support the show
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AI # 386 : Flying the "Pukin Dogs" F/A-18E Super Hornet | Kegan "SMURF" Gill *PART 1*
04/08/2025 Duration: 27minSend us a textFormer 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!"Phoenix Revival" - https://amzn.to/469EbXAhttps://kegangill.com/Help keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterviewDONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/* Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview Purchase our Aviation Art Book, Volume One - https://amzn.to/3sehpaP Follow us:https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/https://www.instagram.com/aircrew_interviewhttps://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterviewhttps://www.twitter.com/aircrewtvSupport the show
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AI # 387 : 695 mph F/A-18E Ejection | Kegan "SMURF" Gill *PART 2*
04/08/2025 Duration: 46minSend us a textFormer 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."Phoenix Revival" - https://amzn.to/469EbXAhttps://kegangill.com/https://heroicheartsproject.org/https://www.angelwarriorfoundation.com/https://vetsolutions.org/https://nofallenheroesfoundation.org/Support the show
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AI # 385 : Tornado Tales with GR4 Pilot | Rich "Parge" Pargeter *PART 2*
23/07/2025 Duration: 20minSend us a textFormer Tornado F3 and GR4 pilot, Rich Pargeter shares more stories from flying the legendary jet, including a brilliant tale of a show of force!Thanks to Philip Stevens for the photos - https://www.targeta.co.uk/index.htmFilmed at https://www.nelsam.org.uk/Help keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterviewDONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/* Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview Purchase our Aviation Art Book, Volume One - https://amzn.to/3sehpaP Follow us:https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/https://www.instagram.com/aircrew_interviewhttps://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterviewhttps://www.twitter.com/aircrewtvSupport the show
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AI # 384 : RAF Fighter Pilot Stories | Rich "Parge" Pargeter *PART 1*
06/07/2025 Duration: 38minSend us a textFormer 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!Thanks to Philip Stevens for the photos - https://www.targeta.co.uk/index.htmFilmed at https://www.nelsam.org.uk/Help keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterviewDONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/* Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview Purchase our Aviation Art Book, Volume One - https://amzn.to/3sehpaP Follow us:https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/https://www.instagram.com/aircrew_interviewhttps://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterviewhttps://www.twitter.com/aircrewtvSupport the show
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AI # 383 : Student to Typhoon Pilot | James "Ammo" Carraway *PART 2*
05/07/2025 Duration: 20minSend us a textIn 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!Help keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterviewDONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/* Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview Purchase our Aviation Art Book, Volume One - https://amzn.to/3sehpaP Follow us:https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/https://www.instagram.com/aircrew_interviewhttps://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterviewhttps://www.twitter.com/aircrewtvSupport the show
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AI # 382 : How To Become A Frontline Typhoon Pilot | James "Ammo" Carraway *PART 1*
25/06/2025 Duration: 41minSend us a textFormer 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!Help keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterviewDONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/* Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview Purchase our Aviation Art Book, Volume One - https://amzn.to/3sehpaP Follow us:https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/https://www.instagram.com/aircrew_interviewhttps://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterviewhttps://www.twitter.com/aircrewtvSupport the show
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AI # 381 : USAF Thunderbird Lead Solo Pilot | Michelle "MACE" Curran *PART 2*
15/06/2025 Duration: 37minSend us a textMACE 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/Watch part 1 - https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/#/f-16-mace-pt1/https://macecurran.com/https://www.instagram.com/mace_curranhttps://amzn.to/3FOiWzE* Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview Help keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterviewDONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/Purchase our Aviation Art Book, Volume One - https://amzn.to/3sehpaP Follow us:https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/https://www.instagram.com/aircrew_interviewhttps://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterviewhttps://www.twitter.com/aircrewtvSupport the show
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AI # 380 : Flying the F-16 Fighting Falcon | Michelle “MACE” Curran *PART 1*
08/06/2025 Duration: 37minFormer 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!https://macecurran.com/https://www.instagram.com/mace_curran* Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview Help keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterviewDONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/Purchase our Aviation Art Book, Volume One - https://amzn.to/3sehpaP Follow us:https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/https://www.instagram.com/aircrew_interviewhttps://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterviewhttps://www.twitter.com/aircrewtvSupport the show
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AI # 379 : Aviation Filmmaker & Podcaster | Louis Skupien (Full)
01/06/2025 Duration: 40minI chat with amazing aviation podcaster, filmmaker and entrepreneur, Louis Skupien as we talk all things aviation!Check Louis out and pick up his book via:https://louisskupien.com/https://www.instagram.com/louisskupien/?hl=enhttps://amzn.to/4kmELFcIn 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.com/Pick up Rick's books - https://amzn.to/3DiEnI5Watch part 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_ymcVzJmwc&feature=youtu.be* Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview Help keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterviewDONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/Purchase our Aviation Art Book, Volume One - https://amzn.to/3sehpaP Follow us:https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/https://www.instagram.com/aircrew_interviewhttps://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterviewhttps://www.twitter.com/aircrewtvSupport the show
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AI # 378 : What Was It Like to Fly The Lightning? | Rick Peacock-Edwards *PART 2*
25/05/2025 Duration: 26minRick Peacock-Edwards shares what it was like to fly the mighty English Electric Lightning with some great stories throughout!Thanks to our sponsor https://avi-8.com/* Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview Help keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterviewDONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/Purchase our Aviation Art Book, Volume One - https://amzn.to/3sehpaP Follow us:https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/https://www.instagram.com/aircrew_interviewhttps://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterviewhttps://www.twitter.com/aircrewtvSupport the show
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AI # 377 : Flying the Beast That is the Lightning! | Rick Peacock-Edwards *PART 1*
18/05/2025 Duration: 31minRick Peacock-Edwards shares what it was like to fly the mighty English Electric Lightning with some great stories throughout!Thanks to our sponsor https://avi-8.com/* Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview Help keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterviewDONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/Purchase our Aviation Art Book, Volume One - https://amzn.to/3sehpaP Follow us:https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/https://www.instagram.com/aircrew_interviewhttps://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterviewhttps://www.twitter.com/aircrewtvThanks to Ian Black for the original thumbnail photo - https://www.firestreakbooks.com/Support the show
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AI # 376 : Wild USN Helicopter Missions! | "Ryan "Nemo" Pote *PART 2*
11/05/2025 Duration: 35minIn 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.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ryanpotebookshttps://www.instagram.com/ryanpotebooks/ https://x.com/ryanpotebooks* Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview Help keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterviewDONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/Purchase our Aviation Art Book, Volume One - https://amzn.to/3sehpaP Follow us:https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/https://www.instagram.com/aircrew_interviewhttps://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterviewhttps://www.twitter.com/aircrewtvSupport the show