Synopsis
Interviews with past and present aircrew of both military and civilian types.Copyright © Aircrew Interview 2018
Episodes
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AI #015 : Rich Graham on the SR-71 Blackbird
17/08/2017 Duration: 34minEx USAF pilot Rich Graham talks about his time flying the SR-71 Blackbird, from the missions to the pressure suit.He also talks about his time on the F-4 and writing books.Support the show
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AI #014 : Bob Marston on the Harrier GR3
13/08/2017 Duration: 44minEx RAF Harrier pilot and author Bob Marston talks about his time flying the GR3. He also talks about his time on the Sepecat Jaguar as well as his books.Support the show
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AI #013 : Mark Hasara on the KC-135 Stratotanker
04/08/2017 Duration: 58minMark Hasara is a retired USAF KC-135 pilot, he talks about his time on the type including training, refuelling fighters and the first night into Desert Storm.He also discusses his upcoming book, 'Pumping Gas'Support the show
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AI #012 : Paul Heasman on the BAE Hawk T1/T2
28/07/2017 Duration: 28minAn Interview with former Tornado F3 and Hawk T2/T2 pilot, Paul Heasman. We discuss his time flying the Hawk and what it was like being an instructor for the RAF.Support the show
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AI #011 : Nick Anderson on the F/A-18 Hornet
18/07/2017 Duration: 57minNick Anderson is an ex RAF pilot who flew the F-4 Phantom, Hawk and Tornado F3. He also did an exchange with the RAAF on the F/A-18 Hornet which is what we focus on in this interview, as well as his time in Australia.Support the show
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AI #010 : Andy Evans on the A-6E Intruder
29/05/2017 Duration: 01h19minAndy Evans chats about his time flying the Buccaneer with the RN and RAF and also his 3 year exchange with the US Navy flying the A-6Support the show
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AI #009 : Rick Peacock-Edwards on the Tornado F2/F3
07/05/2017 Duration: 47minRick is an ex-RAF pilot who flew the EE Lightning, F-4 Phantom and the Tornado F2/F3. In 1985 he flew the Tornado in a (then) unique Tornado/Spitfire synchro display.In 1986 he led the Queen's 60th Birthday Flypast.Support the show
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AI #008 : David Herriot on the Blackburn Buccaneer
18/04/2017 Duration: 48minAn interview with ex RAF navigator David Herriot on the Blackburn Buccaneer and the Tornado GR1. He goes into detail on his time with both types and gives memorable stories of his flying career in the RAF.Support the show
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AI #007 : Caroline Paige on the F-4, Wessex and Merlin
10/04/2017 Duration: 53minEx-RAF navigator Caroline Paige talks about her career flying the F-4 Phantom, Westland Wessex and the AgustaWestland Merlin.She also talks about her personal life and tells some great stories about her RAF career.Support the show
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AI #006 : Michael Napier on the Tornado GR1
02/04/2017 Duration: 47minAn Interview with ex-RAF Tornado GR1 pilot, Michel Napier.He discusses his life joining the RAF, training and flying the Panavia Tornado GR1 and the Hawk.You can find Michael at the following:www.mjwnapier.comSupport the show
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AI #005 : Martin Oxborrow on the C-130 Hercules
26/03/2017 Duration: 38minWe interviewed Martin Oxborrow, an ex RAF C-130 Pilot and one of the stars of the 1980 BBC documentary 'Fighter Pilot'He talks about his life flying the Hercules, filming 'Fighter Pilot', the Falklands and also mental health.A big thanks to http://www.airworldmuseum.com/ for letting us film in their great museum.Support the show
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AI #004 : Phil Keeble on the Hawker Hunter
19/03/2017 Duration: 47minAn Interview with ex-RAF fighter pilot Phil Keeble. He talks about his flying career focusing mainly on the Hawker Hunter and English Electric Canberra.Support the show
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AI #003 : Rick Groombridge on the BBMF Lancaster
12/03/2017 Duration: 39minWe interviewed Rick Groombrige with the amazing backdrop at East Kirby with "Just Jane".He is an ex RAF pilot who flew English Electric Lightnings, F-4 Phantoms, Tornado F3 and he also did an exchange with the French flying the Mirage III/IV.He also flew the Lancaster bomber in the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) for a few years and currently taxis "Just Jane" at The Lincoln Aviation Heritage Centre.In this interview he discuses the types he flew, Bosnia and shows us around the Lancaster while explaining the aircraft.Support the show
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AI #002 : Nick Ireland on the PR9 Canberra
04/03/2017 Duration: 22minAn interview with ex-RAF pilot Nick Ireland. He flew English Electric Canberras, Folland Gnats, Sepecat Jaguars and F-4 Phantoms. He talks about his life in the RAF as a flying officer and his operations. Plus he gives us an insight into his personal life.Support the show
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AI #001: David Gledhill on the F-4 Phantom
25/11/2016 Duration: 48minAn in depth interview with David Gledhill on his life as a navigator in the RAF flying the F-4 Phantom and the Tornado F2/F3.Looking at his training, squadrons, flying, exchanges and his career as a successful author.Support the show