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Aircrew Interview

Mike Young

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

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  • March 1 · 24 min

    AI # 415 : Harrier GR7 to C-17 Globemaster | Matt Doncaster *PART 1*

    Send us Fan Mail Former Harrier GR7 pilot, Matt Doncaster shares what it was like going from flying the Harrier to the C-17 with some great stories throughout. Check out the Harrier GR7 project - https://harrier2life.co.uk/ Pick up one of our patches - https://ebay.us/m/B0gs3i Help to keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - 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_interview https://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterview https://www.twitter.com/aircrewtv History Analyzed History Analyzed is a podcast which investigates both history's biggest moments and... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show

  • February 22 · 58 min

    AI # 414 : F-14 Pilot Flies the F-117 Nighthawk | Dave “Beaker” Lobdell *PART 2*

    Send us Fan Mail F-14A pilot, Dave "Beaker" Lobdell shares what it was like to fly and operate the USAF F-117A on his exchange tour which also includes the similarities and differenceS from the USN. Help to keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - 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_interview https://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterview https://www.twitter.com/aircrewtv History Analyzed History Analyzed is a podcast which investigates both history's biggest moments and... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show

  • February 15 · 38 min

    AI # 413 : Flying The F-14 With VF-111 & VF-41 | Dave “Beaker” Lobdell *PART 1*

    Send us Fan Mail Former Tomcat pilot, Dave “Beaker” Lobdell shares what it was like to fly the F-14A with VF-111 and VF-41 which includes great stories and flying on live ops! Help to keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - 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_interview https://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterview https://www.twitter.com/aircrewtv History Analyzed History Analyzed is a podcast which investigates both history's biggest moments and... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show

  • February 9 · 1 hr 6 min

    AI # 412 : Flying the Harrier GR7 | Matt Doncaster *PART 2*

    Send us Fan Mail Matt Doncaster shares what it was like to move onto a frontline squadron, becoming combat ready, flying on live ops and operating from HMS Illustrious with plenty of great stories throughout! We also hear about the amazing Harrier2life project which you can follow here - https://harrier2life.co.uk/ Help to keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - 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_interview https://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterview https://www.twitter.com/aircrewtv History Analyzed History Analyzed is a podcast which investigates both history's biggest moments and... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show

  • February 1 · 51 min

    AI # 411 : Becoming A Harrier GR7 Pilot | Matt Doncaster *PART 1*

    Send us Fan Mail Former RAF pilot, Matt Doncaster shares his early beginnings in aviation, being selected for the Harrier GR7 and going through flying training at RAF Wittering with plenty of great stories! Enjoy https://harrier2life.co.uk/ Thanks to Philip Stevens for the photos - https://www.targeta.co.uk/ Help to keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - 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_interview https://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterview https://www.twitter.com/aircrewtv History Analyzed History Analyzed is a podcast which investigates both history's biggest moments and... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show

  • February 1 · 24 min

    AI # 410 : Flying the Typhoon Display Around Europe! | Nathan Shawyer *PART 2*

    Send us Fan Mail Nath Shawyer shares what it was like to display the mighty Typhoon which includes his favourite manoeuvre, flying at airshows around Europe (including RIAT), interacting with the public and much more! Thanks to our sponsor https://vertex-watches.com https://www.raf.mod.uk/display-teams/typhoon-display-team/ https://www.facebook.com/raftyphoon/ https://www.instagram.com/raf_typhoondisplayteam/ https://x.com/RAFTyphoonTeam Help to keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - 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_interview https://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterview https://www.twitter.com/aircrewtv History Analyzed History Analyzed is a podcast which investigates both history's biggest moments and... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show

  • January 20 · 33 min

    AI # 409 : 2025 Typhoon Display Pilot Interview | Nathan Shawyer *PART 1*

    Send us Fan Mail Nathan Shawyer shares what it was like to fly the Tornado GR4 and becoming the 2025 Typhoon display pilot! Thanks to our sponsor https://vertex-watches.com https://www.raf.mod.uk/display-teams/typhoon-display-team/ https://www.facebook.com/raftyphoon/ https://www.instagram.com/raf_typhoondisplayteam/ https://x.com/RAFTyphoonTeam Help to keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - 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_interview https://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterview https://www.twitter.com/aircrewtv History Analyzed History Analyzed is a podcast which investigates both history's biggest moments and... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show

  • January 11 · 24 min

    AI # 408 : AC-130 Spectre Gunner | Anthony Dyer *FULL*

    Send us Fan Mail Anthony Dyer talks about what it was like to be a gunner on the AC-130 Spectre and shares a few tales from his time on live ops! Pick up Anthony's book, "Moon Child" - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Moon-Child-Special-Missions-Aviator/dp/B0DZMXBHJ4 Help to keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - 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_interview https://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterview https://www.twitter.com/aircrewtv History Analyzed History Analyzed is a podcast which investigates both history's biggest moments and... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show

  • January 4 · 32 min

    AI # 407 : F-16C to F-117A | Gen. David Goldfein *Part 2*

    Send us Fan Mail Dave Goldfein shares how he went on to fly the F-117A Nighthawk and what it was like to command the 49th Fighter Wing at Holloman AFB. Pick up David Goldfein's & Dr. Heather Wilson's book - "Get Back Up" https://amzn.to/44I2EBQ Help to keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - 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_interview https://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterview https://www.twitter.com/aircrewtv History Analyzed History Analyzed is a podcast which investigates both history's biggest moments and... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show

  • Dec 29, 2025 · 26 min

    AI # 406 : Flying the F-16 and Ejection Over Serbia | Gen. David Goldfein *PART 1*

    Send us Fan Mail General David Goldfein shares what it was like to fly the F-16C and shares the story of his 1999 ejection over Serbia during Operation Allied Force. Pick up David & Dr. Heather Wilson's book - "Get Back Up" https://amzn.to/44I2EBQ Help to keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - 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_interview https://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterview https://www.twitter.com/aircrewtv History Analyzed History Analyzed is a podcast which investigates both history's biggest moments and... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show

  • Dec 21, 2025 · 21 min

    AI # 405 : C-17 Pilot to Entrepreneur | Nate Ehlers *PART 2*

    Send us Fan Mail Former C-17 Globemaster pilot, Nate Ehlers shares how he created and developed Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) lesson plans that have helped many aviators along the way. He also answers some personal questions at the end. Nate has also created CFI lesson plans for aviators via his website https://thebackseatpilot.com/ and you can get 15% off with code AIRCREWINITERVIEW Help to keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - 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_interview https://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterview https://www.twitter.com/aircrewtv Support the show

  • Dec 14, 2025 · 45 min

    AI # 404 : Flying the Mighty C-17 "Moose" | Nate Ehlers *PART 1*

    Send us Fan Mail Nate Ehlers shares in detail the struggles he had trying to fly for the USAF reserves then eventually getting the C-17 Globemaster, which includes what it was like to fly, the strengths and weaknesses, flying on operations and more. Nate has also created CFI lesson plans for aviators via his website https://thebackseatpilot.com/ and you can get 15% off with code AIRCREWINTERVIEW Help to keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - 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_interview https://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterview https://www.twitter.com/aircrewtv History Analyzed History Analyzed is a podcast which investigates both history's biggest moments and... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show

  • Dec 7, 2025 · 35 min

    AI # 403 : Tornado F3 vs F-15C | Roy Macintyre *FULL*

    Send us Fan Mail High-timed Tornado F3 pilot, Roy Macintyre shares what it was like to go up against the F-15Cs based out of RAF Lakenheath, which includes some great stories and also the tactics the F3 guys had to use. Thank you to Philip Stevens for the photos - https://www.targeta.co.uk/ Help to keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - 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_interview https://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterview https://www.twitter.com/aircrewtv History Analyzed History Analyzed is a podcast which investigates both history's biggest moments and... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show

  • Nov 30, 2025 · 37 min

    AI # 402 : F-14 Pilot Flies the USAF F-16 On His Exchange Tour | Brent *PART 2*

    Send us Fan Mail Former USN F-14A Tomcat pilot, Brent shares what it was like to fly the F-16CJ on his USAF exchange tour! Follow Brent - https://x.com/BlacklionCTA Help to keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - 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_interview https://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterview https://www.twitter.com/aircrewtv History Analyzed History Analyzed is a podcast which investigates both history's biggest moments and... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show

  • Nov 26, 2025 · 37 min

    AI # 401 : F-14A Tomcat Driver | Brent *PART 1*

    Send us Fan Mail Brent shares what it was like to fly the F-14A with VF-111 and VF-213, which includes his training, being deployed, DACT and a couple of memorable stories one of which includes a hairy electrical fire! Follow Brent - https://x.com/BlacklionCTA Help to keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - 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_interview https://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterview https://www.twitter.com/aircrewtv History Analyzed History Analyzed is a podcast which investigates both history's biggest moments and... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show

  • Nov 25, 2025 · 26 min

    AI # 400 : A-6 Intruder BN Stories! | Andy Niemyer *PART 2*

    Send us Fan Mail Former A-6 Intruder Bombardier-Navigator, Andy Niemyer shares some great stories from his time on the jet! Follow Andy on X - https://x.com/aniemyer Help to keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - 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_interview https://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterview https://www.twitter.com/aircrewtv History Analyzed History Analyzed is a podcast which investigates both history's biggest moments and... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show

  • Nov 9, 2025 · 31 min

    AI # 399 : A-6 Intruder Bombardier-Navigator! | Andy Niemyer *PART 1*

    Send us Fan Mail Andy Niemyer talks about what it was like to be an A-6 Intruder Bombardier-Navigator coming from the Whale community. Andy shares the role of the aircraft in great detail, the weapons it could carry, being on VA-304 all accompanied with some great stories throughout! Enjoy Follow Andy on X - https://x.com/aniemyer Help to keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - 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_interview https://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterview https://www.twitter.com/aircrewtv History Analyzed History Analyzed is a podcast which investigates both history's biggest moments and... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show

  • Nov 2, 2025 · 48 min

    AI # 398 : Flying the SAR Wessex and Sea King | Paul Humphreys *PART 2*

    Send us Fan Mail Former RAF Wessex and Sea King pilot, Paul Humphreys shares what it was like to fly these aircraft in the search and rescue role! Plenty of great stories so strap in and enjoy Filmed at https://www.nelsam.org.uk/ Help to keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - 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_interview https://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterview https://www.twitter.com/aircrewtv History Analyzed History Analyzed is a podcast which investigates both history's biggest moments and... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show

  • Oct 26, 2025 · 27 min

    AI # 397 : Flying the Royal Navy Wessex and Sea King | Paul Humphreys *PART 1*

    Send us Fan Mail Former Royal Navy Wessex and Sea King pilot, Paul Humphreys shares some great tales on what it was like flying both aircraft and working with Royal Marines! Filmed at https://www.nelsam.org.uk/ History Analyzed History Analyzed is a podcast which investigates both history's biggest moments and... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show

  • Oct 23, 2025 · 33 min

    AI # 396 : USAF Special Combat Missions Aviator | Anthony Dyer *FULL*

    Send us Fan Mail Here if your full interview with former AC-130 and Pave Hawk aerial gunner, Anthony Dyer as he shares how we went from a weapons loader on Eagles, to a firefighter, to the AC-130 gunship and finally on to the Pave Hawk. He shares some great insights from his time on both types, including taking it on deployment and how it changed his life. In the later part of the chat, we here how leaving the USAF hit him personally and how overcoming his personal struggles lead to writing his book "Moon Child" - https://amzn.to/48wQtKW Help to keep the channel going: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - 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_interview https://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterview https://www.twitter.com/aircrewtv History Analyzed History Analyzed is a podcast which investigates both history's biggest moments and... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show