Aircrew Interview

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Oct 12, 2025 · 52 min
AI # 395 : The Unglamorous Side of Naval Aviation | Ryan Pote *FULL*
Send us Fan Mail Former 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/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 History Analyzed History Analyzed is a podcast which investigates both history's biggest moments and... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show
Oct 5, 2025 · 32 min
AI # 394 : Flying Gas Station - KA-3B Nav | Andrew Niemyer *PART 2*
Send us Fan Mail Former 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.be Follow Andy - https://x.com/aniemyer Part 2 out - 5 October 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
Sep 28, 2025 · 38 min
AI # 393 : Flying the Mighty EA-3B Skywarrior | Andrew Niemyer | *PART 1*
Send us Fan Mail Andy 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/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
Sep 24, 2025 · 37 min
AI # 392 : RAAF Pig Driver Tales | Mike Crain *FULL*
Send us Fan Mail 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! 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
Sep 7, 2025 · 31 min
AI # 391 : Flying "The Brick" | Rick Peacock-Edwards *PART 1*
Send us Fan Mail 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! Pick up Rick's books - https://amzn.to/3JM0HN4 Help 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
Sep 5, 2025 · 43 min
AI # 390 : F-111 to Test Pilot | Dan Isbell *PART 2*
Send us Fan Mail 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. Follow Dan - https://x.com/dantannaisbell 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
Aug 10, 2025 · 33 min
AI # 389 : Flying The Mighty F-111 Aardvark | Dan Isbell | *PART 1*
Send us Fan Mail 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. Follow Dan - https://x.com/dantannaisbell 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
Aug 6, 2025 · 38 min
AI # 388 : Flying the Phantom and Tornado on 43(F) Squadron | Roy Macintyre *FULL*
Send us Fan Mail 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!). Help 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 Enjoy Check out Roy's website - https://www.roymacintyreimages.co.uk/ History Analyzed History Analyzed is a podcast which investigates both history's biggest moments and... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show
Aug 4, 2025 · 27 min
AI # 386 : Flying the "Pukin Dogs" F/A-18E Super Hornet | Kegan "SMURF" Gill *PART 1*
Send us Fan Mail 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! "Phoenix Revival" - https://amzn.to/469EbXA https://kegangill.com/ Help 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
Aug 4, 2025 · 47 min
AI # 387 : 695 mph F/A-18E Ejection | Kegan "SMURF" Gill *PART 2*
Send us Fan Mail 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. "Phoenix Revival" - https://amzn.to/469EbXA https://kegangill.com/ https://heroicheartsproject.org/ https://www.angelwarriorfoundation.com/ https://vetsolutions.org/ https://nofallenheroesfoundation.org/ History Analyzed History Analyzed is a podcast which investigates both history's biggest moments and... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show
Jul 23, 2025 · 20 min
AI # 385 : Tornado Tales with GR4 Pilot | Rich "Parge" Pargeter *PART 2*
Send us Fan Mail 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! Thanks to Philip Stevens for the photos - https://www.targeta.co.uk/index.htm Filmed at https://www.nelsam.org.uk/ Help 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
Jul 6, 2025 · 38 min
AI # 384 : RAF Fighter Pilot Stories | Rich "Parge" Pargeter *PART 1*
Send us Fan Mail 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! Thanks to Philip Stevens for the photos - https://www.targeta.co.uk/index.htm Filmed at https://www.nelsam.org.uk/ Help 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
Jul 5, 2025 · 20 min
AI # 383 : Student to Typhoon Pilot | James "Ammo" Carraway *PART 2*
Send us Fan Mail 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! Help 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
Jun 25, 2025 · 41 min
AI # 382 : How To Become A Frontline Typhoon Pilot | James "Ammo" Carraway *PART 1*
Send us Fan Mail 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! Help 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
Jun 15, 2025 · 38 min
AI # 381 : USAF Thunderbird Lead Solo Pilot | Michelle "MACE" Curran *PART 2*
Send us Fan Mail 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/ Watch part 1 - https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/#/f-16-mace-pt1/ https://macecurran.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mace_curran https://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/aircrewinterview DONATE - 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_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
Jun 8, 2025 · 37 min
AI # 380 : Flying the F-16 Fighting Falcon | Michelle “MACE” Curran *PART 1*
Send us Fan Mail 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! 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/aircrewinterview DONATE - 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_interview https://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterview https://www.twitter.com/aircrewtv Support the show
Jun 1, 2025 · 40 min
AI # 379 : Aviation Filmmaker & Podcaster | Louis Skupien (Full)
Send us Fan Mail I 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=en https://amzn.to/4kmELFc 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.com/ Pick up Rick's books - https://amzn.to/3DiEnI5 Watch 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/aircrewinterview DONATE - 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_interview https://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterview https://www.twitter.com/aircrewtv Support the show
May 25, 2025 · 26 min
AI # 378 : What Was It Like to Fly The Lightning? | Rick Peacock-Edwards *PART 2*
Send us Fan Mail Rick 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/aircrewinterview DONATE - 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_interview https://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterview https://www.twitter.com/aircrewtv Support the show
May 18, 2025 · 31 min
AI # 377 : Flying the Beast That is the Lightning! | Rick Peacock-Edwards *PART 1*
Send us Fan Mail Rick 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/aircrewinterview DONATE - 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_interview https://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterview https://www.twitter.com/aircrewtv Thanks to Ian Black for the original thumbnail photo - https://www.firestreakbooks.com/ Support the show
May 11, 2025 · 35 min
AI # 376 : Wild USN Helicopter Missions! | "Ryan "Nemo" Pote *PART 2*
Send us Fan Mail 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 https://www.facebook.com/ryanpotebooks https://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/aircrewinterview DONATE - 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_interview https://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterview https://www.twitter.com/aircrewtv Support the show

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Episodes435

AI # 395 : The Unglamorous Side of Naval Aviation | Ryan Pote FULL

AI # 394 : Flying Gas Station - KA-3B Nav | Andrew Niemyer PART 2

AI # 393 : Flying the Mighty EA-3B Skywarrior | Andrew Niemyer | PART 1

AI # 392 : RAAF Pig Driver Tales | Mike Crain FULL

AI # 391 : Flying "The Brick" | Rick Peacock-Edwards PART 1

AI # 390 : F-111 to Test Pilot | Dan Isbell PART 2

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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