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Send us Fan Mail Thanks to our sponsor AIM Watches https://aimwatches.com and you can get 5% off now with discount code AIRCREW Former RAF Tornado F3, Tornado GR4 and Hawk T1 pilot Parge joins us to share some incredible stories from the final chapters of his flying career in the RAF. From witnessing the stand-down of the mighty Tornado F3, to playing a key role in the final flight of the Tornado GR4, Parge takes us behind the scenes of some truly historic moments in RAF aviation. He also reflects on his final sortie in the RAF, flying the Hawk T1 and going head-to-head with his mates in some memorable BFM (Basic Fighter Manoeuvres)! Filmed at https://www.nelsam.org.uk Thanks to Philip Stevens for the photo - https://www.targeta.co.uk/index.htm 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   Follow us:  https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/ https://www.instagram.com/aircrew_interview https://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterview Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Former RAF Tornado navigator John Nichol takes us through his transition from the Tornado GR1 to the Tornado F3. John shares what it was like making the move, covering the ground school and flying training, the similarities and differences between the two aircraft, and eventually joining XI Squadron. We also discuss Dissimilar Air Combat Training (DACT), life on the squadron, the social side and plenty of entertaining stories along the way.  We wrap up by talking about his latest book ‘ Blitz’.  https://link.amazon/B05cX4Zoz Follow John: https://www.johnnichol.com/ https://x.com/JohnNicholRAF https://www.facebook.com/john.nichol.731 https://www.instagram.com/johnnicholrafxv/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Former F-14A RIO and Tornado F3 navigator David “Boomer” Smith compares these two legendary fighter aircraft, exploring their similarities, differences, and capabilities from the back seat. Packed with fascinating insights, first-hand experience, and great stories throughout. Check out Boomer's amazing foundation - https://www.purejoyfoundation.org/ My LED F3 fin came from https://www.lidstopsandtails.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   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

Send us Fan Mail Former F-111 and F-16 pilot Karl Gruner shares some books he recommends to pick up and what he is currently up to! One-Eleven Down - https://link.amazon/B0iaMjLOu The Fightin' Tenth - https://link.amazon/B09DFzjrN 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   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

Send us Fan Mail Former USAF F-111 pilot Karl Gruner shares his experience of a two-week NATO fighter exchange with a Belgian Air Force Mirage 5 squadron.  Karl discusses flying in the backseat, the aircraft’s capabilities, differences between US and Belgian fighter operations, and the social side of life. Enjoy! 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   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

Send us Fan Mail Former USAF F-22 and RAF Typhoon exchange pilot James “Ammo” Carraway shares what it’s like transitioning from flying fast jets to becoming a 737 airline pilot. 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   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

Send us Fan Mail Former USAF F-16C pilot Karl Gruner shares how he transitioned from flying the Viper to becoming a Forward Air Controller (FAC) with the US Army. He explains what led him to this unique role, his experiences, and what it was really like operating alongside Army forces. 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   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

Send us Fan Mail Former Aardvark pilot Karl Gruner explains how the F-111’s TFR system worked, how it allowed the aircraft to fly at extremely low-level, and what it was like trusting the system. 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   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

Send us Fan Mail Former RAF Phantom and Tornado F3 pilot, Roy Macintyre shares in-detail the skill it takes to learn how to conduct AAR in both jets, the best/worst tankers along with plenty of great insights/stories throughout! 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   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

Send us Fan Mail Former Tornado F3 nav Dave Gourlay shares his time on QRA in the F3, a typical day sitting on Q, becoming the Tactical Commander of QRA with some great stories throughout! Enjoy *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   Follow us:  https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/ https://www.instagram.com/aircrew_interview https://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterview Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Former U.S. Navy F-14 Tomcat RIO “Boomer” shares the incredible story of his exchange tour with the Royal Air Force, where he flew the Tornado F3 with 56 Squadron at RAF Coningsby. From the unique RAF–US Navy exchange programme and training on the Hawk T1 at RAF Chivenor, to low-level flying across the UK and becoming an instructor on the F3, Boomer offers a rare insider’s perspective on both the Tomcat and Tornado communities. He discusses the similarities and differences between the F-14 and the Tornado F3, RAF tactics, air combat training, low-level flying, and the famous British culture of banter, mess life, and squadron parties. Along the way, he shares unforgettable stories about flying with legendary RAF pilots, training the RAF’s first female fighter pilot, and the lifelong friendships that grew from the exchange programme. Check out Boomer's amazing non-profit organisation that provides aid and assistance to the village of Pure (Poo-Ray), South Sudan https://www.purejoyfoundation.org/ *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   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

Send us Fan Mail David "Boomer" Smith shares his time as an F-14A RIO with the famous "Jolly Rogers" which includes his training, being posted to VF-84, his first deployment, flying in Desert Storm, attending the Fighter Weapons School, flying in Bosnia and more. *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   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

Send us Fan Mail Thanks to our sponsor https://newmarkwatchcompany.com/ Dave Gourlay shares what is was like to fly at exercise Red Flag, becoming the OC of 1435 flight in the Falklands, moving to 56 sqn as an instructor, working on the Eurofighter project and we wrap up with some questions from our patrons and person ones from me. Watch part 1 - https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/#/f3nav-davegourlay/ Filmed at https://www.nelsam.org.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   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

Send us Fan Mail Thanks to our sponsor https://newmarkwatchcompany.com/ Dave Gourlay shares what it was like to be a Tornado F3 nav which includes his training, live Skyflash missile firings (one supersonic) and plenty of great stories throughout! Filmed at https://www.nelsam.org.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   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

Send us Fan Mail Former F-15C pilot, Roy "Deacon" Qualls shares what it was like moving from the OV-10 to the Eagles, his training, flying on large exercises, ACM/DACT, flying on liveops and much more. We wrap up by talking about his book, "Pilot's Edge" along with some personal questions. Follow Deacon - https://x.com/RoyDeaconQualls Pick up the book "Pilot's Edge" - https://amzn.to/4oXzibt *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   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