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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.
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Former F-111 and F-16 pilot Karl Gruner shares some books he recommends to pick up and what he is currently up to!

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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