Aircrew Interview

By Mike YoungSociety & Culture Documentary Leisure History Aviation

Aircrew Interview episodes

September 13, 2017 AI #019 : Justin Paines on the X-35 JSF
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Justin Paines was the only RAF test pilot on the X-35 JSF project. He chats about his time flying the Harrier, being a test pilot at the USAF test pilot school and flying all the X-35 variants.
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59 min
September 07, 2017 AI #018 : Ken Norman on the Buccaneer and Canberra
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Ex RAF pilot Ken Norman tells us about his time flying the English Electric Canberra and the Blackburn Buccaneer.He includes stories about training, squadrons and flying the Buccaneer at Red Flag at Nellis AFB.
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56 min
August 31, 2017 AI #017 : Roger Cruickshank on the Eurofighter Typhoon
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We interviewed current serving RAF Typhoon pilot Roger Cruickshank on what it is like to fly the Air Forces latest fighter jet. He tells us what it was like to fly, the training involved and also the Baltic Air Policing mission.As well as flying he talks about his latest book 'Speed of Sound, Sound of Mind' which looks at mental health and his own dealings with the subject along with his aspirations of becoming a Royal Air Force fighter pilot and top rated skier.You can order the book at:amazon.co.ukfacebook.com/speedofsound2016
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58 min
August 24, 2017 AI #016 : Kip Morton on the Jaguar GR3
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Former Jaguar pilot Kip Morton talks about his time flying the Jaguar in the RAF and in Oman.He also tells us about his time at RAF valley teaching students on the Hawk as a QFI.
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44 min
August 17, 2017 AI #015 : Rich Graham on the SR-71 Blackbird
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Ex 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.
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35 min
August 13, 2017 AI #014 : Bob Marston on the Harrier GR3
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Ex 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.
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45 min
August 04, 2017 AI #013 : Mark Hasara on the KC-135 Stratotanker
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Mark 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'
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59 min
July 28, 2017 AI #012 : Paul Heasman on the BAE Hawk T1/T2
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An 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.
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29 min
July 18, 2017 AI #011 : Nick Anderson on the F/A-18 Hornet
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Nick 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.
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58 min
May 29, 2017 AI #010 : Andy Evans on the A-6E Intruder
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Andy 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-6
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1 hr 20 min