AI # 353 : Fighter Pilot Introduces the Tornado F2 Into RAF Service | Rick Peacock-Edwards *PART 1*

We hear about Gonky's time in the USN then getting a posting to the RMAF as a Boeing F/A-18D instructor.Gonky shares how he got the role in Malaysia, what it was like flying the jet, what it was like being in another countries airforce, DACT against SU-30s (including footage) and much more!https://www.youtube.com/@themoverandgonkyshowhttps://www.youtube.com/@therealgonkyPick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview Help keep the channel going:      PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterviewDONATE - 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_interviewhttps://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterviewhttps://www.twitter.com/aircrewtvSupport the show

Tornado F2 pilot, Rick Peacock-Edwards shares what it was like to fly the jet with some great stories throughout, including flying the 1985 F2/Spitfire synchro display!Pick up Rick's books here:Rate of Climb - https://amzn.to/4g1jE9fGnat Boys - https://amzn.to/412F2GSCheck Dave Gledhill's website and books here - https://www.david-gledhill.co.uk/Ian Black - https://www.firestreakbooks.com/Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview Help keep the channel going:      PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterviewDONATE - 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_interviewhttps://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterviewhttps://www.twitter.com/aircrewtvSupport the show

RPE shares his brilliant story of introducing the Tornado F2 into RAF service with 229 OCU/65 sqn, which includes his thoughts on the aircraft, what it was like to fly, the infamous "Blue Circle" radar all accompanied with great stories and memories.Pick up Rick's books here:Rate of Climb - https://amzn.to/4g1jE9fGnat Boys - https://amzn.to/412F2GSThanks to Dave Gledhill for the original Thumbnail photo. Check Dave's website and books here - https://www.david-gledhill.co.uk/Ian Black - https://www.firestreakbooks.com/Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview Help keep the channel going:      PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterviewDONATE - 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_interviewhttps://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterviewhttps://www.twitter.com/aircrewtvSupport the show

Rob shares some memorable times flying the C-2 COD, how his brilliant YouTube channel came about (linked below) and what he has planned for the future!Thanks to our sponsor https://newmarkwatchcompany.com/ who produce a great range of quality timepieces including their field watch, sports watch, diver and the iconic 6BB Chronograph!Watch part 1- https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/#/robroy-c2-1/https://www.flybuyer.com/https://www.youtube.com/@flyrobroy/Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview Help keep the channel going:      PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterviewDONATE - 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_interviewhttps://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterviewhttps://www.twitter.com/aircrewtvSupport the show

Rob Roy shares what it was like to fly the C-2 Greyhound aka the COD! We get a great insight into the mission of the aircraft, what it's like to fly and more.Thanks to our sponsor https://newmarkwatchcompany.com/ who produce a great range of quality timepieces including their field watch, sports watch, diver and the iconic 6BB Chronograph!https://www.flybuyer.com/https://www.youtube.com/@flyrobroy/featuredThanks to our sponsor https://newmarkwatchcompany.com/Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview Help keep the channel going:      PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterviewDONATE - 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_interviewhttps://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterviewhttps://www.twitter.com/aircrewtvSupport the show

David Middleton shares what it was like to fly the Tornado F3 at exercise Red Flag!Thanks to our sponsor https://newmarkwatchcompany.com/ who produce a great range of quality watches, including the 6BB Chronograph that was originally given to RAF aircrew in 1980, and now has a modern update!Filmed at http://boscombedownaviationcollection.co.uk/ Thanks to Casey Borresen https://www.instagram.com/atthefence111/ for the pictures and footageOriginal thumbnail photo by Tony DixonPick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview Help keep the channel going:      PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterviewDONATE - 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_interviewhttps://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterviewhttps://www.twitter.com/aircrewtvSupport the show

Thanks to our sponsor https://newmarkwatchcompany.com/ who produce a great range of quality watches, including the 6BB Chronograph that was originally given to RAF aircrew in 1980, and now has a modern update.Former RAF Phantom and Tornado F3 pilot, Midds, shares in great detail what exercise Red Flag is all about including how squadrons get picked, the preparation, the transit, the living/social side and most importantly, the flying!Thanks to Casey Borresen https://www.instagram.com/atthefence111/ for the pictures and footageFilmed at http://boscombedownaviationcollection.co.uk/Support the show

"LOU" shares what it was like to fly the Greek F-16 and how it was like transitioning from the A-7.We also chat about his flight simulator school FighterPilotX which you can check out in the links below.https://fighterpilotx.com/https://www.instagram.com/fighter_pilot_x/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563276425061Thanks to Lucas from http://www.aviastorm.com/ for setting up the interview https://www.facebook.com/AviaStorm/Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview Help keep the channel going:      PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterviewDONATE - 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_interviewhttps://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterviewhttps://www.twitter.com/aircrewtvSupport the show

"LOU" shares what it was like to fly the Greek A-7 Corsair, including his flying training, what the A-7 did well and not so well, flying at very low level, what the cockpit was like and much, much more!Strap in and enjoy https://fighterpilotx.com/https://www.instagram.com/fighter_pilot_x/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563276425061Thanks to Lucas from http://www.aviastorm.com/ for setting up the interview https://www.facebook.com/AviaStorm/Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview Help keep the channel going:      PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterviewDONATE - 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_interviewhttps://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterviewhttps://www.twitter.com/aircrewtvSupport the show

Former high-timed Tornado F3 pilot, Roy Macintyre shares his experience of flying the F3 at exercise Maple Flag in 2004!https://www.roymacintyreimages.co.uk/Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview Help keep the channel going:      PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterviewDONATE - 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_interviewhttps://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterviewhttps://www.twitter.com/aircrewtvSupport the show