USN LSO Life & Culture

We welcome two legends from the Golden Age of Naval Aviation, Scott "OPIE" Miner & Bill "JUMA" Welch.JUMA is a World Famous Pukin' Dog from Fighter Squadron 143 flying the F-14A as a RIO, Miner served with the Jolly Rogers of Figter Squadron 84 also flying the F-14A..The TARPS Pod is a highlight in this show...Your Host: Gerald "LEEKSTER" Leekey VF-102, Eric "SYPHIN" Mcmullen.Producer: Lorenzo BenciniProduced by F-14 Calverton ATG "Straight Outta Calverton" Naval Weapons Industrial Reserve Aka Grumman Calverton where all 712 F-14 Tomcats were built..Anytime, Baby..!

Landing Signal Officer, these are the folks on the Platform who wave the Air Wing to help safely get them aboard.To do this, we welcome aboard CDR Brian "RJ" Roberts & LCDR John "CHIMPO" O'Neill who are both very legendary PADDLES.We dedicate this show to all LSO's past & present, any weather, any where, any time,baby..!Hosted by Gerald "LEEKSTER" LeekeyEditor Lorenzo BenciniProduced by F-14 Calverton ATG 2025

We welcome AdmiralJay RABBIT Campell to the show. RABBIT flew both the F-8 Crusader and the F-14 Tomcat. This show is very rich in Naval Aviation histroy.An American Legend that has done it all, Baby...!Edited by Lorenzo BenciniProduced by F-14 Calverton ATG

AIRFEST '25 Promo for the 20th Anniversary of the F-14 Demo TeamWe proudly welcome Captain Terry "BUBBLES" Dailey World Famous VF-11 Red Ripper Pilot, Austin Meyers Event Coordinator NAS Wildwood, F-14 Tomcat Demo Team SMOKIN' JOE Ruzicka and Maintainer Coach Tony Brranch, USS America Rob Todd CAT 3, Chris Hoglan Precision Flight Helmets & our Event Coordinator at F-14 Calverton the legendary Rob Holme.AIRFEST '25 is at NAS Wildwood NJ August 28-31, the F-14 Demo Team will be there August 30th only..VIP Tickets are almost gone! Reserve at [email protected] Lorenzo BenciniProduced by F-14 Calverton ATG

Rich "CORN" Cornwall: VF-32 Swordsmen and VF-102 Diamondbacks is joined by: Dave "HEY JOE" Parsons  VF-102 Daimondbacks & VF-32 Swordsmen .HOST: LEEKSTER & SYPHINProduced & Edited by Lorenzo Bencini

USAF F-16 Pilot Darrel "GUS" Ekstrom Joins LEEKSTER for a great discussion on how USAF life differs from USN life. During an exchange tour, GUS visited the USS America CV-66 where LEEKSTER gave him a VIP ride in the F-14 Tomcat...Produced by F-14 Calverton ATGProducer Lrenzo Bencini 

It's time to discuss GSE (Ground Support Equipment), we welcome AS2 (AW) Braud who gives us all a lesson on some important equipment that allows Navy Airframes to fly.. Also, from the Electronic Warfare Community we welcome "OUTBOUND COURSE" whos currently flying the Growler..Produced by F-14 Calverton ATGEcecutive Producer Lorenzo Bencini

We welcome Lou Benoit the author of "Grumman F-14 Tomcat End of the line. Not the Legend"...This is a great book from a great american. Lou delivers 100% on the data that makes this book a must have in any collection.Years of hard work to create this masterpiece of all the Tomcats career highlights as well as some low lights..Host: LCDR Eric "SYHYN" Mcmullen & Producer Lorenzo Bencini Produced by F-14 Calveron ATG, Producer Lorenzo Bencini

We welcome back the Ready Room of Fighter Squadron 102...the sea going Tomcat stories told unlike any other aviation podcast.A show about proud brave men and their F-14 Tomcats..F-14Calverton ATGProducer: Lorenzo BenciniEmail: [email protected]

We welcome PACO and Coach Tony Branch for an exciting show of life in the F-14 Tomcat Community. PACO is also the author of Lions Of The Sky which is an awesome read..Audio Producer: Lorenzo Bencini.Produced by F-14 Calverton ATG