AI # 392 : RAAF Pig Driver Tales | Mike Crain *FULL*

Send us a textFormer USN SH-60 pilot, Ryan Pote, shares what it was like to live and work from the ship, which includes stories of the more unglamorous side of being a naval aviator.There is also some great personal footage of deck ops, LSO duties and landing and taking off from a Chinese military ship.Check out Ryan and pick up his book, "Blood and Treasure" - https://www.ryanpote.com/Help to keep the channel going:        PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterviewDONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/* Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview 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/aircrewinterviewSupport the show

Send us a textFormer Whale nav, Andrew Niemyer shares what it was like going from the EA-3B to KA-3B with plenty of great stories throughout!Watch part 1 - youtube.com/watch?v=VT6x2iJMzgQ&feature=youtu.beFollow Andy - https://x.com/aniemyerPart 2 out - 5 OctoberHelp to keep the channel going:         PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterviewDONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/* Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview 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

Send us a textAndy Niemyer shares what it was like to be a Senior Tactical Electronic Warfare Evaluator (SEVAL) and nav on the EA-3B Skywarrior with the USN.Andy shares some great insights into the aircraft, the squadron he was with, the missions he flew with plenty of great stories throughout from flying this unsung hero.Follow Andy - https://x.com/aniemyerHelp to keep the channel going:         PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterviewDONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/* Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview 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

Send us a textFormer RAAF F-111 pilot, Mike Crain, shares some great stories from his time flying the mighty "Pig" including the Gulf War workup, tactics, wing sweep and more!Help to keep the channel going:        PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterviewDONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/* Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview 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

Send us a textRick PE talks us through what it was like coming from the single seat world in the Lightning to the fly the  Phantom FG1/FGR2, his training, the jets pros and cons, flying QRA and plenty of brilliant stories throughout!Pick up Rick's books - https://amzn.to/3JM0HN4Help keep the channel going:       PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterviewDONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/* Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview 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

Send us a textFormer F-111 pilot, Dan Isbell shares how he became a test pilot, what the programme involved, flying both the F-16 & F-111 at Eglin AFB with plenty of stories throughout. Follow Dan - https://x.com/dantannaisbellHelp to keep the channel going:      PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterviewDONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/* Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview 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

Send us a textIn this fascinating episode, former F-111E and test pilot, Dan Isbell shares stories from his time flying the Aardvark at Upper Heyford which includes both the flying and social sides. He also recounts some of the amazing mods he added to the aircraft and improvements for the aircrew on the squadron which was amazing to hear about.Follow Dan - https://x.com/dantannaisbellHelp to keep the channel going:      PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterviewDONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/* Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview 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

Send us a textFormer RAF Phantom and Tornado pilot, Roy Macintyre talks about what it was like to fly on 43(F) Squadron aka the 'Fighting Cocks'.Roy shares some of the history of the squadron, living and working from RAF Leuchars, flying both types from the base all with some great and funny stories throughout (including a night out and a bus!).Help keep the channel going:      PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterviewDONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/* Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview 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/aircrewtvEnjoyCheck out Roy's website - https://www.roymacintyreimages.co.uk/Support the show

Send us a textFormer F/A-18E Super Hornet pilot, "SMURF" shares what it takes to get to fly with VFA-143 the "Pukin Dogs", banter between fighter squadrons, flying on large exercises and much more!"Phoenix Revival" - https://amzn.to/469EbXAhttps://kegangill.com/Help keep the channel going:      PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterviewDONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/* Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview 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

Send us a textFormer F/A-18E Super Hornet pilot, Kegan “SMURF” Gill shares the incredible story of his 695 MPH ejection which was the fastest survived ejection in naval aviation history, and his miraculous and insane recovery journey."Phoenix Revival" - https://amzn.to/469EbXAhttps://kegangill.com/https://heroicheartsproject.org/https://www.angelwarriorfoundation.com/https://vetsolutions.org/https://nofallenheroesfoundation.org/Support the show