Aircrew Interview

Mike Young
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Interviews with past and present aircrew of both military and civilian types. © Aircrew Interview, all rights reserved

  1. 10 hrs ago

    AI # 437 : F-14 RIO Flies the Tornado F3 | David "Boomer" Smith *PART 2*

    Send us Fan Mail 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. Check out Boomer's amazing non-profit organisation that provides aid and assistance to the village of Pure (Poo-Ray), South Sudan https://www.purejoyfoundation.org/ *Pick up one of our patches -  https://ebay.us/m/B0gs3i Help to keep the channel going:          PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ * Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview   Follow us:  https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/ https://www.instagram.com/aircrew_interview https://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterview https://www.twitter.com/aircrewtv Support the show

  2. 9 Aug

    AI # 436 : VF-84 Jolly Rogers RIO | David "Boomer" Smith *PART 1*

    Send us Fan Mail 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. *Pick up one of our patches -  https://ebay.us/m/B0gs3i Help to keep the channel going:          PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ * Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview   Follow us:  https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/ https://www.instagram.com/aircrew_interview https://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterview https://www.twitter.com/aircrewtv Support the show

  3. 3 Aug

    AI # 435 : Tornados In The USA & Becoming an Instructor | Dave Gourlay *PART 2*

    Send us Fan Mail Thanks to our sponsor https://newmarkwatchcompany.com/ Dave Gourlay shares what is was like to fly at exercise Red Flag, becoming the OC of 1435 flight in the Falklands, moving to 56 sqn as an instructor, working on the Eurofighter project and we wrap up with some questions from our patrons and person ones from me. Watch part 1 - https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/#/f3nav-davegourlay/ Filmed at https://www.nelsam.org.uk/ *Pick up one of our patches -  https://ebay.us/m/B0gs3i Help to keep the channel going:          PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ * Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview   Follow us:  https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/ https://www.instagram.com/aircrew_interview https://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterview https://www.twitter.com/aircrewtv Support the show

  4. 3 Aug

    AI # 434 : Flying the Mighty Tornado F3 | Dave Gourlay *PART 1*

    Send us Fan Mail Thanks to our sponsor https://newmarkwatchcompany.com/ Dave Gourlay shares what it was like to be a Tornado F3 nav which includes his training, live Skyflash missile firings (one supersonic) and plenty of great stories throughout! Filmed at https://www.nelsam.org.uk/ *Pick up one of our patches -  https://ebay.us/m/B0gs3i Help to keep the channel going:          PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ * Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview   Follow us:  https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/ https://www.instagram.com/aircrew_interview https://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterview https://www.twitter.com/aircrewtv Support the show

  5. 12 July

    AI # 433 : Flying The World's Best Fighter I Roy "Deacon" Qualls *PART 2*

    Send us Fan Mail Former F-15C pilot, Roy "Deacon" Qualls shares what it was like moving from the OV-10 to the Eagles, his training, flying on large exercises, ACM/DACT, flying on liveops and much more. We wrap up by talking about his book, "Pilot's Edge" along with some personal questions. Follow Deacon - https://x.com/RoyDeaconQualls Pick up the book "Pilot's Edge" - https://amzn.to/4oXzibt *Pick up one of our patches -  https://ebay.us/m/B0gs3i Help to keep the channel going:          PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ * Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview   Follow us:  https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/ https://www.instagram.com/aircrew_interview https://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterview https://www.twitter.com/aircrewtv Support the show

  6. 5 July

    AI # 432 : Flying the USAF OV-10 Bronco | Roy "Deacon" Qualls *PART 1*

    Send us Fan Mail Roy "Deacon" Qualls shares what it was like to fly the OV-10 which includes training, strengths and weaknesses of the aircraft, flying on large exercises, and a very interesting emergency story! Follow Deacon - https://x.com/RoyDeaconQualls Pick up the book "Pilot's Edge" - https://amzn.to/4oXzibt *Pick up one of our patches -  https://ebay.us/m/B0gs3i Help to keep the channel going:          PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ * Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview   Follow us:  https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/ https://www.instagram.com/aircrew_interview https://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterview https://www.twitter.com/aircrewtv Support the show

  7. 28 June

    AI # 431 : RAF Fighter Pilot Close Calls | Roy Macintyre

    Send us Fan Mail RAF Fighter pilot, Roy Macintyre shares some of his in-flight emergencies and close calls he had while flying the Hawk, Phantom and Tornado F3! Enjoy *Pick up one of our patches -  https://ebay.us/m/B0gs3i Help to keep the channel going:          PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ * Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview   Follow us:  https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/ https://www.instagram.com/aircrew_interview https://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterview https://www.twitter.com/aircrewtv Support the show

  8. 25 June

    AI # 430 : RAF Aircrew & Ground Crew Relationships | Roy Macintyre

    Send us Fan Mail Former RAF Phantom and Tornado F3 fighter pilot, Roy Macintyre shares what the relationship between aircrew and ground crew was like during his time. Enjoy! *Pick up one of our patches -  https://ebay.us/m/B0gs3i Help to keep the channel going:          PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterview DONATE - http://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/ * Pick up some AI merch - https://www.teepublic.com/user/aircrew-interview   Follow us:  https://www.aircrewinterview.tv/ https://www.instagram.com/aircrew_interview https://www.facebook.com/aircrewinterview https://www.twitter.com/aircrewtv Support the show

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Interviews with past and present aircrew of both military and civilian types. © Aircrew Interview, all rights reserved

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  • Creator
    Mike Young
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    437
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Aircrew Interview
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    Aircrew Interview

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