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Aircrew Interview

Mike Young
RAF
F-16
Aviation
US Air Force
Buccaneer
Air Force
Typhoon
Tornado
Red Flag
F-14 Tomcat
Military Aviation
Navy
Maple Flag
Tornado F2
NATO
Royal Air Force
F-15
Tornado F3
Tornado Aircraft
F-111

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

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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.

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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!

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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!

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Former RAF Phantom and Tornado F3 fighter pilot, Roy Macintyre shares what the relationship between aircrew and ground crew was like during his time.

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Recent Guests

Roy Macintyre
Air force pilot, experienced with RAF squadrons and ground crew interactions
Royal Air Force
Episode: AI # 430 : RAF Aircrew & Ground Crew Relationships | Roy Macintyre
John Parce
Aviator with extensive experience flying the A-3 Skywarrior in multiple fleets and deployments
U.S. Navy
Episode: AI # 428 : Flying the USN Skywarrior | John Parce *PART 1*
Mary Howe
Former USAF AC-130 gunner; nurse practitioner; veteran advocate
United States Air Force / Nurse Practitioner
Episode: AI # 427 : USAF AC-130 Aerial Gunner | Mary Howe *FULL*
Craig Hickson
Former Royal Navy pilot and flying instructor, author
Royal Navy / Historic Flight / Aviation author
Episode: AI # 426 : Sea King to Hawk T1 to Swordfish | Craig Hickson *PART 2*
Greg Hickson
A former Royal Navy Sea King helicopter pilot and aircrewman
Royal Navy
Episode: AI # 425 : Flying the Royal Navy Sea King | Craig Hickson *PART 1*
Troels Vang
Former Danish F-16 demo pilot, known as TEO
Royal Danish Air Force
Episode: AI # 424 Flying the Danish F-16 Demo | Troels "TEO" Vang : | *PART 2*
Troels O Vang
Danish F-16 pilot
Danish Air Force
Episode: AI # 423 : Flying The Mighty Danish Viper! | Troels "TEO" Vang *PART 1*
Rosie Steevenson
Navigator, RAF Tornado F3 and later roles; interviewee
Aircrew Interview
Episode: AI # 422 : Tornado F3 Navigator | Rosie Steevenson *FULL*
Helen Seymour
Former RAF pilot who flew Tornado F3 and Typhoon; later instructor and display pilot candidate
Royal Air Force (RAF)
Episode: AI # 421 : Tornado F3 to Typhoon Pilot | Helen Seymour *FULL*

Hosts

Mike
Host of the Aircrew Interview show; long-running facilitator of conversations with aircrew and aviation professionals
Beaker
Host of the Aircrew Interview podcast; active in guiding interviews and sharing experiences

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 301 ratings
  • OG

    Among the best military aviation podcast out there, thank you to the host and guests

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stuka Afabant
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fab

    Amazing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Prouddaughtertime31895
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Great conversational style

    As an aviation buff I love the tone, style and of course content. And it’s mainly UK based which offers a different perspective from other (also good) pods. The recent F-4 ejection episode was particularly fascinating.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hhhhhjhhhjhhdjdjdjdd
    New Zealand2 years ago
  • Brilliant !

    This was the first podcast I got into and it consistently delivers. The content varies from military to civilian and occasionally Mike will do an interview with a guest at an aviation museum. Highly recommended!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wild Hog
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Great show.

    Great show mike. Keep it up. Really enjoy your interview style.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    speedcloud6
    New Zealand3 years ago

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Many appreciate the relaxed host style that lets guests speak freely.
Some feedback notes room for deeper probing in interviews, but overall high quality and engaging.
Listeners praise the show for deep guest stories and niche aviation insights.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#73
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Apple Podcasts
#12
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Apple Podcasts
#39
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Apple Podcasts
#184
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Apple Podcasts
#34
Australia/Leisure/Aviation
Apple Podcasts
#47
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

AI # 428 : Flying the USN Skywarrior | John Parce *PART 1*
Q: So what was the first squad you went to after the training and were you prepared for deployment
I went to VQ-2 in Rota, Spain, and after some initial anxiety about flying the big jet, I settled into more regular operations and prepared for carrier integration, including a 30-day off-site workup in San Diego to polish skills.
AI # 428 : Flying the USN Skywarrior | John Parce *PART 1*
Q: Yeah, and if I'm correct in saying, wasn't the A3 the biggest aircraft to land on an aircraft carrier?
Yes, it was one of the largest, which made operations on the deck particularly demanding; the key was to manage weight and deck space while maintaining the aircraft's stability during touch-and-go landings.
AI # 427 : USAF AC-130 Aerial Gunner | Mary Howe *FULL*
Q: Did you consider changes to equipment or procedures on the plane?
Upgrades happened continuously, but I wouldn't change the weapon platform or the core crew structure because they reliably enabled our mission.
AI # 427 : USAF AC-130 Aerial Gunner | Mary Howe *FULL*
Q: What was the best position or job on an AC-130, not counting the pilot role?
Being a gunner offered freedom of movement and was the glue that held the crew together, combining the weapons job with teamwork and leadership.
AI # 427 : USAF AC-130 Aerial Gunner | Mary Howe *FULL*
Q: Did you fly every day in your first squadron, and what were your secondary duties like?
Flying was typically two times a week for training, and there were various support roles in the squadron to keep operations running when not flying.

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A candid, aviation-leaning interview series that centers on aircrew experiences across military and civilian sectors. Conversations frequently explore hands-on flight training, cockpit culture, mission planning, and the human side of high-stakes aviation—from carrier ops and air shows to test piloting and multi-type flying. A notable strength is the ability to draw out practical lessons, personal anecdotes, and comparisons across services, aircraft, and eras, often with engaging behind-the-scenes details that appeal to aviation enthusiasts and aspiring aircrew alike. A recurring edge is the host's relaxed, conversational style that lets guests tell rich, story-driven narratives, sometimes spotlighting museum or display contexts and post-ser... more

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1. Roy Macintyre
2. John Parce
3. Mary Howe
4. Craig Hickson
5. Greg Hickson
6. Troels Vang
7. Troels O Vang
8. Rosie Steevenson

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