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  • AI # 441 : USAF F-16 Pilot Becomes a Forward Air Controller | Karl Gruner *FULL*
    Sep 13 2026

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    Former USAF F-16C pilot Karl Gruner shares how he transitioned from flying the Viper to becoming a Forward Air Controller (FAC) with the US Army. He explains what led him to this unique role, his experiences, and what it was really like operating alongside Army forces.
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    18 mins
  • AI # 440 : Inside the F-111’s TFR System | Karl Gruner *FULL*
    Sep 8 2026

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    Former Aardvark pilot Karl Gruner explains how the F-111’s TFR system worked, how it allowed the aircraft to fly at extremely low-level, and what it was like trusting the system.
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    26 mins
  • AI # 439 : The Skill Of Air-to-Air Refuelling | Roy Macintyre *FULL*
    Aug 30 2026

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    Former RAF Phantom and Tornado F3 pilot, Roy Macintyre shares in-detail the skill it takes to learn how to conduct AAR in both jets, the best/worst tankers along with plenty of great insights/stories throughout!
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    51 mins
  • AI # 438 : What is QRA? | Dave Gourlay *FULL*
    Aug 23 2026

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    Former Tornado F3 nav Dave Gourlay shares his time on QRA in the F3, a typical day sitting on Q, becoming the Tactical Commander of QRA with some great stories throughout!
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    45 mins
  • AI # 437 : F-14 RIO Flies the Tornado F3 | David "Boomer" Smith *PART 2*
    Aug 17 2026

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    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.
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • AI # 436 : VF-84 Jolly Rogers RIO | David "Boomer" Smith *PART 1*
    Aug 9 2026

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    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.
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    38 mins
  • AI # 435 : Tornados In The USA & Becoming an Instructor | Dave Gourlay *PART 2*
    Aug 3 2026

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    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.
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    31 mins
  • AI # 434 : Flying the Mighty Tornado F3 | Dave Gourlay *PART 1*
    Aug 3 2026

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    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!
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    39 mins