Lightning always Strikes before Tornados

Lightning always Strikes before Tornados

Derek "Grinner" Smith got his start like many military pilots: at an airshow as a kid. One look at the English Electric Lightning and Grinner knew the vector for his life.

On this episode, guest host (and fellow Brit) Paul "Tremors" Tremelling interviews Grinner to learn how he fared getting into the Royal Air Force and flying the eclectic Lightning before transitioning to the Panavia Tornado.




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The Royal Canadian Air Force Celebrates 100 Years

The Royal Canadian Air Force Celebrates 100 Years

A discussion with the RCAF Commander on the 100-year history of the Royal Canadian Air Force from World War 2 through today, as well as the many planned activities to commemorate the centennial. Supp...

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FPP188 - All about NFOs

FPP188 - All about NFOs

A discussion on the non-pilot naval aviation warfare community. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations

8 Huhti 20241h 7min

Leadership from the Cockpit to the Campaign Trail

Leadership from the Cockpit to the Campaign Trail

A discussion on the leadership lessons a former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot learned over a 27-year career and how they translate into leading at the national level. Support this podcast at — https:/...

1 Huhti 20242h 2min

FPP187 - Aviation Photojournalism in the 2020s

FPP187 - Aviation Photojournalism in the 2020s

A discussion with Mr. Scott Dworkin, aviation photojournalist and author of 'Becoming the Rhino: What it Takes to Teach the Next Generation to Fly and Fight in the F/A-18 Super Hornet.' Support this ...

25 Maalis 20242h 7min

OFW-2: Unsinkable Aircraft Carriers

OFW-2: Unsinkable Aircraft Carriers

On this month's episode of 'On Future War,' Scott "Roger" Chafian, Mike "Pako" Benitez, and Matt "Flounder" Arny explore the strategic and controversial world of China's man-made island bases, touchin...

18 Maalis 20241h

FPP186 - The Perfect Wingman

FPP186 - The Perfect Wingman

A discussion on how future fighter pilots will train alongside (and go to war with) unmanned 'collaborative combat aircraft', sometimes also known as 'loyal wingmen.' Support this podcast at — https:...

11 Maalis 20241h 7min

D-Day and the C-47 Skytrain, 80 Years Later

D-Day and the C-47 Skytrain, 80 Years Later

Guest host Ken 'Primetime' Katz returns with his first foray into warbirds, exploring the venerable Douglas C-47 Skytrain (plus its many derivatives) and the role it played in the pivotal D-Day invasi...

4 Maalis 20241h 33min

FPP185 - Flying the President

FPP185 - Flying the President

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Colonel Jim "Boone" Jamison describes being a Presidential Command Pilot with HMX-1 during the Reagan and Bush 1 presidencies. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.co...

26 Helmi 20241h 27min

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