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So There I Was

Chuck Newton and Pete Harmon

So There I Was” is a weekly aviation podcast and YouTube show featuring true pilot stories from fighter pilots, airline captains, helicopter pilots, and other military and civilian aviators. “So – There I was.” It’s how ALL great aviation tales begin! Join hosts Fig and Repete as they bring in some great aviation raconteurs to relate the glamorous, hilarious, poignant, tragic, and incredible tales of aviation. Fig and Repete met more than 30 years ago as Marine Attack pilots in Marine Attack

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All Episodes

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True Lies Episode 16

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2022/09/01

Hear directly from two of the pilots who flew the Harriers you see in the 1994 Arnold Schwarzenegger / Jamie Lee Curtis hit movie True Lies. Director James Cameron had a clear idea of what he wanted. He took good care of our Marines who were there to support the filming and made sure they were treated well and had time with their families over the holidays. Buggs and Moto join us to talk about their path into tactical aviation. They relate how they became Marine pilots and their experiences on

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1:01:51

Sir, Don't Eat the Donuts Episode 15

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2022/08/25

Shiny joins us to tell how there wasn't a Lieutenant's Protective Association, but rather a Lieutenant's Revolutionary Front that took action to get even with the senior officers in the squadron who were relentless in their hazing of all the new lieutenants. He also recounts their time in Saudi Arabia and flying combat sorties in Gulf War I; getting sent to the training command because he was married to the CO's daughter, and Flying the Night Attack Harrier with the VMA-214 Blacksheep

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Happy Birthday, Yogi! Episode 14

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2022/08/18

Yogi and Master join us this week to tell their first-hand account of one of the most terrifying landings on an aircraft carrier in Naval Aviation history. Period. What started as a routine mission on Yogi's birthday was supposed to end with Yogi becoming a "Centurion" as he got his 100th "trap" aboard an aircraft carrier. Instead, it turned into one of the most harrowing recoveries EVER conducted aboard a ship. Master's professional aviation skills, quick thinking, and thorough execution of

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It Was a Dark & Stormy Night Episode 13

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2022/08/11

This week we welcome F-14 Driver "Jake" who relates how he got to fly the Tomcat, losing a mutual friend, what the real Top Gun school is about, what it feels like to be alone at night in 60º water and 6 foot seas in a one man survival raft, and watching a rescue helicopter stop, look, and fly away. Jake relays more of Fig's adventures and why he was considered the ultimate 'Liberty Risk'! The Intro and Outtro to this episode are clips from Pilot Talk: Barely Air #1 - Hilarious stuff - Please

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1:22:25

One Hook on the Wheel Episode 12

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2022/08/05

This is another very inspirational episode - a story of personal triumph in the face tragedy. OB Joins us to tell of his days as a line support guy at an FBO in his home town - fueling and towing light civils. He goes on to tell of his time as a Harrier pilot and how it was cut way too short. But this isn't a story of woe and defeat. OB's perseverance and tenacity and force of spirit will serve as an inspiration to those who hear his fight for survival in the face of overwhelming odds. We believe

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1:12:58

We Were on a Mission from God Episode 11

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2022/07/28

Sheriff joins Fig and Repete to tell how his interest in aviation was initially sparked. Then he relays how it evolved from some wild adventures in light civil aircraft to his pursuit and success in becoming a Naval Flight Officer flying in military tactical jets. There is one specific story in light civil planes that was described then and now as: 'We were on a mission from God!' Sheriff recounts how he almost had to eject at the end of a weak catapult shot off the USS Abraham Lincoln and wondered,

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43:27

Fig-Dogs Now Being Served Episode 10

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2022/07/21

Fig and Repete recount their time in VMA-223 with Colonel Mitch Triplett. Col. Triplett passed away this week and the show is dedicated to him. The consummate Marine, Aviator, Leader; "Trip" will be missed by all and remembered fondly. Some funny ATC interactions are recounted and then we lead into the prior-teased tale of the "Fig-Dog". Not for the feint of heart, this really happened... and how it didn't turn into a bigger 'shit-storm' figuratively - well - we can just count ourselves

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58:21

YeeHaw - Pester's Dead! Episode 9

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2022/07/14

This week's show is dedicated to the memory of Retired Navy Captain James "Sinzy" Sinz. A former Commanding Officer of both Repete and this week's guest, Pester, Sinzy was an exceptional leader who cared deeply about setting the example, providing guidance when needed, and helping his Sailors and Marines whenever he could. Capt Sinz's obituary can be found here. Captain Sinz: Fair Winds and Following Seas, Sir. Rest well knowing you have made the world a better and safer place. Pester joins Fig

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Big Beaver Up & Ready Episode 8

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2022/07/07

Spaz joins Fig & Repete to tell of his time with the VMA-331 Bumble Bees before the squadron was "flamed-out" (Decommissioned); some of his time in 223; and what happened to cause him to return a Harrier to the tax-payers in many thousands of pieces. Spaz has some great stories to share and is not shy about doing so. Not always a patient man, he describes himself as caffeinated at birth, but much calmer today. He and his fellow pilots took matters into their own hands to earn respect and watch

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4-Wheelin' & Fires & Snakes, Oh My! Episode 7

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2022/06/30

This is the second half of our interview with Chaz - Navy S-3 Pilot and now Retired from the majors. Chaz has had an amazing career and is a raconteur extraordinaire! From hilarious to tragic and everything in between. Enjoy the show and please write us with any comments and questions at Fig@SoThereIWas.us or Repete@SoThereIWas.us.

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58:05

Sounds Like the Beginning of a Dirty Joke: Episode 6

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2022/06/23

Chaz joins Fig & Repete to tell of his adventures as the child of a Pennsylvania Railroad engineer; learning to fly and making life decisions based on recruitment posters! Now retired from the majors, Chaz is a font of aviation lore. We spent a little less than two hours together and realized we were only about half-way through, at best. This interview is split into two shows - the first half begins here.

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Harrier: 1 - Nine-Point Buck: Zero Episode 5

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2022/06/16

Luke Joins hosts Fig & Repete to talk about his journey from the midwest to the Naval Academy. He tells how he became a Marine heavy helicopter pilot and Harrier pilot. He recounts a couple of brushes with disaster and how he avoided jumping out of a Harrier right before leaving active duty. There is a saying in aviation: It's better to be lucky than good. But when your luck runs out, you'd better be good! Luke was both!

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42:20

I Shoulda Been Thrown In Jail 35 Years Ago Episode 4

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2022/06/09

Sinbad joins hosts Fig & Repete to recount flying low and fast; terrorizing livestock and breaking glass. But it was a good enough show to get him a 'free pass' from the local highway patrol 35 years later! Going 'green' on a maintenance check flight gets a new meaning!

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1:12:47

Two's Off - Winchester! Episode 3

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2022/06/05

Join Fig & Repete as they welcome "Auto" for more fun aviation stories. The real story behind Auto's callsign. There's a saying in aviation about landing gear up: There are those who have and those who will. In this episode there's a story about one who . . . did.

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59:55

We Weren't Naked ALL the Time! Episode 2

So There I Was ·

2022/05/25

Join hosts Fig & Repete as they welcome Sleeper to expound on his callsign and some of the other antics. More naked stories crop up. You can't make this stuff up!

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So there I was... Callsigns and Other $#¡+ - Show #1

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2022/05/19

So there I was... It's how every great aviation tale begins. Join Fig and Repete - two former Harrier pilots as they kick off the show that will tell funny, harrowing, tragic and incredible stories in aviation. This first episode is more of a 'get to know us' show and was done to iron out some kinks in the process of getting underway. It is posted in its entirety, warts and all. We talk about how we met; some great and not-so-great callsigns (this topic went south fast!), the upcoming release of

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Show Trailer

So There I Was ·

2022/05/17

Lawman describes how no good deed goes unpunished his first time flying a Blue Angel jet!

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