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Fighter Pilot Podcast

Tucker "Cinco" Hamilton, Retired U.S. Air Force Fighter Test Pilot

The Fighter Pilot Podcast explores the fascinating world of air combat: the aircraft, the weapons systems, the emerging technologies, and most importantly—the people. Most episodes feature a guest who helps explain military aviation topics such from Vietnam shoot down stories to how AI is changing air combat. If you love the roar of a high-speed flyby or are enamored by the poise and confidence of the brave men and women who fly, fix, and fight these amazing aircraft, then this show is for

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35:39

The Merge-6: The Family of the Lost

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2025/08/19

A 2008 mid-air collision between an F/A-18 Hornet and F-5F Tiger II near Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada left one pilot dead, two aircraft destroyed, and dozens of squadron mates, family, and friends changed forever.This concluding episode of The Merge features the widow of the lost pilot, Jeremy "Suge" Wise.Brought to you by BVR Productions.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations

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45:13

The Merge-5: From other Perspectives

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2025/08/12

A 2008 mid-air collision between an F/A-18 Hornet and F-5F Tiger II near Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada left one pilot dead, two aircraft destroyed, and dozens of squadron mates, family, and friends changed forever.This fifth episode of The Merge explores the collision from other aviators airborne that tragic day.Brought to you by BVR Productions.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations

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32:12

The Merge-4: Flight Lead and Wingman

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2025/08/05

A 2008 mid-air collision between an F/A-18 Hornet and F-5F Tiger II near Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada left one pilot dead, two aircraft destroyed, and dozens of squadron mates, family, and friends changed forever.This fourth episode of The Merge explores the unbreakable bond between flight lead and wingman, particularly on that fateful day.Brought to you by BVR Productions.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations

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48:49

The Merge-3: Impact

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2025/07/29

A 2008 mid-air collision between an F/A-18 Hornet and F-5F Tiger II near Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada left one pilot dead, two aircraft destroyed, and dozens of squadron mates, family, and friends changed forever.This third episode of The Merge explores the fateful flight of June 13, 2008 from the brief up to moment of impact.Brought to you by BVR Productions.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations

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26:04

The Merge-2: Going to NAS Fallon

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2025/07/22

A 2008 mid-air collision between an F/A-18 Hornet and F-5F Tiger II near Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada left one pilot dead, two aircraft destroyed, and dozens of squadron mates, family, and friends changed forever.This second episode of The Merge explores NAS Fallon and why squadrons detach there, and introduces this mini-series' main characters.The Merge is brought to you by BVR Productions.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations

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18:04

The Merge-1: Naval Aviation in the early 2000s

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2025/07/15

A 2008 mid-air collision between an F/A-18 Hornet and F-5F Tiger II near Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada left one pilot dead, two aircraft destroyed, and dozens of squadron mates, family, and friends changed forever.This first episode of The Merge introduces this mini-series with a description of Naval Aviation in 2008.Brought to you by BVR Productions.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations

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25:50

The Future of Air Warfare: Offensive Electronic...

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2025/07/13

Electronic warfare is a crucial element of armed conflict involving controlling and protecting the electromagnetic spectrum which is vital for communication, navigation, and target identification. EW also permits the disruption and denial of adversaries' use of the spectrum, hindering their ability to operate effectively.Benjamin “Chuck” Angus, Director of Business Development in Naval Power at Raytheon, a business of RTX, joins us this week to discuss Raytheon's involvement in EW,

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117:13

Boom Supersonic: Flight Testing the XB-1

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2025/07/08

In the early 2000s, Tesla upended the automotive industry with its ground-breaking electric vehicles and recharging network. Twenty years later, Boom Supersonic is attempting to do the same in the airline industry—will it work?On this episode, Tristan Brandenberg and Nick Sheryka join guest host Ken Katz to discuss Boom Supersonic's ambitious initiative to return supersonic airline travel, including creating all-new aircraft, engines, and supporting network. That begins with flight testing the

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92:44

U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation (Rebroadcast)

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2025/06/30

June 14, 2025, marks the U.S. Army's 250th birthdayTo celebrate, the entire month is dedicated to army aviation, concluding with this rebroadcast of episode 160 exploring the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment with U.S. Army Reserve Lieutenant Colonel Trey Williams and retired U.S. Army CW5 Stan Wood.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations

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60:48

U.S. Army AH-64 Apache (Rebroadcast)

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2025/06/23

June 14, 2025, marks the U.S. Army's 250th birthdayTo celebrate, the entire month is dedicated to army aviation, continuing with this rebroadcast of episode 090 exploring this tank-busting, Cold War-era attack helicopter with CWO4 Tim "Dorothy" Settle.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations

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70:56

U.S. Army OH-58 Kiowa (Rebroadcast)

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2025/06/16

June 14, 2025, marks the U.S. Army's 250th birthdayTo celebrate, the entire month is dedicated to army aviation, continuing with this rebroadcast of episode 089 exploring the helicopter that is small in stature but huge in capability and adored by the ground forces it defends.Learn more about our guest, Ryan Robicheaux's Scout's Out project here.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations

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51:58

U.S. Army Flight School (Rebroadcast)

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2025/06/09

June 14, 2025, marks the U.S. Army's 250th birthday.To celebrate, the entire month is dedicated to army aviation, continuing with this rebroadcast of episode 088 covering the U.S. Army's flight school syllabus, aircraft, and training locations with CWO2 Nicholas Allen.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations

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30:07

The Future of Air Warfare: Modeling & Simulation...

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2025/06/05

Advanced weapons and sensors are required to prevail in modern combat, but determining how these and the many other pieces integrate into the broader joint fight can become costly.Tom Wiley, Senior Director Integrated Solutions Modeling & Architecture at Raytheon, a business of RTX, joins us this week to discuss how Raytheon's Rapid Campaign Analysis and Demonstration Environment (RCADE) assists decision-makers in thinking beyond individual systems, enabling them to see the entire

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63:54

U.S. Army Aviation Overview (Rebroadcast)

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2025/06/02

June 14, 2025, marks the U.S. Army's 250th birthday.To celebrate, the entire month is dedicated to army aviation, beginning with this rebroadcast of episode 087 exploring the policies, programs, and aircraft—including the little-known fleet of Army airplanes—with CWO5 Aaron Nance of the Washington Army National Guard.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations

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61:19

Manchester to Shackleton: the Lancaster Bomber Family...

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2025/05/28

Manchester. Lancaster. Lincoln. Lancastrian. York. Tudor. Shackleton...To most, this is simply a list of obscure names. But to some, these are the beloved branches of a family tree of bombers, airborne early warning, and maritime reconnaissance aircraft that extends from World War II well into the Cold War.On this episode, Mr. Graham Barber explains the Avro Lancaster family tree, culminating in the Shackleton (AEW2 WR963) being restored and frequently started to keep the legacy of these magnificent

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69:05

OFW-12: AI and ML in Conflict Escalation & De-escalation

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2025/05/18

On Future War is a 12-part series exploring the evolving landscape of military strategy and defense technologies with a focus on the Indo-Pacific.On this final episode, OFW series host Scott "Roger" Chafian and guest Mike Roundtree discuss how artificial intelligence and machine learning figure in escalation and de-escalation of conflict. Beyond military forces increasing their readiness, escalation includes a nation’s infrastructure, communication networks, economy and other attributes

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98:01

The SBD Dauntless

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2025/05/08

Few aircraft earn the battle-tested distinction of singularly turning the tide of entire theaters of world wars. The SBD Dauntless may just be one of them.On this episode, Robert Harris, member of the Commemorative Air Force, and author Kevin Miller provide a tag team review of this venerable aircraft, from its pivotal role in World War ll in the Pacific to flying one of the few remaining airworthy examples remaining 80+ years later.Support this podcast at —

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82:31

FPP202 - Behind the Yellow Visor: Jell-O Explains New...

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2025/04/28

Longtime listeners of this channel sometimes comment that they seem to know more about each guest than they do the usual host, Jell-O.On this episode, guest host Paul "Tremors" Tremelling turns the tables and interviews Jell-O about his new book, Through the Yellow Visor, an Amazon Best Seller chronicling his life and career.Physical and e-book versions of Through the Yellow Visor can be purchased on Amazon; personalized hard cover or paperback copies signed by Jell-O can be purchased on the

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123:58

Flight Testing Autonomous Aerial Systems

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2025/04/18

What is the difference between automation and autonomy, and where does artificial intelligence fit in when it comes to military aviation?On this episode, Ms. Jessica "STING" Peterson, Ph.D. student and part time Instructor Flight Test Engineer at the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School, explains the nuanced differences, drawing on her experience flight testing the RQ-4 Global Hawk and collision avoidance systems.Aircraft, both civil and military, have been equipped with auto pilots for decades

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66:24

'Benj' the Boeing Bird of Prey Test Pilot

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2025/04/08

The Boeing Bird of Prey was a mid-1990's stealth technology demonstrator used to test low-observable stealth techniques and develop new methods of aircraft design. The recent F-47 sixth generation fighter, which will be a Boeing product, is thought to trace its lineage to the BBoP.This episode features retired U.S Air Force and Boeing Corporation test pilot Doug "Benj" Benjamin, originally recorded in 2021. Benj was the first and last BBoP test pilot, having amassed more hours in the

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