On this repurposed 2021 'Happy Hour' discussion, retired U.S. Marine Lieutenant Colonel Larry "Racehorse" Rannals describes his career beginning as a Naval Flight Officer before converting to pilot via Air Force flight training and flying the RF-4 in Vietnam--in both seats!Sponsored by National University. To find out more, visit nu.edu.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations

On this Authentic SnapShot we dive into the captivating world of the AIM-9 Sidewinder missile with Scott "Roger" Chafian and Brian "Sunshine" Sinclair. From it's WWII German roots to its stellar integration into the U.S. military, Roger and Sunshine cover the combat applications, seeker systems all the way to the improvements in the AIM-9X.Referenced Presentation is available HERE on the Authentic Discord ChannelYou can listen to the rest of this episode and more with a FREE 3-Day Trial of Authentic Media Aviation on Apple PodcastsIt is also Available on Spotify and Acast Check out all Authentic Media EpisodesSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations

In this Authentic Media Snap Shot, Craig "Crunch" Snyder and Shannon "Flash" Coulter as they explore the distinctions and advancements between the Nimitz- and Ford-class carriers.Air Boss is a five-part series describing the fascinating and complex world of the U.S. Navy carrier air department. You know the difference between a Rhino and a Growler but do you know the difference between The Street and The Six Pack, or between an Ordie and a Grape?You can listen to the rest of this episode and more with a FREE 3-Day Trial of Authentic Media Aviation on Apple PodcastsIt is also Available on Spotify and Acast Check out all Authentic Media EpisodesSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations

Robert Dosé was a World War 2 fighter pilot who downed an Imperial Japanese aircraft. Thirty years later, his son Curtis downed a Vietnamese MiG-21, making them the only father-son duo to each achieve aerial victories in combat."Dozo," as Curt is known, joins us this week to describe the May 10, 1972 engagement and reconciliation with his former enemy 40+ years later. A TOPGUN graduate and test pilot, Dozo also performed much of the aircraft carrier suitability testing on the F-14 Tomcat.Sponsored by National University. To find out more, visit nu.edu.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations

In this Authentic Media Snap Shot, former FPP cohost Brian "Sunshine" Sinclair and Scott "Roger" Chafian lead up to the cutting-edge Block III upgrade of the F/A-18 Super Hornet, commonly known as the "Rhino." While this iconic aircraft has been a staple of U.S. carrier aviation for over two decades and gained cinematic fame in Top Gun: Maverick, it's far from resting on its laurels.The Block III modifications are poised to revolutionize the Super Hornet capabilities, extending its relevance and lethality into the 2030s and beyond. Don't miss this deep dive into the technological advancements of the newest Super Hornet iteration.You can listen to the rest of this episode and more with a FREE 3-Day Trial of Authentic Media Aviation on Apple PodcastsIt is also Available on Spotify and Acast Check out all Authentic Media EpisodesSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations