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Exclusive: Interview with the Chief Test Pilot of VMX-1

On the occasion of the MCAS Yuma airshow 2026, we had the opportunity to interview the Chief Operational Test Director and Chief Test Pilot of Marine Operational Test & Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 1.
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No Smoke Trails, Just Silence: Exclusive EA-37B Pilot Interview

While the aerobatic acts thrilled the crowd at the recent Joint Base Andrews Air Show, an EA-37B Compass Call on static display, quietly revealed the power of modern electronic warfare. Tens of ...
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Ukrainian F-16 pilot gives first-ever interview: Over 80% of missiles hit the target

The Air Force has published the first interview with a Ukrainian pilot who mastered the F-16 fighter jet. He shares his experience of combat flights, battle tactics, and the secrets of effective crew ...
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‘Let’s give it a try,’ recalls Russian pilot who defected to Ukraine in his military helicopter

The pilot, named by Ukrainian officials as Maxim Kuzminov, explained in the interview how he planned his defection and why he felt compelled to do so. “I contacted representatives of Ukrainian ...
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INTERVIEW: WWII pilot who shot down German jet fighter to speak at EAA AirVenture

OSHKOSH, Wis. (WBAY) - A classic plane will make its AirVenture debut next week: the German ME 262, the first jet fighter plane in the world. It hit the skies late in World War II, too late to reverse ...