I wasn't born in the US, but I always wanted to be an F-15C pilot since I was 6 years old. It was created the year I was born and I have always had a close dream relationship with the Eagle. Till today, it's still my top fighter of all time. I live in the states now, and have been to dozens of airshows, especially Nellis Open House events, which is every fighter enthusiast's dream location. Long live the F-15 Eagle. I built my first plastic model in 1982; it was a 1/72 scale Hasegawa F-15C with Eglin markings. I was so hooked.
Did you fly with "Mac" Mc Connell? He took me up on an F-4D flight in 1986. The 116th also had an (informal) F-15 demo team around 1987. COL Bill Ridley got the rear seat ride for me. Thank you for serving...
A most excellent Aircrew Interview with Murph! Murph brings a bit of a different look and feel to your conversations with aircrew. He is professional and enthusiastic about being a fighter pilot, but also provides some scholarly insight into flying and performing the mission the right way and performing it even better the next mission. It's not just stick and rudder...it's THINKING and IMPROVING....EVERY TIME. In fact, Murph's take away quote for me was, "The debrief is almost as important as the flight itself" (31:14). So, kudos to Aircrew Interview for asking Murph about briefing and debriefing! They are fundamental technologies for aviation....and, I would argue, should be utilized by all organizations...PLAN -> BRIEF -> EXECUTE -> DEBRIEF. Sierra Hotel!
Watching this interview is a great coincidence. Like Jim, I finished playing college baseball earlier this year and am now studying for the AFOQT. Currently, working as a manager at Amazon out of college, but like he said about sales it’s just not as fulfilling as expected. I’m working towards joining the 446th AW. Nothing like being on a team with high performance mindsets.
The Illinois National Air Guard came to RAF Wildenrath in the 80s for a couple of weeks of NATO exercises with their F15s. I was on 19 Sqn at the time equipped with F4s. The Americans were great and hosted loads of social ( ok…..drinking ) events for us Brits. I marvelled at their level of equipment and professionalism and had to keep reminding myself that these guys were the equivalent of the U.K. Territorial Army…..but with aircraft…..and what an aircraft. We were green with envy.
I used to watch the 128th as a kid in the 80s at Dobbins AFB! Spent lots of summers at the fence on hwy 41. Saw them go from last F-105 to F-4s and then the F-15s. Great times!! Sad day when the peaches closed operations.
I wasn't born in the US, but I always wanted to be an F-15C pilot since I was 6 years old. It was created the year I was born and I have always had a close dream relationship with the Eagle. Till today, it's still my top fighter of all time. I live in the states now, and have been to dozens of airshows, especially Nellis Open House events, which is every fighter enthusiast's dream location. Long live the F-15 Eagle. I built my first plastic model in 1982; it was a 1/72 scale Hasegawa F-15C with Eglin markings. I was so hooked.
We're losing our F-15C next year... Being replaced with the F-35A... I am not happy about it, but I'm sure the guys in the 104th FW are thrilled.
Did you fly with "Mac" Mc Connell? He took me up on an F-4D flight in 1986.
The 116th also had an (informal) F-15 demo team around 1987.
COL Bill Ridley got the rear seat ride for me.
Thank you for serving...
Another excellent and immersive interview. Cheers guys... the Eagle rocks
Cheers
Crack up blast from the past. I flew as a T-38 IP with that guy when he was in UPT.
A most excellent Aircrew Interview with Murph! Murph brings a bit of a different look and feel to your conversations with aircrew. He is professional and enthusiastic about being a fighter pilot, but also provides some scholarly insight into flying and performing the mission the right way and performing it even better the next mission. It's not just stick and rudder...it's THINKING and IMPROVING....EVERY TIME. In fact, Murph's take away quote for me was, "The debrief is almost as important as the flight itself" (31:14). So, kudos to Aircrew Interview for asking Murph about briefing and debriefing! They are fundamental technologies for aviation....and, I would argue, should be utilized by all organizations...PLAN -> BRIEF -> EXECUTE -> DEBRIEF. Sierra Hotel!
Cheers
Watching this interview is a great coincidence. Like Jim, I finished playing college baseball earlier this year and am now studying for the AFOQT. Currently, working as a manager at Amazon out of college, but like he said about sales it’s just not as fulfilling as expected. I’m working towards joining the 446th AW. Nothing like being on a team with high performance mindsets.
The Illinois National Air Guard came to RAF Wildenrath in the 80s for a couple of weeks of NATO exercises with their F15s. I was on 19 Sqn at the time equipped with F4s. The Americans were great and hosted loads of social ( ok…..drinking ) events for us Brits. I marvelled at their level of equipment and professionalism and had to keep reminding myself that these guys were the equivalent of the U.K. Territorial Army…..but with aircraft…..and what an aircraft. We were green with envy.
Wildenrath, my dad was based there in the 70’s
The IL Guard never flew Eagles. They flew the Phantom at that time.
@@jasonc9027 sure looked like F15s, sounded like F15s, flew like F15s. I think they were F15s. 😀
I’ve drank a Singapore Sling in Singapore! 30-something years ago in my time in the RAN. Love that country!
Nice. Looking forward to part 2
Cheers
I used to watch the 128th as a kid in the 80s at Dobbins AFB! Spent lots of summers at the fence on hwy 41. Saw them go from last F-105 to F-4s and then the F-15s. Great times!! Sad day when the peaches closed operations.
I’m jealous you got to watch F-105s. One of my favorites. That’s just too cool.
Solid interview! Quite an interesting path into F-15s.
Thanks!
What I wonder is - exactly how does an F-15A help fight the war on drugs?
Look-down pulse Doppler radars with programmable velocity gates.
Another great interview. Great channel and great guests.🙏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Cheers!
Cool!
FIRST!