SoThereIWas

Weatherman joins us to talk about Vietnam, Briefing for the President's flight - and his time in Radio and TV Meteorology.

Lawman Makes the Skipper's $#¡+ List

Retired Marine LtCol Isaac Lee - Author of "Hangar 4" joins us to talk about flying the CH-53 and how he got his Callsign "Whiskey" among other things! Don't miss this amazing aviator's story!

Grease talks about flying the B-1 and the U-2!

Tune in April 28th at 2 PM Eastern (6 PM UTC), for a thrilling episode with Katherine Kaiser, author of "Halfway Around the World in 40 Days." Dive into her extraordinary journey of learning to fly and the daunting challenge of piloting her single-engine Grumman Traveler from Cologne, Germany, to California—and back! It's a tale of grit, growth, and daring adventure that will have you on the edge of your seat. Don't miss this high-flying adventure

Disco joins us to talk about his Marien Harrier career - flying with the Tigers of VMA 542 and other aviation exploits!

Bonnie talks about listening to the CVR from SWA Flight 1380 - April 17th 2018. This is the story that gave us the title for episode 35.

Taco tells how new lieutenants are welcomed to the fleet in the Herc community. Please share the podcast with a friend who will enjoy a good aviation tale!

Author of What's Your Call Sign - The Hilarious Stories Behind a Naval Aviation Tradition

This is part of our featurettes to bring attention to previous shows' segments, here is number 2 - In this short from episode 37, Lawman talks about how close the Blue Angels fly to one another in spite of the objections of others. Catch the full episode here: https://sothereiwas.us/episode/37

Prof. Hal Sudt talks about his book, "Warplane: How the Reformers Birthed the A-10"

Nasty talks about ejecting from the F-14A as a RAG Instructor!

Sniper sits with Fig & RePete to talk about his time Flying the Eagle!

C-130 Pilot Extraordinaire joins us for fun and hilarity!

1stSgt John Crouch USMC (ret) joins us to chat about flying his days teaching college boys to become men and Naval Officers and tell us about his book, Pressure Cooker - and the many stories from his time on the Drill Field

F-15 Pilot, Marine F-18 Exchange Pilot, YouTube "Pilot Debrief" Channel creator "Hoover" joins us for a chat about all things aviation!

Mooch joins us to chat about flying the F-14, Writing, Music, and the many phases of his amazing career

High school dropout, Author & Navy Pilot, Butch Rutt, joins us to talk about his circuitous path into aviation!

FOrmer US Navy pilot, "Hide" joins us to talk about his time in Vietnam, being aboard the Forrestal, ejecting and other gripping tales!

Hide joins to talk about flying the A-4 "Scooter" and other gripping tales!

In this episode of So There I Was, we chat with Sluggo, a veteran with an impressive 20-year Navy career flying the E-2C Hawkeye. He'll share thrilling tales from his time in VAW-124 and VAW-122, along with instructive experiences at the RAG and his transition to reserve duties with VAW-78 and VAW-77. Sluggo's stories span near-disasters like total hydraulic failures at night and narrowly avoided ramp strikes, showcasing his remarkable skill and resilience. His role as a designated sober driver and his unique approach to handling emergencies promise a blend of humor and edge-of-your-seat excitement. Also, expect a dive into his post-Navy career and a curious anecdote involving a coffee mug. This interview will be a fascinating look at the life of a pilot who navigated both the skies and life's challenges with remarkable finesse.

Chucker joins us to talk about flying helos, getting his private after a 10-year hiatus, and other hilarious stories... perhaps one or two from court?

Chris joins us to talk about flying the Huey & The TH-55 - Cold Wx ops & more

Jungle joins us to chat about flying the F-14D and the Super Hornet!

Sal talks to us about his early days in the Marine Corps, Learning to fly and getting to fly with his dad and becoming a CFI - and some stories about close calls on his own and with students!