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Nov 2023
16m 39s

Fighter Pilot Stereotypes

E. Vincent "Jell-O" Aiello, Retired U.S. Navy Fighter Pilot
About this episode
Hollywood portrays fighter pilots as devil-may-care risk takers and rule breakers intolerant to authority. This week, host Vincent Aiello shares another article from the Fighter Pilot Podcast blog, this time identifying the top 10 myths about military aviators and why they are wrong. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/ ... Show More
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