The Afterburn Podcast #78 Under Enemy Fire: Air Force Pilot's Distinguished Flying Cross | Chris "Chewy" Richardson
Sep 19, 2023
Air Force pilot Chris Richardson, awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, shares the intense mission in Afghanistan where his C-130J Hercules came under enemy fire. He discusses the training process for flying the C-130, flying with a supportive squadron commander, and the advantages of flying under the cover of darkness. He also talks about his experience as a T1 instructor pilot and gives advice to a 15-16 year old about staying busy and always learning something new.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
C-130J Pilot Training and Experience
01:36 • 19min
Flight Path, Fire, and Gaming on a Chromebook
20:20 • 2min
Flying with a Supportive Squadron Commander
22:00 • 17min
Random Tidbit about Purple Hearts and F-16 Flight
38:41 • 10min
Experience as a T1 Instructor Pilot and Advice for Students
48:31 • 2min
The Current State of the Air Force and Advice for a 15-16 Year Old
50:36 • 3min