In Depth Alaska: Experienced F-16 pilot talks about training for fighter pilots

30/01/2025 11 min
In Depth Alaska: Experienced F-16 pilot talks about training for fighter pilots

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On Tuesday, January 28th, a F-35 crashed on the flightline at Eielson Air Force Base. Though there is limited information about the crash or the pilot, we wanted to speak with someone with experience in fighter jets. Major Anthony "AB" Bourke is an experienced F-16 fighter pilot who flew tactical missions in service to our country all over the world. John Thompson sat down with Bourke to talk about training and how a pilot might prepare for an emergency. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.