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Hey everyone, just a quick note before we begin this episode. The

interview you are about to hear was recorded in mid-October 2019 and first aired on

January 23rd, 2020.

Well, we learned today, February 7th, 2023,

that our guest on this episode,

Rear Admiral Steve Briggs, passed away last night at the age of 81.

Naturally, our condolences go out to the Briggs family and all of his former squad roommates.

And in a moment you'll hear our usual enthusiastic tone on the show,

but of course, our hearts are broken and we are saddened by this loss.

Rest in peace, kind Admiral.

We have to watch.

This is the fighter pilot podcast episode 70. This week we cut straight to the interview as a courtesy to our distinguished guest who joins us to discuss the carrier-based tactical nuclear

strike aircraft that earned an impressive reputation as a conventional

aircraft during the Vietnam conflict. Nicknamed Heinemans Hot Rod and better known as the scooter.

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