After the Merge
Fighter Pilot Podcast

After the Merge

Aug 26, 2025
29:07
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About this episode

A 2008 mid-air collision between an F/A-18 Hornet and F-5F Tiger II near Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada left one pilot dead, two aircraft destroyed, and dozens of squadron mates, family, and friends changed forever. This bonus episode of The Merge reunites the two surviving F-5 aircrew, exploring how the mishap has affected their lives in the years since. Brought to you by BVR Productions. Support this podcast at — https://www.patreon.com/cw/ftrpltpdcst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode Details

Author
Tucker "Cinco" Hamilton, Retired U.S. Air Force Fighter Test Pilot
Show Type
full
Audio Format
audio/mpeg

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