#82 Dylan "Habu" Thorpe: A-10 Fighter Pilot - From Weapon Systems Operator to A-10 Demo Pilot

Retired A-10 Fighter Pilot, Dylan "Habu" Thorpe joins episode 82 of @AfterburnPodcast with John "Rain" Waters. Dive deep into Habu's career from a Weapon Systems Operator in the F-15E to his journey to becoming an A-10. Explore combat stories, air show highlights, and the intricate world of Combat Search and Rescue. Thanks to @e3aviationassociation for bringing out the film crew. Check out E3 Aviation's awesome aviation community here: https://bit.ly/E3Aviation Grab the weekly newsletter for defense & aviation insights 👉 https: //bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast8255/exclusive-content Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands 🛫 Become a Fighter/Bomber/Cargo/Tanker/RPA Pilot 🎯 : http://bogidope.com/?bd=tappodcast 🛫 🔺 Aviation & Defense Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🔺 ✈ Your Pilot Destination E3 Aviation Association: https://bit.ly/E3Aviation Become a Patron, Support the Show, & Gain Exclusive Benefits: https://www.patreon.com/c/theafterburnpodcast 🥷 Scrub Your Info from Data Brokers & Protect Yourself | https://aura.com/afterburn 14-day free trial Fighter Pilot Book Recommendations: https://amzn.to/4nlA67m Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.