<p>Retired U.S. Navy Captain Jim &#34;Guido&#34; Dimatteo is the son of a WW2 fighter pilot, himself a former A-4, F-14, F-16N, F/A-18 pilot and still an F-5 pilot, the former purveyor of a successful bar &amp; restaurant, a rugby veteran, former Director of the Red Bull Air Races, Director of the Breitling Jet Team North American tour, and so much more as you will learn on this exciting episode.</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations'>https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations</a>

FPP174 - Green Phantoms, Pink Jags, and the Shah of Iran with "Ed"

The Fighter Pilot Podcast explores the fascinating world of air combat: the aircraft, the weapons systems, the emerging technologies, and most importantly—the people.

Most episodes feature a guest who helps explain military aviation topics such from Vietnam shoot down stories to how AI is changing air combat.

If you love the roar of a high-speed flyby or are enamored by the poise and confidence of the brave men and women who fly, fix, and fight these amazing aircraft, then this show is for you!