From Backcountry to Gunship: Jared Butler's Wild Flight Path
In this episode, Nik sits down with Air Force pilot Jared Butler, who shares his remarkable journey from flying in the backcountry of Idaho to operating the AC-130 gunship with Air Force Special Operations Command.
Jared recounts high-stakes moments, including helping locate injured firefighters using low-altitude search patterns and riding out a sudden snowstorm at a one-way mountain airstrip. He also offers an inside look at the AC-130's unique mission and the high level of crew coordination and precision required to support special operations on the ground. As he prepares for retirement…
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