Transitioning from the Tornado GR1 to F3 | John Nichol (New)

Former RAF Tornado navigator John Nichol takes us through his transition from the Tornado GR1 to the Tornado F3. John shares what it was like making the move, covering the ground school and flying training, the similarities and differences between the two aircraft, and eventually joining XI Squadron. We also discuss Dissimilar Air Combat Training (DACT), life on the squadron, the social side and plenty of entertaining stories along the way. We wrap up by talking about his latest book ‘ Blitz’. https://link.amazon/B05cX4Zoz Follow John: https://www.johnnichol.com/ https://x.com/JohnNicholRAF   / john.nichol.731     / johnnicholrafxv   Thanks to Ian Black for the the photos - https://www.firestreakbooks.com Thanks to Philip Stevens for the photos -https://www.targeta.co.uk 0:00 GR1 to F3 transition 5:09 Operating the F3 10:21 Adapting to a new role 13:00 Technical and operational shifts 17:55 Frontline squadron experiences 21:55 The realities of sitting Q 24:53 Air combat training 29:45 Squadron social life 36:45 Public profile and career 40:13 Reflecting on an era 45:56 Writing the Blitz and closing