Colonel Dale “Boots” Hill on Combat, Command, and Calm Under Pressure

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Air Facts Podcast: The Story Behind the Story

Sporty’s Air Facts Journal

4 episodes

4 days ago

Welcome to the Air Facts Podcast: The Story Behind the Story, where we go beyond the written word to bring you the voices and experiences behind the articles you read at AirFactsJournal.com. Each episode, we sit down with Air Facts contributors to learn more about them and to hear the story behind their story. What inspired them to write it? What lessons did they take away? And what can we all learn from their experience? Now sit back, relax, and join us for the Air Facts Podcast: The Story Behind the Story.

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Colonel Dale “Boots” Hill on Combat, Command, and Calm Under Pressure

Air Facts Podcast: The Story Behind the Story

30 minutes 5 seconds

4 weeks ago

Colonel Dale “Boots” Hill on Combat, Command, and Calm Under Pressure

In this episode of the Air Facts podcast, we sit down with Colonel Dale “Boots” Hill, a decorated Air Force veteran and longtime Air Facts contributor. From flying 165 missions in the OV-10 Bronco during Vietnam to commanding F-16 squadrons and training the next generation of pilots, Boots brings a wealth of experience and insight to the conversation. He shares the intense story behind one of his most-read articles, “Sounds You Never Want to Hear,” and reflects on how preparation, training, and teamwork shaped his military flying career. Along the way, he offers valuable lessons for every pilot—military or civilian—about leadership, mindset, and staying sharp in the cockpit.