AI # 417 : USAF Pilot Flies The Secret MiG-21 Rob "Z-Man" Zettel *PART 1*

Send us Fan Mail Former USAF F-4 Phantom and F-5 aggressor pilot, Rob "Z-Man" Zettel shares how he came to fly the MiG-21 in the very secret programme for the 4477th Test and Evaluation Squadron aka the "Red Eagles" which includes some great insights into flying the aircraft and flying DACT against the USAF and USN! Pick up Z-Man's book - *Pick up one of our patches - Part 1 - 22 March Part 2 - 29 March Help to keep the channel going: PATREON - DONATE - * Pick up some AI merch -

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AI # 417 : USAF Pilot Flies The Secret MiG-21 Rob "Z-Man" Zettel *PART 1* is an episode from Aircrew Interview by Mike Young.

This episode is 43:00 long.

This episode was published on Mar 23, 2026.

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