Maj. Gen. John "Trapper" Winters on 40 Years of Fighter Aviation
From The Afterburn Podcast by John "Rain" Waters
April 10, 2026 · 2h 3m · Episode 198
About this episode
Maj. Gen. John "Trapper" Winters shares his unconventional journey in fighter aviation and his rise through the ranks of the Air Force.
People in this episode
Host: John "Rain" Waters
Guest: Maj. Gen. John "Trapper" Winters
Topics covered
- fighter aviation
- military career
- pilot training
- Air Force history
- personal stories
- leadership
Keywords
- fighter jets
- F-4 Electronic Warfare Officer
- F-16s
- Aggressor program
- pilot training
- military family
- Air Force Officer Qualifying Test
Sponsors
AFOQT Wingman, BogiDope, Patreon, Aura
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Air Force
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