Team

Vincent Aiello

Jell-O

Founder & Host

Vincent became enamored with aviation while attending an airshow at the age of 8. After high school he attended UCLA and participated in the NROTC program. Upon graduation he was commissioned into the United States Navy and was selected for pilot training. Vincent spent nearly 25 years in service flying mainly the F/A-18 Hornet and Super Hornet but also the F-16 Fighting Falcon during an adversary tour. He accrued over 3,800 flight hours and 705 carrier landings, having served as a TOPGUN instructor and air wing operations officer.

Vincent left the Navy in 2017 and now flies for a major airline. He and his family reside in San Diego, California.

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Jaime Lopez

Ripper

Musician

Born and raised in Madrid, Spain, Jaime has loved jet fighters and warbirds since he was a kid. And the same goes for music—all sorts of music. From classical to the darkest side of metal; from jazz to electronic. He’s a melomaniac to the bone. Not only that: he’s a one man band who has created songs for documentaries, games, and now your favorite podcast! Check out Jaime’s website for more information and music samples.

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Janek Krause

Graphic Designer

Janek is an Australian-based Graphic Designer who brings passion and creativity to the podcast following more than eight years of industry experience. He first became enamored with combat pilots after seeing Star Wars as a child. From there, Janek’s interest in combat aviation grew. In design, Janek strives to convey the same action and excitement he felt as a kid and is thrilled at having the opportunity to be part of the podcast team.

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Rich Cooper

Photographer

Rich is a full-time professional photographer and journalist. Being behind the camera for 30 years, Rich is known throughout the world for his award-winning aviation images and reporting.

Rich is the Head of Operations for The Centre of Aviation Photography (www.centreofaviationphotography.com and www.coapmedia.com for specialist media). In addition he is a Special Correspondent for Combat Aircraft, the world’s largest aviation magazine. He has been commissioned for shoots all over the globe, with a 20-year professional career in publishing, editorial, design and journalism.

Rich also undertakes UK and world-wide submissions in all forms of online and published books, magazines and one-off publications. Commercially, he provides bespoke coverage of anything from a war zone to product delivery, specializing in ‘available light’ and ‘reportage’ styles.

Rich has been a member of the Royal International Air Tattoo Photographic Team for over 20 years and is a Nikon School Tutor in the aviation genre.

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