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Om podden
Interviews and anecdotes from military pilots and aircrew from across the globe. As the rule says, so long as it’s 10 percent true, you’re allowed to tell the story! Head over to the 10 Percent True YouTube channel to listen and watch at the same time.
The podcast 10 Percent True – Tales from the Cockpit is created by Steve Davies. The podcast and the artwork on this page are embedded on this page using the public podcast feed (RSS).
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A-6 Intruder in Vietnam. Stan Bryant, 10PCT EP68 Part 1
25 januari 2025 |
121 min
RADM (Ret.) Stan Bryant describes flying the A-6A/B/C Intruder in Vietnam as a Bombardier Navigator (B/N). Part 1 of 2. Buy merch and books today! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/baotd Support me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh 0:00 Episode Teaser 1:50 welcome Stan (intro & background) 7:00 drawn to naval aviation? With father’s blessing? 9:00 NFO flight training pipeline 13:18 platform of choice and latest gouge 17:00 introduction to the A-6 in training 20:04 The A-6 26:30 DIANE/RHAW/TF? tech details 32:30 more radar details 39:12 Why haven’t you preordered BAOTD PT1 yet?! 38:55 Vietnam tour - preparation/work up 43:20 psyop detour 45:08 tactics from the strikers perspective 47:40 Alpha Strikes and A-6 utilisation therein 54:45 Mig threat 57:10 “getting out of Dodge” 59:40 Shrike shooters? 1:01:50 air defence Intel 1:05:35 other strike missions 1:07:45 Working with FAC/ground controllers and targeting 1:12:00 fear factor in the Southern missions 1:19:50 political interference in targeting 1:22:00 questioning the tactics based on experience in n theatre? 1:25:38 22 Rockeye? Yes, on SAM sites 1:27:55 SAMs at night 1:29:15 SAM evasion tactics (teaser story) 1:31:25 how many SAMs shots faced? 1:34:05 the ins and outs of flying the night mission (not hitting the ground) 1:39:30 heads down or looking out? 1:43:30 pilots representation of targeting and weapon release 1:46:45 A-6 seating arrangement and crew concept 1:53:10 previewing part 2 1:54:20 standout missions/Reminiscences
Drones in Air Warfare. Starbaby Pietrucha, EP67.
17 januari 2025 |
130 min
Starbaby Pietrucha returns for a one-off discussion about the rise of the drone on modern warfare. Buy merch and books today! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/baotd Support me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh
HAVE IDEA MiGs, Iranian Revolution & Desert Storm Deception: Bat Press, EP65 P2
14 december 2024 |
123 min
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OV-10 Vietnam, The Aggressors and the HAVE IDEA MiGs: Bat Press, EP65 P1
30 november 2024 |
122 min
Order BAOTD, today! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/baotd Support me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh 0:00 Teaser 2:45 admin 3:35 dedication 4:55 “Bat” introduces himself 6:50 ROTC the beginning 10:11 From UPT to 1st assignment - USAFE Phantoms on nuke alert 16:15 to Vietnam flying the OV-10 25:30 FACing and living with the Army 30:30 learning to call in air strikes 33:55 how was the mission 41:05 FAC admin, the enemy and apocalypse now… 50:50 2 DFCs 54:25 A word from our sponsor 55:10 450 missions in a year - how do you process/deal with it? 58:05 PTSD?/collateral damage/“it’s just war”? 1:03:55 any special forces in the trunk? 1:06:50 Fear? 1:08:40 getting “short”…. 1:14:30 UPT - how to be top of the class 1:19:10 having to be convinced to fly fighters 1:21:25 the attachment to the army brothers in arms 1:24:15 coming back to the F-4 (McDill 1970) to teach at the RTU and the genesis of Aggressors 1:37:35 moving to Nellis 1:40:05 a phone call, a secret mission and a trip to “the Box” 1:44:40 how the US got the “Israeli Migs” 1:47:15 Yom Kippur war, the need for Phantoms, Operation Nickel Grass 1:52:45 HAVE Idea 1:56:10 “more like Forrest Gump than the Type-A fighter pilot” 1:59:30 how’s it feel to be at Area51?
F-15E Panel Livestream - 10 Percent True EP64
18 november 2024 |
121 min
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F-4G Wild Weasel in Desert Storm. Spot Taber: EP63
1 november 2024 |
128 min
Pre-Order Be Afraid of the Dark (Part 1): www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/baotd Support me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh F-4G Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRMVYky1OszliqiThoDm53EUPLvZ-ZiD-&si=YC9w222rZD4AV63q 0:00 intro and teaser 1:25 getting “Geaseled” 10:45 getting acquainted with the Phantom 16:18 Hunter Killer combo Es & Gs 23:17 low level capabilities and limitations 29:30 some of that pilot shit and pilot/ewo shorthand 35:10 how capable were the older SAMS at low level? 40:45 compartmentalising roles or sponging it all up? 51:05 preparing mentally for deployment to war 58:25 arriving in theatre and initial brief? 1:05:20 1st combat mission 1:10:18 picture and weaselling in the weather 1:19:02 getting shot at/complacency and buffoonery 1:37:20 SA-3s and 6 1:40:20 spoiling for a fight and missions making the case for go pills and winding down 1:49:15 taking stock 1:53:22 looking back on the moment of complacency, lasting effects? 2:01:40 Air Liason Officer work with The Rangers and always trying to learn 2:06:50 winding up and 117 teaser
F-14D in Iraqi Freedom: EP62 Hanky Cunningham
18 oktober 2024 |
110 min
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Special thanks to Jim for his indexing:
F-15E Strike Eagle Goes to War (Part 2): Alred & Turner
22 september 2024 |
142 min
Order BATOD, today! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/be-afraid-of-the-dark-part-1 Support me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh 10PCT #61
0:00 intro 3:00 Red Flag ‘77, the genesis of low level in the Strike Eagle 12:00 23 class A mishaps at Red Flag ‘77 - why? 13:50 what defined the role for the Strike Eagle, culture, politics, capabilities? 17:35 what difference would it have made to have C model pilots aboard in the early days? 20:35 Thumrait and tactics development 25:15 Fly Up manoeuvre and employing it 28:05 preparation for initial Desert Storm missions and hanging on the boom in a descent 32:50 why the variation in tactics during H2 attack and shift to SCUD hunting 38:00 mission planning, expectations and Gen Horner’s pulsating blood vessel! 45:30 mission anecdotes 49:10 intermission 49:55 mission anecdotes continue 50:55 “some interesting flights” 58:20 in search of Saddam
1:11:25 highway of death 1:19:05 battlefield tour with Buster Glosson……magic 1:21:35 no SAR for friends and frustration 1:30:54 effect on morale/attitude to task at hand? 1:32:35 loses and attrition 1:39:00 1st night air to air opportunities lost 1:45:38 did the lack of combat experience among initial cadre hurt performance? 1:49:00 afterwards 1:54:55 lessons learned? 2:10:11 initial strike eagle, phancy phantom or a leap forward 2:16:05 is there still a place for low altitude ? 2:19:15 signing off
10 Percent True Channel Update Sept 2024
18 september 2024 |
4 min
A short update on the 10 Percent True channel for those who have been waiting patiently.
Dave Berke talks F-35B Lightning II
5 april 2024 |
93 min
Dave Berke, the only Marine Corps pilot to fly the F-22 and F-35, discusses 5th generation fighter technology and the F-35B.Thanks to Authentic Media (www.authenticmedia.io) for allowing me to post this on my channel.50 second plug for Red EaglesSupport the Show.
Teaching the Next Generation of Fighter Pilots. Jim Jimenez [Part 3]
25 januari 2024 |
93 min
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Air Force Test Pilot - Jim Jimenez
20 januari 2024 |
104 min
Pre-Order Red Eagles: America's Secret MiGs: https://www.10percenttrue.com/shopSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh0:00 Intro and welcome back Jim0:55 “Coming down” after the Libya raid3:30 Raiders set apart and psychology?7:10 Avoiding inflation of ego9:20 Test pilot school - ambition/aspiration/evaluation15:20 Weapons school not a priority 16:55 Evaluation flights and data points 20:20 Variat...
Libya Raider - Flying on El Dorado Canyon. Jim Jimenez [Full]
12 januari 2024 |
143 min
Pre-Order Red Eagles: America's Secret MiGs: https://www.10percenttrue.com/shopSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh0:00 Intro and Jim’s background6:18 Turning initial (F-111) disappointment into determination 11:44 How she wants to kill you, but WSOs are good!16:36 Arriving at Lakenheath and an overview of the F-111F29:25 The mission33:35 Flying heavy/the end of the world/not all pylons pivot 3...
USMC F/A-18 Hornet Exchange. Tug Wilson, Part 2
23 december 2023 |
140 min
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USMC F/A-18 Hornet Exchange. Tug Wilson, Part 1
16 december 2023 |
127 min
Pre-Order Red Eagles: America's Secret MiGs here: https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/red-eagles-america-s-secret-migs-3rd-ed-pre-orderSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQhTug's F-4 Episodes 👇🏼https://youtu.be/CWJd8AVS-Dk?si=OAQtR_hGJNFGP8D9https://youtu.be/JuZV_cWQNOk?si=4v1FTDGkCRl2-23D )0:00 Welcome back, Tug1:25 Life beyond the Phantom & hoping for an exchange tour5:28 What the FAC? /pre-to...
Flying the CF-18 Hornet in Combat. "Bones" Ledsham (Part 3)
9 december 2023 |
106 min
Buy 10PCT Merch! https://www.10percenttrue.com/shopSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh0:00 Welcome back, leaving Coningsby and the F3….4:05 North Bay jobs10:26 Bagotville and back to the Hornet13:10 NATO TACEVAL23:10 Staging to Italy for Kosovo25:00 Planning and executing the first strike & lessons learned 35:05 Subsequent mission36:50 Rotating out and getting replacements up to speed42:00 B-1 ...
Flying the Tornado F3. "Bones" Ledsham (Part 2)
4 december 2023 |
112 min
Buy 10PCT Merch! https://www.10percenttrue.com/shopSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh0:00 Intro and a quick sidebar on medals2:45 Plan for today3:35 Exchange with RAF on the Tornado F3 - how it came about/cultural differences 11:45 F3 radar limitations/NAV quirks/witches tit14:30 OCU16:49 To 29 Squadron “Tripplex”19:48 Akrotiri 26:00 The value of exchange tour? Transfer of ideas/knowled...
Flying the CF-5 and CF-18 Hornet. "Bones" Ledsham (Part 1)
25 november 2023 |
107 min
Buy 10PCT Merch! https://www.10percenttrue.com/shopSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh0:00 intro & tea2:00 “To shave or not to shave”, that is the question - intro & origins11:13 Starting with the F-5, married or in a car crash…..14:48 You don’t die tensed up! 15:00 Map tricks16:40 Looking for fast jets with an eye on the Hornet - turns out there ARE points for second place! 19:10 F-5 ...
F-15 Eagle Driver, "Disco" Dildy (Part 5)
12 november 2023 |
138 min
Buy a tee! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/magnum-classic-teeSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh0:00 Intro, an insincere apology and a sincere thank you7:50 On today’s menu8:10 2vs2 acquisition to prosecution including sorting and sanitising 21:04 Maintaining position while manoeuvring 26:45 Overmatch considerations and some trig homework32:20 Peer adversary41:30 The short strokes (...
F-15 Eagle Driver, "Disco" Dildy (Part 4)
30 oktober 2023 |
144 min
Buy a tee! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/magnum-classic-teeSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh0:00 intro1:16 Bodo - why F-15s were there6:20 intercepting Bear/Badger/Coot without a radar lock and why12:05 interesting intercepts 15:55 Naval Badgers a different challenge 16:44 “KGB Coot”18:00 Velocity Search vs TWS?20:10 SIGINT 25:25 levels of “co-operation” of the intercepted&...
F-15 Eagle Driver, "Disco" Dildy (Part 2 & 3)
7 oktober 2023 |
186 min
Buy a tee! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/magnum-classic-teeSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh0:00 Intro2:55 Disco’s career chronology7:20 Eagle vs friendly contemporaries 26:35 Making fighter pilots smarter 27:00 Flanker factor29:10 Intel deployed for political leverage instead of frontline efficacy 33:15 Exiting a fight on your own terms and 3D chess40:45 1 vs 243:20 Max pe...
F-15 Eagle Driver, "Disco" Dildy (Part 1)
22 september 2023 |
123 min
Buy a tee! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/magnum-classic-teeSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh00:00:00 Intro00:03:40 Getting into flying and the military 00:07:00 Early non-conformism and academy adventures 00:13:30 FAIP 00:19:25 Dangers of complacency00:21:35 Setting sights on flying the Eagle00:27:40 Early influence/fighter culture?00:30:50 State of Air Force at the incepti...
Michigan MiG-23 Flogger Crash: Experts Discuss
14 september 2023 |
62 min
Scott Perdue's full interview with Mark Ruff: https://youtu.be/Ftcn3NwAZCI?si=ZG7sLvJx2OevHRuiBuy a tee! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/magnum-classic-teeSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh50 second plug for Red EaglesSupport the show
Flying the Tornado IDS: Nick Forster, Part 3
6 september 2023 |
136 min
Buy a tee! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/magnum-classic-teeSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:25 - Recap of previous episodes00:01:25 – Fast Jet Tac Weapons course outline00:02:33 – Bringing lessons learned at Tac Weapons to 9 Squadron at RAF Marham00:08:18 – Transitioning from the Hawk to the Tornado GR400:09:49 – Flying qualities of the GR400:13:47 – The idios...
Flying the Tornado IDS: Nick Forster, Part 2
11 augusti 2023 |
122 min
Buy a tee! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/magnum-classic-teeSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:30 lessons learned from Op. Granby?00:05:00 Personal attitude towards going on operations in the Tornado00:09:00 Incirlik detachment flying recon00:15:20 any interest from Iraqi IADS?00:17:26 the political picture and “down days”00:23:00 did going to combat provide vali...
John "JP" Peters - Tornado Down, Part 2
7 augusti 2023 |
82 min
Buy a tee! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/magnum-classic-teeSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh00:00:00 Introduction00:00:42 Trepidation, departing for the airfield strike00:05:00 Pushing to target low level, AAA00:08:18 Loft profile, what went wrong?00:13:11 Heading home, missile impact, battle damage00:16:29 Ejection, injuries00:19:32 Escape and evasion, capture. There's always hope00:21:3...
Flying the Tornado IDS: Nick Forster, Part 1
27 juli 2023 |
93 min
Buy a tee! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/magnum-classic-teeSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:57 - Nick's background00:03:00 - Joining the RAF00:03:49 - Basic flight training and holding00:04:35 - 100 Squadron as an Ops Officer00:05:17 - TAC Weapons course at RAF Valley00:12:30 - Weather and impact on Flight Training00:16:55 - Methods of instruction while a stud...
John "JP" Peters: Tornado Shoot Down, Part 1
18 juli 2023 |
64 min
Buy a tee! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/magnum-classic-teeSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh00:00:00 Introduction00:04:00 fast jet first impressions00:07:25 life after fast jets, choosing your own path 00:14:30 Buccaneers to instructor tour to Gulf in Tornados00:18:43 reconciling the love for the job and the requirements of fighting a war00:28:30 TACEVAL and (no) life after the 1st s...
Flying the F-4G, Part 2: Starbaby Pietrucha
17 juni 2023 |
136 min
Support me here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/902257/supportOr buy me a coffee here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh00:00:00 Intro00:03:38 D.A.C.T. aka Dissimilar Attitudes (in) Culinary Tastes00:06:15 APR-47 roundup and DOS program demonstration 00:26:26 Workflow of APR-47?00:29:53 Threat prioritisation and system confidence 00:33:00 displayed emitters and warnings?00:34:40 HARM, yeah but also Shrikes, MAVERICK and ...
Flying the F-4G, Part 1: Starbaby Pietrucha
23 maj 2023 |
117 min
Buy a tee! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/magnum-classic-teeSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh00:00:00 Intro00:01:50 Starbaby’s background story00:08:30 why didn’t you want the front seat and Pilot vs WSOs00:15:00 Specialised undergraduate Nav training & fighter training 00:20:20 student pilot “tries to kill” Starbaby00:22:30 EWO school 00:26:00 Starbaby vs Nazgûl!!!00:29:00 S...
F-4G Wild Weasel in Desert Storm: Spike Benyshek
13 april 2023 |
111 min
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Wild Weasel AMA: Starbaby Pietrucha
12 april 2023 |
106 min
Buy a tee! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/magnum-classic-teeSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh00:00:00 Buy a Tee Shirt, God Damn it!00:00:50 Introduction00:03:05 Thoughts on the effectiveness of the Spang mixed F-4G/Viper teams00:05:45 What do you think of the F-15G concept?00:09:00 Thoughts on the transition from F-16CJ/CM to F-35A in the SEAD/DEAD role?00:18:38 Do you know *Redacted*? Als...
"Ask Starbaby..." #3 Ukraine and Mil Aviation Today
1 april 2023 |
99 min
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrueStarbaby joins me for a regular session in which we discuss Ukraine, topical aviation stories and questions asked by the audience on the Discord channel. Join us on Discord, here: https://discord.gg/hJtn699w50 second plug for Red EaglesSupport the show
Rolf Stϋnkel: Flying the F-104G, Part 2 [FULL]
12 mars 2023 |
77 min
You can support me here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Get Rolf's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Mach-2-Flying-F-104-Starfighter/dp/3347130324Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh00:00:00 Introduction50 second plug for Red EaglesSupport the show
Air Force F-4 Phantom Phlyer: Gabby Drake [FULL INTERVIEW]
9 mars 2023 |
127 min
You can support me here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh00:00:00 Introduction00:01:23 Gabby’s disclaimer!00:02:15 a brief history of Gabby’s F-4 postings, variants and missions 00:06:10 Variants in more detail00:16:25 an easy plane to land……00:17:25 19.2 to 25 AoA with leading edge slats00:19:55 Cockpit ergonomics, the 556 mod and genesis of HOTAS00:22:00 TISEO00:25:02 Adverse Yaw00:27:20 motors00:28:45 “Pave” targeting...
Rolf Stϋnkel: Flying the F-104G, Part 1 [FULL]
6 februari 2023 |
64 min
You can support me here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh00:00:00 Introduction and growing up in West Germany00:06:55 the effects of partition00:10:19 the shadow of WW2 and joining NATO00:14:00 plug for Rolf’s book (link in description)00:14:30 East/West connections/issues00:15:58 Navy, Cessnas, F-104s…..00:19:00 Importance of determination 00:21:05 Training begins 00:26:44 the pace of learning, attrition and cultur...
F-15E in the Balkans, Part 5 [FULL]
31 januari 2023 |
71 min
You can support me here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh00:00:00 Introduction00:01:48 Corrections & AIM-9 shot00:10:40 Hazardous, Gross, Upside Down, Rotating, Prismatic Buffoonery00:11:50 Greg House Pi00:13:20 Most screwed up thing in OAF00:28:40 Casualties of war00:37:07 Grdelica Bridge video, first attack.00:46:49 Grdelica Bridge video, second attack.00:49:55 Reactions within the squadron00:52:11 Subsequent changes to...
F-15E in the Balkans, Part 4 [FULL]
31 januari 2023 |
63 min
You can support me here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh00:00:00 Introduction00:00:20 decoys continued00:04:25 Checkride to a DFC (Podgorica airfield strike)00:16:30 Reviewing more tapes00:26:40 shack “Nice shot Starbaby”00:27:25 The check ride tape00:34:40 Let’s talk bridges00:37:10 Bridge strike debrief00:45:11 Shack and BDA00:49:55 “Can you find the target in 12 seconds”, a training story00:52:10 current Strike Eagle toys...
F-15E in the Balkans, Part 3
15 januari 2023 |
64 min
You can support me here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh00:00:00 Introduction00:00:01 life during Allied Force and criticism of initial campaign conduct. 03:40 Strike Eagle on CAP hampered by ROE 00:12:50 why the lack of confidence in the front line operators?00:17:10 Canadian incident. Friendly Fire. 00:18:20 Italy is the place to wage a war from. 00:19:20 Combat video - railway tunnel attack00:33:10 Com...
F-15E in the Balkans, Parts 1 & 2
8 januari 2023 |
110 min
You can support me here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh00:00:00 Introduction00:02:10 Arriving at LN, getting Mission Ready and Nuclear Strike Certification 00:13:18 The SB View on the Nuclear Mission00:15:48 The prevalence of Need to Know00:16:25 Finding out about expected deployment00:20:00 Starbaby Productions video from unclassified vault footage and discussion00:31:20 Finnish exchange and visits00:39:00 WSO BFM ses...
From F-16 to MiG-23: Gabby Drake
2 december 2022 |
109 min
You can support me here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh00:00:00 Introduction00:00:21 Callsigns and names00:03:22 Assignment to F-16s at Nellis AFB in 198100:03:59 Tactics development of the F-16A – influenced by the F-400:04:30 Brief description of low-level tactics of the F-400:05:02 INS and INS updates in the F-16A, speed management and TOT information00:06:12 Air to Ground deliveries in the F-400:07:02 Air to Ground deli...
"Ask Starbaby..." #2 Ukraine and Mil Aviation Today
14 november 2022 |
138 min
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrueBold Cheetah link: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3326679/Starbaby joins me for a regular session in which we discuss Ukraine, topical aviation stories and questions asked by the audience on the Discord channel. Join us on Discord, here: https://discord.gg/Naw7FM4P50 second plug for Red EaglesSupport the show
Wild Weasel Story, Part 4: F-16CJ in Operation Allied Force.
29 oktober 2022 |
89 min
This content is not monetised or behind a paywall. You can support me in keeping it that way here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Wild Weasel Story, Part 4. Flash Barker and the F-16CJ in Operation Allied Force. Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh00:00:00 Introduction.00:01:38 Flash's background00:02:42 F-16 Block 30's role in Korea00:03:15 Block 30 and "Dumb HARM"00:04:20 The F-16CJ00:05:20 Developing Force Protection Tactics00:09:06 Were F-4G Pilots EW...
"Ask Starbaby...": #1 Analysis and commentary on Ukraine and Mil Aviation Today
15 oktober 2022 |
112 min
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrueStarbaby joins me for a regular session in which we discuss Ukraine, topical aviation stories and questions asked by the audience on the Discord channel. 50 second plug for Red EaglesSupport the show
Russian Aviation in Ukraine An Assessment and Q&A - Starbaby Pietrucha
25 september 2022 |
145 min
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Cold War F-4M Phantom Pilot, Part 2: Tug Wilson
25 september 2022 |
114 min
Cold War F-4M FGR.2 Phantom Pilot, Part 2: Tug WilsonPart 1: https://youtu.be/CWJd8AVS-DkTip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTNConfessions of a Phantom Pilot: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Confessions-Phantom-Pilot-Tug-Wilson-ebook/dp/B09L1S7D15/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1N6UTX8814WDP&keywords=tug+wilson&qid=1662647417&sprefix=tug+wilson%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh00:00:00 Introduction00:01:40 Roles and relationships be...
Cold War F-4M Phantom Pilot, Part 1: Tug Wilson
8 september 2022 |
110 min
Cold War F-4M FGR.2 Phantom Pilot, Part 1: Tug WilsonTip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTNConfessions of a Phantom Pilot: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Confessions-Phantom-Pilot-Tug-Wilson-ebook/dp/B09L1S7D15/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1N6UTX8814WDP&keywords=tug+wilson&qid=1662647417&sprefix=tug+wilson%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh50 second plug for Red EaglesSupport the Show.
Wild Weasel Story, Part 3
21 augusti 2022 |
159 min
Wild Weasel Story, Part 3: Pietrucha Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTNDiscussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh50 second plug for Red EaglesSupport the show
F-14 Tomcat Sunset - "Puck" Howe
22 juli 2022 |
129 min
F-14 Tomcat Sunset - "Puck" HoweTip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTNDiscussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh10PCT #3900:00:00 Introduction 00:01:01 Puck's Bio 00:02:22 Tomcat Differences 00:07:39 F-14D In Detail 00:11:13 APG-71 and the Phoenix 00:16:41 AMRAAM 00:18:18 AIM-54 Active Range 00:22:06 Missile Envelope Validation...
F-15E Strike Eagle Goes to War: Alred, Rudd, Smyth, Pelletier
15 juli 2022 |
122 min
F-15E Strike Eagle Goes to War: Alred, Rudd, Smyth, PelletierTip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTNDiscussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh10PCT #38:50 second plug for Red EaglesSupport the show
F-4G Wild Weasel Cockpit Tour: Starbaby Pietrucha
25 juni 2022 |
90 min
Starbaby F-4G WSO Cockpit TourTip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTNDiscussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQhTake a look for yourselves: http://www.nmusafvirtualtour.com/cockpits/CW_tour/CW-19.html00:00:00 Introduction50 second plug for Red EaglesSupport the show
F-15E Mosul SA-3 Strike: Starbaby Walkthrough
19 juni 2022 |
97 min
F-15E Mosul SA-3 Strike: Starbaby WalkthroughTip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTNDiscussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:58 Setting the Scene 00:26:42 The Strike 01:06:42 Questions and Discussion50 second plug for Red EaglesSupport the show
Saving SBS Zero Six Bravo: The Story of Honcho Flight - Ned Linch
10 juni 2022 |
106 min
Saving SBS Zero Six Bravo: The Story of Honcho Flight - Ned LinchTip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTNDiscussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:57 The Story 00:03:16 About Ned 00:07:32 Iraq - March 2003 00:15:20 Groundings 00:17:39 Threats 00:19:16 WX 00:21:25 The Mission 00:44:20 Cockpit Tape 00:51:46 Reflections 01:...
Wild Weasel Story, Part 2: AGM-88 HARM & F-4G
13 maj 2022 |
96 min
AGM-88 & F-4G Wild Weasel Story: Johnson, Larson, Pietrucha & BaxleyTip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTNDiscussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:42 Basa & Starbaby Intros 00:04:13 Shrike and Standard ARM Limitations 00:15:50 Range Known Mode 00:18:58 6DoF 00:19:28 HARM Shots in Desert Storm 00:23:20 Crew Coordination 00:27:01 RAM &nbs...
Doc Schultz' Area 51 Mishap: The Details Revealed
7 maj 2022 |
13 min
What Happened to Doc Schultz? In Sept 2017, USAF test pilot Lt.Col. Eric "Doc" Schultz was killed flying a classified type from Area 51. The Air Force refused to release any details of the accident and has since returned "no records found" to freedom of information act requests.In the five years that have elapsed, Schultz' good name has been tarnished by the insinuation that he exceeded his own capabilities or those of the aircraft he was flying. For the first time, 10 Percent True sets the r...
F-4G Wild Weasel Story - Ekman, Johnson & Larson.
30 april 2022 |
124 min
F-4G Wild Weasel Story - Ekman, Johnson & Larson.Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTNDiscussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:24 Panel Introductions 00:16:46 Setting the Scene 00:19:56 General Wilbur Creech 00:22:55 F-4G Requirements Paper - 1968 00:24:46 Weasel Electronics 00:27:05 Range Known Capability ...
160 SOAR AH-6 Shootdown: "Gravy" Coker.
9 april 2022 |
136 min
160 SOAR AH-6 Shootdown: "Gravy" Coker.PLEASE consider supporting Gravy's charity work:V is for Veteran - https://punkindooger.com/shop/ols/products/v-is-for-veteran Death Waits in the Dark - https://www.deathwaitsinthedark.com/ 10 Percent True Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTNDiscussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh10PCT #32: "Gravy" Coker00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:20 Why helicopters? 00:05:35 God &nbs...
Kill MiGs! Getting the Gorillas Ready for War: Paco Geisler (Part 2 / AMA)
30 mars 2022 |
58 min
Kill MiGs! Getting the Gorillas Ready for War: Paco Geisler (Part 2 / AMA)Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTNDiscussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh10PCT #31 P2/AMA: "Paco" Geisler00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:10 Leadership Philosophy 00:05:43 Measuring Growth 00:09:00 Risk from a Leadership Perspective 00:11:31 The Grey Man 00:14:24 Being Lucky 00:17:00...
Kill MiGs! Getting the Gorillas Ready for War: Paco Geisler (Part 1)
25 mars 2022 |
181 min
Getting the Gorillas Ready to Kill MiGs - "Paco" Geisler (Part 1)Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTNDiscussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh10PCT #31 P1: "Paco" Geisler00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:58 Why the Air Force? 00:10:49 Appraisal of the F-4 00:16:57 Mastering BFM 00:19:18 Nature or Nurture? 00:25:33 Losing 00:28:38 Humble, Approachable, Cr...
Bringing the F-15E Strike Eagle to the Air Force: "Junior" Suminsby, F-15E Initial Cadre
4 mars 2022 |
153 min
F-15E Strike Eagle Enters Service - "Junior" Suminsby, F-15E Initial Cadre Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTNDiscussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh10PCT #30: Rob "Junior" Suminsby.00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:55 Junior's Bio 00:03:07 F-15E Initial Cadre Selection 00:05:05 Patch Wearers Galore 00:06:21 '791 and the DRF 00:08:08 A Cadre and B Cadre &nbs...
Flying the EF-111A Raven - Super and Pyro (Part 3)
28 januari 2022 |
138 min
Flying the EF-111A Raven in Combat - Super & Pyro (Part 3)Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTNDiscussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh10PCT #29: Super & Pyro, Part 3.00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:08 Spark Vark ODS Remarks 00:12:16 Polarity 00:18:10 EF-111A Kill on Mirage F..1EQ 00:24:03 Reflection on the EF-111's ODS Performance 00:34:21 Digital RF Memory 00:41:26 ...
Flying the EF-111A Raven in Combat - Super and Pyro (Part 2)
24 januari 2022 |
169 min
Flying the EF-111A Raven in Combat - Super & Pyro (Part 2)Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTNDiscussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh10PCT #29: Super & Pyro, Part 2.00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:05 Flying the F-111 00:12:06 Wing Loading 00:27:25 Spin Recovery 00:29:28 Trust 00:32:17 Tape Strip Displays 00:35:38 EA-6B and the Navy &n...
Flying the EF-111A Raven - Super and Pyro (Part 1)
17 januari 2022 |
97 min
Flying the EF-111A Raven - Super & Pyro (Part 1)Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_...Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh10PCT #29: Super & Pyro, Part 9.00:00:00 Introduction 00:17:22 What Spawned the EF-111A? 00:22:59 The Cold War Context 00:24:23 EA-6B Comparisons 00:26:32 ALQ-99 in Detail 00:33:13 Jamming Techniques 00:49:03 Mission Types 00:57:16...
YF-23 and F-22A - Paul Metz (Part 2)
16 januari 2022 |
52 min
Flying the YF-23 and F-22A - Paul Metz (Part 2)Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_...Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh10PCT #27: Paul Metz, Part 2.00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:17 TIFS 00:08:46 PW and GE Engines for the ATF 00:17:33 Two YF-23s 00:21:08 F-23A Design 00:23:19 BVR vs. WVR 00:28:49 F-22A 00:33:52 Favourite? YF-23 or F-22A00:40:37 Hanging up his Spurs &n...
MiG-29 FULCRUM Kill - Chuck Magill (Part 2)
9 januari 2022 |
123 min
MiG-29 FULCRUM Kill - Chuck Magill (Part 2)Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_...Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh10PCT #28: Sly Magill, Part 2.00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:34 TOPGUN 00:09:08 WTI 00:14:02 F-15 Exchange 00:21:15 Meeting Paco 00:25:51 OPERATION JUST CAUSE 00:29:00 MSIP II F-15C Qualities 00:35:57 Hornet vs. Eagle Tactics 00:...
Flying the F/A-18 Hornet - Chuck Magill (Part 1)
7 januari 2022 |
96 min
Flying the F/A-18 Hornet - Chuck Magill (Part 1)Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_...Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh10PCT #28: Sly Magill, Part 1.00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:25 Joining the US Marine Corps 00:09:27 Becoming a Marine 00:13:27 Flight Training Begins 00:21:06 T-2 Buckeye 00:30:56 TA-4M Skyhawk 00:38:01 Learned vs. Instinctive 00:41:02 Fleet Instructors&...
YF-23 Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF) - Paul Metz (Part 1)
4 januari 2022 |
103 min
Flying the YF-23 Advanced Tactical Fighter - Paul Metz (Part 1)Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_...Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh10PCT #27: Paul Metz, Part 1.00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:20 F-105 Instructor Pilot 00:04:20 Test Pilot School 00:07:54 Test Pilot School Challenges 00:08:52 Teamwork 00:11:41 Unknowns 00:14:41 F-105 Ejection 00:20:37 AN-2 Testing 00:21:2...
Flying the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter - Denny Jarvi (Part 4)
4 oktober 2021 |
97 min
Flying the Lockheed F-104G/S Starfighter - Denny Jarvi (Part 4)Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_...Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh10PCT #24: Dennis Jarvi, Part 4.00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:20 Luke AFB & F-104 Fighter Weapons School 00:07:19 F-104 Fundamentals 00:10:55 F-104 Design Philosophy 00:14:01 F-104G Differences 00:15:27 F-104S Differences 00:17:02 AIM-7 Sparr...
Flying the F-105 Wild Weasel over Vietnam - Ekman, Fisher, Schleich, Metz and Johnson
11 september 2021 |
146 min
F-105 Wild Weasels over Vietnam: 1972. With Lucky Ekman, Fred Schleich, ET Johnson, Fish Fisher and Paul Metz.Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTNDiscussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQhIt was a huge privilege for me to interview Fish, Lucky, Paul, ET and Fred, so thank you to them all for giving up their time. This interview took a long time to set up – more than six months – but would not have happened at all had it not been for Fred, and then Lu...
Flying the F-102 Delta Dagger and F-101B Voodoo - Denny Jarvi (Part 3)
21 augusti 2021 |
61 min
Flying the F-102A Delta Dagger and F-101B Voodoo - Denny Jarvi (Part 3)Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_...Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh10PCT #24: Dennis Jarvi, Part 3.00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:57 Air Defence Command 00:05:32 AIM-26 Genie Nuclear Missile 00:13:27 The Area Rule 00:15:28 GCI and Pressure Breathing 00:18:02 Intercept Profiles 00:19:44 F-102 FFAR 00:22:2...
TACIT BLUE BSAX - Denny Jarvi (Part 2)
6 augusti 2021 |
68 min
TACIT BLUE programme director, Denny Jarvi, reflects on the time he spent working on the top secret programme. Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTNDiscussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh10PCT #24: Dennis Jarvi, Part 2.00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:46 By-Name Request into TACIT BLUE00:04:31 Entering the Black World 00:06:53 TACIT BLUE Origins 00:15:11 Compartmentalisation 00:18:39 TACIT BLUE Challenges00:20:51 Radar ...
Flying the F-105 Thud in Vietnam - Dennis Jarvi (Part 1)
4 augusti 2021 |
89 min
Flying the Republic F-105D Thunderchief in Vietnam.Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTNDiscussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh10PCT #24: Dennis Jarvi, Part 1.00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:51 Denny's Introduction 00:07:18 ADC to TAC - F-12/F-101 to F-105 00:11:51 Dog fighting the F-105 00:13:13 F-105 Strengths 00:16:06 F-105 Range 00:17:15 Change of Tactics - Pod Formation 00...
Wild Weasel over Vietnam - Ben Fuller on Flying the F-105F
4 augusti 2021 |
103 min
Flying the Wild Weasel F-105 over Vietnam and the story of the first WW Thud crews. Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTNDiscussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh10 Percent True #23.Ben Fuller recalls his experiences as one of the early F-105F Wild Weasel pilots, and recounts the tactics, weapons, sensors, threats and missions that he flew, including the mission on which he led four F-105s against an SA-2 site and lost two wingmen (including Med...
Flying the F-15E Strike Eagle - "Stinger" (Part 4)
19 juli 2021 |
115 min
Flying the F-15E Strike Eagle. Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTNDiscussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh10 Percent True 19, Part 4.00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:09 Moving to the front seat of the F-15E 00:11:16 Decision making differences 00:18:47 Firing the gun... at a Viper drone 00:21:22 Developing F-15E systems knowledge 00:25:45 Flying the F-15E in BFM 00:31:14 Energy states ...
Flying the Tornado during the Cold War - Mike Napier (Part 2)
3 juli 2021 |
132 min
Flying the Panavia Tornado in the Cold War.10 Percent True #22 Part 2Mike Napier, former RAF Tornado pilot, discusses flying the IDS variant of the fighter during the Cold War, to include sitting nuclear alert in West Germany.Check out Mike's excellent books and find him at:Twitter - @Michael72262650FaceBook - @MichaelNapierAuthor00:00 - Introduction01:05 - Flying the Tornado13:00 - RAF Germany operations15:15 - Defensive tactics19:09 - Engines: the RB19921:47 - Aerial Refuelling33:02 - Night...
Flying the Tornado IDS in the Cold War - Mike Napier
18 juni 2021 |
79 min
Join the discussion and post your questions: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh******************************************************************************This podcast is free and so you don't have to sit through adverts about how to treat ear wax or how tough it is to write a simple sentence. However, if you want to tip me, all donations are appreciated! https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTN10 Percent True #22 Part 1Mike Napier, former RAF Tornado pilot, discusses flying ...
New York Times Leaks UAP/UFO Report - Nick Pope
6 juni 2021 |
36 min
Join the discussion and post your questions: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh******************************************************************************This podcast is free and so you don't have to sit through adverts about how to treat ear wax or how tough it is to write a simple sentence. However, if you want to tip me, all donations are appreciated! https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=GDJU6CM3GWZTNNick Pope discusses today's leak of the US Intelligence community report into unex...
Flying the F-111 in the Cold War - Brad Insley
21 maj 2021 |
95 min
******************************************************************************Join the discussion and post your questions: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh******************************************************************************10 Percent True #20 P2: Brad Insley - F-111 in EuropeBrad Insley, the all-time high hours F-111 pilot, talks about his experiences flying the F-111 in Europe during the Cold WarStay tuned for part 3.50 second plug for Red EaglesSupport the show
Flying the F-111 in Vietnam - Brad Insley
15 maj 2021 |
102 min
******************************************************************************Join the discussion and post your questions: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh******************************************************************************10 Percent True #20 P1: Brad Insley - F-111 in VietnamBrad Insley, the all-time high hours F-111 pilot, talks about his experiences flying the F-111 over Vietnam. Stay tuned for parts 2 and 3.50 second plug for Red EaglesSupport the Show.
10 Percent True #19 P3: "Stinger" F-15E Fighter Pilot - F-15EX, WSOs, F-35 and China
3 maj 2021 |
76 min
Part 3 of my interview with "Stinger", a current operational F-15E pilot (and previously, WSO).We started this conversation expecting to discuss the process of going from back- to front-seat in the F-15E, but ended up discussing a range of topics, from the acquisition processes of new fighters, to China.We'll get back to talking F-15E in Part 4.50 second plug for Red EaglesSupport the show
10 Percent True #19 P2: "Stinger" F-15E Fighter Pilot - Syria & Iraq
3 maj 2021 |
52 min
Part 2 of my interview with "Stinger", a current operational F-15E pilot (and previously, WSO) about his 2017 deployment to Iraq and Syria. He was in the jet that downed one of the two Iranian drones shot down during that tour and recounts his experiences duelling Russian Flankers and 'kneecapping' the ISIS HQ in Raqqa. It's a fascinating interview that lifts the lid on what really happened between Russia and the US over Syria...50 second plug for Red EaglesSupport the Show.
10 Percent True #19 P1: "Stinger" F-15E Fighter Pilot - Syria & Iraq Part 1
18 april 2021 |
62 min
Part 1 of my interview with "Stinger", a current operational F-15E pilot (and previously, WSO) about his 2017 deployment to Iraq and Syria. He was in the jet that downed one of the two Iranian drones shot down during that tour and recounts his experiences duelling Russian Flankers and 'kneecapping' the ISIS HQ in Raqa. It's a fascinating interview that lifts the lid on what really happened between Russia and the US over Syria...Part 2 will conclude the Syria tour, and Part 3 onwards...
10 Percent True #18 P3 - "Marco" McCaffrey - F-15C Fighter Pilot
7 april 2021 |
91 min
In Part 3 of my interview with "Marco" McCaffrey, he continues talking about flying the F-15C Eagle in Japan, at WSEP and at RED FLAG. He then talks about his time at NORAD. Part 1 of the interview, here: https://youtu.be/0GhMLFB4wfAPart 2 here: https://youtu.be/spJB7HVgfHE50 second plug for Red EaglesSupport the show
10 Percent True #18 P2 - "Marco" McCaffrey - F-15C Fighter Pilot
7 april 2021 |
106 min
In Part 2 of my interview with "Marco" McCaffrey, he talks about flying The World's Greatest Air Superiority Fighter - the F-15C Eagle!See Part 1 of the interview, here: https://youtu.be/0GhMLFB4wfA50 second plug for Red EaglesSupport the show
10 Percent True #18 P1 - "Marco" McCaffrey - F-111E Fighter Pilot, Operation Desert Storm
19 mars 2021 |
105 min
In Part 1 of my interview with "Marco" McCaffrey, he talks briefly about his journey through Undergraduate Pilot Training, before discussing his time flying the F-111E at RAF Upper Heyford - and, most notably, his combat experience in the jet during the 1991 Gulf War (Operation Desert Shield).In Part 2 we will discuss his conversion to, and experiences flying, the F-15C Eagle!50 second plug for Red EaglesSupport the show
10 Percent True #17: Cairo CIA Station Chief, Jim Fees, and the HAVE PAD MiG-23
16 mars 2021 |
22 min
FOR PICTURES, BE SURE TO CHECKOUT THE YOUTUBE VIDEOJim Fees was the Cairo CIA Station Chief who, in 1977, managed to acquire America's most sought after Soviet Material acquisition: a MiG-23MS Flogger.This is the story of how Fees acquired HAVE PAD for America's war fighters.Special thanks go to Jim's daughter for her assistance in making this short film.50 second plug for Red EaglesSupport the show
10 Percent True #16 Part 2 - "Kluso" Tollini - F-15C Eagle Fighter Pilot, Operation Desert Storm
6 februari 2021 |
94 min
"Kluso" Tollini describes leading his formation into Iraq through thunderstorms and lightning, and his wingman (JB Kelk) scoring the very first kill of the war. He will then describe his own kill (MiG-25) on 19 Jan.Kluso has book about his life and experiences coming out - "Call Sign KLUSO", so please do consider supporting him by purchasing a copy!His social media links are below, to include his work as a musician.Call Sign KLUSO (book) Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/CallSignKLUSOC...
10 Percent True #15 Part 2 - Adam Robinson - RAF Tornado Navigator, Operation Desert Storm / Op Granby
6 februari 2021 |
105 min
This interview is one of two special interviews I conducted to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Operation Desert Storm / Op Granby, better known as the First Gulf War.In this, the second part of my interview with RAF Tornado Navigator, Adam Robinson, he describes his experiences under fire, to include attacking an airfield on the very first night of the war.Please subscribe and hit the bell icon!50 second plug for Red EaglesSupport the show
10 Percent True #16 Part 1 - "Kluso" Tollini - F-15C Eagle Fighter Pilot, Operation Desert Storm
11 januari 2021 |
44 min
Hello everyone, welcome back to 10 Percent TrueThis interview is the second of two special interviews I conducted to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Operation Desert Storm, better known as the First Gulf War.In this, the first part of the second interview, "Kluso" Tollini talks about preparing for war, and the planning process for getting ready to lead the first fighter sweep into Iraq that first night, Jan 17 1991. In part 2, he'll describe leading his formation into Iraq through th...
10 Percent True #15 Part 1 - Adam Robinson - RAF Tornado Navigator, Operation Desert Storm / Op Granby
10 januari 2021 |
67 min
Hello everyone, welcome back to 10 Percent TrueThis interview is one of two special interviews I conducted to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Operation Desert Storm / Op Granby, better known as the First Gulf War.In this, the first part of the first interview, Adam Robinson, a Royal Air Force Tornado Navigator talks about flying the Tornado and his squadron’s preparations leading up to war. In Part 2, he’ll describe his experiences under fire, to include attacking an airfield on the ...
10 Percent True #14 AMA - BC Thomas - SR-71 Blackbird Pilot
8 december 2020 |
37 min
BC Thomas has more hours in the SR-71 than any other pilot. Note from BC: "JT Vida, my last and best boss, was an RSO and has about 100 more hours than I."He graciously agreed to be interviewed on 10 Percent True about his time flying the iconic aircraft.In this 'Ask Me Anything' session, he responds to questions asked by the general public.Join the 10 Percent True Facebook Group to access BC's written responses in full: 10 Percent True group | Facebook50 second plug for Red EaglesSupport the...
10 Percent True #14 P4 - BC Thomas - SR-71 Blackbird Pilot
7 december 2020 |
62 min
BC Thomas has more hours in the SR-71 than any other pilot. Note from BC: "JT Vida, my last and best boss, was an RSO and has about 100 more hours than I."He graciously agreed to be interviewed on 10 Percent True about his time flying the iconic aircraft.This is the final interview in a series of four. 10 Percent True Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/10percentrtruePlease like, share and subscribe!50 second plug for Red EaglesSupport the show
10 Percent True #14 P3 - BC Thomas - SR-71 Blackbird Pilot
23 oktober 2020 |
74 min
BC Thomas has more hours in the SR-71 than any other pilot. Note from BC: "JT Vida, my last and best boss, was an RSO and has about 100 more hours than I."He graciously agreed to be interviewed on 10 Percent True about his time flying the iconic aircraft.This is the third interview in a series of four. In it, he describes what it was like to fly the SR-71 Blackbird, how the aircraft worked, and the challenges of flying at Mach 3+ on the edge of the atmosphere. Please like, share and...
10 Percent True #14 P2 - BC Thomas - SR-71 Blackbird Pilot
10 oktober 2020 |
117 min
BC Thomas has more hours in the SR-71 than any other pilot. Note from BC: "JT Vida, my last and best boss, was an RSO and has about 100 more hours than I."He graciously agreed to be interviewed on 10 Percent True about his time flying the iconic aircraft.This is the second interview in a series of four. In it, he describes what it was like to fly the SR-71 Blackbird, how the aircraft worked, and the challenges of flying at Mach 3+ on the edge of the atmosphere. Please like, share an...
10 Percent True #14 P1 - BC Thomas - SR-71 Blackbird Pilot
3 oktober 2020 |
84 min
BC Thomas has more hours in the SR-71 than any other pilot. Note from BC: "JT Vida, my last and best boss, was an RSO and has about 100 more hours than I."He graciously agreed to be interviewed on 10 Percent True about his time flying the iconic aircraft.This is the first interview in a series of four. In it, he describes his route to pilot training, flying the KC-135 and C-130 in South East Asia, the RB-57F, and his eventual acceptance into the US Air Force's Test Pilot School. Ple...
10 Percent True #13 P4 - Huggy Huggins, U-2 Dragon Lady Spy Plane Pilot
12 september 2020 |
56 min
Part 4 of 4.Huggy Huggins, one of the most experienced U-2 pilot in the world, talks and about flying the iconic U-2 Dragon Lady over four decades. PLEASE - like, subscribe, hit the bell icon, and share. Thank you!50 second plug for Red EaglesSupport the Show.
10 Percent True #13 P3 - "Huggy" Huggins - U-2 Dragon Lady Spy Plane Pilot
26 augusti 2020 |
25 min
Part 3 of 4Huggy Huggins, one of the most experienced U-2 pilot in the world, talks about his Air Force career, and about flying the iconic U-2 Dragon Lady over four decades.. 50 second plug for Red EaglesSupport the show
10 Percent True #13 P2 - "Huggy" Huggins - U-2 Dragon Lady Spy Plane Pilot
12 augusti 2020 |
53 min
Huggy Huggins, one of the most experienced U-2 pilot in the world, talks about his Air Force career, and about flying the iconic U-2 Dragon Lady over four decades.. 50 second plug for Red EaglesSupport the show
10 Percent True #13 P1 - "Huggy" Huggins - U-2 Dragon Lady Spy Plane Pilot
3 augusti 2020 |
79 min
Huggy Huggins, one of the most experienced U-2 pilot in the world, talks about his Air Force career, and about flying the iconic U-2 Dragon Lady over four decades.. This video is released on the 65th anniversary of the first flight of the Lockheed U-2.50 second plug for Red EaglesSupport the show
10 Percent True #12 P3 - Chris "Toppo" Topham, RAF Fighter Pilot and Stealth Fighter Exchange Pilot
25 juli 2020 |
47 min
Third and final part of my interview with RAF Squadron Leader, Chris "Toppo" Topham, he discusses flying the F-117A Stealth Fighter on exchange with the United States Air Force.Check out Toppo's progressive rock record label here: https://www.planegroovy.com/Please do like, subscribe, hit the bell button and comment - it helps drive traffic to the channel!50 second plug for Red EaglesSupport the show
10 Percent True #12 P2 - Chris Topham, Fighter Pilot and F-117 Stealth Fighter Exchange Pilot
21 juli 2020 |
62 min
In this, the second episode of my three-part interview with RAF Squadron Leader, Chris "Toppo" Topham, he discusses flying the F-117A Stealth Fighter on exchange with the United States Air Force.Please do like, subscribe, hit the bell button and comment - it helps drive traffic to the channel!50 second plug for Red EaglesSupport the Show.
10 Percent True #12 P1 - Chris Topham, Fighter Pilot and F-117 Stealth Fighter Exchange Pilot
6 juli 2020 |
68 min
Hi EverybodyAfter a short break, I’m pleased to say once again: Welcome back to 10 percent true!Before I introduce my latest guest, I wanted to say thanks to everyone who has subscribed to my Youtube channel, visited the 10pct facebook page, and otherwise supported the channel. If you’re watching this on YouTube, then please excuse the dodgy Covid beard – it was shaved off for the next video! - please subscribe.And if you’re already subscribed, click the little bell icon next to the subs...
10 Percent True #11 P3 - Dave "Mog" Morgan, Sea Harrier Falklands Fighter Pilot
14 maj 2020 |
57 min
Mog’s book, Hostile Skies, is available from Amazon. I highly recommend it. https://amzn.to/2yL0O6QIn March 1982, Argentinian forces landed on a set of tiny islands in the South Atlantic. These islands were known to the British as the Falklands, and to the Argentinians as Las Malvinas, and ownership over them remains contested to this day.Britain’s Prime Minister responded without equivocation, and dispatched a task force of ships, aircraft and combat forces with the objective of retaking the...
10 Percent True #4 P3: "Hacker" Haskin, F-15E, T-38, U-2, MC-12 Fighter Pilot
2 maj 2020 |
41 min
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10 Percent True #11 P2 - Dave "Mog" Morgan, Sea Harrier Falklands Fighter Pilot
1 maj 2020 |
65 min
Mog’s book, Hostile Skies, is available from Amazon. I highly recommend it. https://amzn.to/2yL0O6QIn March 1982, Argentinian forces landed on a set of tiny islands in the South Atlantic. These islands were known to the British as the Falklands, and to the Argentinians as Las Malvinas, and ownership over them remains contested to this day.Britain’s Prime Minister responded without equivocation, and dispatched a task force of ships, aircraft and combat forces with the objective of retaking the...
10 Percent True #11 P1 - Dave "Mog" Morgan, Sea Harrier Falklands Fighter Pilot
25 april 2020 |
58 min
In March 1982, Argentinian forces landed on a set of tiny islands in the South Atlantic. These islands were known to the British as the Falklands, and to the Argentinians as Las Malvinas, and ownership over them remains contested to this day.Britain’s Prime Minister responded without equivocation, and dispatched a task force of ships, aircraft and combat forces with the objective of retaking the islands.Through the month of March, the task force sailed south. One of those onboard was Royal Ai...
10 Percent True #4 P2: "Hacker" Haskin, F-15E, T-38, U-2, MC-12 Fighter Pilot
18 april 2020 |
62 min
Part 2 of the 10 Percent True interview with LTC (ret.) Randall "Hacker" Haskin. Hacker flew the F-15E, T-38 and MC-12, and was a U-2 Mission Planner, during his time in the US Air Force. His wide ranging interview covers everything from Undergraduate Pilot Training to combat over the skies of Iraq and Afghanistan. Join the 10 Percent True Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/10percenttrue/?source_id=10509570432077450 second plug for Red EaglesSupport the show
10 Percent True #10: Puffy 12 Fighter Pilot Operation El Dorado Canyon
14 april 2020 |
59 min
Welcome to this special 10 percent true broadcast commemorating the 34th anniversary of the so-called raid on Libya – a retaliatory, but limited strike, on key targets in Libya designed to show then-leader of Libya, Col Gadaffi, that President Reagan would not put up with state sponsored terrorism.The raid was a multi service affair that involved air and sea elements provided by the US Air Force and US Navy.This short episode focuses on the experiences of on of the Air Force pilots who took p...
10 Percent True #4 P1: "Hacker" Haskin, F-15E, T-38, U-2, MC-12 Fighter Pilot
4 april 2020 |
56 min
Part 1 of the 10 Percent True interview with LTC (ret.) Randall "Hacker" Haskin. Hacker flew the F-15E, T-38 and MC-12, and was a U-2 Mission Planner, during his time in the US Air Force. His wide ranging interview covers everything from Undergraduate Pilot Training to combat over the skies of Iraq and Afghanistan. Join the 10 Percent True Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/10percenttrue/?source_id=105095704320774Part 2: https://youtu.be/_qpde__3hNEPart 3: https:/...
10 Percent True #5 P3/AMA: "Mover" C.W. Lemoine, F-16, T-38 & F/A-18 Fighter Pilot
28 mars 2020 |
26 min
Join the 10 Percent True Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/10percenttrue/?source_id=105095704320774Part 3 and the AMA from the 10 Percent True interview with C.W. Lemoine, also known as "Mover".In this third and final part of the interview, we discuss the role of the T-38A and the 2d FTS in playing adversary for the F-22 and F-35, and delve into the hazards of building a social media empire! We conclude with a short AMA. Mover is a USAF Reserve T-38A pilot with a backg...
10 Percent True #9 P2: Desert Island Photos - Rich Cooper, Aviation Photographer
28 mars 2020 |
26 min
Part 2 of 3.In this test of a new take on an old format, aviation photographer extraordinaire, Rich Cooper, picks the six shots he'd take with him to a desert island, and explains why.Rich is the owner of the Centre of Aviation Photography (http://www.centreofaviationphotography.com/) and has been in the aviation photojournalism business since the age of 11 (no joke!). Download this episode as a podcast from any mainstream provider, or get to if from here: https://10percenttrue.buz...
10 Percent True #9 P1: Desert Island Photos - Rich Cooper, Aviation Photographer
21 mars 2020 |
28 min
Part 1 of 3.In this test of a new take on an old format, aviation photographer extraordinaire, Rich Cooper, picks the six shots he'd take with him to a desert island, and explains why.Rich is the owner of the Centre of Aviation Photography (http://www.centreofaviationphotography.com/) and has been in the aviation photojournalism business since the age of 11 (no joke!). Download this episode as a podcast from any mainstream provider, or get to if from here: https://10percenttrue.buz...
10 Percent True #5 P2: "Mover" C.W. Lemoine, F-16, T-38 & F/A-18 Fighter Pilot
21 mars 2020 |
34 min
Join the 10 Percent True Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/10percenttrue/?source_id=105095704320774Part 2 of the 10 Percent True interview with C.W. Lemoine, also known as "Mover".In this second part of the interview, we discuss the multi-role mission, combat, switching from the Air Force to the Navy... and back, the differences between the Hornet and Viper, and the challenges of maintaining currency in multiple aircraft types.Mover is a USAF Reserve T-38A pilot with a back...
10 Percent True #5 P1: "Mover" C.W. Lemoine, F-16, T-38 & F/A-18 Fighter Pilot
14 mars 2020 |
26 min
Join the 10 Percent True Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/10percenttrue/?source_id=105095704320774Part 1 of the 10 Percent True interview with C.W. Lemoine, also known as "Mover".Mover is a USAF Reserve T-38A pilot with a background in the F-16C and F/A-18A+. In this first part of the interview, he explains how he got into flying, and what his experiences were leading up to his first operational assignment to the Viper.50 second plug for Red EaglesSupport the Show.
10 Percent True #6 P2: Adm (ret.) Jim "Rookie" Robb, TOPGUN Instructor and Commanding Officer
9 mars 2020 |
38 min
Join the 10 Percent True Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/10percenttrue/?source_id=105095704320774Rear Admiral (ret.) Jim "Rookie" Robb flew F-14s in the US Navy for 25 years, accumulating 4,000 hours on type in the process.This is the second part of a two-part 10 Percent True interview, in which Robb discusses attending TOPGUN as a student, instructor and Commanding Officer, and reflects on the air combat manoeuvring characteristics of the F-14. He also sheds light on som...
10 Percent True #6 P1: Adm (ret.) Jim "Rookie" Robb, F-14 Tomcat Pilot
9 mars 2020 |
34 min
Rear Admiral (ret.) Jim "Rookie" Robb flew F-14s in the US Navy for 25 years, accumulating 4,000 hours on type in the process.He was the first pilot to go straight to the F-14 from flight school, and was in the first F-14 class to go through Top Gun. He later returned as an instructor, and then again as CO of the prestigious and world-famous unit.This is the first of a two-part 10 Percent True interview. 50 second plug for Red EaglesSupport the show
10 Percent True #8 P3: Dave Southwood, the F-117 and Area 51
28 februari 2020 |
42 min
Dave Southwood, a British test pilot with 11,000 hours' experience, talks for the first time on camera about the secret test flights he conducted in the F-117 Nighthawk at Groom Lake (Area 51) in 1986.This is the final part of a three-part 10 Percent True interview with Dave.Join the 10 Percent True Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/10percenttrue/?source_id=10509570432077450 second plug for Red EaglesSupport the Show.
10 Percent True #8 P2 - Dave Southwood, Test Pilot
28 februari 2020 |
36 min
Dave Southwood is a British test pilot with 11,000 hours' experience, of which +7,500 hours are on fast jets.This is the second of a three-part 10 Percent True interview in which Dave discusses his time as a test pilot at the RAF's Empire Test Pilot's School - a role he fulfils to this day. Dave was featured extensively in the BBC's excellent series, Test Pilot, from the mid-1980s. Today, he refers to his onscreen presence as "my dark-haired, mustachioed younger brother!", and you you ca...
10 Percent True #8 P1 - Dave Southwood, RAF Buccaneer Fast Jet Pilot
28 februari 2020 |
30 min
Dave Southwood is a British test pilot with 11,000 hours' experience, of which +7,500 hours are on fast jets.This is the first of a three-part 10 Percent True interview in which Dave discusses his time as a front-line fast jet pilot in the Royal Air Force, and talks through his time on Operation Pulsator. 50 second plug for Red EaglesSupport the show
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