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F-4G Wild Weasel in Desert Storm. Spot Taber: EP63 Nov 01, 2024

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F-14D in Iraqi Freedom: EP62 Hanky Cunningham Oct 18, 2024

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F-15E Strike Eagle Goes to War (Part 2): Alred & Turner Sep 22, 2024

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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 Sep 18, 2024

A short update on the 10 Percent True channel for those who have been waiting patiently.

Dave Berke talks F-35B Lightning II Apr 05, 2024

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] Jan 25, 2024

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Air Force Test Pilot - Jim Jimenez Jan 20, 2024

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Libya Raider - Flying on El Dorado Canyon. Jim Jimenez [Full] Jan 12, 2024

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USMC F/A-18 Hornet Exchange. Tug Wilson, Part 2 Dec 23, 2023

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USMC F/A-18 Hornet Exchange. Tug Wilson, Part 1 Dec 16, 2023

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Flying the CF-18 Hornet in Combat. "Bones" Ledsham (Part 3) Dec 09, 2023

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Flying the Tornado F3. "Bones" Ledsham (Part 2) Dec 04, 2023

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Flying the CF-5 and CF-18 Hornet. "Bones" Ledsham (Part 1) Nov 25, 2023

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F-15 Eagle Driver, "Disco" Dildy (Part 5) Nov 12, 2023

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F-15 Eagle Driver, "Disco" Dildy (Part 4) Oct 30, 2023

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F-15 Eagle Driver, "Disco" Dildy (Part 2 & 3) Oct 07, 2023

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F-15 Eagle Driver, "Disco" Dildy (Part 1) Sep 22, 2023

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Michigan MiG-23 Flogger Crash: Experts Discuss Sep 14, 2023

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Flying the Tornado IDS: Nick Forster, Part 3 Sep 06, 2023

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Flying the Tornado IDS: Nick Forster, Part 2 Aug 11, 2023

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John "JP" Peters - Tornado Down, Part 2 Aug 07, 2023

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Flying the Tornado IDS: Nick Forster, Part 1 Jul 27, 2023

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John "JP" Peters: Tornado Shoot Down, Part 1 Jul 18, 2023

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Flying the F-4G, Part 2: Starbaby Pietrucha Jun 17, 2023

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Flying the F-4G, Part 1: Starbaby Pietrucha May 23, 2023

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F-4G Wild Weasel in Desert Storm: Spike Benyshek Apr 13, 2023

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Wild Weasel AMA: Starbaby Pietrucha Apr 12, 2023

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"Ask Starbaby..." #3 Ukraine and Mil Aviation Today Apr 01, 2023

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Rolf Stϋnkel: Flying the F-104G, Part 2 [FULL] Mar 12, 2023

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Air Force F-4 Phantom Phlyer: Gabby Drake [FULL INTERVIEW] Mar 09, 2023

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Rolf Stϋnkel: Flying the F-104G, Part 1 [FULL] Feb 06, 2023

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F-15E in the Balkans, Part 4 [FULL] Jan 31, 2023

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F-15E in the Balkans, Part 5 [FULL] Jan 31, 2023

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F-15E in the Balkans, Part 3 Jan 15, 2023

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F-15E in the Balkans, Parts 1 & 2 Jan 08, 2023

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From F-16 to MiG-23: Gabby Drake Dec 02, 2022

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"Ask Starbaby..." #2 Ukraine and Mil Aviation Today Nov 14, 2022

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Wild Weasel Story, Part 4: F-16CJ in Operation Allied Force. Oct 29, 2022

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"Ask Starbaby...": #1 Analysis and commentary on Ukraine and Mil Aviation Today Oct 15, 2022

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Russian Aviation in Ukraine An Assessment and Q&A - Starbaby Pietrucha Sep 25, 2022

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Cold War F-4M Phantom Pilot, Part 2: Tug Wilson Sep 25, 2022

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Cold War F-4M Phantom Pilot, Part 1: Tug Wilson Sep 08, 2022

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Wild Weasel Story, Part 3 Aug 21, 2022

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F-14 Tomcat Sunset - "Puck" Howe Jul 22, 2022

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F-15E Strike Eagle Goes to War: Alred, Rudd, Smyth, Pelletier Jul 15, 2022

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 Jun 25, 2022

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 Jun 19, 2022

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Saving SBS Zero Six Bravo: The Story of Honcho Flight - Ned Linch Jun 10, 2022

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 May 13, 2022

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 May 07, 2022

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. Apr 30, 2022

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. Apr 09, 2022

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) Mar 30, 2022

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) Mar 25, 2022

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 Mar 04, 2022

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) Jan 28, 2022

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) Jan 24, 2022

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) Jan 17, 2022

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) Jan 16, 2022

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) Jan 09, 2022

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) Jan 07, 2022

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) Jan 04, 2022

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) Oct 04, 2021

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 Sep 11, 2021

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) Aug 21, 2021

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) Aug 06, 2021

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 ...

Wild Weasel over Vietnam - Ben Fuller on Flying the F-105F Aug 04, 2021

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-105 Thud in Vietnam - Dennis Jarvi (Part 1) Aug 04, 2021

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...

Flying the F-15E Strike Eagle - "Stinger" (Part 4) Jul 19, 2021

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) Jul 03, 2021

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 Jun 18, 2021

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 Jun 06, 2021

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 May 21, 2021

******************************************************************************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 May 15, 2021

******************************************************************************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 May 03, 2021

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 May 03, 2021

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 Apr 18, 2021

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 Apr 07, 2021

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 Apr 07, 2021

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 Mar 19, 2021

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 Mar 16, 2021

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 #15 Part 2 - Adam Robinson - RAF Tornado Navigator, Operation Desert Storm / Op Granby Feb 06, 2021

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 2 - "Kluso" Tollini - F-15C Eagle Fighter Pilot, Operation Desert Storm Feb 06, 2021

"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 #16 Part 1 - "Kluso" Tollini - F-15C Eagle Fighter Pilot, Operation Desert Storm Jan 11, 2021

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 Jan 10, 2021

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 Dec 08, 2020

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 Dec 07, 2020

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 Oct 23, 2020

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 Oct 10, 2020

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 Oct 03, 2020

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 Sep 12, 2020

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 Aug 26, 2020

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 Aug 12, 2020

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 Aug 03, 2020

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 Jul 25, 2020

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 Jul 21, 2020

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 Jul 06, 2020

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 May 14, 2020

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 May 02, 2020

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10 Percent True #11 P2 - Dave "Mog" Morgan, Sea Harrier Falklands Fighter Pilot May 01, 2020

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 Apr 25, 2020

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 Apr 18, 2020

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 Apr 14, 2020

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 Apr 04, 2020

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 #9 P2: Desert Island Photos - Rich Cooper, Aviation Photographer Mar 28, 2020

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 #5 P3/AMA: "Mover" C.W. Lemoine, F-16, T-38 & F/A-18 Fighter Pilot Mar 28, 2020

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 #5 P2: "Mover" C.W. Lemoine, F-16, T-38 & F/A-18 Fighter Pilot Mar 21, 2020

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 #9 P1: Desert Island Photos - Rich Cooper, Aviation Photographer Mar 21, 2020

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 P1: "Mover" C.W. Lemoine, F-16, T-38 & F/A-18 Fighter Pilot Mar 14, 2020

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 Mar 09, 2020

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 Mar 09, 2020

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 P1 - Dave Southwood, RAF Buccaneer Fast Jet Pilot Feb 28, 2020

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

10 Percent True #8 P2 - Dave Southwood, Test Pilot Feb 28, 2020

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 P3: Dave Southwood, the F-117 and Area 51 Feb 28, 2020

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.

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