10 Percent True - Tales from the Cockpit

Don "Muddy" Watrous discusses his route to the F-15 Eagle and the first 10 days of Operation Desert Storm leading up to his MiG-23 kill with the 32d TFS, the Wolfhounds. Buy merch and books today! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/baotdSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh0:00 intro teaser thirsty ‘winder1:55 Welcome Muddy and episode background 4:50 Muddy's introduction8:50 did the feeling of flight live up to the expectations?10:40 refining the ambition, looking toward fighters12:05 UPT 17:20 FAIP'd before Eagles19:30 how the instructor gig set up later success?21:32 students providing scares?25:10 any IMC flying (preparing for European Theatre) and curtain take offs?30:45 dealing with not getting Eagles on first assignment 33:10 getting the Eagle assignment 35:20 FTU and walking up to the jet for the first time, adjustment after the Talon?40:40 systems assimilation 43:10 realising the dream/feeling like you've made it? 48:10 fighter culture/Eagle community 51:30 Wolfhounds mission at Soesterberg and a cross country to Germany 58:15 Intercept practice 1:00:37 Flogger threat/knowledge?1:03:48 MSIP?1:04:12 10percenttrue.com/shop 1:04:55 lead up to war, losing jets to Saudi, being sidelined, northern front in Iraq1:15:40 expectations upon arrival with just 4 jets?1:18:10 any study prep on Iraqi AF prior to deployment?1:23:15 arriving in Turkey and getting oriented in the composite wing1:28:00 is Intel from the southern forces and engagements filtering through? 1:32:12 objectives of the northern mission?1:35:35 not so smart/“adding to the war effort1:38:00 initial combat missions and compartmentalisation 1:43:35 NATO AWACS shortcomings 1:45:52 “EAGLEWACS”1:48:42 observed IAF behaviour in the initial 10 days?

Light Attack Story, Part 6 – OA-1K Skyraider II | Buck Walker | 10PCT EP70 Buy merch and books today! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/baotdSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh0:00 Intro teaser

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Contact Aztec here: machcoalition@gmail.comRetired Colonel "Aztec" Alcazar describes his mission to identify the causes of aircrew cancers, to get government funding and support, and to help get aircrew the support they need when struck down by cancer.Aircrew Cancer (Aztec)0:00 Intro and welcome Aztec4:05 reviewing the operator's story9:20 Aviator Cancer Examination Study or ACES 2022-2025 development14:00 what's the end game? 16:36 established causality so far?22:05 OBOX23:30 hello SMUDGE and beginning from a fluid foundation?28:35 maintenance personnel?31:50 data showing trends? 37:35 status today?43:30 the effects of the “it won't happen to me” mindset47:50 a discussion on the studies56:40 a limited look at 5 specific cancers 1:06:40 how many? 1:09:40 casualties missing from the data?1:13:20 thought exercise1:16:05 is the “lack” of numbers related to DoD “apathy”?1:20:22 is the aviator (war fighter) disposable/expendable?1:25:20 ignorance not conspiracy?1:27:20 current relationship with the Air Force?1:29:30 manufacturer liability? 1:33:40 will it boil down to studies on specific equipment?1:37:45 where are we going?1:45:40 stage 1&2 vs 3&4 and the the ultimate aim of ACES act. 1:49:00 the practicalities of testing to be achieve this?1:52:30 talking politically and trying to avoid “getting tired” 1:56:30 act vs bill?2:02:55 people need to share this - how to? 2:04:55 theorising on DoD Phase II

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RADM (Ret.) Stan Bryant describes A-6E Intruder development and capabilities before turning to describe being a carrier commander and battle group commander. 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 intro teaser 2:15 welcome back Stan, intro and thanks Goreo! 3:51 EA-6A recollections? 5:30 observations of the A-6 experience in the war and genesis of A-6E 12:10 A-6A LGBs?/KA-6D 18:35 A-6E & wtf is TRAM?! Bombing accuracy 23:40 did the advances in equipment change tactics and potential areas of responsibility when ballon went up? 30:22 store advert 31:02 weapons and precision capabilities? 34:45 precision specialists? general capability? Dune buggy! 38:50 A-6 in Desert Storm? 41:50 what did the future look like for the A-6? 47:07 flying with the squadron (young) guys as the Captain 52:20 Command experiences and lessons 59:25 Nuke school (prep for CVN command) and how it all works and reliability 1:06:50 reactor access?/clearance required? 1:09:25 why does the Captain need to know so much nuke theory? 1:16:20 structure of battle group command/seamanship knowledge 1:19:42 aviator or sailor? 1:20:55 the day to day challenges of commanding a CV 1:26:05 showing up unexpected/ship knowledge 1:29:45 from the sailors of “Helms Deep” and demands of Command in combat ops 1:37:45 Captain/Admiral dynamics 1:41:12 captains cabin? 1:44:05 thoughts on modern day threats to the battle group/carrier? 1:48:10 net centric integration 1:50:40 shift in capabilities = change in authority? 1:54:40 the ”golden age” of naval aviation? 1:57:50 retirement

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

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

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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

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 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/knowledge?27:45 Skyflash limitations and F3 ergonomics 31:40 F3 vs F-18 handling characteristics 36:30 Another Cyprus story(s)39:55 Training to engage at range but with limitations 42:26 DACT vs Mirage 200044:25 Further discussion of limitations and advantages of the F3 49:15 Eielson and Cope Thunder58:00 Playing with Dutch Vipers 1:00:50 Bone escort1:02:00 Parties1:06:25 Back to tactical flying and a stint in the Falklands1:20:20 What was the expectation in terms of potential action in the Falklands1:22:00 A Canadian's view of the type of flying in the Islands1:27:40 Low level1:33:13 BFM vs a Navy destroyer 1:35:40 Bosnia1:40:15 “Most interesting” Bosnia story1:45:00 Combat trepidation/validation?1:47:30 Trying to “see” helicopters with the radar Support the show

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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 inception of the Eagle00:38:10 The fighter mafia and replacing the Phantom with the Viper NOT the Eagle00:47:20 Inauspicious specs of initial Viper!00:48:35 “Free” bomb dropping capability built into the Eagle00:51:05 Getting started with the F-15 at Bitburg00:56:25 As to Cs and developments in weapons and avionics 01:07:10 Back to Bitburg and the threat/myth of the Flogger01:14:55 Tactics in the face of comms jamming (pre-datalink)01:20:42 Sparrow to AMRAAM01:28:00 Importance of SA01:35:15 Expectation vs reality (briefing vs doing)01:41:10 “Tumbleweed”01:44:40 Personal development (and golf)01:59:30 Preview of future episodesSupport the show

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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 idiosyncrasies of the GR4 / Ridge Crossings00:16:15 – Acceleration qualities of the GR400:18:31 – Examples of Hawk and GR4 handrails00:20:42 – GR4, SEAD (Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses) and the ALARM00:23:09 – What the ALARM designed for00:23:58 – The ALARM, the Tornado and potential use in the European Theatre00:26:54 – Planning an ALARM mission00:29:00 – Brief overview of ALARM modes (Direct, Loiter and Dual)00:29:46 – ALARM Loiter mode description00:33:18 – Self-suppressing with ALARM00:34:14 – SEAD mission planning and execution with two people in the cockpit00:36:33 – ALARM Dual mode description00:38:00 – ALARM Loiter mode - concerns about exploitation of landed missiles00:38:19 – Using ALARM and rules of engagement concerns00:40:28 – ALARM loadouts on the Tornado00:41:20 – Deconflicting targets with ALARM in Loiter mode00:43:50 – Question about how the ALARM “sees” the radar emitter00:44:18 – Weight-class of the ALARM00:45:02 – Did the RAF learn from the USAF/USN about the SEAD mission?00:49:16 – Potential Cold War ALARM missions00:51:24 – Did ALARM have the same modes as HARM (HAS, TOO, etc)?00:53:19 – Tolerances of threat reaction modes of the ALARM00:54:35 – Introduction to the Brimstone missile00:55:47 – Difficulty of identifying target from the air at low-level00:59:13 – How did the crew of the Tornado use Brimstone in flight?01:00:48 – Brimstone targeting capabilities01:04:53 – ROVER integration, working with JTACs01:11:28 – Post 2003 shift to insurgent enemy, prospects following ejection?01:16:36 – GR4 cockpit, redistributing the workload01:20:52 – Pride in the Tornado? Envy of other jets?01:24:59 – Force culture, upgrade quals, mentorship01:34:57 – Ejection! Thrust reversers and nose gear.Support the show

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 validation?00:27:00 the human costs of going to war00:33:20 returning from detachment and training continues 00:37:15 confidence in the ECM suite of the Tornado00:40:30 utility of the training range?00:44:40 Skyshadow pod00:47:50 Maritime role & Sea Eagle01:01:20 Sea Eagle vs the threat01:06:20 Nukes still a thing?01:07:50 “force culture”/CRM/workload01:14:30 did relying on the Navigator lead to pilot skill atrophy?01:20:00 when the shit hits the fan…01:26:00 GR4 improvements, LRMTS & NAVFLIR01:35:40 could Tornado work in Ukraine scenario?01:44:40 TFR - using it, deciphering it, NVGs in the mix01:57:00 trust in the system?Support the show

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 hope00:21:30 The nasty people in Baghdad, bombed00:23:15 Expectations of capture and interrogation, preparation00:26:55 Military training, dealing with the situation at hand00:29:40 Is giving in inevitable? Need to know basis00:34:02 Getting used to the beatings, interrogation methods00:39:40 I will not be a damaged human being00:43:20 Fear of death - before and after captivity00:48:25 Returning home00:52:30 PTSD & changes post-war01:04:10 Returning to the RAF 01:10:12 Sense Of missing out post-shootdown? 01:16:08 Growing up & aircrew retention01:20:20 Wrap-upSupport the show

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 student at RAF Valley00:22:02 - Instructing at RAF Valley00:27:21 - Hopes and dreams for next assignment after training00:30:25 - Type of person for a single seat vs crewed assignment00:34:33 - How does the physical realities of flying impact a student?00:37:14 - Did the early assignment to GR1 change the approach to Tac Weapons course?00:39:21 - How many fast jet hours by the time of course completion?00:40:53 - How do you stay focused with the breaks between training?00:43:30 - Learning about and flying the aircraft at 13 SQN00:45:08 - Did flying in the Tornado at 13 SQN help when on course later in career?00:47:40 - The academics at Tri-National Tornado Training Establishment (TTTE)00:51:31 - Learn and dump00:55:08 - A TTTE student washed out - what happened?00:56:34 - Did TTTE instructors only instruct their own nationals?00:57:56 - Were there differences in instruction techniques between different nationalities of instructors?01:00:46 - Difference between TTTE and TWCU01:05:15 - Loss of Tornados at TRCU and the importance of correct attack profiles01:07:47 - Communications between front and back seats in the Tornado01:10:30 - TTTE and TRCU - pairing up with students during the course01:11:50 - Details on loft bombing attacks in to Tornado01:13:17 - Steve's Sim Session in the Tornado IDS01:13:56 - Particularities of flying the Tornado (Wing sweep, flying AOA, different stores=different limits)01:19:00 - Flying with the SPILS turned off (Spin and Incidence Limiting System)01:22:13 - Response to getting bounced when flying in the Tornado IDS01:30:40 - Tornado GR1 EW Suite discussionSupport the show

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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 dumb bombs00:39:07 Maverick tape debrief00:59:50 AGM-65 limitations in high threat environment 01:02:05 DEAD vs SEAD in F-4G terms01:04:50 Shilka envelope and engagement considerations01:07:00 is low level still valid tactic?01:09:32 Nellis 01:15:40 Weasel Hostage Crisis sign 01:17:50 WA vs WA01:18:40 Airshows……01:27:40 interlude from airshows 1st deployment to Turkey and trees burned by the RAF01:41:09 2nd deployment to Turkey 01:48:00 a match made in Lake Mead and back to Airshows01:57:10 after Airshows……it wasn't me02:00:40 one more airshow tale including lightsabers 02:07:00 the legacy of WW and its providence in the modern (F-35) world. 02:11:55 Aggressors?Support the show

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 Spang, German food rules and whizz wheels 00:34:00 the war hero split00:37:30 loosing focus

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 Introduction00:01:25 Spike's journey to…….00:06:55 The F-4G00:12:55 deploying to Bahrain for the Gulf War00:25:04 “missions we will talk about“00:27:20 initial trepidation?00:31:50 training tactics gone out the window 00:34:20 the slideshow continues 00:39:50 the name tag segway 00:42:15 back to slideshow and SCUD vs Patriot00:46:05 Combat sortie 1 (incl. nosey Iranian SA-2)00:50:45 combat sortie 2 (nighttime visit to H2) and the loss of no.3 jet00:54:20 next mission, incoming SA-2 shot and fog everywhere 00:59:40 Baghdad strike, SA-2 kill, all business!01:05:30 post war (slideshow) no fly zone01:15:40 a banned patch!01:16:16 The VC-10 Nav called “Bob”01:19:20 talking tactics, Spikespeak and an amazing Iraqi Mig-29 driver impression. 01:26:30 callsign(s)01:28:05 any “spiritual” moments?01:32:10 was it harrowing? 01:34:15 go pill side effects 01:37:18 Iraqi tactics01:41:15 …..except for Weasels 01:41:50 the Mig game plan 01:44:24 a Starbaby story?Support the show

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*? Also an ex wild Weasel?00:22:47 If you could have persuaded the top Brass to keep the F-4G into the Balkans and beyond, what upgrades would you say it needed to stay relevant?00:29:23 You mentioned something close to the F-15E being closer to the WW role...00:30:20 Are you aware of or do you believe the systems on the F-16CJ have gotten better since the last time you flew with them?00:31:31 Is Starbaby the GIB who started chewing out *Redacted* in his first deployment to Germany as described in his book?00:33:22 Is there still a big weasel mission to suppress or destroy AAA?00:36:50 I have a question about beam rider weapons, like the Ataka, or the Vikhr. Do they require a non-maneuvering platforms?00:37:58 What are military aviators thoughts on us "sim pilots"?00:40:47 At what point is this accurate simulation potentially going too far and bordering on giving potential adversaries maybe too much information too easily?00:42:07 How was the F-4E used alongside the F-4G? How does the Hunter Killer mission patrol work and what were their respective roles?00:44:48 Was it only F-4E with ARN-101/DMAS? 00:47:06 I've heard stories of G model phantom dudes saying “magnum” on the radio to trick the Iraqis into thinking they launched a HARM. How prevalent was this in weasel units? Do you know if the navy or marines ever did anything similar?00:48:13 Question stemming from DCS: Is it a realistic thing for the strikers to dedicate one pylon to having a HARM on hand just in case there's a pop-up threat?00:50:28 Starbaby is promoted to Supreme commander of Allied forces in Europe and  gets order from politicians to create "no-fly zone" over Ukraine.How would you go about it?00:54:25 What were your most task saturating cockpit tasks in two situations; 00:58:44 Best example of teamwork during a weasel mission? Worst? (This one might be better phrased as “Most bungled SEAD operation you were a part of, that had a good plan at the beginning”)01:01:11 Any good LPA stories? (or what ever the correct term is for AF JOPA)01:04:03 If we are interested in how EW, GBAD and so on is performing in the real world (as opposed to marketing brochures and air shows) but only have access to OSINT, what if anything would we be looking for? If it is really possible to say anything.01:06:22 Starbaby do you think the B-2 and F-117 were worth their investments?01:10:36 So is the very big investment into the F-35 worth it?01:11:29 "You know you're going to leave that in".01:12:00 In old HUD footage I noticed magnum callouts are suffixed with "golf" or "tango"...01:12:21 At the end of the F4G's service life SAMs that are capable of point defense...01:13:48 Reading again about the famous Strike Package Q...01:16:47 Starbaby, you briefly mentioned using the APR 40 to find air targets...01:19:49 Your opinion on the friendly fire incidents during OIF...01:22:00 What was your most frightening moment in F-4/F-15 in combat operations if there's any?01:25:10 Curious to know how did it feel when you mastered the APG-70?01:30:07 Would you rather conduct SEAD in a F-4G, armed only with a fencing foil, or a F-16CJ...01:30:58 Do you think that the other services, or even other airforce pilots and crew mSupport the show

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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 and gun pods00:37:27 air to air gouge00:42:20 target identification and prosecution 00:47:20 Bentwaters and the Nuclear mission00:58:50 air to air in the UK 01:04:40 Scholars with bruised egos 01:05:05 Social scene at RAF Bentwaters 01:06:50 low level in the UK (brief phone interruption on Gabby's end)01:08:00 Clarke AFB and Air to Air role01:11:14 Energy Management01:14:30 GIB01:16:20 the Clark mission and knowing the enemy…..North Korea01:21:45 Weapons School01:30:30 departures, stories and Jeremiah Weed01:36:00 AMA questions 02:01:15 Joe Bob being devious02:03:10 the dive toss troubleSupport the show

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 culture00:35:15 104G for Germany 00:38:04 The Widow-maker, earning its reputation 00:43:10 afterburner t-handle and APC 00:45:10 was the T-38 a good lead in for the -104?00:46:46 introduction to the 104 and selection00:50:40 feeling like a fighter pilot? 00:52:00 F-104G as a weapons system00:55:50 strike training/bad scores00:59:55 intuitive flying vs by the numbersSupport the show

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 AGM-130 employment, strike planning?00:54:27 Goings on at the CAOC, deliberate selection of a civilian target00:58:52 Story time: The Toothpick Challenge1:08:22 Steve has at least three good storiesSupport the show

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 not available to SB at the time00:55:42 no shit there I was…….01:00:00 in closingSupport the show

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 Combat video - attacking C&C bunker (1st drop of Allied Force)00:40:40 Combat video - Kraljevo Ammunition plant attack with Mk82s00:45:20 and home in time (or not) for the best Easter Mass!00:47:00 the importance or otherwise of knowing your allies capabilities. 00:50:35 examining allegations of French disclosure of flight path/mission planning 00:53:15 Thoughts on former Yugoslavian Air Force capabilities 00:56:35 enter the Bone (reasons why you want them in your strike package)00:58:50 Serbian decoys (tactical bushes!)Support the show

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 session “yeah, I'm a WSO”00:43:30 A Finnish Airshow, nosey Swedes and chatting with Russians. 00:47:50 the RAF “raises the bar” and various other Finnish shenanigans 00:54:50 the Finnish Airforce and their Hornets vs the Swiss01:01:20 Lakenheath and March to War01:01:30 Back to Lakenheath, Starbaby's March to War, Integrating with NATO, Squadron Spin-up01:17:10 Dealing with the Stealth Guys, Comments and Observations on Planning, First Night Strikes01:22:50 Hostilities Kick Off in Kosovo, Things Go Wrong, Kinder Interruptus01:34:30 Looking Back, Bomb Choice, Munitions Failure01:38:20 72 Hrs and No Targets, Night Missions, Crew Co-ordination, Things that Just HappenSupport the show

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 deliveries in the F-16A00:10:27 Air to Air radar in the F-16A and the F-400:12:40 Thoughts on going from a dual seat to a single seat fighter00:15:18 F-4 Air to Air radar in the visual arena00:16:01 F-16A Air to Air radar in the visual arena00:17:25 What was the intended role of the F-16A in the early 1980s?00:19:53 Gabby's thoughts on the early F-16A radar00:22:57 Air to Air and Air to Ground radar modes in the F-1600:25:14 F-16A Maneuverability00:27:10 The F-16 reclined seat, pulling g and neck injuries00:28:17 Methods of dealing with high-g forces in the F-16A00:28:59 Electrical Issues and flight control problems00:30:52 Story of an F-16 pilot's flight control issue and subsequent ejection00:31:50 Story of a fatal F-16 accident due to flight control issues00:32:20 Changes to F-16 EPU and flight control computer logic and the performance changes00:32:52 Changes to the F-16 leading edge flap program due to structural damage00:33:38 AoA Limits of the F-16A00:34:35 G-LOC propensity of the F-16, and how it was recognized and addressed in the USAF00:38:34 Gabby describes the physiological effects of G-forces00:40:55 Auto-GCAS 00:41:17 How tactics evolved in the USAF as the F-16's advanced avionics were understood00:42:17 Gabby describes how BFM/ACM in the F-16 differs from fighting in the F-400:43:25 Walkthrough of engaging in 3 v 1 ACM00:45:15 Development of multi-fighter tactics for the F-1600:46:15 Walkthrough of fighting Eagles with radar-missile capability00:47:27 Discussion of the Exploding Cantaloupe maneuver00:48:32 Steve questions how USAF safety culture affected training00:51:06 Gabby describes an early F-16 mishap00:53:58 Employment of the F-16 for strike/bombing, and how the F-16 fares when configured with a heavy air to ground loadout if bounced by enemy fighters00:57:35 How aggressors of the time had to evolve to provide quality training to F-16 aviators00:59:15 Gabby's transition from the F-16A into the MiG-21 Fishbed as a Red Eagle and Aggressor, contrasting the MiG-21 and F-1601:02:02 Gabby's experience flying against Constant Peg as an F-16 pilot01:04:03 How to defeat the MiG-21 in BFM01:05:52 Steve references Gabby's time as the Red Eagles' MiG-23 high-time pilot01:06:19 The process of Gabby transitioning from small, maneuverable fighters (F-16, MiG-21) into the MiG-2301:09:52 Which Soviet missiles the Red Eagles simulated01:10:27 Instructing at Luke AFB after the Red Eagles1:12:30 Transitioning from Mig23 to F-16C was it a culture shock?1:13:45 Viper radar mode 3/wartime1:15:42 Russians in Winnebegos stalking the Nellis ranges1:17:29 AMRAAM for the Viper1:19:10 What did AMRAAM mean in terms of how you operate the Viper?1:21:30 HOTAS geek out1:23:05 Viper RHAW and "New guy audio" and workarounds1:27:10 Scary Stories?1:28:00 Spinning the Mig-23 Twice!1:31:30 Recovering from "half" a compressor stall in the Mig-231:33:05 Flogger birdstrike1:33:50 Flogger mishaps1:40:30 Origins of "Gabby" and MiG-21 checkout1:46:40 Final question - F-4 shutdown checklistSupport the show