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	Pub. Date	Title	Duration
	11 Apr 2025	Light Attack Story, Part 5. Buck Walker. 10PCT EP70.	01:52:28
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 teaser1:13 Welcome Buck and episode background 3:55 Buck’s background 10:18 route to Light Attack and getting acquainted with the AT-622:35 command tour gets cut short - for school? - promotion?27:05 light attack paper leads to classified job 30:25 Timeframe and the potential benefits of light attack33:20 consequences of the paper34:50 arriving at irregular warfare36:35 perspective of an AC-130 guy used to supporting SOF moving to LA world 41:20 expectations for a partner country?43:30 OV-1046:20 organisational setup?49:10 U-28 Replacement needed 56:00 near frat anecdote 1:01:05 U-28 capabilities in more detail?1:03:20 Light Attack picture/DoD pushback/Ms Simmons fallout1:11:00 AF folds on AC-130 replacement but….nothing good happens in the Pentagon 1:14:40 why return to light attack in “retirement”? Textron Scorpion1:19:50 fighting (for Scorpion) with hands tied/Scorpion capability 1:23:45 further capabilities and software agility 1:26:40 mission capable rate/cost per hour?1:29:25 performance and complexity?1:32:57 jet vs turboprop employment? 1:35:10 weapons integration?1:37:14 further on agile software1:41:48 Scorpion today?1:43:00 dealing with the sour taste and moving to Skyraider II1:45:25 Boston Crème Donuts
	04 Apr 2025	COMBAT DRAGON III. Light Attack Story, Part 4. Hanky & Starbaby. 10PCT EP70 P4.	02:14:37
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	01 Mar 2025	Light Attack Story, Part 1. Starbaby Pietrucha. 10PCT EP70 P1.	01:47:16
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 Starbaby commits felony1:22 Light Attack intro3:05 career route to the “other” skunkworks7:20 in the Pentagon for 9/11 and setting up a dustoff pad17:38 orders orders orders21:40 EWO knowledge expiring and pentagon exploits in planning 30:00 a word from our sponsor30:45 invading Canada?33:20 results of the Army spoiling for a fight in Iraq and orders back to the Strike Eagle, but…..38:30 volumetric SAR capabilities and other potential tasking43:00 justification and means to re task the asset out from under a 4star general? 46:05 beyond Predator and flexible recon49:15 something else 52:35 fired54:30 mc-12 loss55:12 the result of the liberty project 59:50 MC-12 specs and capabilities 1:01:50 forensic?1:03:50 army asymmetric ops precipitated air force counterpart1:07:20 Columbia for an air power assessment 1:09:20 “all the chicken you need” and Columbia’s air force fleet 1:14:52 Macho1:17:28 Baghdad, pistol comps and Al Faw palace 1:26:30 slideshow, bike shed rocket attack and uniform violations1:40:45 excited to be deployed, but emotionally prepared?
	17 Jan 2025	Drones in Air Warfare. Starbaby Pietrucha, EP67.	02:09:54
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
	18 Oct 2024	F-14D in Iraqi Freedom: EP62 Hanky Cunningham	01:49:41
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	18 Nov 2024	F-15E Panel Livestream - 10 Percent True EP64	02:00:54
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	09 Mar 2025	Light Attack Story, Part 2. Starbaby Pietrucha. 10PCT EP70 P2.	02:26:39
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	25 Jan 2025	A-6 Intruder in Vietnam. Stan Bryant, 10PCT EP68 Part 1	02:01:24
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
	10 Feb 2025	River Rats Presentation: High G RSI	01:15:50
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	22 Sep 2024	F-15E Strike Eagle Goes to War (Part 2): Alred & Turner	02:22:10
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
	01 Feb 2025	Stan Bryant, Carrier Battle Group Commander. 10PCT EP68 Part 2	02:00:52
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
	04 Mar 2022	Bringing the F-15E Strike Eagle to the Air Force: "Junior" Suminsby, F-15E Initial Cadre	02:32:59
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...
	25 Mar 2022	Kill MiGs! Getting the Gorillas Ready for War: Paco Geisler (Part 1)	03:01:09
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...
	30 Mar 2022	Kill MiGs! Getting the Gorillas Ready for War: Paco Geisler (Part 2 / AMA)	00:57:44
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...
	09 Apr 2022	160 SOAR AH-6 Shootdown: "Gravy" Coker.	02:16:22
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...
	30 Apr 2022	F-4G Wild Weasel Story - Ekman, Johnson & Larson.	02:03:43
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 ...
	07 May 2022	Doc Schultz' Area 51 Mishap: The Details Revealed	00:12:51
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...
	13 May 2022	Wild Weasel Story, Part 2: AGM-88 HARM & F-4G	01:35:39
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...
	10 Jun 2022	Saving SBS Zero Six Bravo: The Story of Honcho Flight - Ned Linch	01:45:33
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:...
	19 Jun 2022	F-15E Mosul SA-3 Strike: Starbaby Walkthrough	01:37:28
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
	25 Jun 2022	F-4G Wild Weasel Cockpit Tour: Starbaby Pietrucha	01:30:08
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
	15 Jul 2022	F-15E Strike Eagle Goes to War: Alred, Rudd, Smyth, Pelletier	02:01:47
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
	22 Jul 2022	F-14 Tomcat Sunset - "Puck" Howe	02:08:38
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...
	21 Aug 2022	Wild Weasel Story, Part 3	02:39:14
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
	08 Sep 2022	Cold War F-4M Phantom Pilot, Part 1: Tug Wilson	01:49:43
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.
	25 Sep 2022	Cold War F-4M Phantom Pilot, Part 2: Tug Wilson	01:54:24
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...
	25 Sep 2022	Russian Aviation in Ukraine An Assessment and Q&A - Starbaby Pietrucha	02:24:34
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	15 Oct 2022	"Ask Starbaby...": #1 Analysis and commentary on Ukraine and Mil Aviation Today	01:51:59
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
	29 Oct 2022	Wild Weasel Story, Part 4: F-16CJ in Operation Allied Force.	01:29:14
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...
	14 Nov 2022	"Ask Starbaby..." #2 Ukraine and Mil Aviation Today	02:18:06
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
	02 Dec 2022	From F-16 to MiG-23: Gabby Drake	01:49:20
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...
	08 Jan 2023	F-15E in the Balkans, Parts 1 & 2	01:50:10
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...
	15 Jan 2023	F-15E in the Balkans, Part 3	01:04:18
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...
	31 Jan 2023	F-15E in the Balkans, Part 4 [FULL]	01:03:12
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...
	31 Jan 2023	F-15E in the Balkans, Part 5 [FULL]	01:11:18
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...
	06 Feb 2023	Rolf Stϋnkel: Flying the F-104G, Part 1 [FULL]	01:04:08
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...
	09 Mar 2023	Air Force F-4 Phantom Phlyer: Gabby Drake [FULL INTERVIEW]	02:06:59
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...
	12 Mar 2023	Rolf Stϋnkel: Flying the F-104G, Part 2 [FULL]	01:17:29
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
	01 Apr 2023	"Ask Starbaby..." #3 Ukraine and Mil Aviation Today	01:38:58
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
	12 Apr 2023	Wild Weasel AMA: Starbaby Pietrucha	01:46:29
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...
	13 Apr 2023	F-4G Wild Weasel in Desert Storm: Spike Benyshek	01:50:33
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 contin...
	23 May 2023	Flying the F-4G, Part 1: Starbaby Pietrucha	01:56:52
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...
	17 Jun 2023	Flying the F-4G, Part 2: Starbaby Pietrucha	02:16:26
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	18 Jul 2023	John "JP" Peters: Tornado Shoot Down, Part 1	01:03:43
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	27 Jul 2023	Flying the Tornado IDS: Nick Forster, Part 1	01:32:30
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	07 Aug 2023	John "JP" Peters - Tornado Down, Part 2	01:21:55
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	11 Aug 2023	Flying the Tornado IDS: Nick Forster, Part 2	02:02:25
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	06 Sep 2023	Flying the Tornado IDS: Nick Forster, Part 3	02:16:10
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	14 Sep 2023	Michigan MiG-23 Flogger Crash: Experts Discuss	01:02:10
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	22 Sep 2023	F-15 Eagle Driver, "Disco" Dildy (Part 1)	02:02:37
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	07 Oct 2023	F-15 Eagle Driver, "Disco" Dildy (Part 2 & 3)	03:06:26
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	30 Oct 2023	F-15 Eagle Driver, "Disco" Dildy (Part 4)	02:24:17
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	12 Nov 2023	F-15 Eagle Driver, "Disco" Dildy (Part 5)	02:17:59
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	25 Nov 2023	Flying the CF-5 and CF-18 Hornet. "Bones" Ledsham (Part 1)	01:46:34
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	09 Dec 2023	Flying the CF-18 Hornet in Combat. "Bones" Ledsham (Part 3)	01:45:34
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	04 Dec 2023	Flying the Tornado F3. "Bones" Ledsham (Part 2)	01:51:39
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	16 Dec 2023	USMC F/A-18 Hornet Exchange. Tug Wilson, Part 1	02:07:01
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	23 Dec 2023	USMC F/A-18 Hornet Exchange. Tug Wilson, Part 2	02:20:04
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	12 Jan 2024	Libya Raider - Flying on El Dorado Canyon. Jim Jimenez [Full]	02:22:30
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	20 Jan 2024	Air Force Test Pilot - Jim Jimenez	01:44:27
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	25 Jan 2024	Teaching the Next Generation of Fighter Pilots. Jim Jimenez [Part 3]	01:33:05
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	05 Apr 2024	Dave Berke talks F-35B Lightning II	01:33:27
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.
	28 Feb 2020	10 Percent True #8 P1 - Dave Southwood, RAF Buccaneer Fast Jet Pilot	00:29:41
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
	28 Feb 2020	10 Percent True #8 P2 - Dave Southwood, Test Pilot	00:36:11
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...
	28 Feb 2020	10 Percent True #8 P3: Dave Southwood, the F-117 and Area 51	00:41:31
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.
	09 Mar 2020	10 Percent True #6 P1: Adm (ret.) Jim "Rookie" Robb, F-14 Tomcat Pilot	00:34:03
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
	09 Mar 2020	10 Percent True #6 P2: Adm (ret.) Jim "Rookie" Robb, TOPGUN Instructor and Commanding Officer	00:37:58
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...
	14 Mar 2020	10 Percent True #5 P1: "Mover" C.W. Lemoine, F-16, T-38 & F/A-18 Fighter Pilot	00:26:28
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.
	21 Mar 2020	10 Percent True #5 P2: "Mover" C.W. Lemoine, F-16, T-38 & F/A-18 Fighter Pilot	00:33:54
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...
	28 Mar 2020	10 Percent True #5 P3/AMA: "Mover" C.W. Lemoine, F-16, T-38 & F/A-18 Fighter Pilot	00:26:23
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...
	21 Mar 2020	10 Percent True #9 P1: Desert Island Photos - Rich Cooper, Aviation Photographer	00:28:14
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...
	04 Apr 2020	10 Percent True #4 P1: "Hacker" Haskin, F-15E, T-38, U-2, MC-12 Fighter Pilot	00:56:13
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:/...
	28 Mar 2020	10 Percent True #9 P2: Desert Island Photos - Rich Cooper, Aviation Photographer	00:26:15
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...
	18 Apr 2020	10 Percent True #4 P2: "Hacker" Haskin, F-15E, T-38, U-2, MC-12 Fighter Pilot	01:01:46
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
	14 Apr 2020	10 Percent True #10: Puffy 12 Fighter Pilot Operation El Dorado Canyon	00:59:29
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...
	02 May 2020	10 Percent True #4 P3: "Hacker" Haskin, F-15E, T-38, U-2, MC-12 Fighter Pilot	00:41:27
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	25 Apr 2020	10 Percent True #11 P1 - Dave "Mog" Morgan, Sea Harrier Falklands Fighter Pilot	00:57:37
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...
	01 May 2020	10 Percent True #11 P2 - Dave "Mog" Morgan, Sea Harrier Falklands Fighter Pilot	01:04:43
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...
	14 May 2020	10 Percent True #11 P3 - Dave "Mog" Morgan, Sea Harrier Falklands Fighter Pilot	00:57:19
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...
	06 Jul 2020	10 Percent True #12 P1 - Chris Topham, Fighter Pilot and F-117 Stealth Fighter Exchange Pilot	01:07:34
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...
	21 Jul 2020	10 Percent True #12 P2 - Chris Topham, Fighter Pilot and F-117 Stealth Fighter Exchange Pilot	01:01:44
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.
	25 Jul 2020	10 Percent True #12 P3 - Chris "Toppo" Topham, RAF Fighter Pilot and Stealth Fighter Exchange Pilot	00:46:46
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
	03 Aug 2020	10 Percent True #13 P1 - "Huggy" Huggins - U-2 Dragon Lady Spy Plane Pilot	01:18:38
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
	12 Aug 2020	10 Percent True #13 P2 - "Huggy" Huggins - U-2 Dragon Lady Spy Plane Pilot	00:52:31
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
	26 Aug 2020	10 Percent True #13 P3 - "Huggy" Huggins - U-2 Dragon Lady Spy Plane Pilot	00:24:58
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
	12 Sep 2020	10 Percent True #13 P4 - Huggy Huggins, U-2 Dragon Lady Spy Plane Pilot	00:56:09
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.
	03 Oct 2020	10 Percent True #14 P1 - BC Thomas - SR-71 Blackbird Pilot	01:24:05
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 Oct 2020	10 Percent True #14 P2 - BC Thomas - SR-71 Blackbird Pilot	01:56:43
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...
	23 Oct 2020	10 Percent True #14 P3 - BC Thomas - SR-71 Blackbird Pilot	01:13:37
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...
	07 Dec 2020	10 Percent True #14 P4 - BC Thomas - SR-71 Blackbird Pilot	01:02:26
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
	08 Dec 2020	10 Percent True #14 AMA - BC Thomas - SR-71 Blackbird Pilot	00:36:32
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 Jan 2021	10 Percent True #15 Part 1 - Adam Robinson - RAF Tornado Navigator, Operation Desert Storm / Op Granby	01:07:11
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 ...
	11 Jan 2021	10 Percent True #16 Part 1 - "Kluso" Tollini - F-15C Eagle Fighter Pilot, Operation Desert Storm	00:44:15
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...
	06 Feb 2021	10 Percent True #15 Part 2 - Adam Robinson - RAF Tornado Navigator, Operation Desert Storm / Op Granby	01:45:13
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
	06 Feb 2021	10 Percent True #16 Part 2 - "Kluso" Tollini - F-15C Eagle Fighter Pilot, Operation Desert Storm	01:33:47
"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...
	16 Mar 2021	10 Percent True #17: Cairo CIA Station Chief, Jim Fees, and the HAVE PAD MiG-23	00:21:51
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
	19 Mar 2021	10 Percent True #18 P1 - "Marco" McCaffrey - F-111E Fighter Pilot, Operation Desert Storm	01:44:46
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
	07 Apr 2021	10 Percent True #18 P2 - "Marco" McCaffrey - F-15C Fighter Pilot	01:45:32
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
	07 Apr 2021	10 Percent True #18 P3 - "Marco" McCaffrey - F-15C Fighter Pilot	01:30:47
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
	18 Apr 2021	10 Percent True #19 P1: "Stinger" F-15E Fighter Pilot - Syria & Iraq Part 1	01:02:25
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...

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