Episodes
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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/baotdSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh0:00 intro teaser2:15 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-6E12:10 A-6A LGBs?/KA-6D18:35 A-6E & wtf is TRAM?! Bombing accuracy23:40 did the advances in equipment change tactics and potential areas of responsibility when ballon went up? 30:22 store advert31:02 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 lessons59:25 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 CV1:26:05 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 integration1:50:40 shift in capabilities = change in authority?1:54:40 the ”golden age” of naval aviation?1:57:50 retirement
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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/baotdSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh0:00 Episode Teaser1:50 welcome Stan (intro & background)7:00 drawn to naval aviation? With father’s blessing?9:00 NFO flight training pipeline13:18 platform of choice and latest gouge17:00 introduction to the A-6 in training20:04 The A-626:30 DIANE/RHAW/TF? tech details32:30 more radar details39:12 Why haven’t you preordered BAOTD PT1 yet?!38:55 Vietnam tour - preparation/work up 43:20 psyop detour45:08 tactics from the strikers perspective 47:40 Alpha Strikes and A-6 utilisation therein54:45 Mig threat57:10 “getting out of Dodge”59:40 Shrike shooters?1:01:50 air defence Intel1:05:35 other strike missions 1:07:45 Working with FAC/ground controllers and targeting 1:12:00 fear factor in the Southern missions1:19:50 political interference in targeting 1:22:00 questioning the tactics based on experience in n theatre?1:25:38 22 Rockeye? Yes, on SAM sites1:27:55 SAMs at night1:29:15 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 release1:46:45 A-6 seating arrangement and crew concept1:53:10 previewing part 21:54:20 standout missions/Reminiscences
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Missing episodes?
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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/baotdSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh
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Order BAOTD, 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 Teaser2:45 admin3:35 dedication4:55 “Bat” introduces himself6:50 ROTC the beginning10:11 From UPT to 1st assignment - USAFE Phantoms on nuke alert16:15 to Vietnam flying the OV-1025:30 FACing and living with the Army30:30 learning to call in air strikes 33:55 how was the mission41:05 FAC admin, the enemy and apocalypse now…50:50 2 DFCs54:25 A word from our sponsor55:10 450 missions in a year - how do you process/deal with it?58:05 PTSD?/collateral damage/“it’s just war”?1:03:55 any special forces in the trunk?1:06:50 Fear?1:08:40 getting “short”….1:14:30 UPT - how to be top of the class1:19:10 having to be convinced to fly fighters1:21:25 the attachment to the army brothers in arms 1:24:15 coming back to the F-4 (McDill 1970) to teach at the RTU and the genesis of Aggressors 1:37:35 moving to Nellis1:40:05 a phone call, a secret mission and a trip to “the Box”1:44:40 how the US got the “Israeli Migs”1:47:15 Yom Kippur war, the need for Phantoms, Operation Nickel Grass1:52:45 HAVE Idea1:56:10 “more like Forrest Gump than the Type-A fighter pilot”1:59:30 how’s it feel to be at Area51?
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Order BAOTD, today! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/baotdSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh
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Pre-Order Be Afraid of the Dark (Part 1): www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/baotdSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQhF-4G Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRMVYky1OszliqiThoDm53EUPLvZ-ZiD-&si=YC9w222rZD4AV63q0:00 intro and teaser1:25 getting “Geaseled” 10:45 getting acquainted with the Phantom16:18 Hunter Killer combo Es & Gs23:17 low level capabilities and limitations 29:30 some of that pilot shit and pilot/ewo shorthand 35:10 how capable were the older SAMS at low level?40:45 compartmentalising roles or sponging it all up? 51:05 preparing mentally for deployment to war58:25 arriving in theatre and initial brief?1:05:20 1st combat mission1:10:18 picture and weaselling in the weather1:19:02 getting shot at/complacency and buffoonery 1:37:20 SA-3s and 61:40:20 spoiling for a fight and missions making the case for go pills and winding down1:49:15 taking stock1:53:22 looking back on the moment of complacency, lasting effects?2:01:40 Air Liason Officer work with The Rangers and always trying to learn 2:06:50 winding up and 117 teaser
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Pre-Order Be Afraid of the Dark (Part 1): https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/baotdSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQhSpecial thanks to Jim for his indexing:
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Order BATOD, today! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/be-afraid-of-the-dark-part-1Support me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh10PCT #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 it28:05 preparation for initial Desert Storm missions and hanging on the boom in a descent32:50 why the variation in tactics during H2 attack and shift to SCUD hunting38:00 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 death1:19:05 battlefield tour with Buster Glosson……magic1:21:35 no SAR for friends and frustration1:30:54 effect on morale/attitude to task at hand?1:32:35 loses and attrition1:39:00 1st night air to air opportunities lost1:45:38 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
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A short update on the 10 Percent True channel for those who have been waiting patiently.
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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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Pre-Order Red Eagles: America's Secret MiGs: https://www.10percenttrue.com/shopSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh0:00 Intro and welcome back Jim0:55 “Coming down” after the Libya raid3:30 Raiders set apart and psychology?7:10 Avoiding inflation of ego9:20 Test pilot school - ambition/aspiration/evaluation15:20 Weapons school not a priority 16:55 Evaluation flights and data points 20:20 Variat...
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Pre-Order Red Eagles: America's Secret MiGs: https://www.10percenttrue.com/shopSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh0:00 Intro and Jim’s background6:18 Turning initial (F-111) disappointment into determination 11:44 How she wants to kill you, but WSOs are good!16:36 Arriving at Lakenheath and an overview of the F-111F29:25 The mission33:35 Flying heavy/the end of the world/not all pylons pivot 3...
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Pre-Order Red Eagles: America's Secret MiGs: https://www.10percenttrue.com/shopSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh0:00 Intro 1:00 On today's menu…..2:02 Timeframe for the move to VMFA-134 - swapping brand new Ds for old As and meeting the Reserves10:51 Brown Hornets but not Aggressors13:30 What sort of BFM competency can a reservist expect to maintain?19:00 Sharing space with Topgun?20:45 AF weapon...
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Pre-Order Red Eagles: America's Secret MiGs here: https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/red-eagles-america-s-secret-migs-3rd-ed-pre-orderSupport me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQhTug's F-4 Episodes 👇🏼https://youtu.be/CWJd8AVS-Dk?si=OAQtR_hGJNFGP8D9https://youtu.be/JuZV_cWQNOk?si=4v1FTDGkCRl2-23D )0:00 Welcome back, Tug1:25 Life beyond the Phantom & hoping for an exchange tour5:28 What the FAC? /pre-to...
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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 Welcome back, leaving Coningsby and the F3….4:05 North Bay jobs10:26 Bagotville and back to the Hornet13:10 NATO TACEVAL23:10 Staging to Italy for Kosovo25:00 Planning and executing the first strike & lessons learned 35:05 Subsequent mission36:50 Rotating out and getting replacements up to speed42:00 B-1 ...
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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/knowled...
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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 & tea2:00 “To shave or not to shave”, that is the question - intro & origins11:13 Starting with the F-5, married or in a car crash…..14:48 You don’t die tensed up! 15:00 Map tricks16:40 Looking for fast jets with an eye on the Hornet - turns out there ARE points for second place! 19:10 F-5 ...
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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/9vJ3hPYFQh0:00 Intro, an insincere apology and a sincere thank you7:50 On today’s menu8:10 2vs2 acquisition to prosecution including sorting and sanitising 21:04 Maintaining position while manoeuvring 26:45 Overmatch considerations and some trig homework32:20 Peer adversary41:30 The short strokes (...
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