Steve Davies

10 Percent True - Tales from the Cockpit

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Interviews and anecdotes from military pilots and aircrew from across the globe. As the rule says, so long as it's 10 percent true, you're allowed to tell the story! Head over to the 10 Percent True YouTube channel to listen and watch at the same time.

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Steve Davies

Episodes

Stan Bryant, Carrier Battle Group Commander. 10PCT EP68 Part 2 01.02.2025 2:00:52

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, in...

A-6 Intruder in Vietnam. Stan Bryant, 10PCT EP68 Part 1 25.01.2025 2:01:24

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...

Drones in Air Warfare. Starbaby Pietrucha, EP67. 17.01.2025 2:09:54

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

HAVE IDEA MiGs, Iranian Revolution & Desert Storm Deception: Bat Press, EP65 P2 14.12.2024 2:03:10

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OV-10 Vietnam, The Aggressors and the HAVE IDEA MiGs: Bat Press, EP65 P1 30.11.2024 2:02:14

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F-15E Panel Livestream - 10 Percent True EP64 18.11.2024 2:00:54

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F-4G Wild Weasel in Desert Storm. Spot Taber: EP63 01.11.2024 2:07:39

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F-14D in Iraqi Freedom: EP62 Hanky Cunningham 18.10.2024 1:49:41

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F-15E Strike Eagle Goes to War (Part 2): Alred & Turner 22.09.2024 2:22:10

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10 Percent True Channel Update Sept 2024 18.09.2024 4:27

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

Dave Berke talks F-35B Lightning II 05.04.2024 1:33:27

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.

Teaching the Next Generation of Fighter Pilots. Jim Jimenez [Part 3] 25.01.2024 1:33:05

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Air Force Test Pilot - Jim Jimenez 20.01.2024 1:44:27

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Libya Raider - Flying on El Dorado Canyon. Jim Jimenez [Full] 12.01.2024 2:22:30

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USMC F/A-18 Hornet Exchange. Tug Wilson, Part 2 23.12.2023 2:20:04

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USMC F/A-18 Hornet Exchange. Tug Wilson, Part 1 16.12.2023 2:07:01

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Flying the CF-18 Hornet in Combat. "Bones" Ledsham (Part 3) 09.12.2023 1:45:34

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Flying the Tornado F3. "Bones" Ledsham (Part 2) 04.12.2023 1:51:39

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Flying the CF-5 and CF-18 Hornet. "Bones" Ledsham (Part 1) 25.11.2023 1:46:34

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F-15 Eagle Driver, "Disco" Dildy (Part 5) 12.11.2023 2:17:59

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F-15 Eagle Driver, "Disco" Dildy (Part 4) 30.10.2023 2:24:17

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F-15 Eagle Driver, "Disco" Dildy (Part 2 & 3) 07.10.2023 3:06:26

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F-15 Eagle Driver, "Disco" Dildy (Part 1) 22.09.2023 2:02:37

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Michigan MiG-23 Flogger Crash: Experts Discuss 14.09.2023 1:02:10

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Flying the Tornado IDS: Nick Forster, Part 3 06.09.2023 2:16:10

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