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

Flying the Tornado IDS: Nick Forster, Part 2 11.08.2023 2:02:25

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John "JP" Peters - Tornado Down, Part 2 07.08.2023 1:21:55

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Flying the Tornado IDS: Nick Forster, Part 1 27.07.2023 1:32:30

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John "JP" Peters: Tornado Shoot Down, Part 1 18.07.2023 1:03:43

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Flying the F-4G, Part 2: Starbaby Pietrucha 17.06.2023 2:16:26

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Flying the F-4G, Part 1: Starbaby Pietrucha 23.05.2023 1:56:52

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F-4G Wild Weasel in Desert Storm: Spike Benyshek 13.04.2023 1:50:33

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Wild Weasel AMA: Starbaby Pietrucha 12.04.2023 1:46:29

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"Ask Starbaby..." #3 Ukraine and Mil Aviation Today 01.04.2023 1:38:58

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

Rolf Stϋnkel: Flying the F-104G, Part 2 [FULL] 12.03.2023 1:17:29

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Air Force F-4 Phantom Phlyer: Gabby Drake [FULL INTERVIEW] 09.03.2023 2:06:59

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Rolf Stϋnkel: Flying the F-104G, Part 1 [FULL] 06.02.2023 1:04:08

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 determin...

F-15E in the Balkans, Part 5 [FULL] 31.01.2023 1:11:18

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F-15E in the Balkans, Part 4 [FULL] 31.01.2023 1:03:12

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...

F-15E in the Balkans, Part 3 15.01.2023 1:04:18

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 wa...

F-15E in the Balkans, Parts 1 & 2 08.01.2023 1:50:10

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 unclassifi...

From F-16 to MiG-23: Gabby Drake 02.12.2022 1:49:20

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 managemen...

"Ask Starbaby..." #2 Ukraine and Mil Aviation Today 14.11.2022 2:18:06

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

Wild Weasel Story, Part 4: F-16CJ in Operation Allied Force. 29.10.2022 1:29:14

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"00:0...

"Ask Starbaby...": #1 Analysis and commentary on Ukraine and Mil Aviation Today 15.10.2022 1:51:59

Russian Aviation in Ukraine An Assessment and Q&A - Starbaby Pietrucha 25.09.2022 2:24:34

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Cold War F-4M Phantom Pilot, Part 2: Tug Wilson 25.09.2022 1:54:24

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...

Cold War F-4M Phantom Pilot, Part 1: Tug Wilson 08.09.2022 1:49:43

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/9vJ3h...

Wild Weasel Story, Part 3 21.08.2022 2:39:14

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F-14 Tomcat Sunset - "Puck" Howe 22.07.2022 2:08:38

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...