Get ad-free, early access to new 10 Percent True videos: https://www.10percenttrue.com/pricing-plans/listGrease Panarisi, 10 Percent True Episode 73 Part 50:00: Support the channel3:10 Welcome back Grease - and ama question from Blair regarding maritime strike role for the Strike Eagle 7:18 discord follow up on “stand-in” weapon system 13:50 AIM-174 known to USAF? 14:10 Strike Eagle in maritime strike 20:03 fast forward to Quick Strike (mine) 31:13 Grease channels Barnes Wallis 35:53 proving the concept 38:33 carrying the mission forward “quick sink” 41:33 cat and mouse game of weapon evolution and counter weapon evolution 44:08 searching for Starbaby “dirt” 45:53 returning to the career timeline - back to Edwards as a Group Commander 52:19 surveying the command 58:47 the job and the frustration of risk avoidance/mitigation/transfer 1:03:23 any specific examples - APG-63… 1:08:08 PACS upgrade for Strike Eagle and “Raptor Alert” 1:10:18 most important task as group commander 1:13:34 the Global Hawk tale 1:39:01 memorial services and the darker days of group command 1:42:25 lighter times - A-10 emergency divert 1:48:33 how to recover from a week with no runway?! 1:49:41 F-16 spin training event 1:56:25 ejection considered? 1:59:44 Risk 2:06:46 returning to career and involvement in AESA for the Strike Eagle……. 2:15:38 and AIM-9X (“a missile that can turn up its own ass”) 2:18:08 no JHMCS for WSO discuss 2:20:08 IRST 2:23:53 the future, CCA/loyal wingman? 2:34:34 defining “game changing” and the “red air” project 2:42:13 modular airframe project 2:44:28 philosophically analysing China’s latest developments/revelations (intro teaser story) 2:49:13 “changing the mind of your adversary”, Gaza, Ukraine….. 2:50:43 thoughts on UAPs? 2:55:28 keeping enough SA to know when you’ve lost it…. 2:58:05 assessing the assessments from the Gulf War through to thoughts on China 3:02:23 debating Ukraine conflict 3:04:13 wrapping up, thanks Grease and teasing more!
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Alaskan Bear Hunters: Shamu Salcedo
Subscribe to 10 Percent True for ad-free, early access to new episodes: https://www.10percenttrue.com/pricing-plans10PCT EP77 Part 20:00 intro teaser (ejection story)0:49 welcome back Shamu1:55 bookending the instructor period, a shoutout, and the benefits of weapon school grads in the instructor cadre 8:17 to Alaska9:45 the mission(s)12:02 aircraft fit - cfts, 3 bags? 14:51 the bomber intercept mission17:52 JTIDS/FDL/AESA20:29 from APG-63 to AESA24:05 the user viewpoint/ergonomics25:40 minor frustration 26:58 basic skill atrophy?31:10 tactics development (still the same timeline requirements etc?)35:26 mixed formations?36:13 considering the technological overmatch on a peer conflict (China)?37:58 deployments?38:58 red/alaskan flags and AESA domination and 5th gen integration?41:18 IRST42:56 Alaskan survival aspects 45:15 Steve geeks out on NVGs for 5+ mins51:40 leaving Alaska - ACCIG for 9/11 and reinforcing the NORAD capability in its wake1:01:34 psychological considerations of potentially shooting an airliner 1:03:51 dealing with “doctors without a clue”1:05:20 Noble Eagle communication considerations 1:09:00 a Chinese balloons aide 1:11:58 a Canadian aside1:12:38 the atrophy of the NORAD capabilities 1:15:12 returning to Noble Eagle, major shift or just a step adjustment?1:18:08 Southern Watch/Noble Eagle a detriment to the Eagle community?1:23:52 weapon shelf life1:25:55 returning to career discussion 1:28:30 how does it feel to fly without being attached to a squadron?1:30:47 importance of rank?1:34:15 debriefing points?1:35:48 ORI expectations1:39:29 accident investigation1:49:20 Career Highlights incl Long Arrow and William Tell 1:56:45 WSEP?2:00:50 Constant Peg?2:02:35 Eagle fini flight2:06:11 is the “fighter pilot” still part of the identity/DNA and the right stuff2:08:50 a Viper flight with the 20th FW at Shaw….2:25:08 canopy/tank issues2:26:56 cross examination (psychological, physical, muscle memory aspects)2:33:44 last last question - life after Eagles2:37:47 Thanks Shamu and wrapping up
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NORAD Eagle Driver: Shamu Salcedo
Subscribe to 10 Percent True for ad-free, early access to new episodes: https://www.10percenttrue.com/pricing-plans10PCT EP77 Part 10:00 Welcome Shamu0:50 outline of Shamus’s AF career5:20 Air Defence roll in the 48th TFW 11:05 long range interception or BFM or both14:22 old tech “smoke a lucky”16:55 DACT vs Oceana Tomcats21:15 live intercepts? 23:30 radar capabilities 25:50 VI (visual intercept) button 27:15 culture - wing performance in gulf war33:02 weapons (AIM-7M & AIM-9L) vs the expected targets (Bears, cruise missiles etc)38:58 training for cruise missile interception?41:05 ranking the gun as a solution to the intercept problem?42:52 autonomy? 49:32 expected Bear tactics?51:52 high speed intercepts 53:32 FOXBAT/FOXHOUND threat?55:00 B course instructor - passing it on (including Sparrow to AMRAAM, simulation etc)1:01:44 thesis becomes real and advancements in simulation 1:08:00 teaching in the F-151:12:20 AMRAAM 1011:14:40 standardisation 1:16:38 learning Eagle culture?1:21:44 regional variations?1:23:25 the high performer formula and the other end of the scale?1:32:16 standout moments from Tindal tour?1:35:06 sequel teaser!
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Bringing the Brrrrt to Alaska: The A-10 Arrives at Eilson
Subscribe to 10 Percent True for ad-free, early access to new episodes: https://www.10percenttrue.com/pricing-plansFred Knowles EP76 P2In Part 2 of our conversation with retired USAF pilot Fred Knowles, we dive into his 15 years flying the A-10 Thunderbolt II in Alaska and a tour in South Korea. Fred explains the Hog’s unique firepower, tactics, and survivability, shares vivid stories about Arctic survival training, flying in brutal -60°F conditions, night missions with flares and NVGs, and preparing to face Soviet armor or a North Korean invasion. With 3,300 hours in the cockpit, Fred gives an insider’s perspective on what it was like to fly and fight in one of the Air Force’s most iconic close air support aircraft.0:00 intro teaser 2:00 welcome back Fred3:50 AMA question 1 - mission sets in Alaska - supporting troops or interdiction?6:30 personal survival gear?10:15 striking an equipment balance & SERE refresher?14:30 human comfort as you step to the jet?16:50 how much thought given to a bailout scenario?19:20 AMA 2 - 106 to Hog, any stigma?22:34 transitioning from high altitude to low - a major adjustment?28:23 setting the scene for the transition and the maturity of the A-10 platform36:36 gau-8 dispersion 39:30 put the thing on the thing?40:30 targets - study, identifying and killing them45:55 considering the human aspect again, how personal?47:55 Korea51:58 attrition expectations and survivability 55:08 ECM pod, chaff, flares and RWR57:10 low level59:45 handling characteristics and performance 1:02:15 jinking/evading 1:04:00 handling on the edge of stall?1:05:40 air to air, helicopters?1:08:10 back to Alaska and darkness!1:11:00 employing at night 1:13:00 transitioning to NVG flying and how it would pan out if balloon went up1:16:38 MANPADs1:18:17 Fulda Gap1:19:40 semi-prepared strips?1:22:09 changes or milestones during the 15 years in Alaska?1:28:05 FAC & OA-101:30:45 targeting pods and new weapons arriving?1:33:23 A-10 - thoughts on its evolution/lifespan/survival/career?1:35:49 standout/scary moments?1:40:14 hours?1:40:35 Hosting Russians at Eielson 1:43:40 other memorable events, incl Gunsmoke ‘83 & ’851:45:45 fini flight 1:46:45 muscle memory and complacency?1:49:50 leaving Eielson1:50:22 in review
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Loaded for Bear: F-106 Delta Dart
In this episode of 10 Percent True, we sit down with retired U.S. Air Force pilot Fred Knowles, whose career spanned two of the most unique fighters in American service: the supersonic F-106 Delta Dart and the rugged A-10 Thunderbolt II.Fred shares vivid stories of flying the T-33 and F-106 in Air Defense Command—intercepting Soviet Tu-95 “Bear” bombers, training with nuclear-tipped Genie missiles, and living the culture of the Cold War interceptor community. He also reflects on the transition out of the 106 era and into the A-10, previewing his later adventures in Alaska.If you’re fascinated by Cold War air defense, the legendary “Six,” or the unique blend of speed and firepower that defined this era of fighter aviation, you won’t want to miss this conversation.
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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