Two things that didn't surprise me about this video: 1. Starbaby has Google Maps Pro 2. Starbaby has written a transcript of the Death Star trench run with proper brevity terms
@eicjc
2 жыл бұрын
This was exceptional. TLDR warning. As a kid growing up on Take Off magazine and Reaching for the Skies, I consumed all that I could about my favourite aircraft and others. The rich details that came from those who were there was what I loved the most. These guys walked the walk, shot down Migs, blew up SAMS, flew in the Battle of Britain or the Bomber Command stream to Berlin etc. 10 percent true is, to me, without equal when it comes to the subject matter at hand. Steve continually spoils us with the quality of his interviews and the quality of his guests. Starbaby’s turn is definitely a highlight. This was accessible to many without grating on those who already have an idea but dripping in glorious detail and coloured in with enthusiasm and expertise. In a world where you can distill a 55 minute History Channel/Nat Geo programme down to approximately 10 mins of actual content padded out with repetition and reporting for the masses, it is a treat to tune into 10 percent true for amazing content like this. Thank you Steve. Again. Simply exceptional.
@10percenttrue
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers, Jim!
@colderwar
7 ай бұрын
Mainstream documentaries drive me bananas.I just know that a documentary about a modern jet is usually going to start with the Montgolfiers balloon, then WW-1, WW-2, the Korean War, Vietnam and by the time they finally get to the airframe in question there'll be a recap every couple of minutes because no-one these days has any kind of attention span. I stopped watching them a long time ago.
@laMoort
2 жыл бұрын
episodes like this is the reason why ten percent true is THE best channel on not just youtube but the entire planet. another great one!
@10percenttrue
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the chuckle!
@heavenst.murgatroyd3128
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome story! Ended up in that same area in '03-'04 during OIF. Mosul, Q-West, all around there during the invasion in my CH-47 (A/7-101st ABN "Pachyderms") Even came across one of the Rolands he'd mentioned (the hard way) but luckily the APR-39 RWR was on the ball that day and spared me making the news (also, the hard way). 😉 God Bless You, Sir.
@10percenttrue
2 жыл бұрын
You guys had balls of steel to fly those things around Iraq.
@heavenst.murgatroyd3128
2 жыл бұрын
@@10percenttrue That's me in the thumbnail, and making the movie "The Mummy" reference. A young kid of 31 years old at the time. 😁 kzitem.info/news/bejne/sn13tWaIhnmYY5w
@sharizabel2582
2 жыл бұрын
I flew in the EF-111 and later EA-6 over Northern and Southern Iraq. And, I flew many a holiday over Iraq as well. I was in VAQ-128 for Desert Fox out of Saudi. I was on the Ike for Desert Viper getting ready to launch of the carrier when it was called of 15 seconds before the first TLAM launch. I flew the F-15E starting in 2001. The standard designation que was the same i.e gps/Ins to radar to pod. Later the data link stuff became apart of the possible que.
@whippingstar
2 жыл бұрын
Starbaby is a national treasure, and I mean that as sincerely as possible.
@10percenttrue
2 жыл бұрын
He's certainly the right vintage to be considered as such.
@KarelBoissinot
2 жыл бұрын
I rarely comment on youtube, but this was so amazing I couldn't stop myself. I feel like I just got a crash course in being a WSO. So much attention to details and Starbaby is an amazing speaker!
@10percenttrue
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Karel. Glad you were moved to leave a comment.
@natthaphonhongcharoen
2 жыл бұрын
I really like Starbaby's storytelling. Especially laser-guided cat!!
@10percenttrue
2 жыл бұрын
I could listen to him all day. He’ll be back on the channel soon…
@GO-iw1tt
2 жыл бұрын
@@10percenttrue Great, we need the other sam stories.
@andrewkelynack1019
2 жыл бұрын
This content is of the highest standards.......of everything.
@flyguy1237
2 жыл бұрын
The "I was born to breast feed and dribble on myself. Which I did as a child" was an out of the blue hilarious moment.
@therocinante3443
Жыл бұрын
Starbaby is so damn cool. Just a chill down to earth guy, which is not what I think about when I think of a stereotypical Colonel. What a great story teller.
@inthecockpit8694
8 ай бұрын
if we ever go back to war they gotta bring starbaby back....Legend of EWO's
@AaronStuartHall
Жыл бұрын
As a Gen X this guy is a great communicator about the sort of tech we drove.
@ColdWarAviator
3 ай бұрын
Starbaby is ALWAYS my favorite to listen to. I mean come on, he's the "greatest navigator since Magellan" 😂 That story he told about filling out his own evaluation had me laughing out loud. It's great to hear stories about unit level activities during the wars.
@0612Devil
2 жыл бұрын
Wow - rare to see details on missions such as this i.e. pilot detail, HUD cams etc... Well done!
@geebee802
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Steve!! Hands down, you provide the most stellar MILAV content available and I cannot express the appreciation I have for your efforts and sharing it with the world for free! Other interview channels...while their guests are interesting... have the same mundane content for years now and lock it away from the community for cheddar. Only 10% True delivers lively discussions - free of routine, and allow me to vicariously fly along with the aircrew!! Much Love - and Thank you Starbaby for your service, and letting me experience WSO for an hour.
@10percenttrue
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, Geebee.
@vinniemmmm
2 жыл бұрын
Steve, I came here to say what a privilege it is to listen to veterans' experiences. I totally echo GeeBee's eloquent comment. They say it so much better than I could. Superb content. Thrilling and inspiring. A huge thank you. Keep up the good work!
@gb7418
2 жыл бұрын
As GB, I agree
@stuartb9194
2 жыл бұрын
Superb stuff, bring him back. Let's do the 'Scotish Play' next
@prichardgs
Жыл бұрын
I was in Germany and my unit had just returned from supporting that mission. Great take.
@robertperales4017
2 жыл бұрын
1st 5 minutes, I restarted multiple times, then dropped podcast and went to u tube. Bad internet in field, in pp by death class, thanks for reminding us it's being broadcast on utube
@LinuxLea
Жыл бұрын
Guess I have to clear the dinner table and break out the "Harpoon" stuff again! Have to scan the drives for the datafiles, though!
@terifarley4770
2 жыл бұрын
Count me in I'll read a comms roll-call for Episode IV!
@geoffreymee7671
2 жыл бұрын
Wow! The inside rail of what really happens on a live event. Great to see the tapes to further explain. Seems Shakespear lives on oin the strangest of places. Thank you very much.
@joekreider8050
Жыл бұрын
Starbaby rocks!
@PiSkiS320
9 ай бұрын
New fan here! Congrats for your channel, all the content is priceless, I’m sure there’ll be new subscribers by the minute, especially DCS F15E drivers!
@shd4618
2 жыл бұрын
The laser cat analogy is great.
@nickforster748
Жыл бұрын
Starbaby is just SO entertaining! He has the perfect blend of aviator humour, sarcasm & eloquence. It was also a great insight into dynamic targeting/DEAD. I flew out of Incirlik in early '98 on the GR1 doing recce & it was not a big AOR so I think they did really well. I love the quality of their mapping function - it made a mockery of what our Navs had to deal with, especially from ML. Even more Starbaby please!
@pyro4002
2 жыл бұрын
Fascinating story and just incredible to be able to go through the tape and pick it apart with Starbaby. Setting it up with Google maps was also a great addition. Just about the only way to make it better would be to find one of the poor bastards down at that SA-3 site to give their perspective on the engagement.
@josephrosenbaum3343
2 жыл бұрын
that is some incredible shit putting together a whole TOT strike like that. Within like 5 minutes and executing it perfectly
@10percenttrue
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah. The mind boggles.
@paulmackenzie5526
2 жыл бұрын
Nice info about the call signs . haha., the boys dying to get into a scrap
@wiaf8937
Жыл бұрын
Ive just been made aware of this content. Today has been a good day. THanks for all the effort you are putting in, Sir. Horrido
@hollowkos
Жыл бұрын
This is one of the best aviation videos I've ever watched.
@prichardgs
Жыл бұрын
Man, this was a GREAT story!!!!!! Excellent!
@tommo2944
Жыл бұрын
probably the greatest interview ever !
@pjotrtje0NL
Жыл бұрын
I’ll totally be a reader in the Star Wars scene!
@charlesverity1468
Жыл бұрын
Wow ! what a channel , so glad I found you Steve , so much better than another well known similar YT channel . STARBABY for President ! 😉
@10percenttrue
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Charles!
@Dan-qp1el
Жыл бұрын
I really appreciate both of you
@wrightsublette1701
Жыл бұрын
Incredible episode I hung on every word and Starbaby delivery was excellent. If you haven’t already filmed the crowd participation part two of this episode I will gladly volunteer my theater background to do voiceover.
@StarbabyAirPiracyProductions
Жыл бұрын
Come on over to Discord. We do have some crowd participation semi-scheduled...
@wrightsublette1701
Жыл бұрын
@@StarbabyAirPiracyProductions love too , I’ll join this week
@nilscrawford4100
2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant as usual Steve! And Starbabay of course. I’m really liking the specific storytelling dynamic you are implementing at the moment. It really gives context to the detailed information on procedures and aircraft capabilities. The inclusion of video and pictures really puts you in a much more immersive framework to learn from. Just love the comprehensive depth of detail. As always, 10 Percent True is Number 1, Period. Your a gem Steve, keep up the good work 💪🏻
@10percenttrue
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@viksaini
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent debrief! Many thanks.
@10percenttrue
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@slowb4lls1
Жыл бұрын
What a interesting and cool guy. Thanks fir sharing and keep it coming and continue trolling him also to keep him humble 😅
@StarbabyAirPiracyProductions
Жыл бұрын
A losing battle, to be certain
@aztec0112
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely riveting!!!
@lesterweinheimer665
Жыл бұрын
Love, love, love, this channel!
@ramses2797
2 жыл бұрын
You have got to be one of the best interviewers ever👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
@10percenttrue
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Ramses!
@robbowman8770
2 жыл бұрын
Superb. So interesting 'playing along', trying to figure out what was going on then hearing the explanation, step by step!
@10percenttrue
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@boggy8557
Жыл бұрын
Fantatstic episode! Absolutely fascinating to see and listen to how a strike happens. I can see how easy it would be to lose SA with so many players. Kudos to all involved. Looking forward to seeing and hearing more from Starbaby! Thanks Steve
@aarnoman1088
Жыл бұрын
Wow, hands down one of the most interesting videos I've watched on youtube. Looking forward to discovering more from this channel & all the other starbaby interviews!
@traildogisla
Жыл бұрын
This is an absolutely fantastic breakdown
@BChopko32
2 жыл бұрын
I was hoping Starbaby would come back. I love the technical details and him breaking it all down. Great video!
@10percenttrue
2 жыл бұрын
More of him to come!
@britlitemail
2 жыл бұрын
Starbaby is wonderful to listen to, and you got at some great info with your questions re: operation of the pod and the like. Fantastic, too, having the visual aids of the tape and maps. Great stuff!
@10percenttrue
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. It was a lot of fun to do.
@singlesprocket
2 жыл бұрын
So fascinating that I’m watching this again, on my TV! BRAVO ZULU Starbaby and Steve. RED 5 standing by! (P.S where the T-shirt merch?!)
@10percenttrue
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers, SS. I know. I need to get onto the merch angle. Will try to make it happen this year.
@lloydo87t
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic insight, thanks for sharing your experiences Starbaby. Steve your dedication to this channel and the podcast is simply amazing. Thank you for your amazing efforts in providing a platform for such great content. Hats off to you!
@10percenttrue
2 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated!
@Spike_au
2 жыл бұрын
This is a hidden gem. What a brilliant channel. Thanks for the content
@10percenttrue
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Thank you for commenting.
@f97lhi
Жыл бұрын
Another excellent episode Steve! Col. Pietrucha I think is a great guest who is able to both delve into really interesting technical details at the same time as keeping an overall 'story'/narrative going. Thank you very much for your podcast and KZitem channel. It definitely is my favourite!
@RodolfoRQ
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for all your videos, they are incredible even though English is difficult for me, many greetings from Chile.
@10percenttrue
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I wish there were a free translation service! Would be great to provide subtitles in Spanish.
@ricardokowalski1579
2 жыл бұрын
Solid content
@yootoob22
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic channel Steve. Long time listener/watcher. I’m just an airline guy, but I always learn a ton about CRM and workload management from these kinds of interviews. …and this is a must watch for DCS pilots and WSOs waiting for the upcoming Strike Eagle module.
@10percenttrue
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Dave. I have already recorded a 2.5 hour F-15E episode with four guys who took the jet to war for the first time. Just need to edit it. I may do something with Starbaby on the Strike Eagle module when it's out. Will see...
@acoustic5738
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing story telling.
@realQuiGon
2 жыл бұрын
That was incredibly interesting! Thanks a lot for this kind of content!
@eddiesomerset8863
2 жыл бұрын
Another good one .Congrats
@10percenttrue
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for listening, Eddie
@Max-dk5vz
2 жыл бұрын
More STARBABY pleasssee
@10percenttrue
2 жыл бұрын
😂 Fear not - he’s coming back!
@Max-dk5vz
2 жыл бұрын
@@10percenttrue Thank you Steve for your great free contents.
@charlies40556
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video man!
@10percenttrue
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Charles!
@jeffgortatowsky7155
7 ай бұрын
Great cast!
@GO-iw1tt
2 жыл бұрын
Algorithm. Watched 10 seconds, and I'm already pretty hype.
@10percenttrue
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@GO-iw1tt
2 жыл бұрын
@@10percenttrue The star wars idea sounds fun, its summer here for uni students so hit me up.
@10percenttrue
2 жыл бұрын
Gareth, come by the Discord server (see video description). We've got a discussion group set up for it...
@troyledbetter6597
2 жыл бұрын
Steve and Star Baby this was exceptional! I enjoyed the F4 accounts previously so much because that’s the plane and era I worked. But this interview took it to a whole new level! I can’t wait to see more interviews in the future. Is Star Baby an author with books to purchase?
@10percenttrue
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Troy. StarBaby's writing is available on War on the Rocks (warontherocks.com/).
@troyledbetter6597
2 жыл бұрын
@@10percenttrue Cheers!
@LinuxLea
Жыл бұрын
Comment, for the algorithm. I will comment on the video once I finish it.
@technogoober5578
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent story. I have loved hearing the exploits of Weasels since my teens. That it was done in a Strike Eagle, without dedicated electronics is impressive, and disappointing at the same time. Soft spot for the G. Mike has to do the STAR WARS calls now. You can't dangle that in front of us and not do it. At least let us see the transcript with notes. Honestly that would be fascinating. Might be we get better SW content from TPT?
@10percenttrue
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for listening. The Star Wars re-enactment episode is being planned as we speak...
@fermd83
2 жыл бұрын
Great content, thanks for sharing.
@10percenttrue
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Max-dk5vz
2 жыл бұрын
"I miss the gulf war, But it doesn't FUCKING matter anymore, because I killed an SA-3 the hard way. Bite me."
@SimDeck
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant stuff again. Are you a former pilot Steve?
@10percenttrue
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I have a PPL(H) and a little time flying gliders, but that's about it.
@irongron
Жыл бұрын
LOL @ the French Air Force guys getting a bottle of free red wine every week. The SA-2's were dangerous for old Soviet 60's tech, the only time any Blackbird variant neraly got shot down was the original CIA A-12 single seat Oxcart in 1968 over North Vietnam! from the CIA site now on archive org..... "Pilot Dennis Sullivan-an Air Force pilot detailed to the CIA for Project OXCART-was flying an A-12 aerial reconnaissance mission over North Vietnam when his radar tracker detected two surface-to-air missile (SAM) sites preparing to launch antiaircraft missiles at him. But neither did. So he conducted his first pass over Hanoi and returned to make a second. This time as he approached the capital city, the North Vietnamese fired at least six missiles at him. Looking through his rear-view periscope, Sullivan saw six missile vapor trails climb to about 90,000 feet before converging on his aircraft. He noted the approach of four missiles, and although they all detonated behind him, one came within 100-200 yards of his plane."
@mondomando3393
4 ай бұрын
Just a flight sim nerd here, but is there a reason you wouldn't box EXP for the ultra narrow FOV and potentially identify the target earlier on run in? Just curious! Amazing video, very special content here. @58:00
@StarbabyAirPiracyProductions
3 ай бұрын
EXP is digital zoom. It does nothing to help you out and I never used it. LANTIRN was a 480 X 640 monochrome display
@mondomando3393
3 ай бұрын
@@StarbabyAirPiracyProductions Ah that makes total sense. Like trying to blow up a low resolution photo, effectively useless. Thanks for the good times Starbaby!
@johncrielaard465
Жыл бұрын
You are going to have to share that Star Wars battle transscript with realistic comms. That would be awesome. Any chance you can share it?
@gb7418
2 жыл бұрын
Can I get more volume please?
@prichardgs
Жыл бұрын
I wonder could the SAMS see the HARMS ????
@StarbabyAirPiracyProductions
Жыл бұрын
Not really
@christianarboleda7872
2 жыл бұрын
Where's the full hud recording?
@wiesenbefeuchter
2 жыл бұрын
Peter or Steve Davies ?
@10percenttrue
2 жыл бұрын
Steve. No relation.
@phamanh30926
Жыл бұрын
Starbaby lololo
@macdirty869
Жыл бұрын
What's a PET shot?
@macdirty869
Жыл бұрын
And what's CRANIUMS?
@StarbabyAirPiracyProductions
Жыл бұрын
@@macdirty869 PET is preemptive and "Cranium" is the word we use in place of "head". The brevity term is actually HEADS UP.
@arnie24070127
2 жыл бұрын
I volunteer to read
@10percenttrue
2 жыл бұрын
Checkout the discord channel (link in the description)
@arnie24070127
2 жыл бұрын
@@10percenttrue done
@corvanphoenix
8 ай бұрын
I wanna be a reader! Lol!
@boisecityplanes
2 жыл бұрын
Algorithm.
@10percenttrue
2 жыл бұрын
For the win
@sedlo
2 жыл бұрын
@@10percenttrue Al Gore rhythm?
@10percenttrue
2 жыл бұрын
You know it!
@georgiogorge
2 жыл бұрын
bump
@acoustic5738
2 жыл бұрын
One channel promoting propaganda, the other showing real combat stories. They are even deleting messages critizising the ukranian pilot. So much for their credibility.
@10percenttrue
2 жыл бұрын
Which is the other cannel?
@acoustic5738
2 жыл бұрын
@@10percenttrue air crew interview. He is deleting comments questioning the veracity of the ukranian pilot testimony. I was part of the defense industry and aparently we cant call out redflags...Pathetic censoring attitude.
@10percenttrue
2 жыл бұрын
Oh! You think the interviewee is a fake? I haven’t watched it.
@acoustic5738
2 жыл бұрын
@@10percenttrue all I said is that there is no evidence of this person bein involved in combat ops. I guess that was too much to handle. Cheers
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