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Flying the Tornado F3. "Bones" Ledsham (Part 2)
Flying the Tornado F3. "Bones" Ledsham (Part 2)
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Length:
112 minutes
Released:
Dec 4, 2023
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Podcast episode
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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/knowledge?27:45 Skyflash limitations and F3 ergonomics 31:40 F3 vs F-18 handling characteristics 36:30 Another Cyprus story(s)39:55 Training to engage at range but with limitations 42:26 DACT vs Mirage 200044:25 Further discussion of limitations and advantages of the F3 49:15 Eielson and Cope Thunder58:00 Playing with Dutch Vipers 1:00:50 Bone escort1:02:00 Parties1:06:25 Back to tactical flying and a stint in the Falklands1:20:20 What was the expectation in terms of potential action in the Falklands1:22:00 A Canadian's view of the type of flying in the Islands1:27:40 Low level1:33:13 BFM vs a Navy destroyer 1:35:40 Bosnia1:40:15 “Most interesting” Bosnia story1:45:00 Combat trepidation/validation?1:47:30 Trying to “see” helicopters with the radar Support the show
Released:
Dec 4, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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