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Flying the Tornado F3. "Bones" Ledsham (Part 2)

Flying the Tornado F3. "Bones" Ledsham (Part 2)

From10 Percent True - Tales from the Cockpit


Flying the Tornado F3. "Bones" Ledsham (Part 2)

From10 Percent True - Tales from the Cockpit

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Length:
112 minutes
Released:
Dec 4, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

 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

Titles in the series (100)

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.