Flying the F-15C Eagle - Marco McCaffrey (Part 2)

[@josephjackson7269]

Great job Steve. I find it interesting how pilots today and even in Irag , Korea and Vietnam vs speaking with WW2 pilots . It maybe be the the amount of of casualties and death was so great in the ranks during WW2. At reunions I met lots of WW2 pilots thru my dad. They are very exclusive between themselves, spoke some about combat but a sadness prevailed . Since that war the face on experience of death was much less between pilots I Quess. My dad was fighter pilot over France , Belgium and Germany and shot down around 50th mission over Belgium . He parachuted as both wings tore away and difficult to get out with both legs shot up . Spent 6 weeks behind Belgium and French lines aided by underground to escape in North Spain . He was quiet about war and only spoke briefly about missions but did a radio broadcast when returning home during the war for a bond rally in Florida . He mentioned about the empty spots of dead or missing fighter pilots during briefings before flights and the new faces present . The men I met at family or veterans clubs when I was a teenager did not talk about war even if people wanted to hear . The pilots of later conflicts speak more freely about combat . I wonder why this is ?

[@JMdfcv]

I remember completing post flight paperwork at the combined 7FS & 8FS ops desk when the first fighter gal student walked up to the desk in tow with 3 other women: an AF Public Affairs officer, a civ reporter, and don’t remember the fourth. The PA Officer asked LtCol “Mork” Wessler (7FS/CC, behind the ops desk checking the day’s status) if he would take a moment to introduce Flynn to her IFF IP’s. Everyone in vicinity stopped talking and observed with the “WTF” expression. So much for no differences. To Mork’s credit, he replied, “Captain, I wouldn’t do that for him, him, or him (pointing to other students WVR), I will not do it now. Lt, welcome to IFF, see you next week when your class starts.” Equal treatment. Marco and I flew our front seat 2-ship AT-38B low level during IPUG at HMN. Comm out and shacked the TOT. We discovered Vark TAC form was slightly different and we’re supposed to be able to identify cows when flying at 500’ AGL, not be able to count their udders…whoops. We were very comfortable in the 200’ AGL environment after flying Varks.

[@hoghogwild]

Introduced to your future instructors? That sounds quite inappropriate. Thanks for your memories!

[@jinzhang8241]

Steve - GREAT interview. Your podcast is the BEST air combat podcast hands down - IN DEPTH, RELEVANT questions, insight, memorable stories, courage addressing politically sensitive topics (eg role of gender in the military) and allowing the interviewee to share their knowledge and experience without falling into the trap of interruption, leading questions, or irrelevant superficial agendas which many other interviewers fall into. Please keep up the good work, Steve- this was such a treat because I LOVE the F-15C and BFM. I look forward to having Marco back and hearing more about his experiences. Thanks very much again! I will always be a supporter of this podcast!

[@10percenttrue]

Thanks, Jin!

[@nilscrawford4100]

The 10 percent podcast series is by far the most in depth, informative and entertaining aviation podcast out there. When a new episode arrives it is the highlight of my day.You have a real nack for getting the best detailed information out of your guests... and please don’t worry about your ‘longwinded’ questions, as I learn from the information in those too! Sterling work and please keep them coming!!

[@10percenttrue]

Amazing feedback, Nils. Thanks fir taking the time to tune in, and thanks for letting me know I can continue to ask long questions without fear of sending you all to sleep!

[@nilscrawford4100]

@@10percenttrue Trust me, no body is sleeping when Steve “Sterling Podcast” Davies is at the helm! 😁... maybe your call sign should be “Sterling” ? 🤔

[@boggy8557]

Steve, the connoisseur of interviews! Just love how you are able to lead the interview into many fascinating aspects of the fighter pilot job/life. Great job!

[@10percenttrue]

You're much too kind, Bogdan!

[@boggy8557]

@@10percenttrue only saying what is true. Btw , been promoting your podcast amongst some FB & Discord groups yesterday, hope it spikes your numbers up a bit! 😉

[@davep8036]

Hey Steve, Have read some of your books and was excited when I found your channel. Love your approach to these podcasts. Keep the episodes coming. Marco is a fun guest, with lots of great info and stories.

[@10percenttrue]

Thanks, Dave! Appreciate your support and patronage.

[@sedlo]

Another great interview, Steve!

[@thomaspfaff7039]

I was squadron chaplain with 77th FS Aug 88-Jun 91, 391st FS Jul 92-Jul 96, & 18th OSS, 44th FS & 67th FS. Callsign Parson. Miss the flightline & roll call. Great interviews!

[@10percenttrue]

You do much flying in the Eagle jet, Parson? Thanks for tuning in!

[@thomaspfaff7039]

@@10percenttrue I had rides in the F-16 with Montana ANG, F-111 with 77th TFS, Van Bentley pilot, F-15E with 391st FS Capt Mase, F-15D with Capt Stewart, Dude Brown, Capt Maunz, & Zap Molloy. Last was a 3 sortie hot pit refueling @ Kadena. Loved every ride & wished I could have flown more.

[@thomaspfaff7039]

I was also Kluso Tollini's chaplain when he was 18 OSS/CC. My son bought me Kluso's book for my birthday.

[@-theflea-4561]

Another great interview! Couldn’t watch it all in one go though. Looking forward to the next update. Keep up the great work 😎

[@10percenttrue]

Glad you enjoyed it! What's the ideal video length for you?

[@-theflea-4561]

@@10percenttrue It would be great to watch all at once, but I think between 40min and an hour for me would be ideal.

[@ghostdog688]

just to echo this, my commutes to work are roughly 30 mins. but to be honest, i dont mind resuming them at that point, so dont worry about episode length. Perhaps having short editing breaks ever 30-60 mins would give us a good place to pause and pick it back up?

[@bobbyguns100]

This guy from 10 Percent really puts together some amazing interviews ! really is gold in a sea of online nonsense.

[@10percenttrue]

Thank you so much. Part 3 out tonight - hope it meets with your expectations!

[@bobbyguns100]

@@10percenttrue I have been watching your interviews, and have not been let down once. I am sure the rest of the ever growing 10% community agrees with me in saying thank you sir, for bringing the fascinating world of Military Aviation into our homes and offices around the world. The interview videos and the communication between you and your guests is so well balanced and easy to watch and enjoy it rivals that of high budget cable podcasts. If we haven’t said thanks well at least now you know man we do appreciate it ! 🙏

[@Aircrewinterview]

What a great tache "Marco" has! Cracking episode.

[@MattWagner]

More DCS: F-15C motivation...

[@sedlo]

Tease!

[@nickpiper7456]

Please get full fidelity pilot hand and head movements in DCS! Want to use that so badly.

[@natthaphonhongcharoen]

Gimme full fi F-15C!!

[@bazej1080]

Wait, does it mean full fidelity F-15C is coming for the DCS? Oh yeah!

[@MattWagner]

@@bazej1080. No, it just means it would be a great module someday. Thanks.

[@ghostdog688]

Can’t wait to get this on my podcast app!

[@10percenttrue]

1 April!

[@ghostdog688]

@@10percenttrue awesome!