10 Percent True Squadron Leader Tier subscriber? Join OP for the Live Lounge session on 28 Sept 2000Z.Want ad-free, early access? https://www.10percenttrue.com/pricing-plans/listOP Denney, Episode 75.OP Denney shares his incredible journey from growing up as the son of a Vietnam-era Army aviator to becoming an F-15C Eagle pilot, USAF Weapons School graduate and MiG killer during Operation Desert Storm. He walks us through fighter culture in the 1980s, his training with the Red Eagles, the challenges of integrating new technology into the F-15, and the dramatic encounter that led to his two air-to-air kills over Iraq. This is a candid and detailed look at the mindset, preparation, and execution of air combat from one of the most experienced Eagle drivers of his generation.0:00 intro teaser “ballsy tanker”2:02 welcome OP5:05 channel endorsed by Mig Killer! 5:45 OPs background and route to the AF (plus a roll call of the Eagle community!)17:08 Constant Peg experience 24:28 was the “Eagle standard” community wide? 30:10 Golden age of the Eagle? 35:45 The MSIP step42:25 getting ready to go to war - the Bitburg perspective 55:35 Large Force Employment from an Eagle perspective 59:50 the Eagle wall1:05:05 expectations and disposition of Eagle force1:21:00 recollections on the first 10 days1:28:00 “ballsy tanker” into story 1:29:20 Initial impressions of Iraqi AF1:31:40 Rivet Joint and Compass Call1:37:20 Maps and maintaining SA1:41:20 Mig Kill conversation starts with talk of bombing1:44:15 ground strafe aside 1:46:50 back to killing Migs!2:10:00 breaking it down (Langley kill box is yours! The enemy, Mirage intel, radar search considerations and performance)2:21:20 the human aspect/cost?2:25:28 returning to “normal” - an adjustment? 2:32:10 passing it on.