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A-6 Intruder in Vietnam. Stan Bryant, 10PCT EP68 Part 1
RADM (Ret.) Stan Bryant describes flying the A-6A/B/C Intruder in Vietnam as a Bombardier Navigator (B/N). Part 1 of 2.
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Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh
0:00 Episode Teaser
1:50 welcome Stan (intro & background)
7:00 drawn to naval aviation? With father’s blessing?
9:00 NFO flight training pipeline
13:18 platform of choice and latest gouge
17:00 introduction to the A-6 in training
20:04 The A-6
26:30 DIANE/RHAW/TF? tech details
32:30 more radar details
39:12 Why haven’t you preordered BAOTD PT1 yet?!
38:55 Vietnam tour - preparation/work up
43:20 psyop detour
45:08 tactics from the strikers perspective
47:40 Alpha Strikes and A-6 utilisation therein
54:45 Mig threat
57:10 “getting out of Dodge”
59:40 Shrike shooters?
1:01:50 air defence Intel
1:05:35 other strike missions
1:07:45 Working with FAC/ground controllers and targeting
1:12:00 fear factor in the Southern missions
1:19:50 political interference in targeting
1:22:00 questioning the tactics based on experience in n theatre?
1:25:38 22 Rockeye? Yes, on SAM sites
1:27:55 SAMs at night
1:29:15 SAM evasion tactics (teaser story)
1:31:25 how many SAMs shots faced?
1:34:05 the ins and outs of flying the night mission (not hitting the ground)
1:39:30 heads down or looking out?
1:43:30 pilots representation of targeting and weapon release
1:46:45 A-6 seating arrangement and crew concept
1:53:10 previewing part 2
1:54:20 standout missions/Reminiscences
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RADM (Ret.) Stan Bryant describes flying the A-6A/B/C Intruder in Vietnam as a Bombardier Navigator (B/N). Part 1 of 2.
Buy merch and books today! https://www.10percenttrue.com/product-page/baotd
Support me with a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/10percenttrue
Discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/9vJ3hPYFQh
0:00 Episode Teaser
1:50 welcome Stan (intro & background)
7:00 drawn to naval aviation? With father’s blessing?
9:00 NFO flight training pipeline
13:18 platform of choice and latest gouge
17:00 introduction to the A-6 in training
20:04 The A-6
26:30 DIANE/RHAW/TF? tech details
32:30 more radar details
39:12 Why haven’t you preordered BAOTD PT1 yet?!
38:55 Vietnam tour - preparation/work up
43:20 psyop detour
45:08 tactics from the strikers perspective
47:40 Alpha Strikes and A-6 utilisation therein
54:45 Mig threat
57:10 “getting out of Dodge”
59:40 Shrike shooters?
1:01:50 air defence Intel
1:05:35 other strike missions
1:07:45 Working with FAC/ground controllers and targeting
1:12:00 fear factor in the Southern missions
1:19:50 political interference in targeting
1:22:00 questioning the tactics based on experience in n theatre?
1:25:38 22 Rockeye? Yes, on SAM sites
1:27:55 SAMs at night
1:29:15 SAM evasion tactics (teaser story)
1:31:25 how many SAMs shots faced?
1:34:05 the ins and outs of flying the night mission (not hitting the ground)
1:39:30 heads down or looking out?
1:43:30 pilots representation of targeting and weapon release
1:46:45 A-6 seating arrangement and crew concept
1:53:10 previewing part 2
1:54:20 standout missions/Reminiscences
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