Sea Harrier Kills in the Falklands - Dave Morgan (Part 2)

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10 Percent True #11 P2 - Dave "Mog" Morgan, Sea Harrier Falklands Fighter Pilot
Mog’s book, Hostile Skies, is available from Amazon. I highly recommend it. amzn.to/2yL0O6Q
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In March 1982, Argentinian forces landed on a set of tiny islands in the South Atlantic. These islands were known to the British as the Falklands, and to the Argentinians as Las Malvinas, and ownership over them remains contested to this day.
Britain’s Prime Minister responded without equivocation, and dispatched a task force of ships, aircraft and combat forces with the objective of retaking the islands.
Through the month of March, the task force sailed south. One of those onboard was Royal Air Force fighter pilot, Dave “Mog” Morgan, then on exchange with the Royal Navy’s Fleet Air Arm, flying the Hawker Siddley Sea Harrier.
Morgan would help lead the planning of the first combat mission undertaken by the Sea Harriers, and would end the war having shot down four Argentine aircraft.
In this, the second of three interviews with Mog, he describes the Sea Harrier workup as they sailed down the Falkland Islands, and the eventual commencement of combat.
Tune in for part 3 to listen to Mog describe his air-to-air kills and resultant post traumatic stress disorder.

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@10percenttrue 3 жыл бұрын

If you're struggling to hear my voice in this video, checkout this version with fixed audio: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b6eqa5aWz9eao2Q.html

@daniel-bertrand Жыл бұрын

No worries. We could make out the few concise questions of yours we couldn't hear from the answers. You are a very skilled journalist and knowledgeable interviewer. Thank you so much for your outstanding work for posterity.

@henryvagincourt4502 3 жыл бұрын

I was a teenager on one of those frigates, banging away with a 20 mm Oerlikon.

@davewolfy2906 4 жыл бұрын

A pilot who notices that a trawler's nets are stowed, at high speed and low level - astute.

@davidcowley 3 жыл бұрын

So so lucky this has been recorded for posterity. As well as an excellent pilot and tactician. He could have been an impersonator and comedian, his accents are brilliant. :)

@RichRobinson 2 жыл бұрын

Respect to all involved - You have my eternal gratitude. Thanks for documenting these stories while it’s still possible to do so.

@10percenttrue 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, Rich. Thanks for commenting.

@TheMentalblockrock 2 жыл бұрын

Listening to this chap speak says volumes as to why the Harriers shot down 21 to 0 losses. it was not the Harrier alone, but the quality and training of the RAF/Navy pilots involved.

@16rumpole 9 ай бұрын

Morgan is a serious badass. He was furious at what they were doing to the ships but kept his composure and opened up a can of Sidewinder whoopass.Sheffield

@lucasj2260 3 жыл бұрын

Fascinating interview. Typical British Humour made it even better. Full respect.

@robo3915 2 жыл бұрын

I rewatch these interviews regularly and just noticed today what an incredible collection the 10% True Channel is now. It’s a real credit to you and a fascinating resource of well known and rare aviation stories and characters. Fantastic!! 🍻

@10percenttrue 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Robert. Your comments and enthusiasm for the channel make such a difference! Thank you.

@13thnotehifireviews7 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed watching these as a bit of history. Didn’t realise there was so much tactics in the harrier task force in the falklands. Thank you

@JL-uv1ms 4 жыл бұрын

'What a truly amazing interview Steve,you and Mog Morgan just lit up the screen with story telling,so good it took me there to the scene from flying close to the sand dunes and seeing the flashes of enemy gun fire, to skimming 5 ft over the water at 480 knots, and onward to his post aerial battle , the visual inspection, showing a hole in his tail the size of his head,typical fighter pilot very calmly saying, oh yes I have been hit, I may need search and rescue,then going on to talk about how he handled the psychological impact war has on a pilot with loss of friends,very poignant......all in all riveting,Thank you very much Steve, for your expertise in interview style and Dave "Mog" Morgan for sharing his daring war time adventures.A salute to a brave and courageous pilot!

@dryflyman7121 2 жыл бұрын

Three fascinating interviews , thank you both so much. It’s good to have the ‘non media’ versions. I enjoyed Dave’s book and Sharkey Ward’s but it’s some years now since I read them and will have to read them again. Our Country seems to have the unique ability to produce heroes like David and Sharkey, Guy Gibson, Leonard Cheshire, Johnny Johnson , et al.

@zebbocaster 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am currently reading his book. It is excellent.

@10percenttrue 4 жыл бұрын

It really is!

@VideoUser3053 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting interview, thank you.

@arielalvarez5553 4 жыл бұрын

Very good podcast. Many of us will be waiting to see the P3 episode!!!

@10percenttrue 4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks, Ariel. Should be along in a week or so.

@PhantomMark 3 жыл бұрын

This Harrier which landed on the Spanish cargo vessel at the start of this vid is now on display at Newark Air Museum, it was upgraded to a later variant and continued to serve after it was repaired.

@10percenttrue 3 жыл бұрын

Great to know. I will have to try to visit next time I am in the US.

@PhantomMark 3 жыл бұрын

@@10percenttrue Newark - Nottinghamshire UK :) The air museum is right next to the showground and nearly opposite the big Mastercare (Currys) distribution centre, they have a Vulcan there and tons of other cool stuff, couple of Migs as well actually, shackleton, Buccaneer, etc etc, well worth a visit.

@PhantomMark 3 жыл бұрын

If you do plan a visit happily hook up with you for another trip, I live quite local (15mins away)

@10percenttrue 3 жыл бұрын

@@PhantomMark Ah! Got it! Thank you :)

@10percenttrue 3 жыл бұрын

@@PhantomMark Thank you, Mark. Will let you know.

@francisbacon6850 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Dave. Read sharky’s book great stuff. We would never know if were not for your willingness to tell us.

@michaelbevan3285 4 жыл бұрын

The Mirage IIIs flew at high altitude, as fighters while the Daggers flew at lowlevel as bombers.

@Tomteeejay 4 жыл бұрын

Superb! Looking forward to part 3! Keep up the great work, Steve!

@10percenttrue 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, TJ!

@tonkerdog1243 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve just been on a 787 course out in Qatar with the pilot at 18:40. Nice chap

@johnnypickles5256 3 жыл бұрын

There seems to be an issue on the capabilities of the blue fox radar between the invincible squadron and the hermes, shame it wasnt asked, sharkey ward in his book suggested that hermes squadron wasnt up to scratch on it and therefore didnt get the best out-of it

@tonyfranks9551 8 ай бұрын

Superb...thank you.

@AntonioOrru21 8 ай бұрын

Great Interview

@colderwar 4 жыл бұрын

The NVGs were very likely Gen 2 Pilkington Nova or maybe US AN\PVS 5's - I wouldn't like to drive a car ( slowly ) using them without a lot of practice first, let alone fly. They must have seemed amazing at the time though.

@jamdonut7692 3 жыл бұрын

The Harrier GR1 is my favourite plane

@topbanana4013 3 жыл бұрын

i love to here more about that concord, it must have been going more then the avg speed for passengers i bet

@loyalist5736 3 жыл бұрын

Great interview. Fleet air arm are mustard.

@alejandro1904 10 ай бұрын

There were a total of 5 Exocets.

@bobomac8330 2 ай бұрын

Listening to this and other Falklands stories. I've realised and its sad to realise that i have lived my life as a lie. Not sure what to do now......... not sure how to impart this to my kids. But lets hope the british spirit survives. Fortorn hope i grant. Strong men are strong in heed, heart, soul. Weak men are entirly weak.

@johncannon3276 3 жыл бұрын

Just had to show you this from another site, reminds me when Richard Bell Davies, finally went to Haslar in the midd 60 s, and the SBA told me he was on special watch, for him in the end, and what a privilage it was to look after such a great man in the end :cry: :cry: L/T CDR Fred Fredrickson Sadly Fred, Test Pilot, Falklands Sea Harrier hero, CO 800 NAS and most recently sim instructor at Valley, died last week. At the end he was living alone in a care home in Spalding, with only his carer to look after him. Apparently he will be cremated this Friday, with just his carer attending the ceremony as he had no family at the end. Unfortunatly Naval Strike Wing are embarked at the moment, but we are trying our best to ensure that Fred's funeral befits the man that he was. One of the RN QFIs at Valley is the man with the details at the moment, which hopefully we can get on here to try to get a good attendance and flypast at the ceremony and see him off in style. Hopefully someone will post the funeral details here shortly. RIP Fred. www.navy-net.co.uk/community/threads/a-very-sad-story-indeed.51576/

@10percenttrue 3 жыл бұрын

A sad way to end a glorious life.

@johncannon3276 3 жыл бұрын

Please be assured, guys, that Fred did not die alone in a care home in Spalding... I can confirm this as his daughter - one of 3. I can also confirm that the funeral details are correct, and please attend if you so wish. It has been a very sad loss indeed and there will be many family members attending, and although everyone can not attend due to unforseen circumstances, we are all there in spirit to celebrate a wanderful man and pay our respects. Thank you for your support Emma Frederiksen

@igg3937 2 жыл бұрын

Imagine knowing that the SAS are coming to get you!

@TheMentalblockrock 2 жыл бұрын

That is effing scary!

@falanglao01 3 жыл бұрын

How can a Sea Harrier FRS.1 have 3 bombs loaded? Asymmetric load out? It can't have a bomb under the fuselage, can it?

@willsabri4815 3 жыл бұрын

i think it can carry a bomb under the fuselage like the gr variants

@AA-xo9uw Жыл бұрын

One bomb was mounted on the centerline. Ward has a photo of it in his book.

@DaveSCameron 10 ай бұрын

8000 Miles Away. - Jegsy Dodd and the Sons of Harry Cross. (Audio poem about this appalling war.) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿📚🙏 #OurHistory

@slartybarfastb3648 4 жыл бұрын

@paulmcdonough1093 3 жыл бұрын

8.000 miles from uk no proper air cover and the British won incredible .argie air force had a lot more planes than the brits ,1 in 5 argie pilots were killed 50% losses if us brits had same amount of planes they would not have reached our ships

@pauldickson3455 2 жыл бұрын

That's why the new carriers are bigger

@DNModels 3 жыл бұрын

MIC Volume balance.

@10percenttrue 3 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b6eqa5aWz9eao2Q.html

@hog8035 3 жыл бұрын

Shame about the Audio on the presenter side on this valuable interview

@10percenttrue 3 жыл бұрын

I just checked and didn’t notice any audio issues my side. Can you be specific about what you mean?

@AndrewTubbiolo 3 жыл бұрын

@@10percenttrue You're so softly spoken, it's very difficult to make out what you're saying. The volume level of your voice is much lower than that of the guest.

@10percenttrue 3 жыл бұрын

Version with the audio fixed: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b6eqa5aWz9eao2Q.html

@patcavanaugh4941 4 жыл бұрын

I love your interviews, but the audio is too low.

@10percenttrue 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, Pat. Is it any better in Part 3?

@patcavanaugh4941 4 жыл бұрын

10 Percent True - Tales from the Cockpit It is much better. Thanks!

@10percenttrue 3 жыл бұрын

New version with fixed audio: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b6eqa5aWz9eao2Q.html

@stephenpotts1158 4 жыл бұрын

Argentina’s claims would be held void against Britain’s effective occupation. Falklands - Argentinian Inheritance -v- Effective Occupation (1 pg): www.academia.edu/41488912/Falklands_-Argentinian_Inheritance_-v-Effective_Occupation

@jtoddjb 3 жыл бұрын

I wish I could hear your questions and comments a little better. I am struggling to hear the interviewers side of the conversation. Maybe you have a buddy who's a sound guy?

@10percenttrue 3 жыл бұрын

I am sorry about that - I didn't really know what I was doing in the early days and got the audio balance wrong. Because several people have said this, I might try to re-release the interview in audio-only format. I would fix it here in KZfaq if there were a way, but I don't think there is.

@jtoddjb 3 жыл бұрын

@@10percenttrue Oh it's still very good. I tend to complain more than I should because of my own hearing problems. I'm certainly glad you put it up and I should have said that in the first comment. No worries.

@10percenttrue 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@10percenttrue 3 жыл бұрын

Here you go: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b6eqa5aWz9eao2Q.html

@LorenzoDubois1 2 жыл бұрын

Cc:

@pauldickson3455 2 жыл бұрын

Arrr he's the thumb up feller

@BRMCaptChaos 3 жыл бұрын

Atlantic Conveyor the "3rd most important vessel in the fleet"? Sounds very 'jet jockey'. Not least to 3000 blokes on Canberra.

@glenn9229 3 жыл бұрын

without ACs ferrying of 809 NAS Sea Harriers, spares, weapons (including large numbers of the new AIM 9L), supplementary SHAR pilots, invaluable support personnel and a number of helos , then the task force would never have been able to achieve a position where the 3000 blokes on Canberra to do anything useful. Read 809 Harrier by Rowland White to get some idea of how important AC was to the outcome overall

@phmwu7368 2 жыл бұрын

SS Atlantic Conveyor carried at least 7 Sea Harrier & 6 GR3 Harrier VTOL aircraft but these had already left the ship before both Exocet missiles impacted port side May 25, 1982 ! However 1 Lynx, 3 Chinook and 6 Wessex helicopters were lost ... a Chinook and a Westland Wessex had already left the ship and were saved.🧐

@seumasnatuaighe 2 ай бұрын

As usual, a missmatch between your microphone levels.

@10percenttrue 2 ай бұрын

I released a fixed version here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b6eqa5aWz9eao2Q.htmlsi=gWtZcC7TniNL4gYz

@joejoe2928 6 ай бұрын

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@gcerri524 2 жыл бұрын

Argentinian pilots using Old tactics? Bad tactics? Fortunately for the British fleet we used bad tactics, if not their whole fleet would be under water…what about your tactics? Not even once the harriers stop the attacks to the fleet.. 50”s technology against 80”s, this guy sounds more like a sore looser than a winner…totally disrespectfully comment to fellow pilots, they never had a real encounter, they just shoot unarmed A4’s after they did their bomb runs…that’s real manly task…

@benwilson6145 2 жыл бұрын

Were you one of the Pilots that took students in one way flights over the River Plate? These students were really dangerous! Real brave men, hope you got a medal.

@gcerri524 2 жыл бұрын

@@benwilson6145 Nice, I rest my case...you scaping the comments with your fallacy explains it all.

@10percenttrue 2 жыл бұрын

There is no need for you to be defensive about his personal assessment of adversary tactics on a podcast that is all about personal opinions. Mog acknowledges failings in the way the British fought the war and is clear about that fact that only luck prevented him from being shot down by one of the A-4s. As for your parting shot about the 'manly task' of shooting unarmed A-4s, it's factually wrong (the A-4s were still armed with cannon and may have been carrying AIM-9 for all the British pilots knew) and it fails to grasp the basic fact that war is never fair.

@henryvagincourt4502 2 жыл бұрын

It was a war cock, I know I was there, the cannon shells coming through the side of my ship were all to real, stop bloody whining.