Shot Down! U.S. F-16 pilot explains Infamous 'Dodging Iraqi SAMs' Video (ep. 162)

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Күн бұрын

Former #usairforce #f16fightingfalcon #pilot Jeff "Tico" Tice was callsign 'Stroke 1,' the flight lead for the ill-fated "Package Q" strike on Iraq just days into Operation #desertstorm in 1991. Stroke 3 miraculously dodged multiple Iraqi SAMs and made it home safely where his #hud footage became a sensation. Tico was not so lucky...
Read about Package Q here: www.airandspaceforces.com/art...
Watch the Stroke 3 video here:
• F-16 dodging 6 Iraqi S...
0:00 The hook
1:48 Mission build up
8:00 Introduction
11:45 Military background
18:39 Desert Storm opening night
24:42 Package Q
46:02 Eject!
1:07:09 Credits
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Original music by Jaime Lopez. Video produced by Mike Henderson.

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@commdate Жыл бұрын

Tico, Nice to see you are doing well. I was the pilot of #2 in helo. Formation that went up to find you on 19 Jan 91. We flew from Rafha SA and headed north. Lots of fog en route, low ceilings when we got to the area. We searched a while and finally had to RTB at bingo fuel. Sorry we couldn’t give you a ride home, but we tried. BTW I met your best man at Air War College in 2000. Best to you and yours.

@rael5469 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service. I'm sure you guys gave it your max effort. We thank God that guys like you and Tico are on our side.

@CatsAgainstCommunism 2 ай бұрын

Almost nothing more disappointing. God bless you and yours. Thank you for your service.

@CAPEjkg Жыл бұрын

Hope he comes back for his P.O.W. story if he chooses. What a story on how to keep fighting through adversity!

@user-op2os3oe4v 4 ай бұрын

He's told his story many times, most notably on 60 minutes. Him and other pilots and astronauts published a book called "on the wings of geezers" where they tell their stories.

@user-op2os3oe4v 4 ай бұрын

Jeff "Tico " Tice is my father. And I'm very happy this is all being documented for history from first hand sources. Dad is a great engaging story teller. I'm as proud of him as he is of me.

@Gutpunchingseal 3 ай бұрын

Hey I found a guy claiming to be Mike 'Cujo' Roberts and I think it's stolen valor case. Does your father still have connections to him?

@Benji-jj2bg Жыл бұрын

So crazy, I was researching this incident the last couple days cause I was so fascinated by that hud video and the people involved. And here you are interviewing stroke 1 today. Lol awesome.

@FighterPilotPodcast Жыл бұрын

Serendipity.

@andrewm4951 Жыл бұрын

Same! Was waiting for this one! Great cast once again!

@X737_ Жыл бұрын

You have a link?

@mikedempsey7804 Жыл бұрын

VERY interesting interview, just listening to the events after being hit by a SAM was incredible. The reaction of the airplane and the systems he described, the thoughts going through the mind as options and escape plans to get out of the area are considered. The slowing down of events as the mind speeds up was so intriguing because that is exactly how it is viewed and recorded under a stressful situation. Enjoyed the ejection sequence, the subject of not knowing the altitude, the cold air at altitude, the distrust of the seat ejection while falling, etc. The descriptions, timeline of events, and the situation as it unfolded made this one of the best Podcast on the Internet!

@FighterPilotPodcast Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the kind feedback.

@mikedempsey7804 Жыл бұрын

Definitely subscribing to the podcast, sending link to my Delta Airlines buddy!

@FighterPilotPodcast Жыл бұрын

Thanks, @@mikedempsey7804!

@sharoncassell9358 9 ай бұрын

We need to hear more. Please come back.

@skyserf Жыл бұрын

Jeff was in my crash pad in Kew Gardens when I was starting my career in the airlines. He was telling me the story about his time as an Iraqi prisoner one day when we were both on reserve. I really couldn’t comprehend how bad it was as he was describing it to me. Flash forward about 3 years I saw a 60 Minutes special on CBS and I see a gent talking about Iraqi torture and it’s Jeff Tice! I saw him in passing at LGA airport shortly after as we were working or commuting and said hello, he remembered me and I told him how sorry I was that he went through what he did. And the government didn’t allow them to get money from the former Iraqi government for the violation of war conventions. Congratulations on retirement Jeff from Brian Barnes.

@lionsfan1478 8 ай бұрын

Nice story but he's just another American war criminal. Bombing uneducated brown people from 30,000ft on behalf of his corrupt tyrannical American government... He's no hero. He's a scumbag.

@cfzippo Жыл бұрын

Great video. Former Viper Driver here, Zippo by call sign. But I was an ALO with the 101st ABN on the ground when this happened. Later in life I taught egress training, and the comment about falling in the seat at about 50 min is why I told all the guys, it your falling in the seat, you’re gonna be falling face down! Boy that’s all been a long time ago now!

@just82much51 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service!!! Our country has been so blessed by the brave service of so many! Please know you are appreciated and respected!!!!!

@spookyNorbert Жыл бұрын

I'd love to see Emmet Tulia himself tho too.. Proposals for a guest: - Mike "Brillo" Brill, the 7000h F-16 pilot, the first and last pilot that flown this many hours on the F-16...

@markmarkplace Жыл бұрын

I am proud, humbled, and grateful that there are people like you who make sacrifices for a schmuck like me. Thank You!

@FighterPilotPodcast Жыл бұрын

I will assume you are speaking to my guest. On his behalf--you're welcome!

@markmarkplace Жыл бұрын

@@FighterPilotPodcast Intended for both of you. Throw in all your guests for that matter!

@HN-ld6lm Жыл бұрын

Fantastic interview !! What an example of professionalism, skill and resiliency. Thank you for the interview - he is a hero

@ricbish4122 Жыл бұрын

Wow! What an amazing story! Really enjoyed hearing about this since I’ve seen that video multiple times! I really appreciate everything these guys did and do! Thank you for having him on it was great to hear! Glad he’s doing well.🤙

@LeehamCoEUBFehrm Жыл бұрын

What a great episode. And Tico is such a fascinating storyteller (you're the perfect host BTW, just letting him tell it in his fantastic way..). Amazing! I've seen the HUD video more than 10 times and now this👍👍👍👍👍👍

@FighterPilotPodcast Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@kuryakin2483 Жыл бұрын

Amazing guest. Great details with the nuances of what can go right and wrong during an ejection like this. Pretty invaluable knowledge.

@PJNiteballer Жыл бұрын

Great podcast. So proud of Military aviators all. My dad's birthday today...would've been 99. USN Ret. pilot ...I knew him as a school teacher. The stories I could've heard. Thanks again, JELLO!

@FighterPilotPodcast Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@EricPalmerBlog Жыл бұрын

When TICO was at RAF Alconbury he was with the F-5 Aggressor squadron. He had an additional duty of visiting my photolab to get their road show slides created. He and his people were of course great. Was so happy when it was announced he returned OK from the war.

@troyledbetter6597 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for an excellent interview! Looking forward to part 2.

@Crunch104 Жыл бұрын

Just wow! Thanks for getting these amazing interviews down!

@kenlanier2131 Жыл бұрын

Good Stuff! Love the ejection story. I was a AF Parachute Survual Equipment Specialist 88-92 at Nellis, know the ACESII well. Much respect to you Tico! So thankful you made it home :)

@scottharris5714 Жыл бұрын

I vaguely remember this incident. I was in college at the time and just about to graduate and like everyone else, was watching the news as it was provided regarding Desert Storm. What a stressful event! These stories are fascinating, thanks for sharing - keep them coming!

@reneefariasphoto40 Жыл бұрын

I was a US Army combat medic with the 101st Airborne from 1989 to 1996. So many stories of that very short war, such as my first hand to hand combat kill in close quarters, etc. Great video.

@ki3657 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for making all this information & these stories public. It is such a joy to listen to!

@FighterPilotPodcast Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome, Ki

@cristi99zz Жыл бұрын

Great interview Jello. That HUD Tape is history. Glad he made it back.

@jasonjavelin Жыл бұрын

Man this is awesome, I’ve seen the video footage many times and it’s always so insane

@dks13827 Жыл бұрын

What a great show. So glad you guys made it.

@FighterPilotPodcast Жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@Guysm1l3y Жыл бұрын

What a great guest! You keep killing it with the topics you've been covering!

@FighterPilotPodcast Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Guy. 🤩

@jimnoz2 Жыл бұрын

One of your best....keep up the great work.

@koreysmith3635 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding! I don't know what to say...what an experience. Thanks for your good service!

@MartyBecker Жыл бұрын

Absolutely fascinating discussion. Thanks for sharing that.

@FighterPilotPodcast Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Marty. 👍

@godfreynet Жыл бұрын

Thanks on this one! Amazing to hear all this first hand...

@FighterPilotPodcast Жыл бұрын

👍

@0612Devil Жыл бұрын

Awesome interview and great to hear Tico’s story.

@FighterPilotPodcast Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@pinchus34 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic interview with some seriously quotable stuff. Varkasaurus? Love it.

@user-ij6mf2hp3r 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for taking my questions about the Mig-31 Hound Dog. It was misleading at best. I can usually pick what they're putting down. You took time to answer me and I appreciate it. Keep putting the podcast out. It's very good. Thanks

@QXZ9027MKII Жыл бұрын

Top notch guys enjoyed that very much, much obliged for the effort you put forth in producing an enjoyable informative footage. God bless you all for your services. Can agree more, there are no concept in the civilian world. They don't see the big picture and get cought up in nuisance matters that will drag you down.

@vrendus522 10 ай бұрын

OMG! Great stuff. All that could go wrong went wrong. Terrific play by play. Thanks 4 the share. Dan

@FighterPilotPodcast 10 ай бұрын

You're welcome, Dan.

@michaelhazuda2703 Жыл бұрын

What an AWESOME video and great story I've watched that video they talk about NUMEROUS times! Great VIPER pilot

@dutchbrotherfan1284 Жыл бұрын

This is a classic. Great description with a timing for levity ,knew of the incident but not the participants stories.

@memelephant Жыл бұрын

Finally, this episode is something i have been waiting for for a long time

@FighterPilotPodcast Жыл бұрын

Hope it was worth the wait!

@tzisme Жыл бұрын

Thank you both.

@pilotpeego1820 9 ай бұрын

Amazing guest! Awesome!

@FighterPilotPodcast 9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@timcowden3513 3 ай бұрын

Awesome story Jeff !!! I flew F-14s in the 80s and 90s and I can relate to every detail of your story. You've got the "Right Stuff" and I want to thank you for your service buddy!

@glenncooper3524 9 ай бұрын

Awesome! Great interview , need to watch a few times I'm happy to hear they both made it. I've seen that video several times wondering what happened to the guys shot down

@FighterPilotPodcast 9 ай бұрын

Now you know!

@jbarvideo12 10 ай бұрын

Fabulous interview. Great questions and wonderful narration after being hit by a missile. Zoom Sound was great too.

@FighterPilotPodcast 10 ай бұрын

Thanks.

@bpitotbrett5839 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Shout out to family friend Jerry Curtis who spent 7.5 years as a guest of Ho Chi Minh.

@FighterPilotPodcast Жыл бұрын

#respect

@Meirele 9 ай бұрын

Very nice. Loved it!

@FighterPilotPodcast 9 ай бұрын

🙏

@chaddytee726 Жыл бұрын

outstanding episode Jell-o was on the edge of my seat..

@FighterPilotPodcast Жыл бұрын

For sure!

@forthwithtx5852 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic interview. Great guest! In my business, that video is used to promote the benefit of stealth technology.

@wayneschenk5512 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic interview think it’s probably his sense of humour that’s got him through.

@calvinhunt2335 Жыл бұрын

Juniority is a new word for me 😂 43 years in speaking English and I've never heard it. Lol It's definitely much easier than saying "low man on the Totem Pole." Thank you both for your service ❤

@eazymoneyracing Жыл бұрын

Can't wait for part II!!

@FighterPilotPodcast Жыл бұрын

🤞

@greenlight6913 Жыл бұрын

I remember (at the time) Capt. Tice. RAF Alconbury 527th Aggressor Squadron F-5E. 1982 to 1887. I was a young E5 and a Crew Chief. Many trips to Decimomannu. Funny you worked with a guy 35 plus years ago out of the blue I watch this. Probably why I still love aircraft and flying today.

@Waxer72ndVFW Жыл бұрын

Fantastic interview. I think one of the onscreen subheads in the video may have gone astray. P-sub-S is not "probability of success" I think the reference was to "specific excess power" in the energy management realm. I think Tico was referring to staying nose low to recapture airspeed during missile evasion. Love your content!

@FighterPilotPodcast Жыл бұрын

Ah, that makes sense

@matthewnewnham-runner-writer 8 ай бұрын

What an exceptional interview. Thank you both, Jeff and Jell-O. Like Jeff, I was also in F-111s (RTU at Mtn Home AFB in '82), before being based at RAF Lakenheath. (I never flew operationally, as a routine flight medical discovered long-standing cataracts in both eyes.) I'm a lifelong student of aviation, the military and good interviews, and this one combined all three superbly. I also read and watched a lot about the RAF Tornado crew (John Peters & Peter Nichol) where were shot down and spent six weeks as PoWs; ditto the Bravo Two-Zero SAS squad. Jeff's PoW track closely with their experiences.

@dmutant2635 Жыл бұрын

One of the best ejection descriptions ever! Glad it had a happy ending...

@FighterPilotPodcast Жыл бұрын

Just an unhappy middle.

@dmutant2635 Жыл бұрын

@@FighterPilotPodcast John Trotti describes his wingman's ejection in his book Phantom Over Vietnam. That was a good ejection too. He'd be a good interview btw...

@FighterPilotPodcast Жыл бұрын

@@dmutant2635 Not familiar but will add him to the list.

@Pandacat80 Жыл бұрын

I remember in a really old documentary "Front Line", Jeff Tice was an F-15 pilot. Didn't know he was driving F-16, rather than F-15.

@josephrosenbaum3343 Жыл бұрын

somebody needs to get major tulia on a podcast to talk about his hud tape

@blakena4907 Жыл бұрын

Sweet! Excellent Saturday morning video for running errands.

@FighterPilotPodcast Жыл бұрын

Enjoy!

@robertmayfield8746 Жыл бұрын

Vincent's amused face tells the other half of the story 🤣🤣😂😂Good video

@KevinSmith-wr1sy Жыл бұрын

Unreal interview! Now that's one bad ass pilot!

@FighterPilotPodcast Жыл бұрын

Thanks! And my guest wasn’t bad either, huh? 🤣

@av8tore71 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I was in Air Defense (PATRIOT Missile Unit) before going to OCS and the rest of my time as a JAG lawyer

@FighterPilotPodcast Жыл бұрын

#respect.

@reltney20 9 ай бұрын

I flew with Tico in the PRANG…. Jeff was all that and more. Great guy. I wish he made it to Reno and hung out with us this year.

@BarryBirther Жыл бұрын

Did your guest spend time at Decimomannu in the early / mid 80s doing Aggressor duty on the ACMI system?

@MrWpns24 Жыл бұрын

On the Block 30'2 you only got 30 chaff and 15 flares, not very much. 1 bucket on each side. But the newer models, 40's and up had 4 buckets, 3 on the left and the 1 on the right so it could double those capacities

@Slowhandclap Жыл бұрын

I've missed a few, but love the new intro

@FighterPilotPodcast Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Daniel.

@DOGosaurus_rex Жыл бұрын

incredible story specially the ejection part 👏

@FighterPilotPodcast Жыл бұрын

Right?! 😳

@harryberger4241 Жыл бұрын

Great story, great podcast!

@FighterPilotPodcast Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@joeb1125 Жыл бұрын

Tico nice to see you came out so well! Joe B 1 one of the Life Support guys in the 614th

@EliteExteriorPaintingCalgary Жыл бұрын

Great Guys both of You

@FighterPilotPodcast Жыл бұрын

🙏

@danb1059 Жыл бұрын

Excellent podcast! Going to air races again this yr?

@FighterPilotPodcast Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Hopefully!

@duke8022 Жыл бұрын

I will be forever be on the lookout to run into this guy here in the beautiful sunny Tucson Arizona!

@FighterPilotPodcast Жыл бұрын

Is your part “by the sea”?! 😂

@duke8022 Жыл бұрын

@@FighterPilotPodcast the Sea of Heat and dirt!😂 maybe he was thinking of Tuscany?

@jcheck6 Жыл бұрын

Ya never know who you might run into in Tucson Duke. Was on the bike path and ran into Gen Pat Halloran (92), well known SR-71/U-2 pilot. Lots of us retired pilots here.

@jmp.t28b99 Жыл бұрын

Excellent tale !

@michaelerfurth4891 Жыл бұрын

Your YT Channel is so interesting. Great 👍👍👍

@williamkillingsworth2619 Жыл бұрын

This is AWESOME!!!

@FighterPilotPodcast Жыл бұрын

😎

@sharoncassell9358 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I read a few books about viet nam and had family in war there who came back & recently died. They did not talk about it. I went into the USAF as an aircraft mechanic in 79. C141s.

@FighterPilotPodcast 9 ай бұрын

You’re welcome

@theodorebridges2293 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic recounting of the SAM strike! Tico is a stone cold hero! I bet he could barely believe what he had to go through after surviving the ejection seat malfunction. His spine was surely glad he didn't get the rocket ride. Thanks Jello for letting us hear that tale. WOW! By the way, the JDAM footage at the 25 minute mark was where I work, Camp Shelby Rattlesnake Range!

@theodorebridges2293 Жыл бұрын

Correction, 23:43 JDAM impact on the south heavy at Rattlesnake

@TravisNott1 5 ай бұрын

I have plans to become a naval aviator, im currently 15, dealing with depression and a personality disorder, but Stroke 1 and Stroke 3 has given me much needed motivation to push forward, ima fight through these mental disorders, i wont give up, im going to become a naval aviator, and ima make younger me proud, no matter what, i never give up.

@TomSwift-wy1gx 4 ай бұрын

Do your homework, Travis, to find out what the medical limitations are. You might want to lose that depression and PD before you turn 17, so you don't need to mention it when you apply for a commission. I suggest team sports as much as possible. Good luck.

@TravisNott1 4 ай бұрын

@TomSwift-wy1gx don't worry ima have it delt with, I got this shit thank you

@JC-kk5wg 3 ай бұрын

Very interesting exciting experiences glad you are back dealing with it and moving forward. Arizona is nice and if you ever want to get away Seattle has a great Museum of Flight. It is constantly growing and you can sneak in to visit or call and warn them and they may like to have you speak. Great factual story discussion and People would like to meet you. All the best. Thank you for your service.

@codystout5353 Жыл бұрын

When I was in Iraq. I remember the aircraft would fly with all their lights out. I could see them in my night vision.

@elikimmett5223 Жыл бұрын

Awesome interview! What did he mean by H-word?

@FighterPilotPodcast Жыл бұрын

Not sure, when was that?

@theodorebridges2293 Жыл бұрын

Hero. Heroes don't appreciate the label. That's how you know they're legit. Tico certainly is one.

@Concetta20 Жыл бұрын

Man, this could be a movie.

@FighterPilotPodcast Жыл бұрын

Reminiscent of the end of Top Gun: Maverick

@davefost Жыл бұрын

Wow. Just wow.

@Plydrms Жыл бұрын

Wow, when do you think that you'll host him talking about the POW experience?

@FighterPilotPodcast Жыл бұрын

No current plans but if there is enough demand we can increase the priority.

@Plydrms Жыл бұрын

@@FighterPilotPodcast It seems like that you'd really be into that as well.

@sedlo Жыл бұрын

@@FighterPilotPodcast count me in for hearing about the POW experience.

@billinca9274 Жыл бұрын

Strongly Suggest using "Mishap", not the alarming word *Crash* !!! {Bill in CA, a Military Certified Aviation Mishap & Safety Officer/Investigator}. Thanks for your Aviation Reporting.

@ecopropel 4 ай бұрын

Hello could you interview Emmett Tullía of the same package I was at Doha quatar

@FighterPilotPodcast 4 ай бұрын

Sure. Kindly forward ET's info if you have it.

@EbizzerHH Жыл бұрын

Such a legend! o7 from germany!

@duke8022 Жыл бұрын

one thing I would be interested about is the model of the F-16 was it a block 15, 50, 30, was it an A or B or C .

@FighterPilotPodcast Жыл бұрын

Highly doubt it was a B, otherwise no clue.

@duke8022 Жыл бұрын

@@FighterPilotPodcast I don't know what I was thinking when I posted B, I guess I was just throwing it out as an example. if it was a b or d model than this podcast would have been a little different and you would have two guests to interview. 🥳

@indy500tabasco8 Жыл бұрын

Great interview, great stories as we expect from FPP. New aviation warfare just got started. It's all about who can dump more fuel on enemy plane and bring them down.

@koblermat Жыл бұрын

excellent airman

@aonghasmackenzie2313 9 ай бұрын

This guy is a legend!

@FighterPilotPodcast 9 ай бұрын

For sure! And how about my guest--he ain't bad either!! 🤣

@cccalifornia7206 Жыл бұрын

Amazing SURVIVOR!!!😨👊😎

@ObsessedGarbageDotCon Жыл бұрын

The intensity in his voice you know this shit was no joke

@FighterPilotPodcast Жыл бұрын

For sure

@lnaesll Жыл бұрын

You’d think this guy was a fisherman with this story…

@FighterPilotPodcast Жыл бұрын

How do you know he isn’t?

@planespotterclt123-jnav7 Жыл бұрын

Surprised this doesn’t have more views/comments!

@FighterPilotPodcast Жыл бұрын

Those who have found it seem to be enjoying it

@sethr.4600 Жыл бұрын

when is part 2 coming out?

@FighterPilotPodcast Жыл бұрын

TBD.

@tuggerthegriz5484 Жыл бұрын

This guy shutting him down from telling the story about the 6 weeks as a POW is mind blowing. “I normally keep the episodes around 60 mins” Check the game notes bud, Rogan doesn’t keep it to 60 minutes. If you have a treasure of a guest like this let him gallop.

@nobodyspecial7185 Жыл бұрын

What Wing? 48th? With 111's

@scottbussler4041 4 ай бұрын

"Still married and hopefully having some fun on the side" lmao

@dwightlawson190 Жыл бұрын

Does anyone know why a magnum call goes out when harm missiles are launched?

@fredkitmakerb9479 Жыл бұрын

Dan Hampton was a F-16 Wild Weasel in Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom, in his book Viper Pilot, he mentions yelling "Magnum" for shooting a HARM, as well as a code word for firing a Maverick. Fox One, Fox two, Fox three are and now with AMRAAM Fox 4 are all code words to tell people that you're firing air-to-air ordnance. They're just very distinct words to catch people's attention let them know that some ordnance has been fired.

@seskal8595 Жыл бұрын

So people know a HARM was launched. The actual word is more or less arbitrary. It just needs to be distinct enough to understand over radio