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   Robin Olds (born Robert Oldys Jr.; July 14, 1922 – June 14, 2007) was an American fighter pilot and general officer in the United States Air Force (USAF). He was a "triple ace", with a combined total of 17 victories in World War II and the Vietnam War. He retired in 1973 as a brigadier general, after 30 years of service.

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3. www.af.mil › 106027 › brigadier-general-robin-oldsBRIGADIER GENERAL ROBIN OLDS > Air Force > Biography Display

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   Brigadier General Robin Olds is the director of aerospace safety in the Air Force Inspection and Safety Center, a separate operating agency and an organization of the Office of the Inspector General, Headquarters U.S. Air Force.

4. www.nationalmuseum.af.mil › Visit › Museum-ExhibitsBrig. Gen. Robin Olds: Combat Leader and Fighter Ace

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   Brig. Gen. Robin Olds' hallmarks were boldness, courage and leadership. A World War II ace and Air Force Cross recipient, he gained widespread fame and respect as the aggressive commander of the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing during the Southeast Asia War.

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6. www.af.mil › News › Article-DisplayLegendary fighter pilot Robin Olds dies - Air Force

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   Jun 15, 2007 · Col. Robin Olds stands with his ground crew by his F-4C Phantom, Scat XXVII. He was the commander of the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing at Ubon Air Base, Thailand, and was credited with shooting down four enemy MiG aircraft in aerial combat over North Vietnam.

7. www.nytimes.com › 2007/06/20 › usRobin Olds, 84, Fighter Ace and Hero of Big Vietnam Battle ...

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   Jun 20, 2007 · Brig. Gen. Robin Olds was a World War II fighter ace who became an aviation legend by commanding the Air Force wing that shot down seven MIGs over North Vietnam in the biggest air battle of the...

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   May 2, 2019 · The life of Triple Ace Robin Olds, one of America's great fighter pilots who also became one of America's most colorful military mavericks, as presented by Christina Olds.

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   Who was Robert Olds & what did he do?

   • He retired in 1973 as a brigadier general, after 30 years of service. The son of U.S. Army Air Forces Major General Robert Olds, educated at West Point, and the product of an upbringing in the early years of the U.S. Army Air Corps, Olds epitomized the youthful World War II fighter pilot.

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   Who was Robin Olds?

   • Robin Olds grew up amongst military aviators and aircraft -- his father was a World War I pursuit pilot, an aide to Brig. Gen. Billy Mitchell, and commander of the first B-17 squadron. Robin Olds attended West Point, where his characteristic boldness allowed him to excel on the football field -- in 1942, he was selected as an All-American tackle.

   Brig. Gen. Robin Olds: Combat Leader and Fighter Ace

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   When did Robin Olds retire?

   • Robin Olds (born Robert Oldys Jr.; July 14, 1922 – June 14, 2007) was an American fighter pilot and general officer in the United States Air Force (USAF). He was a "triple ace", with a combined total of 17 victories in World War II and the Vietnam War. He retired in 1973 as a brigadier general, after 30 years of service.

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   Who is Colonel Robin Olds?

   • "Wolfpack" aviators of the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing carry their commanding officer, Colonel Robin Olds, following his return from his last combat mission over North Vietnam, on 23 September 1967.

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    Jun 27, 2023 · His initial twin-engine training at Williams Field in Arizona, in the AT-9, followed by transition fighter training to the Lockheed Forked Tail Devil P-38 Lightning. In early 1944 he became...

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