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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 . [2]
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.
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. General Olds has worldwide,
Jun 15, 2007 · Published June 15, 2007. U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AFPN) -- Legendary fighter pilot, retired Brig. Gen. Robin Olds, died June 14 from congestive heart failure one month short of his 85th birthday.
Jun 20, 2007 · By Douglas Martin. June 20, 2007. Brig. Gen. Robin Olds, 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...
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Nov 12, 2021 · Learn about the life and career of Robin Olds, a legendary US Air Force pilot who shot down 17 aircraft in World War II and Vietnam. Discover his family background, his service in Vietnam, his famous mustache, and his legacy.
Published Aug. 4, 2011. By Howard E. Halvorsen. 7th Air Force Historian. KUNSAN AIR BASE, South Korea (AFNS) -- This historian is hardly the first to declare Robin Olds as the greatest aerial warrior and leader in American history. When learning about his life, it is as if our creator was making the perfect Airman.
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