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Jun 24, 2024 · Air Force Col. Daniel “Chappie” James (left), and Air Force Col. Robin Olds, commander of the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, stand together for a photo. James was Olds’ vice commander on deployment in South Vietnam in the late 1960s.
Jun 19, 2024 · The late Brig. Gen. Robin Olds was a bigger-than-life fighter pilot best-known for his out-front leadership and combat exploits during the Vietnam War. His is the face most associated with the air war in Southeast Asia.
6 days ago · Robin Olds had flown P-38s and P-51s with the 434th FS, 479th FG during WWII. By the end of the war, Olds had completed 107 missions and achieved a total of 12 aerial victories and 11.5 aircraft destroyed on the ground (the US Eighth Air Force did not count ground kills).
Jun 10, 2024 · Their family, U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Robert Olds and Brig. Gen. Robin Olds, made history at Langley and received the honor to have a house marked in their remembrance because of their dedication to their country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adisen Smith)
Jun 10, 2024 · Late Brigadier General Robin Olds narrates his experience with P-38 lighting being subjected to compressibility after diving too fast while trying to help a ...
Jun 21, 2024 · Maj. Robin Olds. After leaving West Point in June 1943, Robin Olds was posted to the 479th Fighter Group in England, joining 434 Squadron.
Jun 11, 2024 · In light of these challenges, Col. Robin Olds, a decorated ace with a reputation forged in the skies over Europe during World War II, and his fellow officers devised a cunning plan.
