Robin Olds: The Maverick Fighter Ace Who Mastered Two Wars https://youtu.be/pZODV-Y1knE He was a WWII ace who returned to command the legendary "Wolfpack" in Vietnam. Discover the story of Robin Olds, the brilliant tactician behind Operation Bolo and the maverick leader who changed the air war. This is the story of a true American hero. #RobinOlds #OperationBolo #AviationHistory #VietnamWar #FighterPilot | Aviation And History

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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. 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 boldne

The Legendary Fighter Pilot Colonel Robin Olds shows what a real leader is. Colonel Robin Olds graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in June 1943. During World War II he became a Double ACE credited with destroying 13 enemy aircraft in in the air and nearly an equal number on the ground during 170 combat missions. During the Vietnam War he flew 152 combat missions, shooting down FOUR enemy aircraft to finish his career as a TRIPLE ACE with a two-war total of 17 enemy aircraft de

He Told The President, "You Don't Know What You're Doing. Forgotten USA Heroes. Legendary fighter pilot General Robin Olds remains one of the most iconic figures in the history of the United States Air Force. A "triple ace" in spirit if not in official Vietnam count, Olds bridged the gap between the stick-and-rudder dogfights of World War II and the supersonic missile engagements of the Vietnam War. His career was defined not just by his skill in the cockpit of the P-38 Lightning, P-51 Mustang,