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

In the fall of 1966, Olds took command of the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing (TFW) at Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base. Olds' charisma and courage endeared him to his people, and under his leadership, the "Wolfpack" became the USAF's top MiG-killing wing in Southeast Asia. Olds also played a key role in the creation of the Red River Valley Fighter Pilots Association, which improved coordination between USAF wings in Southeast Asia and became a lasting fraternal organization. #history #avgeek #legend |

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