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Triple Ace, Motivational, Inspirational
July 14, 1922 to
June 14, 2007
Brigadier General Robin Olds is rated a triple ace, having a World War II tally of 13 aerials, 11.5 during airfield strafing runs and, in North Vietnam, four confirmed aerials destroying two MiG 17s and two MiG 21s. In his 30 years of U.S. Air Force service, he flew some 65 different aircraft, including the Spitfire and Typhoon, the P-51, P-80, F-86, Gloster Meteor, F-101C, P-38, F-4 and many other aircraft. Combat missions included 107 in two tours during World War II and 152 in Vietnam, of which 115 were over North Vietnam. He earned his second oak leaf cluster to the Silver Star on January 2, 1967 during his famous "MiG Sweep." His third oak leaf cluster to the Silver Star was for "exemplary airmanship, extraordinary heroism and indomitable aggressiveness" in a low-level bombing run against the Thai Ngyen steel mill blast furnaces. He was awarded the Air Force Cross for his part in the famous Paul Doumier Bridge Raid. "General Olds is one of the top Air Force leaders in American history," states General Steve Ritchie. He is one of our best-loved military leaders. Robin is a powerful, charismatic and witty speaker.
GENERAL OLDS’ MANY DECORATIONS INCLUDE:
Air Force Cross
Distinguished Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Silver Star with three oak leaf clusters
Distinguished Flying Cross with five oak leaf clusters
Air Medal with 40 oak leaf clusters
Distinguished Flying Cross (RAF)
Croix de Guerre (France)
Distinguished Service Order (South Vietnam Air Force)
Air Gallantry Medal with Gold Wings (South Vietnam) |
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