R.I.P. Brig. Gen. Robin Olds

[Dan Edwards]

From the Dayton Daily News:

WWII, Vietnam fighter pilot dies
Retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Robin Olds is an inductee of the National
Aviation Hall of Fame.
By John Nolan

Staff Writer

Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Robin Olds, a retired Air Force brigadier general renowned for his exploits
as a fighter pilot in World War II and Vietnam, has died at 84. He was a
2001 inductee of the National Aviation Hall of Fame and returned to Dayton
for the hall's enshrinement ceremony in 2006.

The Air Force Academy plans a public memorial service for Mr. Olds on June
30 at its Cadet Protestant Chapel in Colorado Springs, Colo., followed by a
graveside service at the academy's cemetery.

Mr. Olds had been in failing health for months as he suffered from
congestive heart failure and prostate cancer. He died June 14 at his home in
Steamboat Springs, Colo.

Mr. Olds was born into an Army family, son of Army Air Corps Maj. Gen.
Robert Olds, a World War I combat pilot and advocate of tactical aerial
warfare.

Mr. Olds completed pilot training in 1943, the year his father died. Flying
P-38 Lightnings and later P-51 Mustangs, he shot down 13 German planes and
was credited with destroying 11 others on the ground during World War II. By
the end of his tour, he was commander of the 434th Fighter Squadron.

In Vietnam, Mr. Olds would shoot down four MiG aircraft. He flew 107 combat
missions in World War II and 152 in the Vietnam War.

He retired from the Air Force in 1973. His Vietnam fighter plane, an F-4C
Phantom, is on display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.

Mr. Olds was born July 14, 1922, in Honolulu. He was selected in 1942 as an
All-American football player while playing as a tackle for the U.S. Military
Academy at West Point, N.Y., and was later inducted into the College
Football Hall of Fame.

He is the only National Aviation Hall of Fame inductee who also is a member
of the college football hall, said Ron Kaplan, executive director of the
aviation hall.

"He was a unique individual," Kaplan said Monday. "He was a gentle soul with
a fiery spirit."

[Clairbear]

"Dan Edwards" > wrote in
:

> From the Dayton Daily News:
>
> WWII, Vietnam fighter pilot dies
> Retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Robin Olds is an inductee of the National
> Aviation Hall of Fame.
> By John Nolan
>
> Staff Writer
>
> Tuesday, June 19, 2007
>
> Robin Olds, a retired Air Force brigadier general renowned for his
> exploits as a fighter pilot in World War II and Vietnam, has died at
> 84. He was a 2001 inductee of the National Aviation Hall of Fame and
> returned to Dayton for the hall's enshrinement ceremony in 2006.
>
> The Air Force Academy plans a public memorial service for Mr. Olds on
> June 30 at its Cadet Protestant Chapel in Colorado Springs, Colo.,
> followed by a graveside service at the academy's cemetery.
>
> Mr. Olds had been in failing health for months as he suffered from
> congestive heart failure and prostate cancer. He died June 14 at his
> home in Steamboat Springs, Colo.
>
> Mr. Olds was born into an Army family, son of Army Air Corps Maj. Gen.
> Robert Olds, a World War I combat pilot and advocate of tactical
> aerial warfare.
>
> Mr. Olds completed pilot training in 1943, the year his father died.
> Flying P-38 Lightnings and later P-51 Mustangs, he shot down 13 German
> planes and was credited with destroying 11 others on the ground during
> World War II. By the end of his tour, he was commander of the 434th
> Fighter Squadron.
>
> In Vietnam, Mr. Olds would shoot down four MiG aircraft. He flew 107
> combat missions in World War II and 152 in the Vietnam War.
>
> He retired from the Air Force in 1973. His Vietnam fighter plane, an
> F-4C Phantom, is on display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air
> Force.
>
> Mr. Olds was born July 14, 1922, in Honolulu. He was selected in 1942
> as an All-American football player while playing as a tackle for the
> U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., and was later inducted into
> the College Football Hall of Fame.
>
> He is the only National Aviation Hall of Fame inductee who also is a
> member of the college football hall, said Ron Kaplan, executive
> director of the aviation hall.
>
> "He was a unique individual," Kaplan said Monday. "He was a gentle
> soul with a fiery spirit."
>
>
>
>
>

A true American hero. Thank you Gen. Robin Olds.
May god comfort your family in their hour of loss.

[carlos hawkins]

now robin fly's with blackman chappie james
"Clairbear" > wrote in message
...
> "Dan Edwards" > wrote in
> :
>
>> From the Dayton Daily News:
>>
>> WWII, Vietnam fighter pilot dies
>> Retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Robin Olds is an inductee of the National
>> Aviation Hall of Fame.
>> By John Nolan
>>
>> Staff Writer
>>
>> Tuesday, June 19, 2007
>>
>> Robin Olds, a retired Air Force brigadier general renowned for his
>> exploits as a fighter pilot in World War II and Vietnam, has died at
>> 84. He was a 2001 inductee of the National Aviation Hall of Fame and
>> returned to Dayton for the hall's enshrinement ceremony in 2006.
>>
>> The Air Force Academy plans a public memorial service for Mr. Olds on
>> June 30 at its Cadet Protestant Chapel in Colorado Springs, Colo.,
>> followed by a graveside service at the academy's cemetery.
>>
>> Mr. Olds had been in failing health for months as he suffered from
>> congestive heart failure and prostate cancer. He died June 14 at his
>> home in Steamboat Springs, Colo.
>>
>> Mr. Olds was born into an Army family, son of Army Air Corps Maj. Gen.
>> Robert Olds, a World War I combat pilot and advocate of tactical
>> aerial warfare.
>>
>> Mr. Olds completed pilot training in 1943, the year his father died.
>> Flying P-38 Lightnings and later P-51 Mustangs, he shot down 13 German
>> planes and was credited with destroying 11 others on the ground during
>> World War II. By the end of his tour, he was commander of the 434th
>> Fighter Squadron.
>>
>> In Vietnam, Mr. Olds would shoot down four MiG aircraft. He flew 107
>> combat missions in World War II and 152 in the Vietnam War.
>>
>> He retired from the Air Force in 1973. His Vietnam fighter plane, an
>> F-4C Phantom, is on display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air
>> Force.
>>
>> Mr. Olds was born July 14, 1922, in Honolulu. He was selected in 1942
>> as an All-American football player while playing as a tackle for the
>> U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., and was later inducted into
>> the College Football Hall of Fame.
>>
>> He is the only National Aviation Hall of Fame inductee who also is a
>> member of the college football hall, said Ron Kaplan, executive
>> director of the aviation hall.
>>
>> "He was a unique individual," Kaplan said Monday. "He was a gentle
>> soul with a fiery spirit."
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
> A true American hero. Thank you Gen. Robin Olds.
> May god comfort your family in their hour of loss.
>

[Tom[_2_]]

Always nice to put a face with a name.
From the USAF Archives...

[Tom[_2_]]

His aircraft from a visit to the USAF Museum 4/2007

[Tom[_2_]]

His aircraft from a visit to the USAF Museum 4/2007

[Tom[_2_]]

His aircraft from a visit to the USAF Museum 4/2007

[Tom[_2_]]

His aircraft from a visit to the USAF Museum 4/2007

[Tom[_2_]]

His aircraft from a visit to the USAF Museum 4/2007

[Tom[_2_]]

His aircraft from a visit to the USAF Museum 4/2007

[Tom[_2_]]

His aircraft from a visit to the USAF Museum 4/2007

[Dave Kearton]

Tom wrote:
>> His aircraft from a visit to the USAF Museum 4/2007


Is that kind of mine down in front ?




--

Cheers

Dave Kearton

[Dan Edwards]

"Tom" > wrote in message
...
> Always nice to put a face with a name.
> From the USAF Archives...

Indeed Tom and thanks for including these excellent photos in tribute to
General Olds! I live 5 minutes from the NMUSAF and his plane is one of my
favorites. Attached are 2 photos I took last November.

Dan Edwards
>


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[David Hartung]

Tom wrote:
> His aircraft from a visit to the USAF Museum 4/2007
>
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>
If my memory is accurate, 829 was one of our jets when I was assigned to Luke in
the 70s.

[Tom[_2_]]

What a great place the Museum is...so many things to see. I flashed through
over a couple of days and could've spent a couple more. You're lucky to live
in the area and have such a treasure nearby.

My only disappointment was not enough time in the Presidential/Experimental Hangar. I
was on a weekday tour so time was short. So many unique aircraft. I was told that
the weekends are slightly longer. Got lot's of shots but I was rushing to see
everything.

For those interested in aviation it's one of those you've got to go to places.

Tom

Dan Edwards wrote:
> "Tom" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Always nice to put a face with a name.
>> From the USAF Archives...
>
> Indeed Tom and thanks for including these excellent photos in tribute to
> General Olds! I live 5 minutes from the NMUSAF and his plane is one of my
> favorites. Attached are 2 photos I took last November.
>
> Dan Edwards
>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
> ----
>
>
>
>
>
>

[Tom[_2_]]

There was a small sign in front that indicated "MLU 750lb Land Mine". The bomb
casing appears to say "MLU 18/? Land Mine"...couldn't make out the rest from my
photos. There is a FSN painted on it but I couldn't make out all the characters. I'm
sure someone else on the group maybe able to provide more info.

Tom

Dave Kearton wrote:
> Tom wrote:
>>> His aircraft from a visit to the USAF Museum 4/2007
>
>
> Is that kind of mine down in front ?
>
>
>
>

[Dave Kearton]

Tom wrote:
>> There was a small sign in front that indicated "MLU 750lb Land
>> Mine". The bomb casing appears to say "MLU 18/? Land
>> Mine"...couldn't make out the rest from my photos. There is a FSN
>> painted on it but I couldn't make out all the characters. I'm sure
>> someone else on the group maybe able to provide more info.
>>
>> Tom
>>
>> Dave Kearton wrote:
>>> Tom wrote:
>>>>> His aircraft from a visit to the USAF Museum 4/2007
>>>
>>>
>>> Is that kind of mine down in front ?



Thanks Tom



--

Cheers

Dave Kearton

[AWem]

My word! What a career and what a man!

On Tue, 19 Jun 2007 07:53:18 -0400, "Dan Edwards"
> wrote:

>From the Dayton Daily News:
>
>WWII, Vietnam fighter pilot dies
>Retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Robin Olds is an inductee of the National
>Aviation Hall of Fame.
>By John Nolan
>
>Staff Writer
>
>Tuesday, June 19, 2007
>
>Robin Olds, a retired Air Force brigadier general renowned for his exploits
>as a fighter pilot in World War II and Vietnam, has died at 84. He was a
>2001 inductee of the National Aviation Hall of Fame and returned to Dayton
>for the hall's enshrinement ceremony in 2006.
>
>The Air Force Academy plans a public memorial service for Mr. Olds on June
>30 at its Cadet Protestant Chapel in Colorado Springs, Colo., followed by a
>graveside service at the academy's cemetery.
>
>Mr. Olds had been in failing health for months as he suffered from
>congestive heart failure and prostate cancer. He died June 14 at his home in
>Steamboat Springs, Colo.
>
>Mr. Olds was born into an Army family, son of Army Air Corps Maj. Gen.
>Robert Olds, a World War I combat pilot and advocate of tactical aerial
>warfare.
>
>Mr. Olds completed pilot training in 1943, the year his father died. Flying
>P-38 Lightnings and later P-51 Mustangs, he shot down 13 German planes and
>was credited with destroying 11 others on the ground during World War II. By
>the end of his tour, he was commander of the 434th Fighter Squadron.
>
>In Vietnam, Mr. Olds would shoot down four MiG aircraft. He flew 107 combat
>missions in World War II and 152 in the Vietnam War.
>
>He retired from the Air Force in 1973. His Vietnam fighter plane, an F-4C
>Phantom, is on display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.
>
>Mr. Olds was born July 14, 1922, in Honolulu. He was selected in 1942 as an
>All-American football player while playing as a tackle for the U.S. Military
>Academy at West Point, N.Y., and was later inducted into the College
>Football Hall of Fame.
>
>He is the only National Aviation Hall of Fame inductee who also is a member
>of the college football hall, said Ron Kaplan, executive director of the
>aviation hall.
>
>"He was a unique individual," Kaplan said Monday. "He was a gentle soul with
>a fiery spirit."
>
>
>

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[Scubabix]

Wasn't General Olds the subject of an episode on History Channel? I seem to
remember he planned an attack where the F-4's acted like F-105's and took
out about half of North Viet Nam's Mig-21's.
Rob
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[octothorpe]

"Tom" > wrote in message
. ..
> His aircraft from a visit to the USAF Museum 4/2007
>
>

I see the AN/ALQ-87 ECM pod was removed from the right inboard pylon.
Another ECM pod is on display in the image's left side. Is in an ALQ-119?

--
Tom

[Tom[_2_]]

Bob, Earlier in the the thread Dan Edwards posted the info panel for the display and
it indicates that this was a typical load out for the F-4C type AC in 1967. I'm sure
that your knowledge would be invaluable to the folks who did the restoration.
They're probably just trying to make it consistent with what took place during the
period. It must be pretty awesome to have been involved with such an individual and
the aircraft which has been memorialized at the museum. I also only had one
commander during my short 14 years who stood out among the rest. - Tom

Bob wrote:
> On Tue, 19 Jun 2007 23:14:00 -0400, Tom > wrote:
>
>> His aircraft from a visit to the USAF Museum 4/2007
>
> Nice shot.
> The bump on the parachute door I find interesting.
> Those might be APR-25 antenna housings from a previous Wild Weasel IV
> test mod at Eglin AFB in 1966 that I worked on.
> And I probably did the RHAW equipment inventory on that aircraft when
> it arrived at Ubon over 40 years ago. Normally the APR-25 pre-amps
> were under a panel above the tail number. I removed the normal panel
> and no equipment. So the panel pulling hunt was on for the two missing
> pre-amps.
>
> Also the display with the ALQ-87 has always bothered me.
> The QRC-160-8/ALQ-87 didn't arrive at Ubon until late 1967.
> Olds flew most of his missions from Bolo on with the QRC-160-1/ALQ-71
> pod. I don't remember the date we did the inboard pylon mod so it
> might be more correct to have the pod on the outboard like it was
> during Bolo.
>
> The year at Ubon under Col. Olds command was very special.
> My other 19 years in the Air Force were rather ho hum compared to
> that...