Legendary fighter ace inspires young troops during Kunsan visit

[Otis Willie]

Legendary fighter ace inspires young troops during Kunsan visit

(EXCERPT) , By Franklin Fisher, Stars and Stripes Pacific edition,
Monday, September 29, 2003

OSAN AIR BASE, South Korea — An American fighter ace who downed 17
enemy planes in two wars was in Korea last week to spend time with the
Air Force fighter wing he once commanded.

Robin Olds, a retired brigadier general, now 81, came to Kunsan Air
Base for a three-day visit with the 8th Fighter Wing, which regards
him as a “living legend.” He talked to airmen, fielded questions,
dined and played golf.

During World War II, Olds shot down 13 Germa...

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[Peter Twydell]

In article >, Otis Willie
> writes
>Legendary fighter ace inspires young troops during Kunsan visit
>
>(EXCERPT) , By Franklin Fisher, Stars and Stripes Pacific edition,
>Monday, September 29, 2003
>
>OSAN AIR BASE, South Korea — An American fighter ace who downed 17
>enemy planes in two wars was in Korea last week to spend time with the
>Air Force fighter wing he once commanded.
>
>Robin Olds, a retired brigadier general, now 81, came to Kunsan Air
>Base for a three-day visit with the 8th Fighter Wing, which regards
>him as a “living legend.� He talked to airmen, fielded questions,
>dined and played golf.
>
>During World War II, Olds shot down 13 Germa...
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As a Major, he commanded No. 1(F) Squadron, RAF, from March to October
1949. The squadron was based at Tangmere, flying the Meteor F.4.
--
Peter

Ying tong iddle-i po!