robin olds

[drgondog]

Peace Be With You General Olds

Many of you 'know' who General Olds is/was. Fewer have a perspective on the man, the warrior - and how few they are.

Listen to this and reflect that when General Bob Titus gave his eulogy (not contained here) there were no dry eyes in the House at AF Academy - and I swear to you that it was overcast when he started and sunlight broke through as he closed.

If you can listen to this unmoved - you are a different creature from me.

RIP Robin

 

[lesofprimus]

Ive had the pleasure of General Olds' company in the past and this is a tremendous loss to our entire Community.... One Hellova Man, Leader and Inspiration....

 

[Njaco]

Wow....I have no words to say....

RIP

 

[RabidAlien]

 

[FLYBOYJ]

 

[fly boy]

 

[ToughOmbre]

RIP



TO

 

[Bill G.]

I remember an Air Force pilot telling about General Olds when he commanded the Air Force Academy. The cadets loved him! But I am told that he wouldn't be shy about giving some nit wit VIP a middle finger salute and a "Foxtrot Yankee"!

I have included an F-4 Phantom that is at the US Air Force Museum. It is painted for Robin Olds. I don't know if this was "his" plane or just painted that way.

I am sure you are now at one heck of an "O Club" celebrating with you pilots that went before you!

Bill G.

 

[drgondog]

I remember an Air Force pilot telling about General Olds when he commanded the Air Force Academy. The cadets loved him! But I am told that he wouldn't be shy about giving some nit wit VIP a middle finger salute and a "Foxtrot Yankee"!

That is one reason (primary) why Robin was a bird colonel for so many years

 

[Airframes]

Sad to hear that such an inspirational lreader has passed on. I first learned about him in 'Johhny' Johnson's book, and admired and respected him since; and bear in mind I'm not American. RIP General Olds.

 

[FLYBOYJ]

He passed away in 2007 - I got to see part of the fly overs.

 

[drgondog]

He passed away in 2007 - I got to see part of the fly overs.

Joe - one thing that was unique was that during the fly over and pitchout, the Missing Man was the flight leader... another unique tribute.

 

[Bill G.]

Joe - one thing that was unique was that during the fly over and pitchout, the Missing Man was the flight leader... another unique tribute.

That was most fitting!!!!!

Bill G.

 

[FLYBOYJ]

Joe - one thing that was unique was that during the fly over and pitchout, the Missing Man was the flight leader... another unique tribute.

Ya know Bill, I saw the planes and heard about the pitchout - I was over at the airfield on top of the jump observation tower. If I remember right it was a Saturday and at that time it was a normal work day for us - did not have a camera!!!

 

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

 

[Geedee]

The Fighter Pilots Fighter Pilot !.

Read all the details and tributes just before GOML 2007. Was looking forward to seeing him at that event.

Some people are destined to excell at their chosen trade, he took his to another level.

Blue skies.

 

[Wayne Little]

 

[Gnomey]

 

[ThunderThud]

God Speed to a true warrior!

 

[drgondog]

some pictures of an F4 in Old's last Scat markings taken at Heritage Meeting at DM AFB this last weekend.

This is one of the target drones destined for Tyndall AFB shoot down.. pretty sad