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Robin Olds

(1922–2007) Military Officer

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Robin Olds was a military officer, best known for Fighter pilot.

Quick Facts About Robin Olds

Born: July 14, 1922
Died: June 14, 2007
Profession: Military Officer
Notable works: Fighter pilot

About Robin Olds

Robin Olds was an American fighter pilot and general officer in the United States Air Force (USAF). He was a "triple ace", with a combined total of 16 victories in World War II and the Vietnam War. He retired in 1973 as a brigadier general, after 30 years of service.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Quotes by Robin Olds

There's a lot of Hollywood bullshit about flying. I mean, look at the movies about test pilots or fighter pilots who face…

Aviation

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I think it is love of that blue vault of sky that becomes your playground if, and only if, you are a…

Aviation

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The best way to defend the bombers is to catch the enemy before it his in position to attack. Catch them when…

Air power

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It got more exciting with each war. I mean the planes were going faster than hell when I was flying a Mustang,…

Aviation

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“Here's what I learned over the years. Know the mission, what is expected of you and your people. Get to know those…

Ask questions

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“The guy you don't see will kill you.”

Flying

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Anybody who doesn't have fear is an idiot. It's just that you must make the fear work for you. Hell when somebody…

Combat

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There are pilots and there are pilots; with the good ones, it is inborn. You can't teach it. If you are a…

Aviation

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It became the middle finger I couldn’t raise in PR photographs. The mustache became my silent last word in the verbal battles…

Arguing

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Fighter pilot is an attitude. It is cockiness. It is aggressiveness. It is self-confidence. It is a streak of rebelliousness, and it…

Aggressiveness

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