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It Only Takes A Minute For Him To Explain Whether Or Not You're Cut Out For This. Robin Olds' only claim to fame is hardly his handlebar mustache, although that's sometimes the first thing that comes to mind. He's is one of the finest aviators the world has ever seen, an ace three times over in two

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Robin Olds (July 14, 1922 – June 14, 2007) was an American fighter pilot and general officer in the U.S. Air Force. 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. Gen. Olds flew P-38's, P-51's, F-86A Sabres, & F-4C Phantom's,

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The mustache was my silent middle finger I couldn't raise in PR photographs. It became my silent last word in the verbal battles with higher headquarters on rules, targets, and fighting the war - Robin Olds, also fighter pilot is an attitude quote. AWESOME and inspirational leader.

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The United States Air Force, despite being the youngest American military service, has a few outstanding traditions. Civilians vaguely know the tradition of Mustache March as an occasion used by some

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(Today's Medal of Honor Recipient: LTC William "Wild Bill" Donovan.WWI (shown left). Personally lead his unit against strongly defended German position, rallied his troops and continued despite being struck by machine-gun bullets. The only American to have received our nation's...

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