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Robin Olds [1] (born Robert Oldys Jr.; July 14, 1922 – June 14, 2007) 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 17 victories in World War II and the Vietnam War. [2] He retired in 1973 as a brigadier general, after 30 years of service.
At the United States Air Force Academy Cemetery, the grave marker of Brigadier General Robin Olds is inscribed with a variant of a line from the poem: "dancing the skies on laughter silvered wings". The poem is often read at funerals of aviators; [ 4 ] portions of the poem appear on many of the headstones in the Arlington National Cemetery ...
Aside from being a triple ace, Robin Olds was known for the extravagantly waxed, and decidedly non-regulation handlebar mustache he sported in Vietnam. It was a common superstition among airmen to grow a "bulletproof mustache", [4] but Olds also used his as "a gesture of defiance. The kids on base loved it. Most everybody grew a mustache."
Radio host Robin Ayers has died. She was 44. Ayers - who was a well-known entertainment reporter and radio host at KBLA 1580 Talk Radio - died on Thursday, Dec. 5, it has been announced.
RIP darling man, you were truly loved x.” ... TV presenter Dan Walker, who competed on Strictly in 2021, wrote on X: “How sad to hear about the death of Robin Windsor. Just 44 years old!
Robin Williams's friends and collaborators are remembering the legendary comedian 10 years after his death.. The Oscar-winning actor, who starred in movies like Good Will Hunting, Aladdin and Dead ...
Robert Olds (June 15, 1896 – April 28, 1943) was a general officer in the United States Army Air Forces, theorist of strategic air power, and proponent of an independent United States Air Force. Olds is best known today as the father of Brig. Gen. Robin Olds, a "triple ace" fighter pilot of World War II and the Vietnam War. [1]
Behold, below we've gathered 38 of the best Dumbledore quotes about life, love, friendship, Muggles, and, of course, magic. Related: 'Harry Potter' Actor Michael Gambon Dead at 82. Dumbledore ...