Brig. Gen. Robin Olds: WWII & Vietnam Pilot (Part I)

Olds talks about his experiences in WWII and about managing fear, and describes the craziest coincidence you’ve ever heard of. 

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Brigadier General Robin Olds is a triple ace fighter pilot who shot down 17 enemy aircraft during World War II and Vietnam. He flew P-38s, P-51s, P-80s, F-4s and other aircraft during his service. By the time he retired, Olds had won numerous medals, including the Air Force Cross, the Distinguished Service Medal, the French Croix de Guerre, and the British Distinguished Flying Cross. 

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