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Fighter Pilot The Memoirs of Legendary Ace Robin Olds

$22.00
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SKU: 000798

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ISBN-10: 0312560230
ISBN-13: 978-0312560232
AUTHOR: Robin Olds with Christina Olds and Ed Rasimus
PAGES: 416
FORMAT: Hard Cover
 
Fighter Pilot: The Memoirs of Legendary Ace Robin Olds is an autobiography of Robin Olds, a highly decorated American fighter pilot who served in World War II and the Vietnam War. The book, co-authored by his daughter Christina Olds and Ed Rasimus, provides an in-depth look at his experiences as a pilot, leader, and innovator in aerial combat.
Olds recounts his early life, his time at West Point, and his rise to prominence as a fighter ace during World War II, flying P-38 Lightnings and P-51 Mustangs in Europe. His leadership and tactical skills continued into the Vietnam War, where he commanded the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, spearheading the successful Operation Bolo, a deceptive air operation that downed several North Vietnamese MiGs.
The memoir highlights Olds' battles with military bureaucracy, his strong-willed personality, and his dedication to his men. He provides candid insights into military leadership, the evolution of air combat, and the challenges of war. His personal struggles, including his marriage to actress Ella Raines and his conflicts with higher command, add depth to the narrative.
The book is both an action-packed war story and a reflective account of a fearless and unconventional warrior who shaped modern aerial combat tactics.

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Fighter Pilot The Memoirs of Legendary Ace Robin Olds

$22.00
ISBN-10: 0312560230
ISBN-13: 978-0312560232
AUTHOR: Robin Olds with Christina Olds and Ed Rasimus
PAGES: 416
FORMAT: Hard Cover
 
Fighter Pilot: The Memoirs of Legendary Ace Robin Olds is an autobiography of Robin Olds, a highly decorated American fighter pilot who served in World War II and the Vietnam War. The book, co-authored by his daughter Christina Olds and Ed Rasimus, provides an in-depth look at his experiences as a pilot, leader, and innovator in aerial combat.
Olds recounts his early life, his time at West Point, and his rise to prominence as a fighter ace during World War II, flying P-38 Lightnings and P-51 Mustangs in Europe. His leadership and tactical skills continued into the Vietnam War, where he commanded the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, spearheading the successful Operation Bolo, a deceptive air operation that downed several North Vietnamese MiGs.
The memoir highlights Olds' battles with military bureaucracy, his strong-willed personality, and his dedication to his men. He provides candid insights into military leadership, the evolution of air combat, and the challenges of war. His personal struggles, including his marriage to actress Ella Raines and his conflicts with higher command, add depth to the narrative.
The book is both an action-packed war story and a reflective account of a fearless and unconventional warrior who shaped modern aerial combat tactics.
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