The critically acclaimed, national bestselling memoir of ace American fighter-pilot Robin Olds, who served in World War II, but became a legend in Vietnam.
Olds, who retired a brigadier general and died in 2007, was a unique individual whose personal story presents one of the most eagerly anticipated military books in recent memory..
Proving he wasn\'t a WWII retread, he led the wing with aggressiveness, scoring another four confirmed kills, becoming a rare triple ace.
He arrived in 1966 to find a dejected group of pilots and motivated them by placing himself on the flight schedule under officers junior to himself, then challenging them to train him properly because he would soon be leading them.
But it was in Vietnam where the man became a legend.
In WWII, Olds quickly became a top Fighter pilot and squadron commander by the age of 22--and an ace with 12 aerial victories.
A graduate of West Point and an inductee in the National College Football Hall of Fame for his All-American performance for Army, Olds was one of the toughest college football players at the time.
Robin Olds was a larger-than-life hero with a towering personality.
Air Force, Robin Olds.
Fighter Pilot is the memoir of Legendary ace American Fighter pilot and general officer in the U.
S.
Includes a 16-page photo insert.
The critically acclaimed, national bestselling memoir of ace American fighter-pilot Robin Olds, who served in World War II, but became a legend in Vietnam
