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U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AFPN) -- Legendary fighter pilot, retired Brig. Gen. Robin Olds, died June 14 from congestive heart failure one month short of his 85th birthday. General Olds, rated a triple ace for having shot down a total of 16 enemy aircraft during World War II and the Vietnam War, served his country in assignments to England, Germany, Libya, Thailand and the United States, in positions of squadron, base, group and wing commander, and assignments to Headquarters U.S. Air Force and the Joint Chiefs of Staff. "Triple-ace Robin Olds' legendary leadership and heroic service to the cause...

Kunsan Airmen pay tribute to triple ace fighter pilot "Members of the 8th Fighter Wing, known as the "Wolf Pack," honored Brig. Gen. Robin Olds, who passed away June 14, during a commemoration event June 19.  General Olds, former commander of the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing and also known as the first "Wolf," was a triple ace" 6/19/2007 6:37:38 PM This story was written by Staff Sgt. Alice Moore Kunsan Airmen pay tribute to triple ace fighter pilot Honoring the memory of Gen. Robin Olds Honoring the memory of Gen. Robin Olds Airmen from the 8th Fighter Wing at Kunsan Air...