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Fighter Pilot : The Memoirs of Legendary Ace Robin Olds by Ed Rasimus, Robin Olds and Christina Olds (2011, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherSt. Martin's Press
ISBN-100312569513
ISBN-139780312569518
eBay Product ID (ePID)102936300
Product Key Features
Book TitleFighter Pilot : the Memoirs of Legendary Ace Robin Olds
Number of Pages432 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2011
TopicMilitary / World War II, Military / Vietnam War, Military / Aviation, Military
IllustratorYes
GenreBiography & Autobiography, History
AuthorEd Rasimus, Robin Olds, Christina Olds
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight17.3 Oz
Item Length9.3 in
Item Width6.2 in
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Reviews"A gripping narrative...Compelling reading, likely to become a classic." -- Booklist "Robin Olds is probably the greatest aerial warrior America ever produced. His autobiography tells it like it was...and provides written proof why the people who served with him made him a legend. This book will be an instant classic." -- Stephen Coonts, New York Times bestselling author of The Assassin "One man's account of war and, in its way, a tribute to a vanished breed of men." -- The Wall Street Journal "Excellent...at times, his poetic descriptions reveal a humanity rarely exhibited in public by this swashbuckling, handlebar-mustachioed giant of air power." -- Aviation Weekly, Excellent...at times, his poetic descriptions reveal a humanity rarely exhibited in public by this swashbuckling, handlebar-mustachioed giant of air power., Praise for Fighter Pilot : "A gripping narrative...Compelling reading, likely to become a classic." Booklist "Robin Olds is probably the greatest aerial warrior America ever produced. His autobiography tells it like it was...and provides written proof why the people who served with him made him a legend. This book will be an instant classic." Stephen Coonts, New York Times bestselling author of The Assassin "One man's account of war and, in its way, a tribute to a vanished breed of men." The Wall Street Journal "Excellent...at times, his poetic descriptions reveal a humanity rarely exhibited in public by this swashbuckling, handlebar-mustachioed giant of air power." Aviation Weekly, Praise for Fighter Pilot : "A gripping narrative...Compelling reading, likely to become a classic." -Booklist "Robin Olds is probably the greatest aerial warrior America ever produced. His autobiography tells it like it was...and provides written proof why the people who served with him made him a legend. This book will be an instant classic." - Stephen Coonts, New York Times bestselling author of The Assassin "One man's account of war and, in its way, a tribute to a vanished breed of men." -The Wall Street Journal "Excellent...at times, his poetic descriptions reveal a humanity rarely exhibited in public by this swashbuckling, handlebar-mustachioed giant of air power." -Aviation Weekly, Robin Olds is probably the greatest aerial warrior America ever produced. His autobiography tells it like it was...and provides written proof why the people who served with him made him a legend. This book will be an instant classic.
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal358.40092
SynopsisFighter Pilot is the memoir of legendary ace American fighter pilot and general officer in the U.S. Air Force, Robin Olds. Robin Olds was a larger-than-life hero with a towering personality. 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. In WWII, Olds quickly became a top fighter pilot and squadron commander by the age of 22--and an ace with 12 aerial victories. But it was in Vietnam where the man became a legend. 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. Proving he wasn't a WWII retread, he led the wing with aggressiveness, scoring another four confirmed kills, becoming a rare triple ace. 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., Robin Olds was many things to many people. To his West Point football coach he was an All American destined for the National College Football Hall of Fame. To his P-38 and P-51 wartime squadrons in WWII he was the aggressive fighter pilot who made double ace and became their commander in nine short months. For the pioneers of the jet age, he was the wingman on the first jet demo team, a racer in the Thompson Trophy race, and the only U.S. exchange officer to command an RAF squadron. In the tabloid press he was the dashing flying hero who married the glamorous movie star. For the current crop of fighter pilots he is best known as the leader of the F-4 Wolfpack battling over North Vietnam. For cadets at the Air Force Academy he was a role model and mentor. He was all of those things and more. Here's Robin's story in his own words and gleaned from the family and friends of his lifetime. Here's the talent and learning, the passion and leadership, the love and disappointments of his life. Few men have written on the tablets of aviation history with such a broad and indelible brush. Olds was a classic hero with vices as well as virtues, a life writ large that impacted many.
LC Classification NumberUG626.2.O43A3 2011
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- 09 Jun, 2024
Item quality is top notch, no complaints
Item quality is top notch, no complaintsVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 22 Mar, 2025
Such a phenomenal book!! An absolute mus...
Such a phenomenal book!! An absolute must read!! Thanks for this wonderful addition to my collection!!!! Thanks!!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 20 Mar, 2024
The title Col: Robin Olds Fighter Pilot fits
Very compelling novel about a true American Hero and Military fighter pilotVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 22 May, 2019
Great subject
Heard of Gen Olds time at Ubon RTAFB but missed being there. I was there from 71-72 & again in 74. Just had to read the book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 20 Sep, 2021
perfect title
fantastic written for pilots and ground crew and military and any one who wants to know history and why some loves the job they must do....Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 06 May, 2020
Great book.
Robin Olds was quite a man. His daughter did a fantastic job with writing this book. It was in good shape and the price was right.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 22 Aug, 2016
Used Books
If properly cared for, a used book is a great investment. That was my experience with the Robin Olds' book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 29 May, 2019
Leader of the Wolfpack
A story about one of the Best pilots this country ever produced.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 28 May, 2019
Great story of the career of Col. Robin Olds USAF.
Any "airplane nut" will really enjoy.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 23 Jul, 2019
Great book
Real fighter pilot stuff right here.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
