CentralNotice From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation , search Robin Olds Col Robin Olds with his trademark mustache, conducting a pre-combat mission walk around inspection of his F-4 fighter, at Ubon RTAFB , Thailand , circa Sept 1967. [1] Birth name Robert Oldys, Jr. Born ( 1922-07-14 ) July 14, 1922 Honolulu, Hawaii , U.S. Died June 14, 2007 ( 2007-06-14 ) (aged 84) Steamboat Springs, Colorado , U.S. Place of burial United States Air Force Academy Cemetery Allegiance United States of America Service/branch United States Air Force Years of service 1943–1973 Rank Brigadier General Commands held 434th Fighter Squadron No. 1 Squadron RAF 86th Fighter-Interceptor Group 81st Tactical Fighter Wing 8th Tactical Fighter Wing Battles/wars World War II Vietnam War Operation Bolo Awards Air F...