In the fall of 1966, Olds took command of the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing (TFW) at Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base. Olds' charisma and courage endeared him to his people, and under his leadership, the "Wolfpack" became the USAF's top MiG-killing wing in Southeast Asia. Olds also played a key role in the creation of the Red River Valley Fighter Pilots Association, which improved coordination between USAF wings in Southeast Asia and became a lasting fraternal organization. #history #avgeek #legend |

Robin Olds: The Pilot Whose Mustache Was As Famous As His Achievements In the Cockpit | War History Online

Robin Olds: Phantom Leader PART 3. The Day the Wolf Pack Commander, Robin Olds, Came Home. Step back into October 1967 to witness the return of one of the most iconic figures in United States Air Force history. This video features rare, restored footage of Colonel Robin Olds giving a press conference at Andrews Air Force Base shortly after completing his tour as commander of the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, the legendary "Wolf Pack," in Thailand. Fresh from the cockpit of his F-4C Phantom II, Olds