hink441 Posted May 4, 2013 Share #1 Posted May 4, 2013 I was in an antique store in Phoebus Va. today when I found some old Hampton High School year books. I already knew Robin Olds grew up and graduated here. Well I figured I would take a look. I normally am not interested in old yearbooks but they had some from the 1930s. I did some quick math in my head and figured that General Olds could be in some of these books. I got lucky and found his senior class yearbook. Then when I saw that it was signed by him I just about fell out. Here are some pics. I hope you like these as much as I do. Here is a Viet Nam pic. Yearbook pics. MODERATOR NOTE: See photos added below in 2019. GWB123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smwinter207 Posted May 4, 2013 Share #2 Posted May 4, 2013 That is very cool. Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renfield Posted May 4, 2013 Share #3 Posted May 4, 2013 That is a great pick up. You never know what you will find when you go out "hunting". I know the family sold many of his personal items a year or so ago and some items sold for high prices. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintageproductions Posted May 5, 2013 Share #4 Posted May 5, 2013 I was one of the dealers the family hired to appraise the estate, and I can tell you what made it to auction was cool, but what went to some museums put all the for sale items to shame. Spent three days going through all his stuff. His file cabinet was the best. He kept all of his letters he ever received. They were by far the high light of the estate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Signor Posted May 5, 2013 Share #5 Posted May 5, 2013 I got to meet him personally a few years ago at a big Mustang fly in, he was a BIG guy in both stature and life , one of the greats that will be missed !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Johnny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hink441 Posted May 5, 2013 Author Share #6 Posted May 5, 2013 I was one of the dealers the family hired to appraise the estate, and I can tell you what made it to auction was cool, but what went to some museums put all the for sale items to shame. Spent three days going through all his stuff. His file cabinet was the best. He kept all of his letters he ever received. They were by far the high light of the estate. I bet that was a great three days. I would have loved to have been involved with the sale!!! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack's Son Posted May 5, 2013 Share #7 Posted May 5, 2013 Bob, your post brought tears too my eyes. I hope the museums take care of his history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintageproductions Posted May 5, 2013 Share #8 Posted May 5, 2013 Everything that was pulled for the National Air Force museum at Dayton is on display at Dayton. Haven't had a chance to check at the USAFA to see what they have put on display. maybe next time I am in Colorado. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hink441 Posted May 5, 2013 Author Share #9 Posted May 5, 2013 I think it is important to note that Robin Olds was the class president for his sophomore, junior, and senior years. He definitely was a natural born leader, the kind that is lacking in today's world. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1ashooter Posted May 5, 2013 Share #10 Posted May 5, 2013 He was a fighter pilots pilot. Thanks for the post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easterneagle87 Posted May 6, 2013 Share #11 Posted May 6, 2013 Very cool find Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadet Posted May 6, 2013 Share #12 Posted May 6, 2013 I used to do some work with the retired USAF General Officer that was then Col Robin Old's F4 back seater in Vietnam. He had some very good and humorous stories about Olds. I think he was truly a hell of a guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hink441 Posted May 6, 2013 Author Share #13 Posted May 6, 2013 I think he was truly a hell of a guy. I agree completely !! I often wonder how General Olds would have done in the modern politically correct military of today. I fear he would not have been tolerated in today's military. This is the reason why I admire him and others like him. They were brutally honest, mission oriented, straight shooters who led by example and from the front. I honestly believe these types of leaders still exist today, but I also believe these leaders are probably weeded out and squelched early in their career's. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Driver Posted May 8, 2013 Share #14 Posted May 8, 2013 The politics in the military aren't any different now then during Olds career. He and others like him fought the same battles. He no doubt stepped on a few toes and rubbed some of his more politiclly minded peer the wrong way. Guys like that succeed despite the system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hink441 Posted May 8, 2013 Author Share #15 Posted May 8, 2013 I have to politely disagree with parts of your statement. In my opinion they are very different. I was in the Navy before, during, and after, the tailhook incident and I can tell you the before and after Navy are worlds apart different from each other. I wish guys like him succeeded all the time, but I believe that is not the case. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CombatCamera Posted May 9, 2013 Share #16 Posted May 9, 2013 Great find! My boss taught at the Air Force Academy and was Robin Olds' escort officer during a visit and speech he gave to the students. He will be very interested to see what you found! He has fond memories of this great American. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcollect Posted January 29, 2018 Share #17 Posted January 29, 2018 A truly great man and hope we keep this thread and his spirit alive. What a career and life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skypilot6670 Posted January 29, 2018 Share #18 Posted January 29, 2018 A truly great man and fighter pilot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluehawk Posted January 29, 2018 Share #19 Posted January 29, 2018 Glad, grateful, you were involved... for this particular airman. I was one of the dealers the family hired to appraise the estate, and I can tell you what made it to auction was cool, but what went to some museums put all the for sale items to shame. Spent three days going through all his stuff. His file cabinet was the best. He kept all of his letters he ever received. They were by far the high light of the estate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
44-63963 Posted March 14, 2018 Share #20 Posted March 14, 2018 General Olds was a great pilot and one heck of a person, great photo of him, thanx for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hink441 Posted May 14, 2019 Author Share #21 Posted May 14, 2019 Here are the old photobucket pics re-sized and uploaded for this old thread. His signature for the girl who owned the yearbook, and his high school bio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hink441 Posted May 14, 2019 Author Share #22 Posted May 14, 2019 Another photobucket re-sized pic. Football picture of Robin Olds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hink441 Posted May 14, 2019 Author Share #23 Posted May 14, 2019 Finally the 1939 Hampton HS Crabbers yearbook cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfixer Posted May 29, 2019 Share #24 Posted May 29, 2019 Chris, Can I share the pics from his yearbook...to my AF buds at Langley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hink441 Posted May 29, 2019 Author Share #25 Posted May 29, 2019 Chris, Can I share the pics from his yearbook...to my AF buds at Langley John,Please feel free to show the pics to your buddies at Langley! Best regards, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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