Robin Olds Signed Cut Signature (PSA) WWII P-38 Ace 16 Victories

**Hand-Signed Cut Signature by WWII American Fighter Ace Brigadier General Robin Olds – Signed in Pencil – Encapsulated by PSA/DNA**

Offered here is an extraordinary **hand-signed cut signature** by **Brigadier General Robin Olds**, one of America’s most revered fighter aces. This piece has been **hand signed in pencil** and is **encapsulated by PSA/DNA Authentication Services**, ensuring its authenticity and archival preservation.

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### **Biography of Brigadier General Robin Olds (1922–2007)**

Robin Olds was a legendary United States Air Force fighter pilot and triple combat ace, whose military career spanned **World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War**. Born into a military family—his father was Army Air Corps Major General Robert Olds—Robin quickly followed in his father’s footsteps and graduated from West Point in 1943.

During **World War II**, Olds was assigned to the **479th Fighter Group**, 8th Air Force, flying **P-38 Lightnings** and later **P-51 Mustangs** over Europe. He achieved **12 confirmed aerial victories** during WWII, cementing his status as a fighter ace and a national hero.

He later commanded the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing during the Vietnam War, flying **F-4 Phantom II** jets, where he earned another **four kills**, bringing his total to **16 confirmed victories** across two wars. His famous **"Operation Bolo"** decoy mission in Vietnam was a brilliant tactical maneuver that led to the downing of seven MiG-21s in a single day.

In addition to his combat accomplishments, Olds was known for his bold leadership, charismatic presence, and his distinctive handlebar mustache—a silent protest against Air Force grooming regulations that became a symbol of morale and defiance.

Olds retired in 1973 as a **Brigadier General**, having earned numerous decorations, including the **Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star (4), Distinguished Flying Cross (5), and Air Medal (39)**.

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### **Item Features:**

- **Signer**: Brig. Gen. Robin Olds – WWII & Vietnam Fighter Ace

- **Signature**: Hand-signed in **pencil**

- **Authentication**: **Encapsulated by PSA/DNA Authentication Services**

- **Encapsulation**: Presented in PSA/DNA’s tamper-evident holder for preservation

- **Condition**: Clear, bold signature—ideal for display or historical collections

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### **Summary:**

This encapsulated pencil signature by **Brigadier General Robin Olds** represents an iconic figure in American military aviation history. A celebrated ace, tactical innovator, and fearless leader, Olds’s legacy lives on in both the annals of air combat and in the hearts of those who honor his service. A must-have for collectors of WWII, aviation, and U.S. Air Force memorabilia.

A portion of the sale of this auction will be donated to the General James. H Doolittle Scholarship Fund. The General James H. Doolittle Scholarship Fund was founded to assist college students by awarding one scholarship annually in the maximum amount of $5,000 to a deserving student who is pursuing a baccalaureate or advanced degree in aeronautical engineering or an aerospace science. Students are selected based on their scholastic achievement, school and community participation, demonstrated leadership potential and financial need. More information can be found at the Doolittle Scholarship Funds’ website.

The autograph(s) has been authenticated and encapsulated by PSA/DNA for authenticity purposes.

Authentication: PSA Encapsulated

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