Robin Olds (1922–2007) was a U.S. Air Force triple ace with 16 victories in WWII and Vietnam. He flew 259 combat missions and retired as a brigadier general in 1973. His F-4 Phantom, Scat XXVII, is displayed at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.
The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II, a twin-engine, two-seat supersonic fighter, served the U.S. Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps from 1960 to 1996. It played key roles in air superiority, ground attack, and reconnaissance, notably in Vietnam and the Gulf War. With 5,195 built, it remains in service with some nations and as a U.S. Air Force target drone.
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