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Home Town Washington, DC
Last Address Tucson, Arizona
Date of Passing Apr 28, 1943
Wall/Plot Coordinates His ashes were dispersed from a B-17 bomber.
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He was a theorist of strategic air power, and proponent of an independent air force. He was a member of the "Bomber Mafia" whose influence led to the doctrine of daylight precision bombing during WWII. He was also an accomplished aviator and flight leader. He led the first operational group of B-17's which he led on goodwill tours of of South America which won him the MacKay and Harmon trophies. He also oversaw the development of standard operating procedures for the B-17. In WWII he did not command bombers in the field; instead his major contribution was creation and organization of the Air Corps Ferrying Command, delivered new aircraft to all parts of the globe, and which later became Air Transport Command and successors. He is also known for being the father of famous fighter ace Brig. Gen. Robin Olds.
He was cremated and his ashes were dispersed from a B-17 bomber. The Liberty Ship USS Major General Robert Olds was named in his honor.
(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Major General Robert Olds, United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War II. General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 18 (1943) Service: Army Rank: Major General
Aircraft/Missile Information
Model Curtiss P-40N / Kittyhawk IV Length 33.46 ft | 10.20 m Width 37.47 ft | 11.42 m Height 12.37 ft | 3.77 m Engine(s) 1 x Allison V-1710--81 inline piston engine generating 1,360hp. Empty Weight 6,005 lbs | 2,724 kg MTOW 8,858 lbs | 4,018 kg Max Speed 378 mph | 609 km/h | 329 kts Max Range 240 miles | 386 km Ceiling 38,156 ft | 11,630 m | 7.2 miles Climb Rate 2,142.86 ft/min (653 m/min) Hardpoints 1 Armament 6 x 12.7mm machine guns 1 x 500lb bomb under fuselage Accommodations 1
Major Variants
* Model 75I - Prototype Base Model derived from XP-37A airframe fitted with Allison 1,150hp V-1710-11 inline engine. * P-40 - United States Army Air Corps production version fitted with V-1710-33 powerplant. * Hawk 81-A1 - Export model for French use. * P-40B - Improved model featuring improved armor and armament with seal-sealing fuel tanks. * P-40C - Additional 2 x 12.7mm machine guns added to wings; improved seal-sealing fuel tanks. * P-40D - Fitted with V-1710-39 generating 1,150hp; increase performance at high altitude; improved supercharger. * P-40E - Only 4 x 12.7mm machine guns in wings. * P-40F - Improved supercharger. * P-40L - Similar to the P-40F with improved supercharger and 1,300hp Packard V-1650-1 (license-built 1,300hp Rolls-Royce Merlin) powerplant. * P-40K - Based on the P-40E model with V-1710-33 powerplant. * P-40M - Fitted with V-1710-71 powerplant. * P-40N - Fitted with V-1710-81 OR V1710-99 OR V1710-115 powerplants; improved performance capabilities; decreased overall weight.
