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WWII Memoirs of an Undefeated Fighter Ace
This is a story of a young man, typical of the youth in the 20's and 30's. He was talented in many areas -- sometimes over-confident.
As a youth, he built model airplanes from balsa wood. He devoured every issue of G-8 and His Battle Aces. He dreamt of being a fighter pilot and it did come true.
He flew fighters in WWII with a great group of men who formed the 354th Fighter Group. He became an ACE -- undefeated in dozens of kill or be killed "Dogfights."
It happened because of his Mother's prayers and a guardian angel to cover the bad parts along with confidence in himself and his mastery of flying "LIVE BAIT."
Early Praise for LIVE BAIT
Those of the younger generation, who are the hope of the world, need to know that freedom is not free. It has been earned by men like the author who laid their lives on the line in combat that gives them the freedom they enjoy today. These stories by a fellow fighter Ace paint a good picture of the fighting and life between the battles. Congratulations, "Doe," for telling your story.
Brig. Gen. David Lee "Tex" Hill
"Flying Tiger" Ace
For those of you who lived in those times, Live Bait will evoke many vivid memories. For the younger, this book will place you in the time of your forebearers, reminding you of the challenges millions faced in those days and how they coped. Perhaps more importantly, in its way, Live Bait reminds all ofus that we are an integral part of the flow America's history and that of the world we live in. Read and be proud.
Brig. Gen. Robin Olds, USAF (Ret.)
WWII and Vietnam Ace
Born in Walla Walla, Washington, November 30, 1920
Raised in Spokane, Washington
Graduated: Lewis & Clark High School 1938
Student at Gonzaga until 1941
Entered service as Aviation Cadet January 1942
Graduated Kelly Field - Class 42-H
Flew fighter aircraft in ETO 1943-45
- 105 Combat Missions
- 6 confirmed air victories
- 1/2 probably destroyed in air
- 8 damaged
- 2 confirmed destroyed on ground
- Numerous ground vehicles destroyed
Silver star
Distinguished Flying Cross with Oak Leaf Cluster
Air Medal with 15 Oak Leaf Clusters
Distinguished Unit Citation with Oak Leaf Cluster
Discharged as Captain September 1945
Education
Gonzaga University
University of Southern California
Loyola University, B.S. 1954
University of Oregon, D.M.D. 1958
Portland State University
Elected
National Vice President, Air Force Association 1978 - 1979
National President American Fighter Aces Association 1979 - 1980
Retired
From 40 years of private Dental practice 1998
From 28 years in Travel Industry 2005
