Bud Anderson

Col. Clarence E. "Bud" Anderson, United States Air Force retired, flew two tours of combat against the Luftwaffe in the sky's over Europe during World War Two. He became a leading ace with 16 1/4 aerial victories. His P-51 Old Crow carried him safely through 116 missions without being hit by enemy aircraft and, without Bud ever having to turn back for any reason.

With over thirty years of military service, Anderson was a test pilot at Wright Field and Edwards Air Force Base, served two tours at the The Pentagon and commanded three fighter units. He commanded an F-105 wing during the Vietnam War and retired in 1972. He was decorated twenty-five times for his service to the United States.

Best friends with General Chuck Yeager from before WW2 to this day.

References

*Anderson, Colonel Clarence "Bud" with Joseph P. Hamlin. To Fly and Fight, Memoirs of a Triple Ace, Pacifica Military History, Library of Congress. ISBN 0-935553-34-7.

External links

*C.E. "Bud" Anderson's Official website
*Biography at the National Museum of the United States Air Force
*Biography at acepilots.com