C E Bud Anderson Fighter Pilot W W I I Ace
Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2019 8:28 pm
Clarence Emil "Bud" Anderson (born Oakland, California January 13, 1922) is a retired officer in the United States Air Force and a triple ace of World War II. During the war he was the highest scoring flying ace in his P-51 Mustang squadron. After the war Anderson became a well regarded fighter test pilot, and a fighter squadron and wing commander. Anderson flew two tours of combat against the Luftwaffe in Europe while with the 363rd Fighter Squadron of the 357th Fighter Group, based at RAF Leiston, England, and was the group's third leading ace with 16¼ aerial victories. He served his wing commander tour in combat in the Vietnam War. He retired as a full colonel in 1972, after which he worked in flight test management for McDonnell Douglas. A member of the National Aviation Hall of Fame.
Sent him 2 photos on 11 Feb and got them back signed on 25 Feb.. Signed them C E Bud Anderson.
Col C. E. Bud Anderson
1060 Southridge Dr.
Auburn, CA 95603
Sent him 2 photos on 11 Feb and got them back signed on 25 Feb.. Signed them C E Bud Anderson.
Col C. E. Bud Anderson
1060 Southridge Dr.
Auburn, CA 95603