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Clarence "Bud" Anderson
1922 - 2024
Clarence "Bud" Anderson
1922 - 2024
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BORN
1922
DIED
2024
Clarence Anderson Obituary
Clarence "Bud" Anderson was a celebrated U.S. Air Force pilot who was the last surviving triple ace of WWII and the highest scoring P-51 Mustang pilot in his squadron.
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Scott Waddle CDR USN Ret
July 18, 2024
Scott Waddle CDR USN Ret
July 18, 2024
Rest in peace Bud you earned this sir!
Scott Waddle CDR USN Ret
July 18, 2024
Scott Waddle CDR USN Ret
July 18, 2024
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Scott Waddle CDR USN Ret
July 18, 2024
Scott Waddle CDR USN Ret
July 18, 2024
Scott Waddle CDR USN Ret
July 18, 2024
Scott Waddle CDR USN Ret
July 18, 2024
Scott Waddle CDR USN Ret
July 18, 2024
Air force Chief of Staff promoting Bud to BGen
Scott Waddle CDR USN Ret
July 18, 2024
Bud and his bride Eleanor
Mr.jr.
May 30, 2024
My condolence.
Joseph L Tart Jr.
May 29, 2024
I was very sorry to hear about Col Anderson. He wrote the nicest note to my mother when we lost my dad to brain cancer a few years ago. I met him several times.
Joseph L Tart Jr.
Jennifer Mielnicki
May 28, 2024
Col Anderson was my hero. As a teen in the late 80s and early 90s I worked at airshows and had a strong interest in WWII history. My father suggested his book, which I still own a copy. I had the pleasure of meeting Col Anderson, I believe it was the Mount Comfort Air Show in Indiana, where several members of the 363rd attended, and flew. For a young woman, to meet such a gentleman, I was delighted.
My strong history with veterans, particularly WWII veterans led me to enlist in the Air Force myself. I felt it was a way of 'paying back' those that had come before me.
Thank you Col. You probably would never have realized the impact you had on my younger self. I proudly salute you, sir.
Keep'em Flying
Jen Mielnicki
Helen Navarro
May 27, 2024
My husband & I enjoyed getting together with Bud in Auburn, CA. The statute of his plane, Old Crow, is on display @ the airport in Auburn, CA.
Biff Jannuzzi
May 27, 2024
Biff Jannuzzi
May 27, 2024
Biff Jannuzzi
May 27, 2024
I had the pleasure of meeting, photographing and talking with Colonel Anderson at two Mesa, Arizona Commemorative Air Force Gathering of Legends events, honoring pilots of several generations. At a time when sports figures are called heroes, the word is bandied about, but Bud Anderson deserves the title and shows us what this incredible country can produce!
Dorothy Baker
May 26, 2024
Words cannot possibly express how grateful we are for your service to our country. God bless you sir and all your family.
John L Hein
May 26, 2024
At WWII weekend in Reading PA. He was there and I bought a model of his plane and had it signed by him. Was so happy I done that . While there are many heroes he was my favorite. So all I will say is fly on to the pearly gates. See you soon. This was not easy to write.
Ken Anderson
May 25, 2024
It is sad to hear the passing of BGen Bud Anderson. He's another one of the Greatest Generation that passes from this world. I have admired and respected this man since I was a kid in the early 60's. What a beloved warrior he was and a great American. Out of respect for the great ace, I nicknamed my son Justin "Bud"! My prayers and condolences go out to his family and relatives. Rest in peace forever and God bless!
Chris jones
May 24, 2024
I met bud at the 2018 air show at mather. It was fun meeting him. Thanks for your service and you a cool guy. God bless
Jill Winn
May 22, 2024
I'm so sorry we lost Bud. I think my father worked with him. Jill M. Winn
Bonnie Kyle
May 22, 2024
My father , ( also a WW2 pilot and retired airline pilot ) , had the honor of meeting Mr. Anderson many years ago and took him up in our North American T-6 , and of course they both flew and did a few barrel rolls for good measure.
Daddy said he was a class act and enjoyed his book and got a signed copy! We all owe a debt , we cannot comprehend to the greatest generation ! Sincerely, Bonnie Kyle
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