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Clarence “Bud” Anderson has passed away​

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World Warbird News
May 18

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Bud Anderson and the Mustang "Old Crow" (Photo Roger Freeman Collection via American Air Museum in Britain)

The famous American pilot and ace, Clarence Emil "Bud" Anderson, passed away on Friday, May 17th. He was 102 years old.
Born on January 13, 1922, in Oakland, United States, "Bud" Anderson served as a fighter pilot during World War II with the 357th Fighter Group and ended the war with a total of 16.25 victories obtained over the course of 116 combat missions, fought at the commands of his P-51D Mustang 'Old Crow'.
Becoming a test pilot postwar, he was successively stationed at Wright-Patterson AFB and Edwards AFB before finishing his professional career at McDonnell Douglas.
Our thoughts and prayers go to the family and loved ones of Clarence Emil "Bud" Anderson.
 
Another of the greatest generations American Hero’s passes. It will be forever sad if our generation is the last to venerate these incredible builders of our great nation - They built a wonderful country and did much to save the world when called upon to do so. Sadly their heroics both at home and abroad may fade with the passing of our own generation. With our deepest respect…..
 
Damn great pilot. Arguably better than Yeager. I have his signed book. He lived a long life. RIP.
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Truly incredible! He flies 116 missions in WW2 and lives to be 102. Well done, and R.I.P., Bud.
 
I was stationed at Edwards Sep 88-Aiug 89 and met Bud Anderson, who was a close friend of Chuck Yeager. Julie and I and 3 other people had a private dinner with Yeager, who was as fascinating as you would expect. I think i read that on the 50th anniversary of supersonic flight, he flew in an F-15. Despite his legendary ability to fly ANY aircraft, he was confined to the back seat. Were I Chief of Staff he would be in the front!
 
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