Bud Anderson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Bud Anderson

American World War II flying ace

Date of Birth: 13-Jan-1922

Place of Birth: Oakland, California, United States

Profession: military officer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Clarence Emil "Bud" Anderson (born 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.
Towards the end of Anderson's two combat tours in Europe in 1944 he was promoted to major at 22, a young age even for a highly effective officer in wartime.
After the war Anderson became a well regarded fighter test pilot, and a fighter squadron and wing commander.
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, Anderson has remained a sought after speaker at aviation and military events well into his 90s.