Honoring U.S. Air Force Brigadier General Clarence “Bud” Anderson

            These two P-51 Mustangs are the same models and are painted the same as Mustangs flown during World War II by Clarence “Bud” Anderson. During the war Anderson flew in Europe with the renowned 357th Fighter Group of the U.S. Army Air Force. In less than a year he became a triple ace. During that time he flew both a P-51B (in green) and a P-51D. He named them both “Old Crow” after an inexpensive brand of whiskey. In those Mustangs he flew 116 missions without being hit by fire from enemy aircraft and without ever aborting a mission. 

After the war Anderson continued serving in the U.S. Air Force until 1972. His responsibilities during that time included test pilot and commanding a fighter wing during the Vietnam War. When he retired from the Air Force he was a full colonel and had been recognized for outstanding performance many times. He remained active after leaving the Air Force, including managing the Flight Test Facility at Edwards Air Force Base and writing his memoirs. Over his career he flew more than 100 types of aircraft, logging more than 7,000 hours. In 2022, at age 100, he was promoted to the honorary rank of brigadier general.

Seen at the 2023 Thunder Over Michigan Air Show.

Taken in: United States / Michigan / Van Buren Township / Denton (show map)

Taken on: August 12, 2023

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