On 17 May 2024 at 5:29pm, WWII Triple Ace Brigadier General Clarence E “Bud” Anderson passed away at his home peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his family. We were blessed to have him as our father. Dad lived an amazing life and was loved by many. He was 102! Thank you for all your kind comments and messages.
– Jim Anderson and Kitty and Bill Burlington
To Fly and Fight is now an Audiobook!
For the first time ever, the book is now available as an Audible Audiobook. First Chapter is narrated by 100 year old Bud Anderson.
Click the buttons below to listen to an audio sample and buy on Amazon.com, or subscribe on Audible.
Read the Book – To Fly and Fight
Updated copies of WWII Ace Bud Anderson’s book are now available.
This updated book has 40 new photos (some in color), new forewords by NASCAR great Jack Roush and German Ace Gunther Rall, updates and new stories and an addendum.
Want a sneak peak? Experience air-to-air combat in WWII by reading the first chapter of Bud’s book online now!
Tribute to the 357th Fighter Group
“The Yoxford Boys”
“The 357th is credited with 595 1/2 air victories, 2nd only to the great Hub Zemke’s 56th Group, which was in combat much longer. Considering the time factor, the 357th was the highest scoring group in 8th Air Force.” – Merle Olmstead
Bud’s Heroes – Fallen Comrades of the 357th
Dedicated to the memory of 363rd squadron pilots: Capt. Jim Browning and Capt. Eddie Simpson. Both men were killed in combat in the European theater of operation during WWII. Bud named his son, James Edward Anderson after these two heroes.
Life In The Fast Lane – Autobiography of Tom Dwelle
One of Bud’s best friends and neighbors has a new autobiography of his own extraordinary life.
Latest Site Updates:
- Historical Documents added to How I became a pilot.
- Combat Diary of Captain Harry Ankeny, 362nd Fighter Squadron
