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Collection of Photos about the life of Clarence E “Bud” Anderson

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Bud Aviation Cadet Photo Bud Aviation Cadet Photo
Eleanor Anderson Eleanor Anderson
Eleanor Anderson - Arlington Cemetery Eleanor Anderson - Arlington Cemetery
bud-retirement Bud and Eleanor Anderson retiring from the USAF in 1972 after 30 continuous years of service. McClellan AFB, CA
Lt Jack Stacker, Bud's best friend from childhood. KIA flying P-38s with the 55th FG, November 1943. Lt Jack Stacker, Bud's best friend from childhood. KIA flying P-38s with the 55th FG, November 1943.
Bud with Jack Roush and his restored P-51B Old Crow. Bud with Jack Roush and his restored P-51B Old Crow.
Bud with P-51D Old Crow at Air Venture, Oshkosh, WI. Bud with P-51D Old Crow at Air Venture, Oshkosh, WI.
"Double Trouble"Paul Bowen photo of Jack Roush flying his P-51B Old Crow and Jim Hagedorn flying his P-51D Old Crow. "Double Trouble" Paul Bowen photo of Jack Roush flying his P-51B Old Crow and Jim Hagedorn flying his P-51D Old Crow.
Bud with Jack's restored P-51B at Airmotive Specialties in Salinas, Ca. Bud with Jack's restored P-51B at Airmotive Specialties in Salinas, Ca.
Bud with WWII Wingman John Skara 1996 Bud with WWII Wingman John Skara 1996
ResizerImage1336X1000 Bud and good friend Dick Cole.
Bud signing books by the EAA's XP-51 was the last of the four prototypes built by North American Aircraft in 1940, and the first P-51 delivered to the U.S. Army Air Forces. Bud signing books by the EAA's XP-51 was the last of the four prototypes built by North American Aircraft in 1940, and the first P-51 delivered to the U.S. Army Air Forces.
buds-service-photo Bud Service Photo
Bud flying P-51D Old Crow. Paul Bowen photo. Bud flying P-51D Old Crow. Paul Bowen photo.
Beautiful photo by Earl Smith of Bud flying restored P-51D Old Crow. Beautiful photo by Earl Smith of Bud flying restored P-51D Old Crow.
Bud with Paul and Gail Bowen Bud with Paul and Gail Bowen
Beautiful John Dibbs photo of Bud flying restored P-51D Old Crow Beautiful John Dibbs photo of Bud flying restored P-51D Old Crow
2001 Bud flying the SHF P-51 Old Crow over Leiston Airfield. 2001 Bud flying the SHF P-51 Old Crow over Leiston Airfield.
Bud at Duxford, England Bud at Duxford, England
Bud at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. Bud at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center.
Bud signing the Scandinavian Historic Flight SHF P-51 Old Crow as owner Anders Saether looks on. Duxford, England. 2001 Bud signing the Scandinavian Historic Flight SHF P-51 Old Crow as owner Anders Saether looks on. Duxford, England. 2001
Bud giving the lecture at the National Air and Space Museum - Lindberg Lecture Series 2018 Bud giving the lecture at the National Air and Space Museum - Lindberg Lecture Series 2018
Lt Col Bud Anderson, F-86 Squadron Commander, Korea Lt Col Bud Anderson, F-86 Squadron Commander, Korea
Bud with P-51 Pedal Plane Bud with P-51 Pedal Plane
Col Bud Anderson Director of Flight Test Operations, Edwards AFB with F-104 Col Bud Anderson Director of Flight Test Operations, Edwards AFB with F-104
Bud looking at his WWII flight jacket and helmet on display with the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center with Curator Dr. Jeremy Kinney, The Jacket and Helmet will move to the National Air and Space Museum when their new WWII Exhibit opens. Bud looking at his WWII flight jacket and helmet on display with the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center with Curator Dr. Jeremy Kinney, The Jacket and Helmet will move to the National Air and Space Museum when their new WWII Exhibit opens.
Bud's WWII Jacket and Helmet at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center near Washington Dulles International Airport Bud's WWII Jacket and Helmet at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center near Washington Dulles International Airport
Bud with Curator Dr. Jeremy Kinney and NASM B-26B nicknamed "Flak-Bait" survived 206 operational missions over Europe, more than any other American aircraft during World War II. Bud with Curator Dr. Jeremy Kinney and NASM B-26B nicknamed "Flak-Bait" survived 206 operational missions over Europe, more than any other American aircraft during World War II.
Warbirds in Review, Oshkosh 2019 Warbirds in Review, Oshkosh 2019
Bud doing a War Birds in Review presentation at Air Venture, Oshkosh, WI Bud doing a War Birds in Review presentation at Air Venture, Oshkosh, WI
Jack Roush and Bud in Jack's corporate jet Jack Roush and Bud in Jack's corporate jet
Jack Roush's Beech Premier 390 Business Jet Jack Roush's Beech Premier 390 Business Jet
ResizerImage1025X1094 Bud with good friend Bob Hoover.
Bud after the American Fighter Aces were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal Bud after the American Fighter Aces were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal
Bud and Otto meet in Ojai, CA at Otto's pottery store Bud and Otto meet in Ojai, CA at Otto's pottery store
Bud and great friend Joe Engle Bud and great friend Joe Engle. Joe worked with Bud at Edwards AFB. As a young Captain, Joe flew the X-15 to an altitude of more than 50 miles above ground, qualifying for astronaut wings. He was selected to become a NASA astronaut the following year and is the only person to fly both the X-15 and the Space Shuttle. This photo was taken in 2008 when my Bud was inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame. Paul Bowen Photo
Bud and Otto being filmed in Ojai, CA Bud and Otto being filmed in Ojai, CA
Bud with Bob Hoover at the San Diego Air and Space Museum Bud with Bob Hoover at the San Diego Air and Space Museum
Behind the scenes Warbirds in Review, Oshkosh 2019 Behind the scenes Warbirds in Review, Oshkosh 2019
Bud Anderson Super Fans Bud Anderson Super Fans
dad-and-gary-s Bud and friend Gary Sinise
Bud with the War Bird Book Store Team, Oshkosh, WI Bud with the War Bird Book Store Team, Oshkosh, WI
WWII Triple Ace CE Bud Anderson with Colonel Edward D. Shames (born June 13, 1922) is a retired United States Army enlisted man and officer who later served in the U.S. Army Reserve. During World War II he was assigned to the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division. Shames is the last surviving officer and, following the death of Donald Malarkey, oldest surviving member of Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment. He is Jewish and was affected deeply by seeing Nazi Germany's concentration camps!https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_ShamesLast of the Band of Brothers, Ed Shames, parachute jumped into D-Day with Bud Anderson protecting overhead in P-51 Old Crow, both were born in 1922! WWII Triple Ace CE Bud Anderson with Colonel Edward D. Shames who is the last of the Band of Brothers! Ed Shames parachute jumped into D-Day with Bud Anderson protecting overhead in P-51 Old Crow, both were born in 1922!
Bud recreating air battle! (Hand flying) Bud recreating air battle! (Hand flying)
Bud and friend, aviation legend Mr. Clay Lacy Bud and friend, aviation legend Mr. Clay Lacy
Bud with 2019 Ford Aviation Mustang is designed to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day, and is themed after Bud Anderson’s P-51 Mustang fighter plane, which he had nicknamed Old Crow. Bud with 2019 Ford Aviation Mustang is designed to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day, and is themed after Bud Anderson’s P-51 Mustang fighter plane, which he had nicknamed Old Crow.
2019's Ford Aviation Mustang Old Crow 2019's Ford Aviation Mustang Old Crow
2019's Ford Aviation Mustang Old Crow 2019's Ford Aviation Mustang Old Crow
Bud signing books at Warbird Roundup, Nampa, ID 2019 Bud signing books at Warbird Roundup, Nampa, ID 2019
Bud signing an Old Crow Pedal Plane, Oshkosh 2019 Bud signing an Old Crow Pedal Plane, Oshkosh 2019
Bud and good friend Bill Overstreet at the Reading Airshow Bud and good friend Bill Overstreet at the Reading Airshow
ResizerImage948X710 Bud receiving French Award.
Warbird Roundup, Nampa, ID 2019 Warbird Roundup, Nampa, ID 2019
Preview of movie about Bud called To Fly and Fight and American Life Preview of movie about Bud called To Fly and Fight and American Life
Bud lecture at Warbird Roundup 2019 Bud lecture at Warbird Roundup 2019
Bud signing books and posters at the Reno Air Races 2019 Bud signing books and posters at the Reno Air Races 2019
Bud with Scott and Kyle Guyette of Sleeping Dog Productions. Bud with Scott and Kyle Guyette of Sleeping Dog Productions.
Behind the scenes Warbirds in Review Bud, David Hartman and Ron McGee Behind the scenes Warbirds in Review Bud, David Hartman and Ron McGee
Bud with EAA Warbird President Connie Bowlin and Astronaut Joe Engle Bud with EAA Warbird President Connie Bowlin and Astronaut Joe Engle
Bud with Aviation Photographer John Dibbs Bud with Aviation Photographer John Dibbs
EAA Warbird store staff, Pam, Peg and Diane! EAA Warbird store staff, Pam, Peg and Diane!
A-10 Demo Team with Bud! A-10 Demo Team with Bud!
Bud signing the Demo Team's A-10 Bud signing the Demo Team's A-10
Bud and son-in-law Bill Burlington with Jack Roush's induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame 2019 Bud and son-in-law Bill Burlington with Jack Roush's induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame 2019
Bud and Artist Doug Van Howd at the unveiling of the Bud Anderson statue crafted by Doug! Bud and Artist Doug Van Howd at the unveiling of the Bud Anderson statue crafted by Doug!
Statue of Bud Anderson and his Old Crow at the Auburn Airport, CA. Next to his favorite restaurant "Wings Café" Statue of Bud Anderson and his Old Crow at the Auburn Airport, CA. Next to his favorite restaurant "Wings Café"
Bud checking out the Space Shuttle simulator in Houston Bud checking out the Space Shuttle simulator in Houston
P-51B Old Crow P-51B Old Crow
Bud riding a helicopter to Leiston Airfield and being escorted by a P-51 Bud riding a helicopter to Leiston Airfield and being escorted by a P-51
Old Crow gets a haircut at the Auburn Barber Shop Old Crow gets a haircut at the Auburn Barber Shop
Bud-and-Sean Bud and great friend Sean Tucker!
Bud with Actor John Travolta at the Living Legends of Aviation Bud with Actor John Travolta at the Living Legends of Aviation
Bud by P-51D Old Crow photo by Hiro Inoue Bud by P-51D Old Crow photo by Hiro Inoue
Bud with General Charles McGee at the 75th Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor Bud with General Charles McGee at the 75th Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor
Bud with great friend Bob Hoover Bud with great friend Bob Hoover
Bud with Christina Olds Bud with Christina Olds
Bud in Hawaii for the 75th Anniversary of the Attack on Pearl Harbor Bud in Hawaii for the 75th Anniversary of the Attack on Pearl Harbor
Bud during P-51 Launch at Oshkosh 2019 Bud during P-51 Launch at Oshkosh 2019
Bud with his statue at the Auburn, CA, Airport next to Wings Café Bud with his statue at the Auburn, CA, Airport next to Wings Café
Bud flying the P-51D Old Crow Bud flying the P-51D Old Crow
Bud7 Bud Service Photo
Beautiful Paul Bowen photo Three Mustangs! Beautiful Paul Bowen photo Three Mustangs!
Unveiling of Bud's Statue at Fagen Fighter Museum, Granite Falls, MN Unveiling of Bud's Statue at Fagen Fighter Museum, Granite Falls, MN
Bud Anderson statue at Fagen Fighter Museum Bud Anderson statue at Fagen Fighter Museum
Bud with WWII Reenactors Bud with WWII Reenactors
Bud by restored P-51D Gentleman Jim Bud by restored P-51D Gentleman Jim
P-51 Formation P-51 Formation
Bud getting a 3-D head scan for a bust for the Aerospace Museum of California Bud getting a 3-D head scan for a bust for the Aerospace Museum of California
3-D Head Scan 3-D Head Scan
si-robin-scaled Bud with friend Si Robin!
Jack Roush Mustang Poster Jack Roush Mustang Poster
Mustang Formation Mustang Formation
Bud flying P-51D Old Crow. Earl Smith photo Bud flying P-51D Old Crow. Earl Smith photo
P-51B at the Rivers and Radials Air Show, Lewiston, ID P-51B at the Rivers and Radials Air Show, Lewiston, ID
Earl Smith photo of Bud Flying Old Crow at sunset. Earl Smith photo of Bud Flying Old Crow at sunset.
P-51 "Old Crow" Photo by Alicia Wall P-51 "Old Crow" Photo by Alicia Wall

100 year old WWII Triple Ace Bud Anderson flying in the TF-51 with a murder of Old Crows on his wing. Photo from Scott Slocum. TF-51 flown by Rob Gordon, P-39Q flown by Curt Hutain, P-51B flown by Ray Fowler, P-51D flown by owner Jim Hagedorn. Air Venture 2022