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WWII Triple Ace CE Bud Anderson is now 102 and due to age limitations can no longer sign books, photos, or other items. We have a limited stock of signed items remaining in the store. When these signed items are gone, we will continue to offer unsigned books and photos. If you are interested in items signed by Bud, please take advantage of the remaining signed inventory. Thank you!

Fallen Comrades of the 357th FG by Stan Stokes. Depicts Bud Anderson, Jim Browning, Bill Overstreet and Eddie Simpson all members of the 363rd FS, 357th FG. Eddie’s Mustang, Flying Panther is shown pulling out of formation in a missing man salute. This painting is dedicated to the memory of all those lost in the 357th FG and their names are depicted on the lower border of the print. Permission to show this print from Randy Frey of the Aviation Art Hangar.

Two fallen heroes  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 in memory of them.

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Captain James W Browning, 363rd FS, KIA 9 Feb 1945 Captain James W Browning, 363rd FS, KIA 9 Feb 1945
Captain Edward K Simpson, 363rd FS, KIA 10 Oct 1944 Captain Edward K Simpson, 363rd FS, KIA 14 Aug 1944