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Soldier Accounted For From World War II (Lingo, A.)
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced today that U.S. Army Air Forces Capt. Arthur M. Lingo, 24, killed during World War II, was accounted for Jan. 10, 2025. In late 1944, Lingo was assigned to 362nd Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group, 66th Fighter Wing, 8th Fighter Command. During a bomber escort mission to Sorau, Germany, the P-51 Mustang fighter he piloted was shot down by enemy aircraft and crashed near Miesterhorst, Germany. Lingo was reported missing in action on April 11, 1944, and his remains were not identified after the war. The Army issued a presumptive finding of death for Lingo for Oct. 18, 1945.
Great article written by Artist Dan Zoernig on Bud Anderson – “I Never Called Him Bud”
Sep/Oct 2024 Warbirds Magazine with a great tribute to WWII Triple Ace Clarence E ‘Bud’ Anderson. Thank you EAA Warbirds of America for the honor.
Photo by Scott Slocum
This formation is a special tribute to WWII triple ace pilot and retired Brig. Gen. Bud Anderson. His story is featured in the September/October 2024 edition of EAA’s Warbird magazine. Visit our website to read about his extraordinary legacy. Scott Slocum
https://www.warbirds-eaa.org
Missing Man Formation for WWII Triple Ace Bud Anderson at the Aerospace Museum of California.
On 2 August 2024, a Celebration of Life for WWII Triple Ace Clarence E “Bud” Anderson was held at the Aerospace Museum of California. A sincere “Thank you” to all who participated and supported the event. Special thanks for Tom and Karen Jones, Charles Sommers and Sanders Aviation.
Artist Doug Van Howd with statue of WWII Triple Ace Bud Anderson
On 1 August 2024, WWII Triple Ace Bud Anderson was honored at the McKnight Crossing Shopping Center in Grass Valley, California. A life size statue of Bud was unveiled at a ceremony honoring Bud by Mesa Management. Honoring service members and first responders at Patriot’s Point
23 July 2024 a Celebration of Life was held for WWII Triple Ace Bud Anderson at Warbirds in Review at Air Venture 2024, Oshkosh, WI. A special “Thank You” to all who participated and to EAA Warbirds for honoring Bud.
TRUCKEE AIR SHOW HONORS LEGENDARY PILOT BRIGADIER GENERAL BUD ANDERSON – 22 JUNE 2024
Arma Hobby announces new P-51D Old Crow kit for the Fall of 2024
The A-2 Bud and Diz Limited Edition Watches – Praesidus Watch Co.
A sincere “Thank You” to Deana Martin for wishing Brigadier Gen. Bud Anderson a wonderful 102nd Birthday on her Deana Martin Live network. You can view her comments about Bud at about 20 minutes.
On 13 Jan 2024, Bud turned 102 years young!
WWII Ace Bud Anderson attended the 2023 American Fighter Aces Association annual reunion in San Antonio, TX, on 21 Oct 2023. There are only 12 US Fighter Aces left. (L-R) Col. Chuck DeBellevue, Les Gray and Bud.
Our Greatest Generation.net Interview with Bud Anderson
TO FLY and FIGHT released as an Audible Audiobook – Unabridged
P-39Q AIRACOBRA ‘OLD CROW’ – by Arma Hobby
Air Force Magazine – CSAF promotes retired WWII triple ace fighter pilot to brigadier general.
Travis AFB News about the promotion of WWII Ace Bud Anderson to Brigadier General
Call him Brigadier General Bud Anderson: Auburn’s ‘Triple Ace’ pilot receives honorary promotion!
Last WWII Triple Ace Fighter Pilot to become newest Air Force General!
Dogfights are like card games: WWII Veteran and last Triple Ace recalls combat!
An eagle among crows: Bud Anderson honored at Oshkosh
Diz Laird and Bud Anderson
View the event photo gallery here.
26 May 2022 – WWII Triple Ace CE “Bud” Anderson attended a Premier Showing of the new “Top Gun Maverick” movie tonight, put on by the Auburn Aviation Association. All proceeds go to the Col. Bud Anderson Scholarship Fund. ABC local Sacramento, CA, TV asked to interview Bud pre and post movie for his reaction. Mark from ABC says the interviews will be broadcast on Memorial Day. This is a great movie and Bud loved it. We aren’t giving anything away, so you will have to see the action for yourself. Great job Tom Cruise! Donate to the Col. Bud Anderson Scholarship Fund!
New amazing interview with WWII Triple Ace Bud Anderson on Eyewitness History podcast with Joshua Cohen.
Bobby Green and his Drop Tank Race Car “Old Crow” meet with Bud!
Iraq War Veterans meet with Bud Anderson through outstanding veteran’s support group Ranger Road. Thanks for your service and sacrifice for our great nation!
New Exhibit Now Open at the Aerospace Museum of California! Aviation and car enthusiasts rejoice! The Aerospace Museum of California just opened a new temporary exhibit featuring the “Old Crow” 1932 Tribute Car. The Tribute Car is on loan to the Museum through Veterans Day 2022. Mike Katz, the owner, and designer of this beautiful 1932 Ford Window Channeled Coupe spent six years transforming the car into “Old Crow,” to honor Colonel C. E. “Bud Anderson” and all American Veterans. We invite you to stop by the Museum to learn more about this custom-built Tribute Car, and the incredible story of Colonel Bud Anderson and his P-51 Mustang fighter plane “Old Crow.”
Happy Birthday! WWII Ace Bud Anderson turns 100 years young!
Great Article about Bud Anderson in AARP Magazine – From Aircraft Mechanic to Decorated WWII Ace
Bud presenting the Henry ‘Hap” Arnold Military trophy to Gene Mallette for his 1944 North American P-51D Mustang at the Reno Air Races 2021
Bud attended Tail Hook 2021 with US Navy Ace Diz Laird
Bud Attended Warbird Roundup in Nampa, ID, 28-29 Aug 2021
Bud with US Navy Aces Randy ‘Duke” Cunningham and William ‘Willy Irish’ Driscoll at the American Fighter Aces Association 2021 Annual Meeting
Air Venture 2021 – Bud did his Warbirds in Review presentation via Zoom- 27 July 2021
Interview with Motion RC – 2 July 2021
Interview with Bud Anderson on Fighter Pilot Podcast – P-51 Mustang – 24 June 2021
Grand Opening of the Old Crow Cafe at the Aerospace Museum of California, 20 May 2021
Grand Opening of the Old Crow Cafe at the Aerospace Museum of California, 20 May 2021
Old Crow Cafe
GOOD DAY SACRAMENTO NEWS COVERAGE OLD CROW CAFE
10 Nov 2020 – Bud Anderson and US Navy Ace Diz Laird met with USAF F-35 and US Navy Top Gun pilots at Travis AFB to see the F-35 and F-18 Super Hornet up close!
Bud meets with F-35 pilot Brian “Fire” Healy at Travis AFB
Aviation legends, fighter pilots meet at Travis AFB for the look back, look forward
As the Crow Flies – Great article in the Summer 2020 Tahoe Quarterly
