HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Brigadier General Clearance E. "Bud" Anderson, Saturday, January 13th. The 102-year-old says his secret to living a long life is to have “no minor vices.”Living legend Bud Anderson is known as one of the most famous fighter pilots in United States history with 16 1/4 victories.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.