Brigadier General Clarence E. "Bud" Anderson (13. January 1922 - 17. Mai 2024) On August second, 2024, the Aerospace Museum in California honored and celebrated the life of General Bud Anderson along with his friends and family. Brigadier General Clarence E. "Bud" Anderson was a true American hero who won more than 16 aerial combat victories in his P-51 Mustang Old Crow during World War II. Yesterday we celebrated and honoured his life by hearing special stories from his children and family, as well as with flyovers, tributes and much more. A hero, a legend, an ace fighter pilot, a role model and an American icon - may he fly the blue skies forever.