Warbirds of America unveiled a statue honoring Brigadier General C.E. “Bud” Anderson, a World War II "triple ace" with 16 aerial victories, at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The bronze statue ...

The last surviving World War II triple ace pilot died at age 102 this week, more than 75 years after serving in the U.S. Air Force and flying missions over Europe, the Washington Post reported.

On March 30, 2026, we honored the life and legacy of Col. (Ret.) Bud Anderson, America's last triple ace pilot of World War II. He was a legendary pilot, but above all, a lifelong patriot to his ...

Clarence E. “Bud” Anderson Jr., the last surviving triple ace pilot from World War II, died May 17. He was 102. Anderson died at his home in Auburn, California, The Washington Post reported. His ...

CALIFORNIA, USA — The last surviving World War II triple ace pilot died at age 102 this week, more than 75 years after serving in the U.S. Air Force and flying missions over Europe, the Washington ...