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Clarence E. "Bud" Anderson died in his sleep at his home in Auburn, California, on May 17, 2024, just a little over a year after the Air Force bestowed him with a post-retirement promotion to brigadier general.

SkyDrive has partnered with the Kansai Electric Power Company (KEPCO) to develop electric charging facilities for flying cars (eVTOLs); this collaboration aims to install and operate charging facilities in the Osaka region in preparation for the 2025 World Expo.

There are plenty of parades across LA County for Independence Day. Here's where to watch them.

Chad Hill has an incredible talent for capturing aviation lore with his artwork. From small beginnings, he has fast gained a strong reputation for the quality of his work (not to mention his generous spirit). And now, having paid his dues over many years of effort, he has earned some remarkable opportunities and experiences... including at Oshkosh this year. We thought our readers might enjoy hearing about some of these adventures, so without further ado...

Colonel Clarence "Bud" Anderson celebrated his 100th birthday today. He remains one of the United States Air Force's most celebrated pilots and is perhaps most well known for his prowess over Europe during WWII, where he is credited with downing 16+ enemy aircraft while flying P-51 Mustangs with the legendary 357th Fighter Group. He flew 116 combat missions with this unit - all without taking any damage to his aircraft or the need to return due to mechanical issues, a remarkable f...