Flight Test Operations Division News Today

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...