Rest In Peace Bud Anderson. January 13, 1922-May 17, 2024.

Still alive at 99; still the greatest living fighter ace.

They should do a movie about this man and his accomplishments. God bless you sir and thank you for your service.

Who's waiting for a vid every month? Yea me too.

The fact he came home, married and looked after his best buddies wife is just amazing. I will bet everything I have that his best friend is watching over him and his family. Beautiful story!

I have a signed photo of Bud Anderson. He added “Live your dreams!!” When I saw that in December 2020, it made me giddy and made my day. Thank you to everyone who allows us to watch and hear these stories from these veterans! Thank you Mr. Anderson and every other veteran for your service, and to allow me to live in freedom!!

Col. "Bud" Anderson: The ULTIMATE Warrior, Fighter Pilot, Patriot and Gentleman. I only wish we had more young men in our country growing up with these same attributes to keep our country strong! Thanx for your service Bud!

I had the pleasure of meeting Bud at Oshkosh in 2014. Got an autograph and he took me over and showed me the Old Crows (Old Crow was what he named his P-51s) and just talked about planes for a while. Truly an honor for a young aspiring pilot. If you see this Mr. Anderson and by some miracle happen to remember me, I made it, I finished the training and still have the photograph you took with me as a kid and the autograph framed.

You should interview a Dunkirk veteran

We are proud to host Bud Anderson each year at the Warbird Roundup at the Warhawk Air Museum in Nampa, Idaho. His presentation is enthralling, and he is a humble, approachable man. I have a shirt signed by Bud hanging in a place of honor in my house. God bless this true hero! His roommate in the 363rd was Chuck Yeager, who called Bud the best fighter pilot he ever met. They became lifelong friends.

I lost my dad on July 7, 2018. He was a World War II-Korea Veteran. Before he passed away, my husband was able to take him on an honor flight. Thankfully through that journey my Dad was able to find some closure. Aside from that, he didn’t really speak much of the war. I admire and honor those that served and this truly is a generation that is like no other. Brave, proud, determined and fierce! Their stories need to continue to be told from generation to generation. Thank you for your service sir you are a true hero. God Bless. I applaud you for keeping these stories alive.

Absolutely awesome story. This story hits me a little more than others, my great uncle, whom I never met, was also a fighter pilot in the 8th Air force during WW2. Lt. John R. Bernert, pilot of a P51D Mustang assigned to the 374 fighter squadron, 361 fighter group, 8th air force. Unfortunately he was killed July 5th, 1944 when his fighter group came in contact with 10 Messerschmitt Bf109s over Normandy. A french farmer reached out to my family some years after the war and told that my great uncle and a Bf109 went up to dogfight eachother, my uncle came down and landed in his field and when the farmer got to his plane, my great uncle was dead in the cockpit. This man's story is the closest I'll ever get to hearing my great uncles stories he could have told of the war. This channel doesn't get nearly enough praise for the amazing history it preserves through these vets. God Bless and Thank you for the great content! P.S. My uncle is buried in Epinal American Cemetary in Epinal, France and he actually has a small monument stone in the field where he crash landed.

The man is a living legend. His book is a great read (I bought it in hard cover when it first came out). I have read it several times. I could not recommend it more highly. So sorry for the loss of his beloved wife in 2015 after 70 years of marriage. Thank you sir for your service to our country.

The greatest generation that ever lived. Got us through the great depression and freed the world from tyranny. Young men all. God bless and keep them.

What a guy. I wish my generation could be even a quarter of what they were.

This is story is just like the story of the movie “Pearl Harbor” when his best friend died and then he married the girlfriend of his best friend

Thank you, Mr. Anderson, for protecting my grandfather as he flew 38 B-17 LWG/TG missions in Europe from 1944-45. Without him coming home, I would not be here today. God bless you sir. Thank you for your service.

For some reason, I feel an aspect of war that many forget is how young all of them really were. First girlfriend and really close to family age. May every soul taken from war be remembered forever. Respects to everyone, from 🇨🇦.

The part when he said 50% of the corp was killed or held pow really got me

I have an autographed picture that Bud signed for my birthday last year. He is one of several men that inspired me to start flying lessons and become a pilot.

It was an honor to meet Col. Clarence "Bud" Anderson at the Planes of Fame Airshow in Chino, California. A living legend!

I met Mickey Rupp (the man who owns Bud’s P-51) at Walmart and just talking to the man was an incredible experience. I also have 3 books signed by Bud. His “memoirs of a triple ace”. RIP Chuck Yeager

This is by far the best and most underrated channel on KZfaq. Every time you guys put together a new video I lose tears. As a former veteran and WWII history buff, this channel shows exactly what it means to be a patriot and part of the greatest generation to have ever lived. It breaks my heart that we are losing so many of these amazing men as the generations of today just don't have the same mindsets of the past. I appreciate what you guys do and truly enjoy every time I get a notification that a new video has dropped. Keep this up please for all of us as these stories cannot be forgotten! God Bless!

Memoirs of WWII might be one of the most important KZfaq Channels of our time, documenting the experience of the these brave man and once we no longer have these great man among us we can always recall their memories here. Thank You!

Bud Anderson needs to have his life made into a movie. What a great patriot.

Great interview with a great and humble man. Really brings home the humanity of these pilots and the hardships they faced. Thank you for keeping their stories alive.

Love your vids btw

I would like to say Thank You to all our veterans who served and died for our Country and to Josh and his crew for bringing these wonderful accounts of our veterans! God bless you all!!!

Man, this hero is still sharp for being in his 90’s! God bless these men and their families. I’m proud to say my grandfather was a U.S. Army Combat Engineer in the 76th Infantry Division.

It’s not just the war but everything, time, & moment this man lived through...

It'd be cool to get an interview with a Navajo Code Talker, a member of the Resistance in one of the German-occupied coutries, a female Russian sniper at Stalingrad (or ANY Russian soldier), someone who fought in the North African campaign, an Australian or Indian WW2 vet, a member of the Tirailleur, a civilian on the American Home Front, and so many others. I know interviews aren't always easy to get for a variety of reasons, but it would be really cool! Any bit of history that can be recorded for future generations is great to get. I love this channel and I look forward to the new videos each month. Keep up the good work!

I'm so glad you are continuing this project. You interviewed my grandfather in Florida a day or two ago. Unfortunately, my grandmother died a few weeks ago so I wasn't sure if my grandfather was going to be feeling up to the interview. It turns out he was really looking forward to it and it helped keep his mind occupied. I just wish I could have been there, but I'm still in Afghanistan. I'm looking forward to seeing the video. Keep doing what you're doing.

Friday, May 17th, 2024 was a sad day for not just the Anderson family but for American history. A lot of people do not comprehend the significance of this generation and what they did for our peace and freedom. I shedded a few tears when I read he passed on Friday. R.i.p Bud Anderson. You are and will always be a shining beacon of hope and inspiration for many generations to come.

I had the pleasure of meeting Colonel Anderson at an airshow at Duxford in the UK many years ago. He was and still is a real gentleman!

I know it takes courage each time we climb into the cockpit but it takes even more when you know you're going into combat. Thanks Bud.

Best channel on KZfaq! you should interview Russians they have amazing stories from ww2

Wow that brought tears to my eyes all those Men were so tough back then they don't make them like that anymore . Would love to meet him would be such an honor

Col. Anderson, Thank You for your service to our country !!

Have you had the opportunity to interview Col. Jim Carl of Catoosa Oklahoma? Jim was a P51 pilot in the 8th and is still living at 99 years old. He's still sharp as a tack and has MANY such stories as this great hero does.

God bless you, Colonel Anderson. I wish I could sit and talk with you. I had the honor of knowing one of your fellow fighter pilots, Colonel Gerald Edwards of the 325th Fighter Group (Checkertail Clan). He and I spent many hours at his home, just across the AuSable River from mine talking about his time as a pilot. The term "Greatest Generation" is very, very accurate.

Amazing man.....truly the greatest generation

Old Crow!! One of the best plane names of WW2. One cannot measure the amount of admiration and thankfulness I have for this man. He is the definition of the phrase "Greatest Generation." So many videos on You Tube showcasing his abilities as a triple ace. Quote from Brigadier General Chuck Yeager: "The best fighter pilot I ever saw." 👀

I am a retired Air Force pilot, I was able to meet Colonel Anderson when he was still on active duty. Back then there were still quite a few senior officers that had served in the Army Air Force. Special people.

Thanks Bud! We'll never forget what you and your squadron mates did for our country!

IT WAS A PLEASURE TO MEET YOU at one brief moment Col. Anderson, back in the early 2000's. It was at Seattle's Museum of Flight -during a group talk and book signing. Nearly 20 years later, I still have your numbered art print I hang on my wall, titled, "Can't talk, gotta' shoot," that you personally signed, along with all of the signatures of the surviving members of the squadron and support crew. It was a pleasure to meet all of you. A very memorable moment for me. someone who has so much respect for what you men did back then in your youth with your squadron of Mustangs and your flying and fighting skills to further the cause of freedom for countless of souls for all the years since that time to today and beyond. Along with this nation and the world I am grateful for your service and of your fellow crew - past and present, as well as those who fought and were lost. God bless all of you.

How good are these videos!!!

Budd Anderson's one of the best to ever set foot in an airplane. Him and General Robin Olds

All the veterans would be fuming if they saw the way this country they fought and died for is heading

Man he is a amazing Hero, his best friend died and took care of his wife and family. Thank you for your service

Mr Anderson, thank you for your service.

Bud has always been my favorite pilot from WW2. I’m glad they made a video with him. He has great stories

I met Bud Anderson at an airshow about 20 years ago along with Chuck Yeager they were signing autographs and briefly talking to people. I also got to speak to Bob Hoover little although back then I had no idea who he was other then his airshow performance where he performs engine out aerobatics. I just thought he was a civilian airshow performer had no idea he was a fighter pilot in WW2, and stole a German fighter flew it back to the Holland.

what you guys are doing is so great.

Col Bud Anderson is a hero! I thank him for his service

I have read Buds biography and I highly recommend it. I’m sad that the day these WWII heroes are no longer with us is approaching.

I'm so glad that we have these films of the actual war veterans to see and hear their stories.

Not sure when this was filmed, but this guy is still alive and almost 100 years old!

What an incredible story and amazing man! Definitely a true hero and I'm glad he has been honored in his new home town as well as your documentary. May we never forget their sacrifices.

Sir, if you escorted bombers from the 490th Bombardment Group, you may have helped my father deliver payloads to France and Germany. He spoke of dogfights between P51’s and the Luftwaffe. Those were tough times and all I have is RESPECT for the brave pilots on both sides.

Upon finding out that Brig. General yeager had died, I texted a friend, nominated Col. Bud Anderson to the role of Greatest Living Pilot

Such a good video

First off I give my humble respect for this man and so many more like him.Secondly I give you respect for bringing us these stories.Its so very important to bring these stories to light and I thank you.Stay blessed and safe

Thanks to everyone that made this video possible! Especially Lane Tarr!

Bud Anderson was a hero, and a gentleman all his life. He is sorely missed.

Thank you for your service Bud Anderson!

Thank you Bud and all others who served for the allies during WW2. My granddad served in the Norwegian Army and participated in the recapture of Narvik in 1940. It’s people like this we have to thank for living in a free world today. It’s not to be taken for granted.

Quality content as always

Bud related how for breakfast, they got steak, eggs and shot of whiskey. He said he was never good with his fists, BUT he had the aggressive spirit in the air. He complained when the enemy wouldn't come up and fight!

Hello from Bailey, NC. First of all let me say thank you for making these videos. My Daddy was in WW2, he was a combat medic in General Patton's 664th armored tank division, and I've got a couple of old 8mm videos of my Dad when he was telling one of my friends one of his war stories, I've got one where he actually got to see one of his war buddies again, and that was in either the mid to late 70's or early 80's, but the look on my Daddy's face when he got to see "Butch" again was absolutely priceless!! Daddy being a combat medic, AND being in old "blood and guts" General George Patton's 664th my Daddy sure had many of his TRUE war stories, in fact, he had WAY TO MANY war stories for just one man! He saw the horrors of the concentration camps, where and how the many Jewish and American people were slaughtered and then their bodies just pushed into a giant hole which they forced the prisoners to dig their own graves! Yes, my Daddy saw all of that aftermath of death. He said he could still smell the dead bodies 50 years later. I'm not just saying this because he's my Daddy, but I TRULY believe that EVERY veteran is a REAL, TRUE AMERICAN BADASS, and ESPECIALLY the ones from the "class of 45" who didn't have all this new technology like the military does now!! THINK about that one.

I love listening to WW2 veterans speak. There's just something about the endless stories and wisdom that they have that warms my heart to hear. Every single surviving WW2 veteran is a living legend in my opinion... and ALL the veterans that never made it home are the people that deserve our utmost respect!

Thank you for your service Mr. Anderson. Your acts of bravery will not go forgotten.

I was lucky enough to see Bud Anderson and Chuck Yeager at Oshkosh one year. It was amazing to just stand around with them, there was maybe just 20 of us in a half circle listening to them talk. Legends.

Your a hero, an example and one to be honored sir. Thank you for the life you gave us, and for all you did for freedom. From Phoenix. Az. Grandson of a field artillery Lawrence Eugene Eans.

Bud is a superhero. They are all superheroes. Infinite respect and gratitude.

So hard to watch this without tears rolling down my face. It is not about the survivors but about the suffering left behind. These living we see on the streets every day, these heroes of our culture who get forgotten, we need to live our lives for them.

Another great episode!

I read Bud's book years ago....In a P-51he was one of the best...talk about leading by example....

These documentaries are excellent.

Bless this man, thank you for your Service

Your account deserves all the recognition in the world. You guys keep doing a fantastic job

Thanks again for making these interviews. They're worth gold

I've personally met Bud, he is a great man. It's one thing to hear about an air battle from the war, it's another to hear it from the guy who was in it.

Bud Anderson….American legend and hero. God bless you sir!

I am a avid WW II Historian, & I collect many WW II artifacts, & I collect large, 1:18 Scale WW II Planes, & the 2nd. one I got, was BUD ANDERSON's "OLD CROW", & at the time I knew his name, & a little about his P-51 Mustang, & its an exact copy, right down to the paint job, & I've learned more & more about him, & every other WW II Vet I can learn about, & his story, & Spirit are truly incredible, & I thank them all silently, all the time for all they have done, on the ground, On the Sea, Under the Sea, & In the Air.! Our Country's getting torn apart from the inside out, & these stories have a huge impact upon me, & when I see American's fighting other American's, It truly makes me sick inside.! We've came so far, & done so much as a GREAT COUNTRY, & to see political situations tearing this great nation apart, I can only guess just how bad it truly makes them feel.! "It's a cryin' Ass Shame".! We can do far better, & we cannot let this happen. So many lives were given in so many wars for this great country, & it's up to every single one of us to do better, & no matter your beef, put it past you, & think about great guys that lived, fought, & so many died, that we owe it to each USA Vet, to do every single thing we can to stop the American's fighting other American's, & put your differences aside, & realize we are all nothing in comparison to what's been laid down before you.! Get over it, & then help other American's fighting other American's, to do the same, before we loose this GREAT NATiON.! It's truly up to each & every one of us to do so until we're one GREAT NATiON AGAIN.! We owe it to every Vet, "Not The Money Grubbing Politician's" No matter what war war they fought in, &, alive, or dead, they fought for your, & The World's Freedom.! So that you, & I may live in absolute FREEDOM.!

Brave, more than brave !!!! Honor !!!

An absolute stud. Thank you sir for your service. I hope we can keep this country that you fought so hard for.

sad we dont have as many people like this now days

chuck yeager once said one of the absolute best fighter pilots of all time is bud anderson, he claimed he and bud had excellent eye sight and it paid off many many times.

Had the honor to meet him at Oshkosh several years ago, took several pictures with him and he signed the hat he gave me. Will always remember that day. Good bless and once again thank you for you service.

A true humble hero thank you sir.

My grandfather was in world war II he went into the war at age 17 he passed away in 2016 at the age of 90 on Veterans day

When Chuck Yeager said Bud Anderson was the best fighter pilot he ever saw Im sure the Germans would have liked to recieve that message . Incredible, incredible stuff Josh and family. Thank you

I have an old VHS tape of Mr. Anderson telling is story. i use to watch it all the time when I was a kid. I'm so glad he is still around.

My hat is off to all these men who served. I've known several in my life. Gentlemen thank you all.

I have listened to the Colonel several times. There may have been aces with more kills, but he was a technical combat genius. Great stories and straight up brave. I can't express my admiration for him enough. Thank you, Sir, for being such a good example of 'The Greatest Generation'. My dad was a radioman in a B-25, didn't talk that much about his experience and I wished I'd pressed him on it more when I was a kid. Too late now.

REST IN PEACE BUD you made it so people like us still have a home today a family a life a place to call safe to call home ...seemed like a good guy too

God bless you Sir. Thank you for answering the call & coming to the aid of my country, England.

These men were a different breed back then

I just found this channel., and so happy inhave so much amazing stories to watch, amazing channel

What a great video I have always had the highest respect and how an honor it is that Colonel Anderson can share with us Thank You for your service Sir and your sacrifice to this great nation