Description: CLARENCE BUD ANDERSONTyped Letter Signed Signed "C E Anderson" in black ink. Letter is on C.E. "Bud" Anderson personal letterhead and is dated January 24, 2000. Includes letter and mailing envelope. Letter measures 5.50" X 8.50" and is in FINE condition. #003102 Clarence Emil "Bud" Anderson (born January 13, 1922) is a retired officer in the United States Air Force, a triple ace of World War II, and the highest scoring living American fighter ace. During the war he was the highest scoring flying ace in his P-51 Mustang squadron. Towards the end of Anderson's two combat tours in Europe in 1944 he was promoted to major at 22, a young age even for a highly effective officer in wartime. After the war Anderson became a well regarded fighter test pilot, and a fighter squadron and wing commander. He served his wing commander tour in combat in the Vietnam War. He retired as a full colonel in 1972, after which he worked in flight test management for McDonnell Douglas. A member of the National Aviation Hall of Fame, Anderson has remained a sought-after speaker at aviation and military events well into his 90s. On December 2, 2022, Anderson was promoted to the honorary rank of brigadier general by Gen. CQ Brown Jr., the Air Force chief of staff at the Aerospace Museum of California. If you elect to send this autographed item to one of eBay's approved authenticators and are not satisfied with the results, the item can be returned within 30 days of purchase for a full refund to include return postage in the amount of the initial postage. This is one of the Best guarantees anywhere!
Price: 500 USD
Location: Roseville, California
End Time: 2024-04-14T19:44:11.000Z
Shipping Cost: 9.25 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Industry: Military
Signed by: C E Anderson
Signed: Yes
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
