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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 ...
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 ...
Apr. 3, 2026 – 02:54 – “Bud” Anderson, the last surviving “triple ace” pilot from World War II, received full military funeral honors at Arlington National Cemetery.
Follow Bud Anderson and the Yoxford Boys through May 1944 as they escort bombers, engage deadly Focke-Wulfs, and push the limits of courage and skill. From saving a crippled B-17 to achieving his ...