CE "Bud" Anderson Signed Cut with Portrait P-51 Old Crow Ace (PSA)

Highest Scoring Living Fighter Ace

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Cut measures 2"" x 5"" in size and has been hand-signed by Clarence Emil ""Bud"" Anderson.

"" Calling all aviation enthusiasts and collectors!

Up for auction is an extraordinary piece of aviation history: a signed cut signature of CE """"Bud"""" Anderson, encapsulated and authenticated by PSA/DNA authentication services.

Colonel Clarence Emil """"Bud"""" Anderson is a living legend in the aviation world, renowned for his remarkable service as a triple ace fighter pilot during World War II. His bravery, skill, and dedication to aerial combat have earned him numerous awards and accolades, including the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with 25 oak leaf clusters.

This signed cut signature, encapsulated by PSA/DNA authentication services, serves as a tangible connection to Colonel Anderson's illustrious career. With PSA/DNA's authentication, you can be confident that you are acquiring a genuine piece of history.

Don't miss your chance to own this rare and authenticated signed cut signature of CE """"Bud"""" Anderson. Bid now and add this remarkable piece to your collection, honoring the legacy of one of America's most celebrated fighter pilots. Bid with confidence and secure your piece of aviation history today!""

Originally assigned to the 328th Fighter Group, He later transferred to the 363d Fighter Squadron of the 357th Fighter Group, flying the P-39 “Airacobra.” In November 1943, the 363d was assigned to Leiston, England and became the first unit in the 8th Air Force to receive the P-51 Mustang. His squadron painted their Mustangs with red and yellow checkered noses and red rudders. Bud’s P-51 was named “Old Crow” after the whiskey brand. Bud’s first victory came on March 8th, 1944 when he destroyed an Me-109 while escorting Allied bombers on a raid of Berlin. A month later, he scored a second victory in nearly the same location, once again downing an Me-109. That same day Bud and three other pilots from his squadron took part in shooting down an He-111. Since all four pilots had shots on the bomber, they each got a quarter-kill. While on an escort mission to Czechoslovakia on May 12th, 1944, he became an ace when he downed an Me-109 near Frankfurt, Germany. Two weeks later, Bud scored a double victory against Me-109s while his fighter group destroyed twenty-three enemy aircraft in one day. Later, in June 1944, he scored a triple victory against Fw-190s. Bud completed his first combat tour in July 1944 with twelve and one-quarter victories to his credit. After a brief rest in the United States, he returned to Europe for a second tour in October 1944 and went on to become the leading ace of the 363d Fighter Squadron with sixteen and one-quarter aerial victories in 116 combat missions.

The autograph(s) has been authenticated and encapsulated by PSA/DNA for authenticity purposes.

Authentication: PSA Encapsulated

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