A huge part of my original interest in aviation was influenced by my obsession with WWII Aviation. From the video games I played, to the models I made, I idolized the pilots of WWII.

Now a pilot fully engrossed in aviation every day, and an attendee of many of these bigger events each year (OSH, SNF, etc) it's clear that these WWII guys won't be around much longer.

While it's impossible to pin down an interview at AirVenture, I thought I'd try for a Skype interview with Col. C.E. Bud Anderson. It took some work here and there with his medical appointments and schedule (he's 96) but the patience paid off.

I'm very pleased and honored to have talked to him about his time in the military, which goes beyond WWII. It was a special experience for me and one that I'm quite proud of have in my library. I couldn't care less if it doesn't get ANY views. It was special to me.

Enjoy!

Checkout his Book and Website

u/FireWaterAirDirt · 2 points r/suggestmeabook

I have a few. These are all first hand accounts.

Iron Coffins by Herbert A. Werner
This started my fascination with U-Boats.

To Fly and to Fight by Col. Bud Anderson

A Mustang triple ace

Steel Boats Iron Hearts by Hans Goebler
The story of the U-Boat 505.

I'll add more later.

u/Ptr4570 · 2 points r/gifs

Check out his buddy's story too, https://www.amazon.com/Fly-Fight-Memoirs-Triple-Ace/dp/0935553347

Love both of those guys.

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