Diz Laird and Bud Anderson, who will take honor flights in Sacramento, served in San Diego during part of their careers
A couple of high school buddies who became famous fighter pilots in World War II, adding to the aviation lore of San Diego, will be honored Thursday by being given a final ride in the sky at an airport near Sacramento.
“It’s neat that this is happening. They’re true American heroes,” said James Kidrick, president of the San Diego Air and Space Museum, which inducted both men into their International Hall of Fame in 2013.Clarence “Bud” Anderson He ended up in Europe, where he flew P-51 Mustangs, primarily to protect American bombers as they attacked German positions. Anderson developed a reputation as a fearless and gifted pilot who was obsessed with flying.
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