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During WWII, Anderson, flew 116 combat missions in P-51 Mustangs, scoring 16.25 kills. His P-51, “Old Crow” has been reproduced by many P-51s both flying and static display. Later, as an Air Force test pilot, he became chief of flight test operations at Edwards Air Force Base and deputy director of test flights. He served two tours at the Pentagon and commanded three fighter organizations. In 1970, he volunteered to return to aerial combat as commander of the 355th Tactical Fighter Wing, flying Republic F-105 Thunderchiefs in Vietnam. Bud Anderson has been decorated 25 times for his service to the United States.
In addition to the screenings of the new biopic, Bud Anderson will appear on the Main Plaza Stage at the Phillips 66 Plaza on Friday, August 2, at 11AM for a very special presentation hosted by David Hartman. The program is presented by EAA Warbirds of America and Disabled American Veterans, and is a part of the daylong Salute to Veterans activities. An abbreviated trailer of the biopic will be shown, and Bud will be available for questions from the audience.
The film is a coproduction of Sleeping Dog Productions Inc., the multi-award winning producers of aviation television documentaries for Military Channel, Outdoor Channel and others, and the Fagen Fighters WWII Museum of Granite Falls, Minnesota.
Born in Milan, Italy, Moreno moved to the U.S. in 1999 to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. His aviation passion began early, inspired by his uncle, an F-104 Starfighter Crew Chief, and his father, a military traffic controller. Childhood adventures included camping outside military bases and watching planes at Aeroporto Linate. In 1999, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, to obtain his commercial pilot license, a move that became permanent. With 24 years in the U.S., he now flies full-time for a Part 91 business aviation company in Atlanta. He is actively involved with the Commemorative Air Force, the D-Day Squadron, and other aviation organizations. He enjoys life with his supportive wife and three wonderful children.
