P-51D Mustang Diecast Model, USAAF 357th FG, 363rd FS, #44-14450 Old Crow, Bud
AF-A00149Product Details
Air Force 1 Smithsonian Series A00149 |
| 1:72 Scale | Length | Width | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North American P-51D Mustang | 5.25" | 6.25" |
Captain C.E. Bud Anderson served two combat tours with the 363rd FS/357th FG during WWII. The 357th FG was stationed at RAF Leiston, England and Anderson flew a P-51D s/n 44-14450 B6-S (B6 signified the 363rd FS) adorned with his familiar Old Crow nickname. Bud flew 44-14450 on 66 missions and added 11.25 aerial victories to his total. Bud Anderson never had to abort a mission and his aircraft never suffered a hit from enemy aircraft and he returned state side in February 1945 as a Major.