Jocko Podcast 346: Flying and Fighting w/ Legendary WW2 Fighter Pilot & Triple Ace, "Bud" Anderson

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Flying and fighting with WW2 Fighter Pilot and Triple Ace, Bud Anderson. Author, "To Fly and Fight".

[@neverquitnation_]

Rest in Peace General. Thank you for your service to this nation. Godspeed.

[@robertirwin7016]

These podcast with these WW2 veterans is more important now than ever. Preserving these stories is important. Another excellent episode.

[@shahinkeller2340]

I couldn't agree more. Recently the last surviving member of Easy Company past away.

[@xprettylightsx3781]

Like you wouldn’t believe. Imagine todays youth having to accomplish what these men accomplished. Bunch of undesirable anti Americans are a sickness a parasite like sickness. In this country. Shouldn’t be allowed to live in my country. That country being the beautiful United States of America.

[@ZATennisFan]

These stories MUST be recorded..

[@thejackrabbithole-5311]

Roger that.

[@sethveetaker5474]

Although sadly, this time the Americans are fighting with the NAZIs against the Russians.

[@WickedMo13]

This podcast is more important and relevant than the history channel

[@DS-kp4ch]

Or any tv channel really

[@wade6523]

The current history Channel for sure, but then again it's not what it used to be.

[@claytonbigsby69]

You mean to tell me this is more important than a re-run of Pawn Stars?

[@yashjoseph3544]

@@wade6523 History Channel has ALWAYS been garbage.

[@wade6523]

@@yashjoseph3544 it was much better 25 years ago before reality TV. I enjoyed the ww2 and ww1 stuff

[@ianlillie8332]

I could listen to these old WW2 guys and their war stories all day. Remind me of my grandfathers.

[@meinking22]

These stories. We can't let them die. They're glorious.

[@beaukoenig5210]

My eyes started sweating a little when Dave was telling Bud what inspired him to become a pilot and I think Dave was on the verge as well. I’m so stoked Dave was able to be at this podcast.

[@keatonrutherford6211]

Agree man, that was awesome to hear.

[@thejackrabbithole-5311]

“Eyes started sweating a little…” Never beard it put that way. Very cleaver phrasing!

[@tone12o33]

100 years old! Unbelievable! Thank you for your service sir!

[@chefwest77]

I'm blown away at how sharp Mr. Anderson is at 100!! I hope to be half as that in my 70s if I even get there.lol such a great episode jocko!!!

[@whata86]

Jocko . The ww2 podcast are my absolute favorite. I hang on to every word.

[@Jmac0518]

I got goosebumps when Dave told his childhood story of reading about legendary pilots, and then telling Bud that “I wanted to be you..I wanted to be you..”

[@thomasgilby4597]

A great moment, especially when you think that I’m sure there are many people out there who want to be a marine pilot hearing Dave’s story. Starts at 2:38:37 for those interested.

[@bobbertee5945]

Ah man, yeah that part got me…

[@dennismcintosh3699]

Somehow I just didn't put together who this man was, then Jocko said his plane was Old Crow! Ive seenand put my hand on that aircraft at Wright Patterson AFB. I got goosebumps and tears in my eyes what an honor to get to listen to this hero talk about his life and experiences. This is the best podcast ever.

[@fazole]

Bud's autobiography is great! These guys LITERALLY had eggs and a shot of whiskey for breakfast!

[@MyMW3Channel]

Let's normalize eggs and Jameson for breakfast circa 2017 er um I mean 2022. Fuel the beast. Feed the demons. Set the standard for the day.

[@martinc.720]

As opposed to figuratively having eggs and whiskey?

[@92naz32]

Another legendary podcast, with the living legend, and American treasure Col. Clarence "Bud" Anderson. The last living American triple ace and dual air-war veteran. For a former Marine grunt that was too dumb to fly but was always enamored with the warbirds and the men that flew them since I was a little kid, this was next level. I just now ordered Bud's book and hope that my copy is autographed. Thank you, Jocko, for inviting the Colonel onto your show as I truly appreciate what you do. Also, you should fulfill Bud's request to read the audio version of his book as I'm certain that would be an honor for you! SFMF

[@josiahmorris5799]

Bud’s website is out of books because I just went there to buy one. 🤣

[@92naz32]

@@josiahmorris5799 I oredered mine while watching the interview, so I was ahead of the curve!

[@josiahmorris5799]

@@92naz32 Well done. I looked it up while I was listening too, but I only listened to it yesterday. Do me a favour and leave me your copy in your will when you die, if you die first.

[@r.buckles2898]

This was arguably one of the top 10 jocko podcasts I’ve heard/watched

[@musicsnob4226]

when germany anixed hungry they gave my grandfather a choice, fight for us or die. well that was a no brainer. he flew bf-109. multipule ace. he was shot down and picked up by a german U-boat. we still have the bow flag presented by the captin. after he found out that the germans murdered his family anyway even though his service promised their safety. he then flew combat missions break off from his wing and get on the tail of a us fight and not shoot they would do the dance again but he wouldnt shoot. he pulled level waggled his wings and they escourted them back to an allied air field. once there on a map he showed locations of german anti air, fuel depots, and intercepting air fields for the fighters and told them what tactics the used to jump them. then they took a tommy gun shot a few clips into the fuselage and tail and then he flew back with a heroic tale of barely making it out by the skin of his teeth. he was presented the iron cross with oak leaves. he hated the Nazis. being Russian they hated him too. I wish I had talked to him more when there was time. I was too young to know and appreciate just what he had been through.

[@jameswilliams6254]

This was one of the best podcasts to date. Many years ago, I built a 1/48 model of Old Crow. I have a relative KIA 11 Dec 1944 in B-24J "Black Magic". He was the pilot and they caught flak returning from a bombing mission over Germany. The plane crashed in France; all were killed. They are buried in Belgium. The 357th had escort that day and it made wonder if Bud was there.

[@johnhogue8946]

I've read Buds and Chuck's books and followed them forever. Sitting and listening to Bud tell the stories has been just outstanding. Thank you!

[@danielbrown9368]

20/10 vision??? Dude sees so good that back in WW2 he could see himself doin this podcast.

[@georgemerritt6766]

As a grandson of an POW 8th Army Air Force B-24 tail gunner. I appreciated every minute of this evening’s podcast.

[@isaiahbauer1921]

I wish Jocko would have started 20 yrs ago to be able to interview more WWII veterans, “The Greatest Generation Ever Produced” but as they say they all went through the Great Depression and hard time creat hard men and they all were !

[@DontYaKnowProd]

If you see this check out memoirs of ww2. There are many including a man from the tuskegee air men as well as a paratrooper on dday and even veterans from other countries that served in that war

[@snakeshift9172]

Jocko, this is some legendary content. Thank you brother.

[@derekcoaker6579]

Grateful to have this Conversation on Record. Just in time.

[@bowhuntingsoul2149]

This man is a legend. Absolute legend.

[@jerrybravo6257]

The interviews with these men are incredibly important. I’m thankful you feel the same. You use your platform to ensure they are heard and that they will never be forgotten. Thank you, Jocko.

[@awesomefighter8986]

I love listening to the jocko podcast when en route to doing something productive like work or martial arts

[@toddbates5359]

Amazing podcast, seek out all the WW2, Korea and Viet Nam vets while you can. Have you ever interviewed a vet from " the other side"? Would be tough but interesting.

[@Front-Toward-Enemy]

Holy hell you got Bud on the show. Badass!

[@matthewtilley7224]

Some of these podcasts are irreplaceable and will be in a museum someday.

[@dayontapout]

I love your podcast so please understand when I say this is the best one I'm not just saying that. Getting not only to hear but see get wisdom from a great man and an elder is such a gift. It's like to listen to him until time runs out.

[@benjaminmccarthy520]

Thank you so much for this quality interview Jocko, what a absolute treat, we need to appreciate what men like this did for us to pave the way. Thanks also to Bud for taking the time, truly awesome!

[@lard_lad_AU]

Time and tide wait for no man. We need to hear and learn from these men as the Greatest Generation will soon all be gone. Thank you Jocko.

[@Kansasrunner]

Phenomenal. Can't believe we can still hear these stories from the people who lived them. A different point in human history. What a hero.

[@legionarulsquad6676]

Hats off to that amazing human being. Respect from Romania 🇷🇴

[@legionarulsquad6676]

@@MM-eo2oz ok. My bad. Thank you. Can u explain the difference just so I can learn? I think I know now that I thought about it. But just in case.

[@Milo19970]

Man i truly love these podcasts. My favorite thing is listening to stories of veterans or older people in general. My dad is 75 and i am 24 and his stories always have me feeling amazed because his world when he was my age was so different. He always tells me it was about respect even criminals would leave you alone if they knew you were from the same area.

[@Rippel0000]

A phuckin’ century old. Still so sharp.

[@mikezimmermann2908]

I'm so happy you had Bud on the podcast! I had the opportunity to see and hear him 3 weeks ago at the EAA Airventure in Oshkosh. He was there with Jack Roush, who is big into restoring P-51's. Bud actually flew in a Mustang there at 100 years old. What a hero, and I feel the same as Dave about getting to share the same space with him for a short time. He is a national treasure! Thank you, Jocko and Team! 🇺🇲

[@awaitinggame]

This might be one of the best Jocko podcasts yet. I really enjoyed watching this today and hearing Bud share his stories. I felt like I traveled back in time. The story of the dogfight with the Messerschmitt was incredible. I'm going to have to buy this book. Makes you proud to be an American

[@Swiftie13629]

Thanks Jocko for keeping these guys on your podcasts. And the way you interact with him is a class act.

[@dillioncowie5220]

Chuck was my grandmothers cousin, have a few pictures of them as children. I wish I would've got the chance to meet him. Rest in peace Chuck.

[@riftraft2015]

Love this interview. Bud Anderson is so humble, polite, and soft spoken. But absolute balls of steel. What is that? Now thats a MAN. 😊 God bless him. Really glad you did this interview Jocko. 🇺🇸 THANK YOU 🇺🇸

[@MotoNoir86]

Niiiice. Just watched him crawl out of a P-51 ….again…a couple of weeks ago at Oshkosh. Thanks for getting this interview

[@jacobseppala6142]

I was completely enthralled, awesome podcast. My grandpa was a airplane mechanic on a aircraft carrier In the pacific theater

[@victorduffy4459]

Glad to see Bud is still with us. I hadn't seen him in awhile and assumed he had passed. Sorry Bud.

[@JunkieMonkey321]

berke turning into a kid again for this whole interview. that last little bit at the end where he tells bud about how he wanted to be like him, to his face, that was neat

[@jamesgunnyreed3792]

I love these WWII, Korea, and Vietnam stories.... This has to be a huge treat for Dave Burke.

[@Jonno2summit]

I saw the title and knew right away that this would be an epic conversation between two war veterans. I can't remember how many times I've read Bud's book "To Fly and Fight".

[@full_metal_troy8394]

Absolutely legendary. I didn't know he was still with us. Not gonna lie I got choked up when Jocko thanked him at the end. I'm sad to see our nation devolving from men like these to whatever the fuck it is we are producing today. These men are my heros.

[@bobbertee5945]

They are indeed hero's, I find myself as i get older, just appreciating more and more the sacrifice that generation of Americans made.... Its a shame that men like this eventually pass on.... they and there stories deserve to be told forever and above all learned from.....

[@ohiomack]

This guy is the legend I needed to hear today. Very good man thank you Sir and thank you Jocko

[@jdon1114]

Lucky to have met and had dinner with him. Amazing individual

[@oreospeedwaggindoesamerica6078]

I’ve watched this episode a couple times and just love Bud such a great American Hero!!

[@bdiggitydidit1time845]

Me and my dad built his plane as a model when I was a kid and it flew proudly in my room until I left home. Anderson, Yeager, hoover, and preddy we're my idols. This is beyond awesome. Thanks Jocko, y'all never cease to amaze. Now let's get a red tail angel on here!

[@joe3114]

This is awesome I loved the dogfights episodes with his story’s when I was a kid. These aces are my hero’s

[@Taco_ocaT]

Thanks for sharing jocko n company

[@R.Tafolla]

Jocko is so excited and eager to ask questions like a little kid!

[@squintz831]

Totally one of the reasons I knew I was listening to the right podcast. Jocko is a Jeti. Run a full Jocko indoc (watch all episodes) your life will change

[@jackmcelroy3123]

Great podcast but you really need to read up on the mustang, the engine in it was the game changer and it was a Rolls-Royce/Merlin built under license by Packard....yup it's British.

[@matthewgoins2459]

100 and still sharp as a tack thank you Jacko for bringing this legend in

[@zacheryboggs9700]

Jocko continues to spotlight these fine American Heroes. I appreciate the respect and admiration he shows them.

[@pmotley]

Great interview. Have always been a Bud Anderson fan. In Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator: The Old Crow was my plane, whenever I got to pick. Thank you for your service, and years of entertaining interviews afterward.

[@swte82]

What a treasure we have in Bud Anderson! Thank you for interviewing him Jocko!!!

[@xvsj5833]

Thank you for sharing your story. Thank you for your service, sacrifice and courage for freedom 🇺🇸

[@Jesse-xi5br]

Thank you Jocko, Echo, and the Team for making episodes like this possible!

[@CWay1990]

My grandfather flew with the 357th also, I love listening to these stories... So important to keep these stories alive for future generations.

[@devanrohrich]

This podcast was the P-51 of podcasts 🔥

[@Chertoff88]

Do more of this. History will not remember the motivation or buissness advice. Podcasts like this deserve to be in the national archives and considered national treasures.

[@thespank]

I bought that book in the mid 90's. Found a copy in a used book store. I still have it and have probably read it from cover to cover at least three dozen times. Absolutely incredible man and life. I have watched a bunch of interviews with him over the past almost 30 years. This was absolutely the best. You can hear and feel the reverance in your voices for the respect you give these veterans. Thank you so much! I subscribed at the end of this podcast.

[@matthewstreit1650]

This gonna be a good one!

[@ram_rebel_8058]

It’s hard to put in words to describe how important these podcasts have been and how important BUD is to our history with all of his stories a true national treasure

[@shattersong5127]

Commander Willink,, Im so glad you interviewed this man. I first saw him on a vet tv channel that was struggling for funding. Thank you for getting his story out there!

[@pepelepeau]

I think this is my favorite one ever.What a long life and incredible man.What an honor it is to listen to his stories! Priceless!

[@brittaj68]

Thank you Mr. Anderson for coming and sharing your story with us

[@bradpittman5075]

Very excited. I have listen to every interview of bud anderson I could find over the years.

[@Wolf0180pl]

is one of the best podcasts on your channel, best regards

[@petergj]

The best podcast yet Jocko, what an incredible man and how lucky we are you got to document some of his life in person thank you.

[@rebeccapelegrin7898]

Wow. The respect in that room

[@alexandersawit1178]

Thank you for this inspiring interview with Col. Anderson. The questions and commentaries that you and Dave presented to this living legend made this session truly memorable. We're all grateful that Bud is in good health... and that his air combat thinking is as insightful as ever.

[@jeremyjeremy3829]

I'm so glad I found this! Too bad I didn't find it earlier. This has me starry-eyed & focused like Dad & Grandad are tellin' stories about the good ole days. I've been a huge fan of Mr. Anderson since I was a child. Jocko, is a close 2nd. This is just beautiful. I salute both of you. Thank you!

[@oreospeedwaggindoesamerica6078]

Wow fascinating man and hero!! Not many of them left so I thank you for videoing men like this so we will have these videos forever!

[@N0M0RENAME]

“Well that was one concept that was really latched on to” this guy’s pun is great

[@Shaftscarpenters]

So important to have these interviews thank you Joko y’all heroes to me

[@DOSHIELD]

It’s crazy thinking about how much has changed about what an aircraft is throughout Bud’s life. Amazing. Thanks for hosting this discussion.

[@xLong_Johnson]

so glad you can record the living testimonies of these men for us to learn from.

[@Throttle.Therapy.]

This makes me wish I was able to meet both my grandfather's. They both died before i was born. My mom's dad escaped Austria in 1939. He got sponsored by the owner of a market he worked at. 2 of his siblings were captured and killed in a concentration camp. He was part of the "Ritchie Boys" only for a short period of time. My dads dad was a B-17 pilot in Europe and apparently he had to fly General Patton somewhere! I really wish I could have heard the stories from them.

[@mplslawnguy3389]

Same here, both of mine served in WWII, one in Europe, the other in the Pacific, but that is all I really know about their service. They had a rough time after the war and weren't really there for my parents. One died in the 60's, the other I met once when I was little, but my Dad didn't even really know him. This interview is great, I could listen to his stories all day.

[@paranormalwithdave]

My grandfather served in WW2 and was a LEO for 40 years after and died at almost 96 years old, my grandmother sewed uniforms as a seamstress during WW2, and anything else they asked her to create during that time. She’s still alive God bless her and 98 years old. They don’t make people like that anymore, from what I can see. This generation is the reason I can make this comment on KZbin. Pretty profound. The freedoms that generation allowed us created an entirely new world.

[@Horner181]

100 yrs from now there will be archives of important historical information and this episode will be among them.If it wasn’t for great men like mr bud and you Jocko there wouldn’t be great men to follow.These story’s are so important.

[@1940restorod]

Jacko thanks for doing this amazingly important interview with Bud Anderson. What a gentleman. I think you really made his day and validated his historical life. He seemed to really like telling you about his accomplishments yet not boasting. Awesome job sir!

[@adamgray7721]

Pure gold! Thank you!!

[@kirk189]

Thank you for this interview, he is one of my heroes

[@quinholzken7051]

bedankt dat je deze man nog wat laat betekenen thank

[@lucabalestrieri]

This is my top 10 fav podcast every.

[@Shane_Screams]

Met him couple times from the Reno Air Races and other air shows. What a legend. Was shocked and absolutely ecstatic to see him on the show. This dude was a childhood hero for me. Listening and hearing his stories. Thanks Jocko

[@Beaches_south_of_L.A.]

I'd like to add how awesome a part of this podcast team Dave is and brings to the table. Jocko was really smart and lucky to get Dave.

[@472bronco]

Phenomenal interview, riveting from start to finish.

[@tompappas4819]

One of the best Podcasts ever! God Bless all of you. 🇺🇸☦️🇺🇸

[@FreedomandBaconHomestead]

Thank you for sharing stories of American heroes like Bud!

[@theroadahead415]

What a legend. God bless you sir.

[@asacrusoe8760]

Unbelievable. Thank you for this.

[@DontLetTheOldManIn]

So dang much going on here. Cried through several parts. Thank God for folks like these, including Dave and Jocko; 3 American treasures.

[@charliefoxtrotter]

God bless Mr Berke and Jocko

[@mchristr]

A living, breathing national treasure. You can see the respect on Jocko's face for Col. Anderson.

[@AKHarleyKing66]

Great podcast! I enjoy them all but this one is one of my favorites.