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".

Komentáře • 328

  • @neverquitnation_
    @neverquitnation_ Před měsícem +9

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

  • @robertirwin7016
    @robertirwin7016 Před rokem +368

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

    • @shahinkeller2340
      @shahinkeller2340 Před rokem +4

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

    • @xprettylightsx
      @xprettylightsx Před rokem

      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
      @ZATennisFan Před rokem +7

      These stories MUST be recorded..

    • @thejackrabbithole-5311
      @thejackrabbithole-5311 Před rokem

      Roger that.

    • @sethveetaker5474
      @sethveetaker5474 Před rokem +1

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

  • @ianlillie8332
    @ianlillie8332 Před rokem +133

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

  • @WickedMo13
    @WickedMo13 Před rokem +259

    This podcast is more important and relevant than the history channel

    • @DS-kp4ch
      @DS-kp4ch Před rokem +7

      Or any tv channel really

    • @wade6523
      @wade6523 Před rokem +8

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

    • @claytonbigsby69
      @claytonbigsby69 Před rokem +8

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

    • @yashjoseph3544
      @yashjoseph3544 Před rokem

      @@wade6523 History Channel has ALWAYS been garbage.

    • @wade6523
      @wade6523 Před rokem +3

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

  • @meinking22
    @meinking22 Před rokem +55

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

  • @chefwest77
    @chefwest77 Před rokem +70

    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!!!

  • @tone12o33
    @tone12o33 Před rokem +49

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

  • @whata86
    @whata86 Před rokem +17

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

  • @beaukoenig5210
    @beaukoenig5210 Před rokem +45

    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.

  • @fazole
    @fazole Před rokem +80

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

    • @MyMW3Channel
      @MyMW3Channel Před rokem +11

      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
      @martinc.720 Před 10 měsíci

      As opposed to figuratively having eggs and whiskey?

  • @Jmac0518
    @Jmac0518 Před rokem +21

    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
      @thomasgilby4597 Před rokem +4

      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
      @bobbertee5945 Před 4 měsíci

      Ah man, yeah that part got me…

  • @92naz32
    @92naz32 Před rokem +54

    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
      @josiahmorris5799 Před rokem +1

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

    • @92naz32
      @92naz32 Před rokem +2

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

    • @josiahmorris5799
      @josiahmorris5799 Před rokem

      @@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.

  • @dennismcintosh3699
    @dennismcintosh3699 Před rokem +15

    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.

  • @r.buckles2898
    @r.buckles2898 Před rokem +8

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

  • @jameswilliams6254
    @jameswilliams6254 Před rokem +19

    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.

  • @musicsnob4226
    @musicsnob4226 Před rokem +34

    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.

  • @johnhogue8946
    @johnhogue8946 Před rokem +9

    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!

  • @bowhuntingsoul2149
    @bowhuntingsoul2149 Před rokem +8

    This man is a legend. Absolute legend.

  • @danielbrown9368
    @danielbrown9368 Před rokem +20

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

  • @isaiahbauer1921
    @isaiahbauer1921 Před rokem +15

    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
      @DontYaKnowProd Před rokem

      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

  • @georgemerritt6766
    @georgemerritt6766 Před rokem +4

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

  • @snakeshift9172
    @snakeshift9172 Před rokem +20

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

  • @Front-Toward-Enemy
    @Front-Toward-Enemy Před rokem +12

    Holy hell you got Bud on the show. Badass!

  • @awesomefighter8986
    @awesomefighter8986 Před rokem +15

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

  • @jerrybravo6257
    @jerrybravo6257 Před rokem +6

    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.

  • @Rippel0000
    @Rippel0000 Před rokem +7

    A phuckin’ century old. Still so sharp.

  • @toddbates5359
    @toddbates5359 Před rokem +8

    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.

  • @legionarulsquad6676
    @legionarulsquad6676 Před rokem +5

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

    • @legionarulsquad6676
      @legionarulsquad6676 Před rokem

      @@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.

  • @lard_lad_AU
    @lard_lad_AU Před rokem +8

    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
    @Kansasrunner Před rokem +2

    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.

  • @jacobseppala6142
    @jacobseppala6142 Před rokem +5

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

  • @benjaminmccarthy520
    @benjaminmccarthy520 Před rokem +4

    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!

  • @MotoNoir86
    @MotoNoir86 Před rokem +4

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

  • @dillioncowie5220
    @dillioncowie5220 Před rokem +4

    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.

  • @JunkieMonkey321
    @JunkieMonkey321 Před rokem +7

    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

  • @victorduffy4459
    @victorduffy4459 Před rokem +7

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

  • @matthewtilley7224
    @matthewtilley7224 Před rokem +1

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

  • @mikezimmermann2908
    @mikezimmermann2908 Před rokem +1

    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! 🇺🇲

  • @derekcoaker6579
    @derekcoaker6579 Před 25 dny

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

  • @awaitinggame
    @awaitinggame Před rokem +3

    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

  • @Milo19970
    @Milo19970 Před rokem +2

    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.

  • @full_metal_troy8394
    @full_metal_troy8394 Před rokem +6

    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
      @bobbertee5945 Před rokem

      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.....

  • @Swiftie13629
    @Swiftie13629 Před rokem +3

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

  • @jamesgunnyreed3792
    @jamesgunnyreed3792 Před rokem +1

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

  • @dayontapout
    @dayontapout Před rokem +1

    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.

  • @ohiomack
    @ohiomack Před rokem +4

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

  • @joe3114
    @joe3114 Před rokem +6

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

  • @R.Tafolla
    @R.Tafolla Před rokem +3

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

    • @squintz831
      @squintz831 Před 7 měsíci

      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

  • @bdiggitydidit1time845
    @bdiggitydidit1time845 Před rokem +1

    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!

  • @riftraft2015
    @riftraft2015 Před 3 měsíci

    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 🇺🇸

  • @Jonno2summit
    @Jonno2summit Před 11 měsíci

    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".

  • @Taco_ocaT
    @Taco_ocaT Před rokem +4

    Thanks for sharing jocko n company

  • @matthewgoins2459
    @matthewgoins2459 Před rokem +1

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

  • @jdon1114
    @jdon1114 Před 3 měsíci

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

  • @jackmcelroy3123
    @jackmcelroy3123 Před rokem +2

    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.

  • @devanrohrich
    @devanrohrich Před rokem +1

    This podcast was the P-51 of podcasts 🔥

  • @xvsj5833
    @xvsj5833 Před rokem +2

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

  • @N0M0RENAME
    @N0M0RENAME Před rokem +1

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

  • @Throttle.Therapy.
    @Throttle.Therapy. Před rokem +7

    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
      @mplslawnguy3389 Před rokem

      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.

  • @oreospeedwaggindoesamerica6078

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

  • @CWay1990
    @CWay1990 Před rokem

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

  • @swte82
    @swte82 Před rokem

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

  • @matthewstreit1650
    @matthewstreit1650 Před rokem +4

    This gonna be a good one!

  • @thespank
    @thespank Před rokem

    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.

  • @Chertoff88
    @Chertoff88 Před rokem +4

    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.

  • @zacheryboggs9700
    @zacheryboggs9700 Před rokem

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

  • @paranormalwithdave
    @paranormalwithdave Před rokem +3

    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 CZcams. Pretty profound. The freedoms that generation allowed us created an entirely new world.

  • @brittaj68
    @brittaj68 Před rokem

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

  • @ram_rebel_8058
    @ram_rebel_8058 Před rokem

    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

  • @rebeccapelegrin7898
    @rebeccapelegrin7898 Před rokem +1

    Wow. The respect in that room

  • @pmotley
    @pmotley Před rokem

    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.

  • @shattersong5127
    @shattersong5127 Před rokem

    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!

  • @Jesse-xi5br
    @Jesse-xi5br Před rokem

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

  • @pepelepeau
    @pepelepeau Před rokem

    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!

  • @alexandersawit1178
    @alexandersawit1178 Před rokem

    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.

  • @DOSHIELD
    @DOSHIELD Před rokem

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

  • @Horner181
    @Horner181 Před rokem

    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.

  • @austinfehr9447
    @austinfehr9447 Před rokem +1

    this is unbelievable; first read about him in Chuck Yeagers biography, never thought i would see him live

  • @mchristr
    @mchristr Před rokem

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

  • @Shane_Screams
    @Shane_Screams Před rokem

    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

  • @jeremyjeremy3829
    @jeremyjeremy3829 Před rokem

    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!

  • @DontLetTheOldManIn
    @DontLetTheOldManIn Před rokem

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

  • @h.r.puffnstuff8705
    @h.r.puffnstuff8705 Před dnem

    20/10 vision! Had a childhood friend with that sort of vision. Them dudes have an edge in everything they do. When I worked in the attack community Naval Aviation I became curious about pilot vision acuity. We had gents that set record for most carrier traps. Gents that ended up flying Blue Angels. Gents that could wax the fighter jocks during ACM. I worked night flight ops mostly. You really get a lesson in who can see and who can’t. All the skills gifted Aviators had one thing in common. They all could see 20/17 or better.

  • @AlphaCuck
    @AlphaCuck Před rokem

    this guy is 100 years old!! that's so crazy, he's so well spoken. this is an oral history treasure.

  • @Wolf0180pl
    @Wolf0180pl Před rokem +3

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

  • @1940restorod
    @1940restorod Před rokem

    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
    @adamgray7721 Před rokem

    Pure gold! Thank you!!

  • @lewismessex898
    @lewismessex898 Před rokem

    It was an honor to listen to him.

  • @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.

  • @baerstudio
    @baerstudio Před rokem

    you would not think this man was 100 listening to him speak.
    thank you jocko for putting him on, priceless

  • @bustercrabbe9767
    @bustercrabbe9767 Před rokem

    Had the honor of meeting Col. Anderson at an American Fighter Aces Symposium in the late 1990's, the man is a national hero and treasure.

  • @callahan9119
    @callahan9119 Před rokem

    What a man. 100 years old and still sharp as a tack.

  • @asacrusoe8760
    @asacrusoe8760 Před rokem

    Unbelievable. Thank you for this.

  • @MrAPCProductions
    @MrAPCProductions Před rokem +2

    "We had already taken the planes to 120,000 feet"
    This is the 1950s F104 Starfighter......

  • @lucabalestrieri
    @lucabalestrieri Před rokem

    This is my top 10 fav podcast every.

  • @ravenheartwraith
    @ravenheartwraith Před rokem

    My grandfather was a p-51 pilot, would of been 103 but he died at 69 years old when I was 9.
    This was an amazing treat, I didn't expect to ever hear from the greatest generation live again.

  • @quinholzken7051
    @quinholzken7051 Před rokem

    bedankt dat je deze man nog wat laat betekenen thank

  • @xLong_Johnson
    @xLong_Johnson Před rokem

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

  • @theroadahead415
    @theroadahead415 Před rokem

    What a legend. God bless you sir.

  • @FreedomandBaconHomestead

    Thank you for sharing stories of American heroes like Bud!