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GE Aviation Lecture
An Evening with Colonel Clarence E. "Bud" Anderson
Thursday, October 09, 2008
8:00 pm
Lockheed Martin Imax Theater
National Mall Building

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Colonel Anderson is a decorated WW II Triple Ace fighter pilot who served two combat tours escorting heavy bombers over Europe in the P-51 Mustang. Other assignment in his 30 years of military service include Korea and Southeast Asia. He has an extensive flight testing background spanning a 25 year period.

Col. Anderson's book, To Fly and Fight, will be available for purchase and autographing. It has been described by the Air Force historian as "the finest pilot memories of WW II."

Come hear this legendary fighter pilot talk about his extensive flying experiences.

This event is made possible by the generous support of The General Electric Company.

 
  Also of possible interest: the Annual John H. Glenn Lecture at the following link: http://www.nasm.si.edu/events/eventDetail.cfm?eventID=966
  
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The GE, Exploring Space, Glenn and Lindbergh lectures are free, but tickets are required. Seating may be limited. To request tickets online, use the ticket request form. You may also pick up tickets for the lectures above at our Imax Box Offices during regular museum hours. Questions please call (202) 633-2398 or e-mail public lectures.

If requested two weeks in advance, oral and sign language interpreters are available.