Leon Edmund Zimmermann

Military
media-22671.jpeg UPL 22671 Major "Bud" Anderson and his crew chief Leon Zimmermann in front of their P-51. Official caption on back: 'EUROPE-North American P-51 Mustang pilot Major Clarence E. Anderson, Jr., of the 357th Fighter Group, congratulates his crew chief, Sgt Leon E. Zimmermann for his part in the team work that has made possible Anderson’s amazing total of 480 operational hours-116 consecutive missions-without once returning to base before "mission completed". Major Anderson has shot down 18 ½ Nazi planes.'

Fold3.com and AAM

Object Number - UPL 22671 - Major "Bud" Anderson and his crew chief Leon Zimmermann in front of their P-51. Official caption on back: 'EUROPE-North American P-51 Mustang pilot...

Leon Zimmermann served with the 357th Fighter Group as Major Clarence "Bud" Anderson's armorer for 'Old Crow'.

Connections

See how this entry relates to other items in the archive by exploring the connections below.

Units served with

People

Captain Clarence E. Jr. "Bud" Anderson, ace of the 357th Fighter Group, sits on the wing of his P-51 Mustang (B6-S, serial number 43-12315) nicknamed "Old Crow". Image signed on reverse by Anderson. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Major C E Anderson ace 357 FG. A/c name 'Old Crow'.

Clarence Emil Anderson

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 357th Fighter Group 363rd Fighter Squadron Headquarters (357th Fighter Group)
  • Service Numbers: O-730324
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

Otto Heino

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 100th Bomb Group 357th Fighter Group 91st Bomb Group 363rd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 31109402
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: "Gunner" / Ground crew chief / Flight chief

Aircraft

43-12315

  • Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
  • Nicknames: Old Crow
  • Unit: 357th Fighter Group 363rd Fighter Squadron
A P-51 Mustang (B6-K) nicknamed "Berlin Express" of the 363rd Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group in flight.

43-24823

  • Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
  • Nicknames: Old Crow Berlin Express
  • Unit: 357th Fighter Group 363rd Fighter Squadron

43-6723

  • Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
  • Nicknames: Old Crow
  • Unit: 357th Fighter Group 363rd Fighter Squadron
Captain Clarence E. Jr. "Bud" Anderson, ace of the 357th Fighter Group, sits on the wing of his P-51 Mustang (B6-S, serial number 43-12315) nicknamed "Old Crow". Image signed on reverse by Anderson. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Major C E Anderson ace 357 FG. A/c name 'Old Crow'.

44-14450

  • Aircraft Type: P-51 Mustang
  • Nicknames: Old Crow Pretty Pix
  • Unit: 357th Fighter Group 363rd Fighter Squadron

Places

Aerial photograph of Leiston airfield looking south, the control tower and technical site are to the right, 16 October 1945. Photograph taken by No. 541 Squadron, sortie number RAF/106G/UK/929. English Heritage (RAF Photography).

Leiston

  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Theberton/Saxmundham

Revisions

Date
ContributorED-BB
Changes
Sources

Completed middle name

Date
ContributorWD-C Mustang
Changes
Sources

'To Fly and Fight' by Bud Anderson
http://www.cebudanderson.com/artpage.htm
https://www.fold3.com/image/38859348

Leon Edmund Zimmermann: Gallery (2 items)

Captain C.E. Anderson of the 363rd Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group talks to his ground crew from the wing of his P-51 Mustang. Handwritten caption on reverse: 'Capt. C.E. Anderson (363rd Ftr. Sq.) describing his 9th victory to his crew.'

Object number: FRE 3174 - Captain C.E. Anderson of the 363rd Fighter...

Object number: UPL 22671 - Major "Bud" Anderson and his crew chief Leon...