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seven classes of air racing, static displays, military demonstra-
tions, and more.
“We are thrilled to bring our honored tradition of racing to
Roswell and are confident that they have both the enthusiasm
and resources to expand the future of our races for many genera-
tions to come,” said Fred Telling, CEO and chairman of the board
for the Reno Air Racing Association. “While Roswell was cho-
sen, we are truly grateful for the overwhelming support, dedica-
tion, and enthusiasm shown by all the communities who submit-
ted their bids to host our event. It was incredibly difficult to select
a final location as each venue had their own unique strengths and
challenges. At the end of the day, we are thankful and deeply ap-
preciative of the teams in Pueblo and Casper who invested their
time and efforts in the process.”
The National Championship Air Races will take place at the
Roswell Air Center (ROW), a former military base for the Army
and Air Force. Today, ROW is one of the largest centers for the
commercial aviation industries of the Southwest.

GONE WEST:
Brig. Gen. Clarence E. ‘Bud’

A FIRST AT SuN ‘N FuN: Anderson
Mister Mulligan Flies

Brig. Gen. Clarence “Bud” Anderson, the last living World
with G100UL War II triple ace, died peacefully in his sleep on May 17 at his
home in Auburn, California. Anderson was 102 years old.
The famous Howard DGA-6 replica Mister Mulligan became Anderson was born in Oakland, California in 1922 and en-
the first airplane in history to use GAMI G100UL high octane listed in the Army Air Corps in early 1942. He earned his wings
unleaded avgas in an airshow performance on April 10 at the later that same year, and in 1943, he was deployed to Europe as
SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida. The repli- part of the 357 Fighter Group. Over his combat career, Bud flew
th
ca was flown by its owner, Doug Rozendaal, who has also flown 116 combat missions and shot down 16 enemy aircraft. He is best
with G100UL in his 10-1 compression Lycoming powered TRF-1 known for flying the P-51 Mustangs he named Old Crow.
Rocket. After the war, Anderson served in a variety of roles, including
The original Mister Mulligan was built in 1934 and was an time as a test pilot. He later commanded an F-86 squadron dur-
aviation pioneer in the Golden Age of Air Racing. The replica is ing the Korean War, oversaw an F-105 wing in Japan, and flew F-
powered by a Pratt and Whitney R-1340 engine. 105D fighter-bombers over Vietnam as commander of the 355th
“In both aircraft there were no operational differences be- Tactical Fighter Wing. He retired in 1972 after accumulating over
tween G100UL and 100LL fuel,” Doug said about using G100UL 7,500 flying hours and
fuel in his airplanes. “Fuel flows were slightly lower and EGTs five Distinguished Flying
slightly higher, but imperceptible without modern engine moni- Crosses, 16 Air Medals,
toring. Based on my experience, I believe G100UL is a suitable two Legions of Merit, a
drop-in replacement for 100LL fuel.” Bronze Star, and a Com-
Photo: Doug Rozendaal flies Mister Mulligan at SUN ‘n FUN using G100UL avgas mendation Medal.
(photo by Jim Froneberger). Bud was also a regu-
lar at many airshows and
other warbird-oriented
A NEW HOME FOR THE AIR RACES: events, including EAA
Roswell, New Mexico is AirVenture. World Air-

show News sends our most
New Host City sincere condolences to the
friends and family of Bud
The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) announced in late Anderson.
May that Roswell, New Mexico will be the new home of the Na- Photo: Brig. Gen. Clarence E.
tional Championship Air Races (NCAR). Following a lengthy “Bud” Anderson (photo by Jim
selection process, Roswell was chosen to host the return of the Froneberger).
air races beginning in 2025. The NCAR will continue to feature
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