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Old 06-14-2014, 03:50 AM
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Ernie P.
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Morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P.


Question: What warbird pilot do I describe?

Clues:

(1) This pilot wasn’t a particularly high scoring ace, but he did serve with distinction; serving as a pilot for a rather long time.

(2) He is most well known for shooting down a single aircraft, early in WWII.

(3) He took part in a very famous battle, very early in the war. But, his actions resulted in his being court martialled. He was exonerated; but the incident was never forgotten, and continued to plague him throughout his career.

(4) He flew Gloster Gauntlets, B-17 Flying Fortress’, A-20 Havocs, P-38 Lightnings, P-47 Thunderbolts, and P-51 Mustangs.

(5) But, he is best remembered for having flown a Spitfire; and for a Hurricane, a type he did not fly.

(6) During pilot training, he flew solo in around half the time of an average pilot.

(7) His aerial gunnery scores were better than twice the average pilot.