Ernie P.

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Gentlemen;

No correct answers thus far. My apologies, a very busy day. So, here's a morning, an afternoon, and an evening clue for you. Thanks; Ernie P.


Question: What warbird pilot do I describe?

Clues:

1. He was a pilot prior to the beginning of his war.
2. He survived the war, but is a relative unknown; although he led the victory roles in at least two categories, perhaps three.
3. His first combat posting was nearly a year after the war had begun.
4. He flew throughout a major air campaign without scoring a single victory.
5. His first victory came after over eight months of combat flying.
6. He was transferred to a different war zone six weeks later, and quickly scored two more victories.
7. A month later, he was shot down and slightly wounded.
8. Within the next month, he ran his victory score to 10, before being critically injured in a ground collision with another aircraft.
9. After he recovered, he spent a year as a fighter training instructor.