Ernie P.

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Sorry, JohnnyS; not Arthur. But here's an evening clue to reward your efforts. 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.
10. Then he was posted to his original war zone, to take on a new role.
11. Working with another fighter pilot, he helped develop new tactics for fighter aircraft, which were quite successful.
12. Three months later, he became a squadron leader of a very famous unit.