It's after midnight, so this counts as a morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird pilot do I describe?
1. This pilot was remarkably proficient at shooting down enemy aircraft.
2. He downed more enemy aircraft than he flew combat missions.
3. His complete combat career lasted just over five months.
4. Although he wasn’t at the top of his country’s ace list, he scored more victories than most leaders on their country’s list of aces.
5. He also flew quite a few ground attack missions.
6. He got a late start in his war.
7. And he was a bit late in another sense; being a little older than some new combat pilots.