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Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. Although it wasn’t the first of its type within its service, it was the first of its style.
2. It replaced an iconic warbird.
3. And it was, in turn, replaced by an iconic warbird.

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Believe me, I'm not complaining. Truth be told, I was scrambling to come up with another clue that wouldn't be too obvious. Citing clue 6 as helping narrow down the person did surprise me a bit. Britain also has a DFC so I thought it might lead to wrong guesses.

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Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. Although it wasn’t the first of its type within its service, it was the first of its style.
2. It replaced an iconic warbird.
3. And it was, in turn, replaced by an iconic warbird.
4. Perhaps as a result of (2) and (3), it is relatively unknown.

Ernie P.

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Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. Although it wasn’t the first of its type within its service, it was the first of its style.
2. It replaced an iconic warbird.
3. And it was, in turn, replaced by an iconic warbird.
4. Perhaps as a result of (2) and (3), it is relatively unknown.
5. It was noted as being little superior to the aircraft it replaced, although opinions seem to differ on that point.

Ernie P.

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Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. Although it wasn’t the first of its type within its service, it was the first of its style.
2. It replaced an iconic warbird.
3. And it was, in turn, replaced by an iconic warbird.
4. Perhaps as a result of (2) and (3), it is relatively unknown.
5. It was noted as being little superior to the aircraft it replaced, although opinions seem to differ on that point.
6. It was noted as being much inferior to the aircraft which replaced it, although opinions seem to differ on that point.

Ernie P.

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Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. Although it wasn’t the first of its type within its service, it was the first of its style.
2. It replaced an iconic warbird.
3. And it was, in turn, replaced by an iconic warbird.
4. Perhaps as a result of (2) and (3), it is relatively unknown.
5. It was noted as being little superior to the aircraft it replaced, although opinions seem to differ on that point.
6. It was noted as being much inferior to the aircraft which replaced it, although opinions seem to differ on that point.
7. And yet, it was also noted as being quite maneuverable in the hands of a skilled pilot; and it could be dived safely at a high rate of speed.

Ernie P.

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Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. Although it wasn’t the first of its type within its service, it was the first of its style.
2. It replaced an iconic warbird.
3. And it was, in turn, replaced by an iconic warbird.
4. Perhaps as a result of (2) and (3), it is relatively unknown.
5. It was noted as being little superior to the aircraft it replaced, although opinions seem to differ on that point.
6. It was noted as being much inferior to the aircraft which replaced it, although opinions seem to differ on that point.
7. And yet, it was also noted as being quite maneuverable in the hands of a skilled pilot; and it could be dived safely at a high rate of speed.
8. It was flown by several well-known aces; several of whom are themselves icons.
9. It was introduced in wartime, during a period of enemy air superiority.

Ernie P.

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Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. Although it wasn’t the first of its type within its service, it was the first of its style.
2. It replaced an iconic warbird.
3. And it was, in turn, replaced by an iconic warbird.
4. Perhaps as a result of (2) and (3), it is relatively unknown.
5. It was noted as being little superior to the aircraft it replaced, although opinions seem to differ on that point.
6. It was noted as being much inferior to the aircraft which replaced it, although opinions seem to differ on that point.
7. And yet, it was also noted as being quite maneuverable in the hands of a skilled pilot; and it could be dived safely at a high rate of speed.
8. It was flown by several well-known aces; several of whom are themselves icons.
9. It was introduced in wartime, during a period of enemy air superiority.
10. Its service life was, even for its time, pretty short; although some serious problems with its replacement led to some of them being famously brought back into service while the replacement was being debugged.

JohnnyS

Albatros D.1?

Ernie P.

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Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. Although it wasn’t the first of its type within its service, it was the first of its style.
2. It replaced an iconic warbird.
3. And it was, in turn, replaced by an iconic warbird.
4. Perhaps as a result of (2) and (3), it is relatively unknown.
5. It was noted as being little superior to the aircraft it replaced, although opinions seem to differ on that point.
6. It was noted as being much inferior to the aircraft which replaced it, although opinions seem to differ on that point.
7. And yet, it was also noted as being quite maneuverable in the hands of a skilled pilot; and it could be dived safely at a high rate of speed.
8. It was flown by several well-known aces; several of whom are themselves icons.
9. It was introduced in wartime, during a period of enemy air superiority.
10. Its service life was, even for its time, pretty short; although some serious problems with its replacement led to some of them being famously brought back into service while the replacement was being debugged.
11. This aircraft supposedly had an “Achilles’ heel”; a significant weakness in its design.
12. This aircraft did achieve at least one, and possibly two, aviation “firsts”.

uncljoe

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Triplane

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Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. Although it wasn’t the first of its type within its service, it was the first of its style.
2. It replaced an iconic warbird.
3. And it was, in turn, replaced by an iconic warbird.
4. Perhaps as a result of (2) and (3), it is relatively unknown.
5. It was noted as being little superior to the aircraft it replaced, although opinions seem to differ on that point.
6. It was noted as being much inferior to the aircraft which replaced it, although opinions seem to differ on that point.
7. And yet, it was also noted as being quite maneuverable in the hands of a skilled pilot; and it could be dived safely at a high rate of speed.
8. It was flown by several well-known aces; several of whom are themselves icons.
9. It was introduced in wartime, during a period of enemy air superiority.
10. Its service life was, even for its time, pretty short; although some serious problems with its replacement led to some of them being famously brought back into service while the replacement was being debugged.
11. This aircraft supposedly had an “Achilles’ heel”; a significant weakness in its design.
12. This aircraft did achieve at least one, and possibly two, aviation “firsts”.
13. The elevator and rudder were fully moveable (“flying” style), with no “fixed” surfaces.

Ernie P.

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Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. Although it wasn’t the first of its type within its service, it was the first of its style.
2. It replaced an iconic warbird.
3. And it was, in turn, replaced by an iconic warbird.
4. Perhaps as a result of (2) and (3), it is relatively unknown.
5. It was noted as being little superior to the aircraft it replaced, although opinions seem to differ on that point.
6. It was noted as being much inferior to the aircraft which replaced it, although opinions seem to differ on that point.
7. And yet, it was also noted as being quite maneuverable in the hands of a skilled pilot; and it could be dived safely at a high rate of speed.
8. It was flown by several well-known aces; several of whom are themselves icons.
9. It was introduced in wartime, during a period of enemy air superiority.
10. Its service life was, even for its time, pretty short; although some serious problems with its replacement led to some of them being famously brought back into service while the replacement was being debugged.
11. This aircraft supposedly had an “Achilles’ heel”; a significant weakness in its design.
12. This aircraft did achieve at least one, and possibly two, aviation “firsts”.
13. The elevator and rudder were fully moveable (“flying” style), with no “fixed” surfaces.
14. The wings were “drooped” at the rear, inboard of the ailerons.

Ernie P.

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Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. Although it wasn’t the first of its type within its service, it was the first of its style.
2. It replaced an iconic warbird.
3. And it was, in turn, replaced by an iconic warbird.
4. Perhaps as a result of (2) and (3), it is relatively unknown.
5. It was noted as being little superior to the aircraft it replaced, although opinions seem to differ on that point.
6. It was noted as being much inferior to the aircraft which replaced it, although opinions seem to differ on that point.
7. And yet, it was also noted as being quite maneuverable in the hands of a skilled pilot; and it could be dived safely at a high rate of speed.
8. It was flown by several well-known aces; several of whom are themselves icons.
9. It was introduced in wartime, during a period of enemy air superiority.
10. Its service life was, even for its time, pretty short; although some serious problems with its replacement led to some of them being famously brought back into service while the replacement was being debugged.
11. This aircraft supposedly had an “Achilles’ heel”; a significant weakness in its design.
12. This aircraft did achieve at least one, and possibly two, aviation “firsts”.
13. The elevator and rudder were fully moveable (“flying” style), with no “fixed” surfaces.
14. The wings were “drooped” at the rear, inboard of the ailerons.
15. Armament was a single machine gun.

Ernie P.

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Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. Although it wasn’t the first of its type within its service, it was the first of its style.
2. It replaced an iconic warbird.
3. And it was, in turn, replaced by an iconic warbird.
4. Perhaps as a result of (2) and (3), it is relatively unknown.
5. It was noted as being little superior to the aircraft it replaced, although opinions seem to differ on that point.
6. It was noted as being much inferior to the aircraft which replaced it, although opinions seem to differ on that point.
7. And yet, it was also noted as being quite maneuverable in the hands of a skilled pilot; and it could be dived safely at a high rate of speed.
8. It was flown by several well-known aces; several of whom are themselves icons.
9. It was introduced in wartime, during a period of enemy air superiority.
10. Its service life was, even for its time, pretty short; although some serious problems with its replacement led to some of them being famously brought back into service while the replacement was being debugged.
11. This aircraft supposedly had an “Achilles’ heel”; a significant weakness in its design.
12. This aircraft did achieve at least one, and possibly two, aviation “firsts”.
13. The elevator and rudder were fully moveable (“flying” style), with no “fixed” surfaces.
14. The wings were “drooped” at the rear, inboard of the ailerons.
15. Armament was a single machine gun.
16. It was a biplane.

Ernie P.

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Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. Although it wasn’t the first of its type within its service, it was the first of its style.
2. It replaced an iconic warbird.
3. And it was, in turn, replaced by an iconic warbird.
4. Perhaps as a result of (2) and (3), it is relatively unknown.
5. It was noted as being little superior to the aircraft it replaced, although opinions seem to differ on that point.
6. It was noted as being much inferior to the aircraft which replaced it, although opinions seem to differ on that point.
7. And yet, it was also noted as being quite maneuverable in the hands of a skilled pilot; and it could be dived safely at a high rate of speed.
8. It was flown by several well-known aces; several of whom are themselves icons.
9. It was introduced in wartime, during a period of enemy air superiority.
10. Its service life was, even for its time, pretty short; although some serious problems with its replacement led to some of them being famously brought back into service while the replacement was being debugged.
11. This aircraft supposedly had an “Achilles’ heel”; a significant weakness in its design.
12. This aircraft did achieve at least one, and possibly two, aviation “firsts”.
13. The elevator and rudder were fully moveable (“flying” style), with no “fixed” surfaces.
14. The wings were “drooped” at the rear, inboard of the ailerons.
15. Armament was a single machine gun.
16. It was a biplane.
17. Wing mounted radiator.

Ernie P.

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Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. Although it wasn’t the first of its type within its service, it was the first of its style.
2. It replaced an iconic warbird.
3. And it was, in turn, replaced by an iconic warbird.
4. Perhaps as a result of (2) and (3), it is relatively unknown.
5. It was noted as being little superior to the aircraft it replaced, although opinions seem to differ on that point.
6. It was noted as being much inferior to the aircraft which replaced it, although opinions seem to differ on that point.
7. And yet, it was also noted as being quite maneuverable in the hands of a skilled pilot; and it could be dived safely at a high rate of speed.
8. It was flown by several well-known aces; several of whom are themselves icons.
9. It was introduced in wartime, during a period of enemy air superiority.
10. Its service life was, even for its time, pretty short; although some serious problems with its replacement led to some of them being famously brought back into service while the replacement was being debugged.
11. This aircraft supposedly had an “Achilles’ heel”; a significant weakness in its design.
12. This aircraft did achieve at least one, and possibly two, aviation “firsts”.
13. The elevator and rudder were fully moveable (“flying” style), with no “fixed” surfaces.
14. The wings were “drooped” at the rear, inboard of the ailerons.
15. Armament was a single machine gun.
16. It was a biplane.
17. Wing mounted radiator.
18. The wings were noteworthy as being very strong.

Ernie P.

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Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. Although it wasn’t the first of its type within its service, it was the first of its style.
2. It replaced an iconic warbird.
3. And it was, in turn, replaced by an iconic warbird.
4. Perhaps as a result of (2) and (3), it is relatively unknown.
5. It was noted as being little superior to the aircraft it replaced, although opinions seem to differ on that point.
6. It was noted as being much inferior to the aircraft which replaced it, although opinions seem to differ on that point.
7. And yet, it was also noted as being quite maneuverable in the hands of a skilled pilot; and it could be dived safely at a high rate of speed.
8. It was flown by several well-known aces; several of whom are themselves icons.
9. It was introduced in wartime, during a period of enemy air superiority.
10. Its service life was, even for its time, pretty short; although some serious problems with its replacement led to some of them being famously brought back into service while the replacement was being debugged.
11. This aircraft supposedly had an “Achilles’ heel”; a significant weakness in its design.
12. This aircraft did achieve at least one, and possibly two, aviation “firsts”.
13. The elevator and rudder were fully moveable (“flying” style), with no “fixed” surfaces.
14. The wings were “drooped” at the rear, inboard of the ailerons.
15. Armament was a single machine gun.
16. It was a biplane.
17. Wing mounted radiator.
18. The wings were noteworthy as being very strong.
19. Its Achilles’ heel was also noteworthy, and well known to enemy aviators. The weakness was at the heel, or extreme tail, of the fuselage.

Ernie P.

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Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. Although it wasn’t the first of its type within its service, it was the first of its style.
2. It replaced an iconic warbird.
3. And it was, in turn, replaced by an iconic warbird.
4. Perhaps as a result of (2) and (3), it is relatively unknown.
5. It was noted as being little superior to the aircraft it replaced, although opinions seem to differ on that point.
6. It was noted as being much inferior to the aircraft which replaced it, although opinions seem to differ on that point.
7. And yet, it was also noted as being quite maneuverable in the hands of a skilled pilot; and it could be dived safely at a high rate of speed.
8. It was flown by several well-known aces; several of whom are themselves icons.
9. It was introduced in wartime, during a period of enemy air superiority.
10. Its service life was, even for its time, pretty short; although some serious problems with its replacement led to some of them being famously brought back into service while the replacement was being debugged.
11. This aircraft supposedly had an “Achilles’ heel”; a significant weakness in its design.
12. This aircraft did achieve at least one, and possibly two, aviation “firsts”.
13. The elevator and rudder were fully moveable (“flying” style), with no “fixed” surfaces.
14. The wings were “drooped” at the rear, inboard of the ailerons.
15. Armament was a single machine gun.
16. It was a biplane.
17. Wing mounted radiator.
18. The wings were noteworthy as being very strong.
19. Its Achilles’ heel was also noteworthy, and well known to enemy aviators. The weakness was at the heel, or extreme tail, of the fuselage.
20. One famous pilot painted his aircraft a bright blue.

Ernie P.

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Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. Although it wasn’t the first of its type within its service, it was the first of its style.
2. It replaced an iconic warbird.
3. And it was, in turn, replaced by an iconic warbird.
4. Perhaps as a result of (2) and (3), it is relatively unknown.
5. It was noted as being little superior to the aircraft it replaced, although opinions seem to differ on that point.
6. It was noted as being much inferior to the aircraft which replaced it, although opinions seem to differ on that point.
7. And yet, it was also noted as being quite maneuverable in the hands of a skilled pilot; and it could be dived safely at a high rate of speed.
8. It was flown by several well-known aces; several of whom are themselves icons.
9. It was introduced in wartime, during a period of enemy air superiority.
10. Its service life was, even for its time, pretty short; although some serious problems with its replacement led to some of them being famously brought back into service while the replacement was being debugged.
11. This aircraft supposedly had an “Achilles’ heel”; a significant weakness in its design.
12. This aircraft did achieve at least one, and possibly two, aviation “firsts”.
13. The elevator and rudder were fully moveable (“flying” style), with no “fixed” surfaces.
14. The wings were “drooped” at the rear, inboard of the ailerons.
15. Armament was a single machine gun.
16. It was a biplane.
17. Wing mounted radiator.
18. The wings were noteworthy as being very strong.
19. Its Achilles’ heel was also noteworthy, and well known to enemy aviators. The weakness was at the heel, or extreme tail, of the fuselage.
20. One famous pilot painted his aircraft a bright blue.
21. There were, unlike all of their kindred, no military issued serial numbers displayed on their fuselages.

Ernie P.

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Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. Although it wasn’t the first of its type within its service, it was the first of its style.
2. It replaced an iconic warbird.
3. And it was, in turn, replaced by an iconic warbird.
4. Perhaps as a result of (2) and (3), it is relatively unknown.
5. It was noted as being little superior to the aircraft it replaced, although opinions seem to differ on that point.
6. It was noted as being much inferior to the aircraft which replaced it, although opinions seem to differ on that point.
7. And yet, it was also noted as being quite maneuverable in the hands of a skilled pilot; and it could be dived safely at a high rate of speed.
8. It was flown by several well-known aces; several of whom are themselves icons.
9. It was introduced in wartime, during a period of enemy air superiority.
10. Its service life was, even for its time, pretty short; although some serious problems with its replacement led to some of them being famously brought back into service while the replacement was being debugged.
11. This aircraft supposedly had an “Achilles’ heel”; a significant weakness in its design.
12. This aircraft did achieve at least one, and possibly two, aviation “firsts”.
13. The elevator and rudder were fully moveable (“flying” style), with no “fixed” surfaces.
14. The wings were “drooped” at the rear, inboard of the ailerons.
15. Armament was a single machine gun.
16. It was a biplane.
17. Wing mounted radiator.
18. The wings were noteworthy as being very strong.
19. Its Achilles’ heel was also noteworthy, and well known to enemy aviators. The weakness was at the heel, or extreme tail, of the fuselage.
20. One famous pilot painted his aircraft a bright blue.
21. There were, unlike all of their kindred, no military issued serial numbers displayed on their fuselages.
22. These aircraft were used in early experiments with aircraft mounted rockets. In one experimental firing, an enemy pilot was frightened enough he landed immediately and surrendered. In the next trial, a rocket struck an enemy aircraft, forcing it to land and be captured.

Ernie P.

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Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. Although it wasn’t the first of its type within its service, it was the first of its style.
2. It replaced an iconic warbird.
3. And it was, in turn, replaced by an iconic warbird.
4. Perhaps as a result of (2) and (3), it is relatively unknown.
5. It was noted as being little superior to the aircraft it replaced, although opinions seem to differ on that point.
6. It was noted as being much inferior to the aircraft which replaced it, although opinions seem to differ on that point.
7. And yet, it was also noted as being quite maneuverable in the hands of a skilled pilot; and it could be dived safely at a high rate of speed.
8. It was flown by several well-known aces; several of whom are themselves icons.
9. It was introduced in wartime, during a period of enemy air superiority.
10. Its service life was, even for its time, pretty short; although some serious problems with its replacement led to some of them being famously brought back into service while the replacement was being debugged.
11. This aircraft supposedly had an “Achilles’ heel”; a significant weakness in its design.
12. This aircraft did achieve at least one, and possibly two, aviation “firsts”.
13. The elevator and rudder were fully moveable (“flying” style), with no “fixed” surfaces.
14. The wings were “drooped” at the rear, inboard of the ailerons.
15. Armament was a single machine gun.
16. It was a biplane.
17. Wing mounted radiator.
18. The wings were noteworthy as being very strong.
19. Its Achilles’ heel was also noteworthy, and well known to enemy aviators. The weakness was at the heel, or extreme tail, of the fuselage.
20. One famous pilot painted his aircraft a bright blue.
21. There were, unlike all of their kindred, no military issued serial numbers displayed on their fuselages.
22. These aircraft were used in early experiments with aircraft mounted rockets. In one experimental firing, an enemy pilot was frightened enough he landed immediately and surrendered. In the next trial, a rocket struck an enemy aircraft, forcing it to land and be captured.
23. The next attempt to utilize the rockets failed, due to problems with the ignition system. Further experiments were abandoned, for reasons unknown.

Ernie P.

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Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. Although it wasn’t the first of its type within its service, it was the first of its style.
2. It replaced an iconic warbird.
3. And it was, in turn, replaced by an iconic warbird.
4. Perhaps as a result of (2) and (3), it is relatively unknown.
5. It was noted as being little superior to the aircraft it replaced, although opinions seem to differ on that point.
6. It was noted as being much inferior to the aircraft which replaced it, although opinions seem to differ on that point.
7. And yet, it was also noted as being quite maneuverable in the hands of a skilled pilot; and it could be dived safely at a high rate of speed.
8. It was flown by several well-known aces; several of whom are themselves icons.
9. It was introduced in wartime, during a period of enemy air superiority.
10. Its service life was, even for its time, pretty short; although some serious problems with its replacement led to some of them being famously brought back into service while the replacement was being debugged.
11. This aircraft supposedly had an “Achilles’ heel”; a significant weakness in its design.
12. This aircraft did achieve at least one, and possibly two, aviation “firsts”.
13. The elevator and rudder were fully moveable (“flying” style), with no “fixed” surfaces.
14. The wings were “drooped” at the rear, inboard of the ailerons.
15. Armament was a single machine gun.
16. It was a biplane.
17. Wing mounted radiator.
18. The wings were noteworthy as being very strong.
19. Its Achilles’ heel was also noteworthy, and well known to enemy aviators. The weakness was at the heel, or extreme tail, of the fuselage.
20. One famous pilot painted his aircraft a bright blue.
21. There were, unlike all of their kindred, no military issued serial numbers displayed on their fuselages.
22. These aircraft were used in early experiments with aircraft mounted rockets. In one experimental firing, an enemy pilot was frightened enough he landed immediately and surrendered. In the next trial, a rocket struck an enemy aircraft, forcing it to land and be captured.
23. The next attempt to utilize the rockets failed, due to problems with the ignition system. Further experiments were abandoned, for reasons unknown.
24. Two “license built” versions of the aircraft were produced, as well.

Ernie P.

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Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. Although it wasn’t the first of its type within its service, it was the first of its style.
2. It replaced an iconic warbird.
3. And it was, in turn, replaced by an iconic warbird.
4. Perhaps as a result of (2) and (3), it is relatively unknown.
5. It was noted as being little superior to the aircraft it replaced, although opinions seem to differ on that point.
6. It was noted as being much inferior to the aircraft which replaced it, although opinions seem to differ on that point.
7. And yet, it was also noted as being quite maneuverable in the hands of a skilled pilot; and it could be dived safely at a high rate of speed.
8. It was flown by several well-known aces; several of whom are themselves icons.
9. It was introduced in wartime, during a period of enemy air superiority.
10. Its service life was, even for its time, pretty short; although some serious problems with its replacement led to some of them being famously brought back into service while the replacement was being debugged.
11. This aircraft supposedly had an “Achilles’ heel”; a significant weakness in its design.
12. This aircraft did achieve at least one, and possibly two, aviation “firsts”.
13. The elevator and rudder were fully moveable (“flying” style), with no “fixed” surfaces.
14. The wings were “drooped” at the rear, inboard of the ailerons.
15. Armament was a single machine gun.
16. It was a biplane.
17. Wing mounted radiator.
18. The wings were noteworthy as being very strong.
19. Its Achilles’ heel was also noteworthy, and well known to enemy aviators. The weakness was at the heel, or extreme tail, of the fuselage.
20. One famous pilot painted his aircraft a bright blue.
21. There were, unlike all of their kindred, no military issued serial numbers displayed on their fuselages.
22. These aircraft were used in early experiments with aircraft mounted rockets. In one experimental firing, an enemy pilot was frightened enough he landed immediately and surrendered. In the next trial, a rocket struck an enemy aircraft, forcing it to land and be captured.
23. The next attempt to utilize the rockets failed, due to problems with the ignition system. Further experiments were abandoned, for reasons unknown.
24. Two “license built” versions of the aircraft were produced, as well.
25. Early experiments, the first known, with radio transmitters and receivers were carried out with this aircraft, and later versions of this aircraft.

Ernie P.

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Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. Although it wasn’t the first of its type within its service, it was the first of its style.
2. It replaced an iconic warbird.
3. And it was, in turn, replaced by an iconic warbird.
4. Perhaps as a result of (2) and (3), it is relatively unknown.
5. It was noted as being little superior to the aircraft it replaced, although opinions seem to differ on that point.
6. It was noted as being much inferior to the aircraft which replaced it, although opinions seem to differ on that point.
7. And yet, it was also noted as being quite maneuverable in the hands of a skilled pilot; and it could be dived safely at a high rate of speed.
8. It was flown by several well-known aces; several of whom are themselves icons.
9. It was introduced in wartime, during a period of enemy air superiority.
10. Its service life was, even for its time, pretty short; although some serious problems with its replacement led to some of them being famously brought back into service while the replacement was being debugged.
11. This aircraft supposedly had an “Achilles’ heel”; a significant weakness in its design.
12. This aircraft did achieve at least one, and possibly two, aviation “firsts”.
13. The elevator and rudder were fully moveable (“flying” style), with no “fixed” surfaces.
14. The wings were “drooped” at the rear, inboard of the ailerons.
15. Armament was a single machine gun.
16. It was a biplane.
17. Wing mounted radiator.
18. The wings were noteworthy as being very strong.
19. Its Achilles’ heel was also noteworthy, and well known to enemy aviators. The weakness was at the heel, or extreme tail, of the fuselage.
20. One famous pilot painted his aircraft a bright blue.
21. There were, unlike all of their kindred, no military issued serial numbers displayed on their fuselages.
22. These aircraft were used in early experiments with aircraft mounted rockets. In one experimental firing, an enemy pilot was frightened enough he landed immediately and surrendered. In the next trial, a rocket struck an enemy aircraft, forcing it to land and be captured.
23. The next attempt to utilize the rockets failed, due to problems with the ignition system. Further experiments were abandoned, for reasons unknown.
24. Two “license built” versions of the aircraft were produced, as well.
25. Early experiments, the first known, with radio transmitters and receivers were carried out with this aircraft, and later versions of this aircraft.
26. And a very famous airman, or at least the group he lead, was involved in these experiments.