Morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
Question: What warbird pilot do I describe?
Clues:
(1) In addition to victories over enemy aircraft, he scored at least one balloon kill.
(2) He scored victories while flying four different aircraft types.
(3) He was an ace, with five or more victories, in three of those aircraft types.
(4) He began his career as an aircraft mechanic.
(5) His mother didn’t like the idea of him being a pilot, because it was so dangerous.
(6) After seven years, during which time he was married and had a son, he finally decided to pursue his dream, and became a pilot.
(7) His superiors recognized his superior eyesight, his skills in shooting and piloting a fighter; but considered him to be stubborn.
(8) When war broke out, he performed well, but was reprimanded for a stunting incident.