Morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
Question: What warbird pilot do I describe?
Clues:
1.This pilot has been largely forgotten, though he ranks among the truly “greats”.
2.He served in both world wars.
3.He was the highest scoring ace of his service.
4.He had to pay for his own flight training.
5.His initial service assignment was flying routine coastal patrols.
6.Then he was assigned to escort duty for bombing raids, flying a two seater.
7.It was there he scored his initial victory.
8.He was ferrying a replacement aircraft when he was attacked by six enemy aircraft.