Originally Posted by Top_Gunn

Finally, a clue that should narrow the field quite a bit.

Looking for the name of a well-known pilot.

1. A very high-scoring ace.

2. Began his military service in the signal corps.

3. Trained as a telegraph operator.

4. After completing his service in the signal corps, he took flying lessons and earned a pilot's license.

5. He then re-joined the armed forces and completed a military flight training course.

6. His first victories were achieved while flying a fixed-gear airplane.

7. After his initial victories, he flew an American aircraft, and after that a German one.