Originally Posted by
SimonCraig1
Billy Bishop seems to fit all the clues so far, except being almost unknown...
Sir; not Billy Bishop or anyone so well known as McCudden, Ball, Rice-Davies, Barker or any of those. And since you mentioned Bishop: None of this pilot's victories occurred when he was alone and far behind enemy lines. And as per norm, I'll award a bonus clue for your efforts. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird pilot do I describe?
1. This pilot is, today, almost unknown. Yet he was, in many ways, one of the best there ever was.
2. He was born on a farm.
3. And entered military service at a young age.
4. And originally served, as seems natural, in a cavalry unit.
5. He first saw combat as part of a cavalry unit.
6. He switched his path and became a pilot a couple of years later.
7. He rose through the ranks quickly.
8. By the time he first engaged in air combat, he was already an experienced pilot.