Originally Posted by
Sekhet
I'll give it a go. How about John S. Thach, who is known for the The Thach Weave or the Beam Defense Position.
Sir; not Thach. Our subject pilot did develop new tactics, but he was also an innovator of mechanical improvements to aircraft. I'll award a bonus clue for your efforts, and drop the afternoon and evening clues as well. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird pilot do I describe?
1. This pilot is well known.
2. Perhaps less well known today than in years past.
3. He was an innovator.
4. And an inventor.
5. And he helped develop new tactics.
6. He was known for passing what he knew along to fledgling pilots under his command.
7. He had much to do with the development of fighter aircraft.
8. And he was constantly working on making the aircraft under his control better able to perform their missions.
9. Many of the innovations he developed were widely adopted.
10. And over the years, most people have forgotten the man who pioneered them.
11. He came from a family with a long tradition of military service.
12. At an early age, he proved to be an able inventor and innovator.