proptop

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Da...you have the correct answer Ernie...

The "Ticks on a Dogs back" (along with #17) was alluding to the use of the I-5 as a Parasite fighter on the TB-3 Bomber...

Polikarpov being arrested was the "difficulty" as in clue #12

It is now your turn comrade Ernie...

Ernie P.

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Thank you, Sir. I'll try to get something up tomorrow. Thanks; Ernie P.

Ernie P.

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Sir; the wedding was in Marysville; and that's where we spent the night before heading back the next day. Landed at Sea-Tac; a couple of days on Puget Sound; wedding and home. Thanks; Ernie P.

Ernie P.

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Okay, guys; I'll try to keep it interesting for you. Since we've been talking about planes, let's go to the men who flew them. Thanks; Ernie P.

Question: What warbird pilot do I describe?

Clues:

1. This warbird pilot was an early aviation pioneer.

2. He was a technical innovator.

Hydro Junkie

Depending on where you stayed in Marysville, you were only minutes away from my house. Too bad I didn't know you were in town, could have met up for coffee or ?

Ernie P.

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Well dang it, Hydro Junkie. That would have been nice. I'd never noticed your location, or I would have certainly let you know I was going to be in the area. It would have been nice to at least have a cup of coffee and then to be able to say we actually knew others on this thread. How about I give you a bonus clue to make up for it? Okay, guys; this next clue is for Hydro Junkie, so close your eyes until tomorrow at least. Thanks; Ernie P.

Question: What warbird pilot do I describe?

Clues:
1. This warbird pilot was an early aviation pioneer.
2. He was a technical innovator.
3. He had a degree in mechanical engineering.

Hydro Junkie

Okay, just to say I tried:
BILLY MITCHELL

Ernie P.

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A perfect answer, Hydro Junkie! I mean, other than not being the correct answer, it really is a good answer. And, I don't think Billy Mitchell was actually an engineer. (-: But maybe this will help. Thanks; Ernie P.

Question: What warbird pilot do I describe?

Clues:
1. This warbird pilot was an early aviation pioneer.
2. He was a technical innovator.
3. He had a degree in mechanical engineering.
4. And yet, when he initially tried to enter the air service of his country, he was refused.

Ernie P.

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Afternoon clue. Thanks; Ernie P.

Question: What warbird pilot do I describe?

Clues:
1. This warbird pilot was an early aviation pioneer.
2. He was a technical innovator.
3. He had a degree in mechanical engineering.
4. And yet, when he initially tried to enter the air service of his country, he was refused.
5. His father and brother were military as well.

Ernie P.

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A couple of morning and afternoon clues. Thanks; Ernie P.

Question: What warbird pilot do I describe?

Clues:

1. This warbird pilot was an early aviation pioneer.
2. He was a technical innovator.
3. He had a degree in mechanical engineering.
4. And yet, when he initially tried to enter the air service of his country, he was refused.
5. His father and brother were military as well.
6. He was initially assigned duty in the same branch of the army as his father.
7. But his brother was a flier; and our hero decided to follow his brother’s path, rather than his father’s.

Ernie P.

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An evening clue. Thanks; Ernie P.

Question: What warbird pilot do I describe?

Clues:
1. This warbird pilot was an early aviation pioneer.
2. He was a technical innovator.
3. He had a degree in mechanical engineering.
4. And yet, when he initially tried to enter the air service of his country, he was refused.
5. His father and brother were military as well.
6. He was initially assigned duty in the same branch of the army as his father.
7. But his brother was a flier; and our hero decided to follow his brother’s path, rather than his father’s.
8. While visiting an airport, he met a high ranking aviation officer. That officer arranged a transfer to the air service.

Ernie P.

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A couple of morning and afternoon clues. Thanks; Ernie P.


Question: What warbird pilot do I describe?

Clues:
1. This warbird pilot was an early aviation pioneer.
2. He was a technical innovator.
3. He had a degree in mechanical engineering.
4. And yet, when he initially tried to enter the air service of his country, he was refused.
5. His father and brother were military as well.
6. He was initially assigned duty in the same branch of the army as his father.
7. But his brother was a flier; and our hero decided to follow his brother’s path, rather than his father’s.
8. While visiting an airport, he met a high ranking aviation officer. That officer arranged a transfer to the air service.
9. He was trained as an observer.
10. Early in the war, he was wounded while performing an act of bravery while under attack. He was recognized for his courage and given an early promotion.

Ernie P.

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Hmmmm........ Maybe an extra clue is warranted. Or at least needed. Thanks; Ernie P.


Question: What warbird pilot do I describe?

Clues:
1. This warbird pilot was an early aviation pioneer.
2. He was a technical innovator.
3. He had a degree in mechanical engineering.
4. And yet, when he initially tried to enter the air service of his country, he was refused.
5. His father and brother were military as well.
6. He was initially assigned duty in the same branch of the army as his father.
7. But his brother was a flier; and our hero decided to follow his brother’s path, rather than his father’s.
8. While visiting an airport, he met a high ranking aviation officer. That officer arranged a transfer to the air service.
9. He was trained as an observer.
10. Early in the war, he was wounded while performing an act of bravery while under attack. He was recognized for his courage and given an early promotion.
11. Although he was an observer, he spent most of his time acting as a field engineer; arming aircraft with machine guns.

Ernie P.

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Evening clue. Thanks; Ernie P.

Question: What warbird pilot do I describe?

Clues:
1. This warbird pilot was an early aviation pioneer.
2. He was a technical innovator.
3. He had a degree in mechanical engineering.
4. And yet, when he initially tried to enter the air service of his country, he was refused.
5. His father and brother were military as well.
6. He was initially assigned duty in the same branch of the army as his father.
7. But his brother was a flier; and our hero decided to follow his brother’s path, rather than his father’s.
8. While visiting an airport, he met a high ranking aviation officer. That officer arranged a transfer to the air service.
9. He was trained as an observer.
10. Early in the war, he was wounded while performing an act of bravery while under attack. He was recognized for his courage and given an early promotion.
11. Although he was an observer, he spent most of his time acting as a field engineer; arming aircraft with machine guns.
12. He also performed early work with cameras fitted to aircraft.

Ernie P.

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And a morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P.

Question: What warbird pilot do I describe?

Clues:
1. This warbird pilot was an early aviation pioneer.
2. He was a technical innovator.
3. He had a degree in mechanical engineering.
4. And yet, when he initially tried to enter the air service of his country, he was refused.
5. His father and brother were military as well.
6. He was initially assigned duty in the same branch of the army as his father.
7. But his brother was a flier; and our hero decided to follow his brother’s path, rather than his father’s.
8. While visiting an airport, he met a high ranking aviation officer. That officer arranged a transfer to the air service. 9
. He was trained as an observer.
10. Early in the war, he was wounded while performing an act of bravery while under attack. He was recognized for his courage and given an early promotion.
11. Although he was an observer, he spent most of his time acting as a field engineer; arming aircraft with machine guns.
12. He also performed early work with cameras fitted to aircraft.
13. As well as a very early use of a radio set in an aircraft.

Ernie P.

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And an evening clue. Thanks; Ernie P.

Question: What warbird pilot do I describe?

Clues:

1. This warbird pilot was an early aviation pioneer.
2. He was a technical innovator.
3. He had a degree in mechanical engineering.
4. And yet, when he initially tried to enter the air service of his country, he was refused.
5. His father and brother were military as well.
6. He was initially assigned duty in the same branch of the army as his father.
7. But his brother was a flier; and our hero decided to follow his brother’s path, rather than his father’s.
8. While visiting an airport, he met a high ranking aviation officer. That officer arranged a transfer to the air service.
9. He was trained as an observer.
10. Early in the war, he was wounded while performing an act of bravery while under attack. He was recognized for his courage and given an early promotion.
11. Although he was an observer, he spent most of his time acting as a field engineer; arming aircraft with machine guns.
12. He also performed early work with cameras fitted to aircraft.
13. As well as a very early use of a radio set in an aircraft.
14. One of his early radio set equipped aircraft performed valuable service in a major battle.

Ernie P.

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Well, still no guesses. Maybe I need to post more clues. Thanks; Ernie P.

Question: What warbird pilot do I describe?

Clues:
1. This warbird pilot was an early aviation pioneer.
2. He was a technical innovator.
3. He had a degree in mechanical engineering.
4. And yet, when he initially tried to enter the air service of his country, he was refused.
5. His father and brother were military as well.
6. He was initially assigned duty in the same branch of the army as his father.
7. But his brother was a flier; and our hero decided to follow his brother’s path, rather than his father’s.
8. While visiting an airport, he met a high ranking aviation officer. That officer arranged a transfer to the air service.
9. He was trained as an observer.
10. Early in the war, he was wounded while performing an act of bravery while under attack. He was recognized for his courage and given an early promotion.
11. Although he was an observer, he spent most of his time acting as a field engineer; arming aircraft with machine guns.
12. He also performed early work with cameras fitted to aircraft.
13. As well as a very early use of a radio set in an aircraft.
14. One of his early radio set equipped aircraft performed valuable service in a major battle.
15. During this period of the war, he had a couple of unconfirmed aerial victories.

Ernie P.

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Morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P.

Question: What warbird pilot do I describe?

Clues:
1. This warbird pilot was an early aviation pioneer.
2. He was a technical innovator.
3. He had a degree in mechanical engineering.
4. And yet, when he initially tried to enter the air service of his country, he was refused.
5. His father and brother were military as well.
6. He was initially assigned duty in the same branch of the army as his father.
7. But his brother was a flier; and our hero decided to follow his brother’s path, rather than his father’s.
8. While visiting an airport, he met a high ranking aviation officer. That officer arranged a transfer to the air service.
9. He was trained as an observer.
10. Early in the war, he was wounded while performing an act of bravery while under attack. He was recognized for his courage and given an early promotion.
11. Although he was an observer, he spent most of his time acting as a field engineer; arming aircraft with machine guns.
12. He also performed early work with cameras fitted to aircraft.
13. As well as a very early use of a radio set in an aircraft.
14. One of his early radio set equipped aircraft performed valuable service in a major battle.
15. During this period of the war, he had a couple of unconfirmed aerial victories.
16. He spent some time with an air force testing unit, before again being assigned to a flying outfit.

Ernie P.

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Afternoon clue. It's awfully quiet here, guys. Are you all on vacation, or just being reticent? Thanks; Ernie P.

Question: What warbird pilot do I describe?

Clues:
1. This warbird pilot was an early aviation pioneer.
2. He was a technical innovator.
3. He had a degree in mechanical engineering.
4. And yet, when he initially tried to enter the air service of his country, he was refused.
5. His father and brother were military as well.
6. He was initially assigned duty in the same branch of the army as his father.
7. But his brother was a flier; and our hero decided to follow his brother’s path, rather than his father’s.
8. While visiting an airport, he met a high ranking aviation officer. That officer arranged a transfer to the air service.
9. He was trained as an observer.
10. Early in the war, he was wounded while performing an act of bravery while under attack. He was recognized for his courage and given an early promotion.
11. Although he was an observer, he spent most of his time acting as a field engineer; arming aircraft with machine guns.
12. He also performed early work with cameras fitted to aircraft.
13. As well as a very early use of a radio set in an aircraft.
14. One of his early radio set equipped aircraft performed valuable service in a major battle.1
5. During this period of the war, he had a couple of unconfirmed aerial victories.
16. He spent some time with an air force testing unit, before again being assigned to a flying outfit.
17. This time, he was shifted to a different theatre of war.

Ernie P.

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Evening clue. Thanks; Ernie P.

Question: What warbird pilot do I describe?

Clues:
1. This warbird pilot was an early aviation pioneer.
2. He was a technical innovator.
3. He had a degree in mechanical engineering.
4. And yet, when he initially tried to enter the air service of his country, he was refused.
5. His father and brother were military as well.
6. He was initially assigned duty in the same branch of the army as his father.
7. But his brother was a flier; and our hero decided to follow his brother’s path, rather than his father’s.
8. While visiting an airport, he met a high ranking aviation officer. That officer arranged a transfer to the air service.
9. He was trained as an observer.
10. Early in the war, he was wounded while performing an act of bravery while under attack. He was recognized for his courage and given an early promotion.
11. Although he was an observer, he spent most of his time acting as a field engineer; arming aircraft with machine guns.
12. He also performed early work with cameras fitted to aircraft.
13. As well as a very early use of a radio set in an aircraft.
14. One of his early radio set equipped aircraft performed valuable service in a major battle.
15. During this period of the war, he had a couple of unconfirmed aerial victories.
16. He spent some time with an air force testing unit, before again being assigned to a flying outfit.
17. This time, he was shifted to a different theatre of war.
18. Less than four months later, he gained his first official victory.

Ernie P.

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Morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P.

Question: What warbird pilot do I describe?

Clues:
1. This warbird pilot was an early aviation pioneer.
2. He was a technical innovator.
3. He had a degree in mechanical engineering.
4. And yet, when he initially tried to enter the air service of his country, he was refused.
5. His father and brother were military as well.
6. He was initially assigned duty in the same branch of the army as his father.
7. But his brother was a flier; and our hero decided to follow his brother’s path, rather than his father’s.
8. While visiting an airport, he met a high ranking aviation officer. That officer arranged a transfer to the air service.
9. He was trained as an observer.
10. Early in the war, he was wounded while performing an act of bravery while under attack. He was recognized for his courage and given an early promotion.
11. Although he was an observer, he spent most of his time acting as a field engineer; arming aircraft with machine guns.
12. He also performed early work with cameras fitted to aircraft.
13. As well as a very early use of a radio set in an aircraft.
14. One of his early radio set equipped aircraft performed valuable service in a major battle.
15. During this period of the war, he had a couple of unconfirmed aerial victories.
16. He spent some time with an air force testing unit, before again being assigned to a flying outfit.
17. This time, he was shifted to a different theatre of war.
18. Less than four months later, he gained his first official victory.
19. Then, less than a week later, while still flying as an observer, he scored a notable victory.

Ernie P.

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Evening clue. Thanks; Ernie P.

Question: What warbird pilot do I describe?

Clues:
1. This warbird pilot was an early aviation pioneer.
2. He was a technical innovator.
3. He had a degree in mechanical engineering.
4. And yet, when he initially tried to enter the air service of his country, he was refused.
5. His father and brother were military as well.
6. He was initially assigned duty in the same branch of the army as his father.
7. But his brother was a flier; and our hero decided to follow his brother’s path, rather than his father’s.
8. While visiting an airport, he met a high ranking aviation officer. That officer arranged a transfer to the air service.
9. He was trained as an observer.
10. Early in the war, he was wounded while performing an act of bravery while under attack. He was recognized for his courage and given an early promotion.
11. Although he was an observer, he spent most of his time acting as a field engineer; arming aircraft with machine guns.
12. He also performed early work with cameras fitted to aircraft.
13. As well as a very early use of a radio set in an aircraft.
14. One of his early radio set equipped aircraft performed valuable service in a major battle.1
5. During this period of the war, he had a couple of unconfirmed aerial victories.
16. He spent some time with an air force testing unit, before again being assigned to a flying outfit.
17. This time, he was shifted to a different theatre of war.
18. Less than four months later, he gained his first official victory.
19. Then, less than a week later, while still flying as an observer, he scored a notable victory.
20. With the aid of a second two seater aircraft, he shot down a dirigible.

Ernie P.

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Morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P.




Question: What warbird pilot do I describe?

Clues:
1. This warbird pilot was an early aviation pioneer.
2. He was a technical innovator.
3. He had a degree in mechanical engineering.
4. And yet, when he initially tried to enter the air service of his country, he was refused.
5. His father and brother were military as well.
6. He was initially assigned duty in the same branch of the army as his father.
7. But his brother was a flier; and our hero decided to follow his brother’s path, rather than his father’s.
8. While visiting an airport, he met a high ranking aviation officer. That officer arranged a transfer to the air service.
9. He was trained as an observer.
10. Early in the war, he was wounded while performing an act of bravery while under attack. He was recognized for his courage and given an early promotion.
11. Although he was an observer, he spent most of his time acting as a field engineer; arming aircraft with machine guns.
12. He also performed early work with cameras fitted to aircraft.
13. As well as a very early use of a radio set in an aircraft.
14. One of his early radio set equipped aircraft performed valuable service in a major battle.1
5. During this period of the war, he had a couple of unconfirmed aerial victories.
16. He spent some time with an air force testing unit, before again being assigned to a flying outfit.
17. This time, he was shifted to a different theatre of war.
18. Less than four months later, he gained his first official victory.
19. Then, less than a week later, while still flying as an observer, he scored a notable victory.
20. With the aid of a second two seater aircraft, he shot down a dirigible.
21. The dirigible was returning from a bombing raid over friendly territory when he shot it down.

Ernie P.

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Hmmm..... I've given a couple of BIG clues, and no guesses. Maybe another big clue will help? Thanks; Ernie P.




Question: What warbird pilot do I describe?

Clues:
1. This warbird pilot was an early aviation pioneer.
2. He was a technical innovator.
3. He had a degree in mechanical engineering.
4. And yet, when he initially tried to enter the air service of his country, he was refused.
5. His father and brother were military as well.
6. He was initially assigned duty in the same branch of the army as his father.
7. But his brother was a flier; and our hero decided to follow his brother’s path, rather than his father’s.
8. While visiting an airport, he met a high ranking aviation officer. That officer arranged a transfer to the air service.
9. He was trained as an observer.
10. Early in the war, he was wounded while performing an act of bravery while under attack. He was recognized for his courage and given an early promotion.
11. Although he was an observer, he spent most of his time acting as a field engineer; arming aircraft with machine guns.
12. He also performed early work with cameras fitted to aircraft.
13. As well as a very early use of a radio set in an aircraft.
14. One of his early radio set equipped aircraft performed valuable service in a major battle.1
5. During this period of the war, he had a couple of unconfirmed aerial victories.
16. He spent some time with an air force testing unit, before again being assigned to a flying outfit.
17. This time, he was shifted to a different theatre of war.
18. Less than four months later, he gained his first official victory.
19. Then, less than a week later, while still flying as an observer, he scored a notable victory.
20. With the aid of a second two seater aircraft, he shot down a dirigible.
21. The dirigible was returning from a bombing raid over friendly territory when he shot it down.
22. Early in 1917, he was injured by anti-aircraft fire.

Ernie P.

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Evening clue. Thanks; Ernie P.




Question: What warbird pilot do I describe?

Clues:
1. This warbird pilot was an early aviation pioneer.
2. He was a technical innovator.
3. He had a degree in mechanical engineering.
4. And yet, when he initially tried to enter the air service of his country, he was refused.
5. His father and brother were military as well.
6. He was initially assigned duty in the same branch of the army as his father.
7. But his brother was a flier; and our hero decided to follow his brother’s path, rather than his father’s.
8. While visiting an airport, he met a high ranking aviation officer. That officer arranged a transfer to the air service.
9. He was trained as an observer.
10. Early in the war, he was wounded while performing an act of bravery while under attack. He was recognized for his courage and given an early promotion.
11. Although he was an observer, he spent most of his time acting as a field engineer; arming aircraft with machine guns.
12. He also performed early work with cameras fitted to aircraft.
13. As well as a very early use of a radio set in an aircraft.
14. One of his early radio set equipped aircraft performed valuable service in a major battle.1
5. During this period of the war, he had a couple of unconfirmed aerial victories.
16. He spent some time with an air force testing unit, before again being assigned to a flying outfit.
17. This time, he was shifted to a different theatre of war.
18. Less than four months later, he gained his first official victory.
19. Then, less than a week later, while still flying as an observer, he scored a notable victory.
20. With the aid of a second two seater aircraft, he shot down a dirigible.
21. The dirigible was returning from a bombing raid over friendly territory when he shot it down.
22. Early in 1917, he was injured by anti-aircraft fire.
23. While recuperating, he decided to apply for training as a pilot.