Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
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What warbird pilot do I describe?
1. This pilot was considered by many to be rather unconventional; and perhaps more than a little bit strange.
2. But he was also very, very effective at his job.
3. And he did something very few other pilots managed; and only one other pilot surpassed.
4. He began his military service in the infantry.
5. After he requested a transfer, he was certified as a pilot after less than four hours of instruction.
6. He scored his first victory in an obsolescent plane, during a period of enemy superiority; when his service was being decimated by the enemy.
11-10-2018, 03:36 AM
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What warbird pilot do I describe?
1. This pilot was considered by many to be rather unconventional; and perhaps more than a little bit strange.
2. But he was also very, very effective at his job.
3. And he did something very few other pilots managed; and only one other pilot surpassed.
4. He began his military service in the infantry.
5. After he requested a transfer, he was certified as a pilot after less than four hours of instruction.
6. He scored his first victory in an obsolescent plane, during a period of enemy superiority; when his service was being decimated by the enemy.
7. He became a flight commander and was promoted.
What warbird pilot do I describe?
1. This pilot was considered by many to be rather unconventional; and perhaps more than a little bit strange.
2. But he was also very, very effective at his job.
3. And he did something very few other pilots managed; and only one other pilot surpassed.
4. He began his military service in the infantry.
5. After he requested a transfer, he was certified as a pilot after less than four hours of instruction.
6. He scored his first victory in an obsolescent plane, during a period of enemy superiority; when his service was being decimated by the enemy.
7. He became a flight commander and was promoted.
11-10-2018, 09:39 AM
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Afternoon clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird pilot do I describe?
1. This pilot was considered by many to be rather unconventional; and perhaps more than a little bit strange.
2. But he was also very, very effective at his job.
3. And he did something very few other pilots managed; and only one other pilot surpassed.
4. He began his military service in the infantry.
5. After he requested a transfer, he was certified as a pilot after less than four hours of instruction.
6. He scored his first victory in an obsolescent plane, during a period of enemy superiority; when his service was being decimated by the enemy.
7. He became a flight commander and was promoted.
8. After being re-equipped with an aircraft noted for being, at best, mediocre in performance, he continued to score victories, becoming an ace.
What warbird pilot do I describe?
1. This pilot was considered by many to be rather unconventional; and perhaps more than a little bit strange.
2. But he was also very, very effective at his job.
3. And he did something very few other pilots managed; and only one other pilot surpassed.
4. He began his military service in the infantry.
5. After he requested a transfer, he was certified as a pilot after less than four hours of instruction.
6. He scored his first victory in an obsolescent plane, during a period of enemy superiority; when his service was being decimated by the enemy.
7. He became a flight commander and was promoted.
8. After being re-equipped with an aircraft noted for being, at best, mediocre in performance, he continued to score victories, becoming an ace.
11-10-2018, 01:07 PM
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Evening clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird pilot do I describe?
1. This pilot was considered by many to be rather unconventional; and perhaps more than a little bit strange.
2. But he was also very, very effective at his job.
3. And he did something very few other pilots managed; and only one other pilot surpassed.
4. He began his military service in the infantry.
5. After he requested a transfer, he was certified as a pilot after less than four hours of instruction.
6. He scored his first victory in an obsolescent plane, during a period of enemy superiority; when his service was being decimated by the enemy.
7. He became a flight commander and was promoted.
8. After being re-equipped with an aircraft noted for being, at best, mediocre in performance, he continued to score victories, becoming an ace.
9. He was then pulled out of the line to become an instructor for several months.
What warbird pilot do I describe?
1. This pilot was considered by many to be rather unconventional; and perhaps more than a little bit strange.
2. But he was also very, very effective at his job.
3. And he did something very few other pilots managed; and only one other pilot surpassed.
4. He began his military service in the infantry.
5. After he requested a transfer, he was certified as a pilot after less than four hours of instruction.
6. He scored his first victory in an obsolescent plane, during a period of enemy superiority; when his service was being decimated by the enemy.
7. He became a flight commander and was promoted.
8. After being re-equipped with an aircraft noted for being, at best, mediocre in performance, he continued to score victories, becoming an ace.
9. He was then pulled out of the line to become an instructor for several months.
11-11-2018, 03:42 AM
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Morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird pilot do I describe?
1. This pilot was considered by many to be rather unconventional; and perhaps more than a little bit strange.
2. But he was also very, very effective at his job.
3. And he did something very few other pilots managed; and only one other pilot surpassed.
4. He began his military service in the infantry.
5. After he requested a transfer, he was certified as a pilot after less than four hours of instruction.
6. He scored his first victory in an obsolescent plane, during a period of enemy superiority; when his service was being decimated by the enemy.
7. He became a flight commander and was promoted.
8. After being re-equipped with an aircraft noted for being, at best, mediocre in performance, he continued to score victories, becoming an ace.
9. He was then pulled out of the line to become an instructor for several months.
10. Upon returning to combat, he was, for the first time, equipped with a first class fighter.
What warbird pilot do I describe?
1. This pilot was considered by many to be rather unconventional; and perhaps more than a little bit strange.
2. But he was also very, very effective at his job.
3. And he did something very few other pilots managed; and only one other pilot surpassed.
4. He began his military service in the infantry.
5. After he requested a transfer, he was certified as a pilot after less than four hours of instruction.
6. He scored his first victory in an obsolescent plane, during a period of enemy superiority; when his service was being decimated by the enemy.
7. He became a flight commander and was promoted.
8. After being re-equipped with an aircraft noted for being, at best, mediocre in performance, he continued to score victories, becoming an ace.
9. He was then pulled out of the line to become an instructor for several months.
10. Upon returning to combat, he was, for the first time, equipped with a first class fighter.
11-11-2018, 12:46 PM
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Afternoon clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird pilot do I describe?
1. This pilot was considered by many to be rather unconventional; and perhaps more than a little bit strange.
2. But he was also very, very effective at his job.
3. And he did something very few other pilots managed; and only one other pilot surpassed.
4. He began his military service in the infantry.
5. After he requested a transfer, he was certified as a pilot after less than four hours of instruction.
6. He scored his first victory in an obsolescent plane, during a period of enemy superiority; when his service was being decimated by the enemy.
7. He became a flight commander and was promoted.
8. After being re-equipped with an aircraft noted for being, at best, mediocre in performance, he continued to score victories, becoming an ace.
9. He was then pulled out of the line to become an instructor for several months.
10. Upon returning to combat, he was, for the first time, equipped with a first class fighter.
11. In around six months of renewed combat, he destroyed more than 25 enemy aircraft.
What warbird pilot do I describe?
1. This pilot was considered by many to be rather unconventional; and perhaps more than a little bit strange.
2. But he was also very, very effective at his job.
3. And he did something very few other pilots managed; and only one other pilot surpassed.
4. He began his military service in the infantry.
5. After he requested a transfer, he was certified as a pilot after less than four hours of instruction.
6. He scored his first victory in an obsolescent plane, during a period of enemy superiority; when his service was being decimated by the enemy.
7. He became a flight commander and was promoted.
8. After being re-equipped with an aircraft noted for being, at best, mediocre in performance, he continued to score victories, becoming an ace.
9. He was then pulled out of the line to become an instructor for several months.
10. Upon returning to combat, he was, for the first time, equipped with a first class fighter.
11. In around six months of renewed combat, he destroyed more than 25 enemy aircraft.
11-11-2018, 03:07 PM
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Evening clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird pilot do I describe?
1. This pilot was considered by many to be rather unconventional; and perhaps more than a little bit strange.
2. But he was also very, very effective at his job.
3. And he did something very few other pilots managed; and only one other pilot surpassed.
4. He began his military service in the infantry.
5. After he requested a transfer, he was certified as a pilot after less than four hours of instruction.
6. He scored his first victory in an obsolescent plane, during a period of enemy superiority; when his service was being decimated by the enemy.
7. He became a flight commander and was promoted.
8. After being re-equipped with an aircraft noted for being, at best, mediocre in performance, he continued to score victories, becoming an ace.
9. He was then pulled out of the line to become an instructor for several months.
10. Upon returning to combat, he was, for the first time, equipped with a first class fighter.
11. In around six months of renewed combat, he destroyed more than 25 enemy aircraft.
12. He was then, again, pulled out of combat to serve commanding a training wing.
What warbird pilot do I describe?
1. This pilot was considered by many to be rather unconventional; and perhaps more than a little bit strange.
2. But he was also very, very effective at his job.
3. And he did something very few other pilots managed; and only one other pilot surpassed.
4. He began his military service in the infantry.
5. After he requested a transfer, he was certified as a pilot after less than four hours of instruction.
6. He scored his first victory in an obsolescent plane, during a period of enemy superiority; when his service was being decimated by the enemy.
7. He became a flight commander and was promoted.
8. After being re-equipped with an aircraft noted for being, at best, mediocre in performance, he continued to score victories, becoming an ace.
9. He was then pulled out of the line to become an instructor for several months.
10. Upon returning to combat, he was, for the first time, equipped with a first class fighter.
11. In around six months of renewed combat, he destroyed more than 25 enemy aircraft.
12. He was then, again, pulled out of combat to serve commanding a training wing.
11-12-2018, 02:40 AM
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Morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird pilot do I describe?
1. This pilot was considered by many to be rather unconventional; and perhaps more than a little bit strange.
2. But he was also very, very effective at his job.
3. And he did something very few other pilots managed; and only one other pilot surpassed.
4. He began his military service in the infantry.
5. After he requested a transfer, he was certified as a pilot after less than four hours of instruction.
6. He scored his first victory in an obsolescent plane, during a period of enemy superiority; when his service was being decimated by the enemy.
7. He became a flight commander and was promoted.
8. After being re-equipped with an aircraft noted for being, at best, mediocre in performance, he continued to score victories, becoming an ace.
9. He was then pulled out of the line to become an instructor for several months.
10. Upon returning to combat, he was, for the first time, equipped with a first class fighter.
11. In around six months of renewed combat, he destroyed more than 25 enemy aircraft.
12. He was then, again, pulled out of combat to serve commanding a training wing.
13. And he was still commanding a training wing when WWI ended.
What warbird pilot do I describe?
1. This pilot was considered by many to be rather unconventional; and perhaps more than a little bit strange.
2. But he was also very, very effective at his job.
3. And he did something very few other pilots managed; and only one other pilot surpassed.
4. He began his military service in the infantry.
5. After he requested a transfer, he was certified as a pilot after less than four hours of instruction.
6. He scored his first victory in an obsolescent plane, during a period of enemy superiority; when his service was being decimated by the enemy.
7. He became a flight commander and was promoted.
8. After being re-equipped with an aircraft noted for being, at best, mediocre in performance, he continued to score victories, becoming an ace.
9. He was then pulled out of the line to become an instructor for several months.
10. Upon returning to combat, he was, for the first time, equipped with a first class fighter.
11. In around six months of renewed combat, he destroyed more than 25 enemy aircraft.
12. He was then, again, pulled out of combat to serve commanding a training wing.
13. And he was still commanding a training wing when WWI ended.
11-12-2018, 08:27 AM
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What warbird pilot do I describe?
1. This pilot was considered by many to be rather unconventional; and perhaps more than a little bit strange.
2. But he was also very, very effective at his job.
3. And he did something very few other pilots managed; and only one other pilot surpassed.
4. He began his military service in the infantry.
5. After he requested a transfer, he was certified as a pilot after less than four hours of instruction.
6. He scored his first victory in an obsolescent plane, during a period of enemy superiority; when his service was being decimated by the enemy.
7. He became a flight commander and was promoted.
8. After being re-equipped with an aircraft noted for being, at best, mediocre in performance, he continued to score victories, becoming an ace.
9. He was then pulled out of the line to become an instructor for several months.
10. Upon returning to combat, he was, for the first time, equipped with a first class fighter.
11. In around six months of renewed combat, he destroyed more than 25 enemy aircraft.
12. He was then, again, pulled out of combat to serve commanding a training wing.
13. And he was still commanding a training wing when WWI ended.
14. And his service continued into the 1940s.
15. His total score of enemy aircraft destroyed wasnt all that exceptional.
11-12-2018, 01:30 PM
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Henry Winslow Woollett, DSO, MC and Bar, it is, Sir. Congratulations and you are now up! What clue gave it away for you? Please post your question within 24 hours, and please post at least at least one new clue each day (or 24 hour period). You have the floor, Sir; and again my congratulations. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird pilot do I describe?
1. This pilot was considered by many to be rather unconventional; and perhaps more than a little bit strange.
2. But he was also very, very effective at his job.
3. And he did something very few other pilots managed; and only one other pilot surpassed.
4. He began his military service in the infantry.
5. After he requested a transfer, he was certified as a pilot after less than four hours of instruction.
6. He scored his first victory in an obsolescent plane, during a period of enemy superiority; when his service was being decimated by the enemy.
7. He became a flight commander and was promoted.
8. After being re-equipped with an aircraft noted for being, at best, mediocre in performance, he continued to score victories, becoming an ace.
9. He was then pulled out of the line to become an instructor for several months.
10. Upon returning to combat, he was, for the first time, equipped with a first class fighter.
11. In around six months of renewed combat, he destroyed more than 25 enemy aircraft.
12. He was then, again, pulled out of combat to serve commanding a training wing.
13. And he was still commanding a training wing when WWI ended.
14. And his service continued into the 1940s.
15. His total score of enemy aircraft destroyed wasnt all that exceptional.
16. But he had a knack of knocking them down in large packets.
17. He was noted for his willingness to attack large enemy formations.
18. And, often, knocking down several of their number.
19. But, somehow, it wasnt his score of enemy aircraft that attracted attention.
20. Perhaps it was his dress that drew the most comment.
21. Apparently, leopard skin wasnt all that common in those days.
22. Or maybe it was the way he painted his aircraft.
23. Dragons were also not that common, it would seem.
24. Or Native American Indian faces.
Answer: Henry Winslow Woollett
Henry Winslow WoollettDSO, MC& Bar (5 August 1895 31 October 1969) was a British World War I flying ace credited with thirty-five aerial victories, and who continued to serve in the Royal Air Force during the 1930s. Henry W. Woollett grew up in Southwold, Suffolk, and was educated at Wellingborough School (19071913). A doctor's son, he was pursuing medical studies when World War I began.[2] He immediately enlisted, and on 18 November 1914 was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the infantry. He was promoted to lieutenant in the 6th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment on 10 December 1914. The following year he served in the Gallipoli Campaign, taking part in the landing at Suvla Bay in August 1915. In 1916, he requested and received a transfer to the Royal Flying Corps. He qualified as a pilot after only three and a half hours flight time, and was appointed a flying officer on 27 October 1916. In November 1916, he was assigned to No. 24 Squadron RFC to fly the Airco DH.2. These early fighter aircraft had a rear "pusher" engine format and a forward firing machine gun with a clear field of fire making synchronisation unnecessary. It was flying one of these that Woollett claimed his first victory, on 5 April 1917, destroying an Albatros D.III. He was appointed a flight commander with the temporary rank of captain on 13 July 1917. No. 24 Squadron was then re-equipped with the Airco DH.5. The DH.5 was unusual in design with the top wing having a 'back stagger', behind the lower wing, to give the pilot good visibility, especially overhead. Given its lack of power (top speed was 102 miles per hour) and poor performance at higher altitudes, it was used more for ground attack than air combat. Nevertheless, it was while flying the DH.5 that Woollett destroyed three more German aircraft and drove another down 'out of control'. On 17 August 1917, he became an ace. He was posted back to England as a flight instructor at Eastbourne in August 1917. On 9 January 1918, he was awarded the Military Cross; a Bar in lieu of a second award would follow on 22 June. He returned to combat in France in March 1918 with No. 43 Squadron, flying a Sopwith Camel. He achieved ten victories in March and was a triple ace by month's end. Beginning on 24 March, he began a series of 22 victories with Camel number D6402, making it one of the more successful airframes in the war. Victories 14 and 15 were over observation balloons, considered highly dangerous targets due to their heavy anti-aircraft protection and fighter cover. Even in an era of relaxed garb and standards, Woollettt was colourful. He wore a leopardskin flying helmet and gauntlets when he flew. His aircraft was equally distinctive, with the propeller spinner painted as a Native American's face and a dragon trailing down the length of the fuselage. He also briefly adorned his aircraft with white 'splotches' as experimental camouflage to aid his balloon busting, but his superiors made him remove them.[ Eccentric he may have been, but he was also effective. April saw him claim six more German aircraft and five more balloons. He shot down six aircraft on a single day12 April. It was an achievement rivalled by very few other pilots during the Great War and surpassed by only one, Captain John Lightfoot Trollope of No 43 Squadron RAF who destroyed seven German machines on 24 March 1918. Belgium's top ace of World War I, Willy Coppens described Woollett's exploits: "Captain H. W. Woollett of No. 43 Squadron...whilst leading a patrol, he saw a German machine, out-manoeuvred it, fired about thirty rounds and saw it spin down and crash. During this fight he had been attacked by several other machines. Without delay he climbed rapidly above his attackers and dived on to a two-seater, firing as he went, causing this machine also to crash. Once again he out-climbed his opponents, looped away from two attacking Fokkers, made a vertical bank, and again dived on the tail of an Albatross. After he had fired about 40 rounds, this machine burst into flames and fell to pieces. He then went home. At 5 p.m. the same evening he attacked thirteen enemy aircraft.... He first fired 30 rounds into one of the enemy aeroplanes, which turned over on its back and fell to pieces. He then climbed again, manoeuvred rapidly among the remaining twelve machines, avoiding the fire of his opponents until he could fire a burst into an Albatross, which spun down and crashed. He then made for home. On crossing the lines he saw another enemy machine above him. Once more the climb of his 'bus enabled him to get over his enemy, and he crashed his sixth machine for the day. Woollett downed a balloon and two aircraft in May, an enemy fighter and two balloons in July, and finished up by destroying a Fokker D.VII to end his war with 35 victories. He had scored at least 23 of his triumphs in the same Camel, serial number D6402, which he overturned and damaged on 21 July. His final wartime duty was a posting back to England to command a training wing. His account consisted of 20 enemy aircraft destroyed, (including 4 shot down in flames), 4 more aircraft down 'out of control' and 11 balloons destroyed.[
On 1 August 1919 Woollett was granted a permanent commission in the Royal Air Force with the rank of captain, and later that month his home town of Southwold granted him the freedom of the borough "in recognition of his conspicuous services". He was also awarded the French Legion d'Honneur on 30 November 1918,[ and the Croix de Guerre with Palm on 15 July 1919. He served in No. 8 Squadron RAF in Iraq until 1 April 1922, when transferred to the Iraq Command Stores Depot. From 14 January 1923 he served as adjutant at the Mechanical Transport Workshops and Pool in Palestine Command, before being posted to the headquarters of RAF Middle East in Egypt, on 31 March 1924. He then served at No. 4 Flying Training School, Egypt, from 16 April 1924, until being returned to the Home Establishment on 1 November 1924.[ He served in No. 24 Squadron RAF at RAF Kenley from 4 January 1927, and No. 43 Squadron RAF at RAF Tangmere from 26 June 1928, before being promoted to squadron leader on 12 December 1928. On 15 January 1930 Woollett was appointed Officer Commanding No. 23 Squadron RAF at Kenley,[which comprised two flights of Bulldogs and one of Harts. One of the pilots assigned to his command was Douglas Bader, the World War II ace.[28] Woollett relinquished command of No. 23 Squadron on 9 December 1931, and on 3 February 1932 resigned his commission. Woollett joined the Air League of the British Empire and was appointed London Area organiser of the Air Defence Cadet Corps in mid-1938. On 1 February 1941, during World War II, Woollett was granted a commission as an acting pilot officer "for the duration of hostilities" in the Training Branch of the Reserve of Air Force Officers, but resigned his commission on 10 February 1942.
He died on 31 October 1969.
· · Chevalier of the Legion d'Honneur (France) 30 November 1918 · Croix de Guerre with Palm (France) 15 July 1919
T./Lt. (T./Capt.) Henry Winslow Woollett, Gen. List and R.F.C.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in engaging three enemy aircraft and following them down to a low altitude behind the enemy's lines, destroying one and driving down another out of control during the operations. He has done excellent work as a patrol leader, and has always displayed great gallantry in aerial combats, having brought down three other enemy machines in addition to those already mentioned.
London Gazette, 9 January 1918.
T./Capt. Henry Winslow Woollett, M.C., R.F.C.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On one occasion, when on offensive patrol, he dived on to an enemy plane, which was attempting to cross our lines, and fired 100 rounds into it at 100 yards range, causing it to burst into flames and crash to the ground. He then dived on to another hostile machine, which went down in a spin and finally crashed to earth. On a later occasion he attacked and brought down in flames two enemy observation balloons. The gallantry and skill exhibited by this officer have been most inspiring to his flight.
London Gazette, 22 June 1918.
T./Capt. Henry Winslow Woollett, M.C., Gen. List, attd. R.A.F.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during recent operations. In two days during three patrols he destroyed eight enemy machines, making his total twenty-two. His leadership, dash and courage were of the highest order. London Gazette, 16 September 1918.
What warbird pilot do I describe?
1. This pilot was considered by many to be rather unconventional; and perhaps more than a little bit strange.
2. But he was also very, very effective at his job.
3. And he did something very few other pilots managed; and only one other pilot surpassed.
4. He began his military service in the infantry.
5. After he requested a transfer, he was certified as a pilot after less than four hours of instruction.
6. He scored his first victory in an obsolescent plane, during a period of enemy superiority; when his service was being decimated by the enemy.
7. He became a flight commander and was promoted.
8. After being re-equipped with an aircraft noted for being, at best, mediocre in performance, he continued to score victories, becoming an ace.
9. He was then pulled out of the line to become an instructor for several months.
10. Upon returning to combat, he was, for the first time, equipped with a first class fighter.
11. In around six months of renewed combat, he destroyed more than 25 enemy aircraft.
12. He was then, again, pulled out of combat to serve commanding a training wing.
13. And he was still commanding a training wing when WWI ended.
14. And his service continued into the 1940s.
15. His total score of enemy aircraft destroyed wasnt all that exceptional.
16. But he had a knack of knocking them down in large packets.
17. He was noted for his willingness to attack large enemy formations.
18. And, often, knocking down several of their number.
19. But, somehow, it wasnt his score of enemy aircraft that attracted attention.
20. Perhaps it was his dress that drew the most comment.
21. Apparently, leopard skin wasnt all that common in those days.
22. Or maybe it was the way he painted his aircraft.
23. Dragons were also not that common, it would seem.
24. Or Native American Indian faces.
Answer: Henry Winslow Woollett
Henry Winslow WoollettDSO, MC& Bar (5 August 1895 31 October 1969) was a British World War I flying ace credited with thirty-five aerial victories, and who continued to serve in the Royal Air Force during the 1930s.
Early life and early military career
Career as an flier during WWI
Postwar career
He died on 31 October 1969.
Honours and awards
Military Cross
T./Lt. (T./Capt.) Henry Winslow Woollett, Gen. List and R.F.C.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in engaging three enemy aircraft and following them down to a low altitude behind the enemy's lines, destroying one and driving down another out of control during the operations. He has done excellent work as a patrol leader, and has always displayed great gallantry in aerial combats, having brought down three other enemy machines in addition to those already mentioned.
London Gazette, 9 January 1918.
Bar to Military Cross
T./Capt. Henry Winslow Woollett, M.C., R.F.C.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On one occasion, when on offensive patrol, he dived on to an enemy plane, which was attempting to cross our lines, and fired 100 rounds into it at 100 yards range, causing it to burst into flames and crash to the ground. He then dived on to another hostile machine, which went down in a spin and finally crashed to earth. On a later occasion he attacked and brought down in flames two enemy observation balloons. The gallantry and skill exhibited by this officer have been most inspiring to his flight.
London Gazette, 22 June 1918.
Distinguished Service Order[edit]
T./Capt. Henry Winslow Woollett, M.C., Gen. List, attd. R.A.F.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during recent operations. In two days during three patrols he destroyed eight enemy machines, making his total twenty-two. His leadership, dash and courage were of the highest order. London Gazette, 16 September 1918.
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Well it was not any one clue but a process of elimination. I knew the number was near 30 and service unit the 40s narrowed the field.
1. This aircraft owes much of it's design to a very successful air racer
2. Was produced as a civilian Aircraft but later pressed into service.
1. This aircraft owes much of it's design to a very successful air racer
2. Was produced as a civilian Aircraft but later pressed into service.
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1. This aircraft owes much of it's design to a very successful air racer
2. Was produced as a civilian Aircraft but later pressed into service.
3. Was used for instrument training, aerial ambulance, and officers transport
4. It's speed and range could match airliners of the day.
2. Was produced as a civilian Aircraft but later pressed into service.
3. Was used for instrument training, aerial ambulance, and officers transport
4. It's speed and range could match airliners of the day.
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Not a Staggerwing or DH4
1. This aircraft owes much of it's design to a very successful air racer
2. Was produced as a civilian Aircraft but later pressed into service.
3. Was used for instrument training, aerial ambulance, and officers transport
4. It's speed and range could match airliners of the day.[/QUOTE]
5. Most went to the Navy
6. Known as the Ensigh eliminater.
1. This aircraft owes much of it's design to a very successful air racer
2. Was produced as a civilian Aircraft but later pressed into service.
3. Was used for instrument training, aerial ambulance, and officers transport
4. It's speed and range could match airliners of the day.[/QUOTE]
5. Most went to the Navy
6. Known as the Ensigh eliminater.
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That is it. My neighbor's father flew kingfishers and this was his term for the DGA 15, I wanted to get into the raceing background next but was sure when I threw out winning all three big races in te same year it would be an easy connection from Mr Mulligan to it.
11-13-2018, 04:27 PM
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I though the term "The Ensign Eliminator" was used for the F4U, because of landing difficulties. I've never heard the term used in relationship to the DGA 15, but obviously some of you have. Can one of you give me a bit more background for that use of the term, please? Thanks; Ernie P.
11-13-2018, 08:30 PM
The DGA-15 got the nickname "The Ensign Eliminator" because it was difficult to land and very unforgiving. The F4U Corsair got the same nickname because it took a lot of more hours of training to master, more than any other Navy carrier-borne aircraft.
The Beechcraft V-35 Bonanza had a similar nickname it was call the Doctor Killer. Here is a quote explaining why: It earned the nickname “Doctor Killer” due to a series of fatal accidents. The V-35 Bonanza is expensive, high performance, and a very popular personal plane among high class professionals, such as doctors. However, it is extremely difficult to fly due to its high speed flutter, and inexperienced pilots with low hours are more susceptible to making an error resulting in a crash.
The Beechcraft V-35 Bonanza had a similar nickname it was call the Doctor Killer. Here is a quote explaining why: It earned the nickname “Doctor Killer” due to a series of fatal accidents. The V-35 Bonanza is expensive, high performance, and a very popular personal plane among high class professionals, such as doctors. However, it is extremely difficult to fly due to its high speed flutter, and inexperienced pilots with low hours are more susceptible to making an error resulting in a crash.
11-13-2018, 08:40 PM
OK let the games commence! I'm looking for a pilot.
1. In school he had a reputation as a fighter.
2. He started his military career in the Calvary.
3. To get into flying he volunteered to be an observer.
1. In school he had a reputation as a fighter.
2. He started his military career in the Calvary.
3. To get into flying he volunteered to be an observer.