flying ace

dated

(dated) a military aviator who had shot down many enemy aircraft

Japanese Meaning

多数の敵機を撃墜した軍用航空機の優秀なパイロット

During the commemorative ceremony, the old flying ace quietly recounted his wartime missions to the young recruits.

記念式で、かつて多数の敵機を撃墜した退役の軍用パイロットは、若い新兵たちに静かに戦時中の任務を語り聞かせた。

Sense（1）

(dated) a military aviator who had shot down many enemy aircraft

flying aces

（ plural ）