'Airmanship'
We all know what it means, I'm sure.
However, when did the term 'airmanship' first appear, and how widespread did it become before the modern era?
And we can all think of times that pilots chose poorly, such as the crashes of aces Douglas Bader, Don Gentile, 'Cobber' Kain and 'Bluey' Truscott all from beating up an airfield and misjudging it - the last two losing their lives, the first his legs.
But how much was that seen at the time (1930s, 1940s) as poor airmanship at the time, and was that the term used? Or was a lack of 'discipline' regarded as the reason, perhaps excused by the 'high spirits' that figher pilots were supposed to have?
Serious questions on a very difficult to encompass area - have at it, please. Any period / date references to 'airmanship' particularly welcome.
Thanks,