| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Inadequate as air gunner; fell short as pilot | ||
| Playing duet with horns, possibly aimed too low | The Times Cryptic | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Below par like a waterwheel moved by water beneath it (9) | ||
| Was inadequate as an air gunner and fell short as a pilot | The Telegraph Cryptic | 22 May 2017 |
| Running due north and south, didn't reach target | ||
| Came in short of runway. |