Superb pilot with Spitfire initially breezes through? (4)

I believe the answer is:

aces

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'breezes through?' is the definition.
('ace' can be a synonym of 'breeze through')

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(Other definitions for aces that I've seen before include "holes in one" , "Tennis serves the receiver can't reach" , "Winning serves" , "They're high and low on cards" , "never come back" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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