Scarlet Ace (Centaur)

Golden Age Origin
The Scarlet Ace was an aviator who was contacted by The American government to investigate the kidnapping of several pilots from a Louisiana army base. He discovers that the pilots were taken by the villainous Great One, ruler of the floating continent Euranya. The Great One had hypnotized the captive pilots into become his personal air force for world domination. However, Scarlet Ace manages to free the pilots from the Great One's clutches, but the villain tried to escape. While trying to gun down the Great One, however, Scarlet Ace's gun jams leaving him open to his nemesis's gunfire. Luckily, an air pocket sends the villain into the sea below. After assuring that the kidnapped pilots were safe, the Scarlet Ace flew off into the sunset and on to his next adventure.

The Scarlet Ace was both a talented pilot and skilled hand-to-hand fighter. He wears conventional flying gear, except its o deep red just like his bi-plane.

Golden Age Appearances

 * Amazing-Man Comics #13