What does the cryptic crossword clue "WWII fighter to make unauthorised flight, returning seaman (6,3)" mean?

The definition is "WWII fighter". The wordplay uses a reversal. DESERT (synonym="‘make an unauthorised flight’") + RAT (synonym="RAT") = DESERTRAT; definition: "WWII fighter" The answer is DESERTRAT.

WWII fighter to make unauthorised flight, returning seaman (6,3)

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WWII fighter to make unauth­orised flight, returning seaman (6,3)

WWII fighter to make unauthorised flight, returning seaman (6,3)