Catch-22' is a novel by Joseph Heller which follows the story of Yossarian, a US Air Force bombardier in World War II. The two characters mentioned in the crossword solutions are Orr and MAJOR Major MAJOR Major. Orr is a pilot who is constantly trying to escape from the war by crashing his plane into the sea. MAJOR Major MAJOR Major is a commanding officer who is promoted to MAJOR despite having no qualifications for the job. He is known for his eccentric behavior and lack of leadership skills.