Everyone is pretty much on target here,
I'm probably close to 3 times your age, and been a WW2 history buff all my life. Due to PC/internet problems I haven't flown much online, but I've been studying the game, been on this board asking questions, setting up equipment, flying some offline missions for several months now.
Finally have a decent set up and finally in the online game.
I wanted to start a squad, because I had very specific ideas about the type of squad I wanted to fly with.
Because I didn't have experience and no real standing in the community, I decided to join one instead.
In just a few hours my squaddies have taught me more than I learned reading, etc for months.
Mostly they taught me that I didn't know squat.
You will be much better prepared to start a squad later if you get some squad experience now, but perhaps you will find some experienced guys who will start a squad with you.
Don't limit yourself to Navy planes right now, more important to find some guys who will help you learn.
Trust me, you won't believe how complex this game can be.
Good luck,
Jim