Billy Bishop

Billy Bishop

Air Marshal William Avery "Billy" Bishop, VC, CB, DSO & Bar, MC, DFC, ED (8 February 1894 – 11 September 1956) was a Canadian First World War flying ace, officially credited with 72 victories, making him the top Canadian ace in World War I.

Read more about Billy Bishop:  Early Life, World War I Services, Post-war Career, Family, Legacy

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