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

William Avery (Billy) Bishop Jr., VC, CB, DSO & Bar, MC, DFC, ED, First World War flying ace, author (born 8 February 1894 in Owen Sound, ON; died 11 September 1956 in Palm Beach, Florida). Billy Bishop was Canada’s top flying ace of the First World War; he was officially credited with 72 victories.

Billy Bishop is one of Canada's most famous aviators, claiming 72 victories across the First World War. B illy Bishop is widely known as the top Canadian Flying ace of the First World War, boasting 72 victories and numerous accolades. He was …

2025年2月4日 · William Avery Bishop was a Canadian fighter ace who shot down 72 German aircraft during World War I. Bishop was educated at the Royal Military College, Kingston, and went overseas during World War I with the Canadian cavalry. In 1915 he transferred to the Royal Flying Corps, joining the 60th.

Air Marshall William Avery (Billy) Bishop is a stand out pilot of the First World War. Winner of the Victoria Cross, Distinguished Service Order (twice), Military Cross (twice). The epitome of boys own military heroes. Or was he?

We honour Billy Bishop for his heroic service in the cause of freedom, and for his contributions to the orderly development of the aerial highways. Quentin Reynolds wrote, "Bishop is an intelligent, cultured gentleman, an extraordinary host and one of the keenest businessmen in Canada".

2006年6月12日 · Major William Avery ‘Billy Bishop was in his element for what he knew would probably be the last time in World War I. The powerful roar of his SE-5a’s Wolseley Viper engine filled his ears. Damp wind buffeted his head and face over the short windscreen.

2017年3月17日 · Billy Bishop was a Canadian pilot during World War I who downed 72 aircraft making him Canada and the British Commonwealth's leading ace of the war.

From 30 May to 1 June, Bishop downed six more aircraft, including German ace Paul Billik, bringing his score to 59 and reclaiming his top scoring ace title from James McCudden, who had claimed it while Bishop was in Canada, and he was now the leading Allied ace.

2020年10月11日 · William Avery Bishop, VC, CB, DSO & Bar, MC, DFC, ED (8 February 1894 – 11 September 1956) was a Canadian flying ace of the First World War. He was officially credited with 72 victories, making him the top Canadian and British Empire ace of the war. He was a Victoria Cross recipient who rose to become an Air Marshal.