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Canadian War Hero "Billy Bishop"

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  • birth

    birth and death
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    birth and death

    [Billy Bishop - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia](http://.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Bishop)

  • Left Canada

    Billy left Canada to England on board the requisitioned Cattleship Caledonia.

  • War Events

    War Events
    Left Canada to England on board the Requisitioned Cattleship Caledonis Sept 1, 1915 he reported to 21 training squadron at Netheravon for elementary air instructions. Mar 14, 1917 he was posted to 60 squadron near Arras flying the Nieport 17. Mar 25, 1917 Billy's first victory he engaged 3 Albatross Dill scouts near St.Leger. Apr 1, 1917 he shot down 25 planes which won him the Military Cross and he was promoted to Captain at the battle of Vimy Ridge. Apr 5, 1917 he scored 5th victory .

  • 1 world war

    He reported to 21 (training squadron at Netheravon) for elementary air instruction.

  • Training

    He reported to 21 training squadron at Netheravon for elementary air instruction.

  • Nieport 17

    Billy was posted to 60 squadron near Arras, flying the Nieport 17.

  • 1st Victory

    His first victory is when he engaged 3 Albatross Dill Scouts near St. Leger.

  • Military Cross

    He shot down 25 planes which won him the Military Cross and promoting him to Captain at the Vimy Ridge.

  • 5th Victory

    Billy scored his 5th victory and became an Ace.

  • awards

    awards
    -victoria cross
    -military cross
    -distinguished flying cross

  • Red Barron

    Billy survived an encounter with the Red Barron and survived.

  • Distinguished Service Metal

    He won the Distinguished Service Medal for shooting down 2 planes, while he was being attacked by 4 other planes.

  • Victoria Cross

    He flew solo behind enemy lines to attack a German held aerodrome. He shot 7 planes on the ground and 3 taking off. He was awarded the Victoria Cross.

  • Canadian flying corps

    He was ordered to return to England to help organize the New Canadian Flying Corps because they were afraid of the effect on morale if Billy Bishop were killed.

  • Last Solo

    He flew solo for one last time doing his last patrol. In 15 minutes he added five more victories.

  • air marshall

    air marshall
    air marshall and he was named after torontos island air port

  • death

    birth and death' >death</a> he died sept11 1956