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[Billy Bishop - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia](http://.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Bishop)
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Billy left Canada to England on board the requisitioned Cattleship Caledonia.
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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 .
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He reported to 21 (training squadron at Netheravon) for elementary air instruction.
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He reported to 21 training squadron at Netheravon for elementary air instruction.
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Billy was posted to 60 squadron near Arras, flying the Nieport 17.
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His first victory is when he engaged 3 Albatross Dill Scouts near St. Leger.
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He shot down 25 planes which won him the Military Cross and promoting him to Captain at the Vimy Ridge.
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Billy scored his 5th victory and became an Ace.
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Billy survived an encounter with the Red Barron and survived.
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He won the Distinguished Service Medal for shooting down 2 planes, while he was being attacked by 4 other planes.
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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.
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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.
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He flew solo for one last time doing his last patrol. In 15 minutes he added five more victories.
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air marshall and he was named after torontos island air port
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birth and death' >death</a> he died sept11 1956
