Billy Bishop

Billy Bishop

William Avery "Billy" Bishop (8 February 1894 – 11 September 1956) V.C. was a Canadian flying ace from World War I. He won 72 fights, making him the top Canadian flying ace.In 1919 Bishop was photographed with Canadian Ace William George Barker V.C.

Billy Bishop Media

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  Cadet Bishop's yearbook photo at the Royal Military College of Canada, 1914.

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  Bishop and a Nieuport 17 fighter in Filescamp, 1917.

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  Air Marshal Billy Bishop in dress uniform.

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  Billy Bishop's decorations (now part of Canadian War Museum collection) include (left to right) Victoria Cross, Distinguished Service Order with Bar, Military Cross, Distinguished Flying Cross, 1914–1915 Star, British War Medal 1914–1920.

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  The home Bishop grew up in later became the Billy Bishop Home and Museum.

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  Replica of Bishop's Nieuport 17 fighter at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, one of two Canadian airports that bears his name.

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  Bishop's name is featured on the Wall of Honour, at the Royal Military College of Canada