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W.A. Bishop

Acting
62 years oldOwen Sound, Ontario, Canada

Biography

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 the war, and also received a Victoria Cross. During the Second World War, Bishop was instrumental in setting up and promoting the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. From Wikipedia.

Personal Details

Born
February 8, 1894 - September 11, 1956 (age 62)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada
Known For
Acting

Also Known As

Billy Bishop