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W.A. Bishop

W.A. Bishop

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.

  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1894-02-08
  • Place of Birth: Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada
  • Also Known As: Billy Bishop