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He probably qualified in England as he was considered an RAF officer, eventually rising to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel, Major for most of his fighting days. Bishop was the leading allied ace ( In world war I) with 72 Confirmed kills. ( The Red Baron had 8l). Highest ranking Yank ace was, of course Eddie Rickenbacker, Captain, USA, at I believe 26 confirmed kills in aerial battle. (The US was only in the war one year) Had they been in from l9l4, kill tallies would have been much larger. ) Only one US designed and made pursuit (Fighter) plane was used in the War, this being the Thomas Morse or ( Tommy Morse). Most American airmen flew French Spads or Nieuports with Yank Markings.
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Which Canadian pilot shot down 72 planes in ww1?
William Avery Bishop (Billy Bishop)
What did Billy Bishop contribute to the society?
Billy Bishop was a pilot in WW1, he was credited with 72 victories. Best Canadian Pilot, top score in Britain's empire and second ranking in the allies side.. Btw, He fought against "The Red Baron" both opponents scored direct hits but without been able to bring down each other.
When did Billy Bishop shot down the Red Baron?
No, Billy Bishop fought with the Red Baron but did not shoot him down. The Red Baron was shot down later, probably by Australian anti-aircraft gunners on the ground but possibly by RAF pilot Roy Brown, a Canadian, who was attacking the Red Baron.
Did billy bishop go to another war after the first one?
billy bishop did not go to another war
How many kills did Billy Bishop have?
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Which Canadian pilot shot down 72 planes in ww1?
William Avery Bishop (Billy Bishop)
What did Billy Bishop contribute to the society?
Billy Bishop was a pilot in WW1, he was credited with 72 victories. Best Canadian Pilot, top score in Britain's empire and second ranking in the allies side.. Btw, He fought against "The Red Baron" both opponents scored direct hits but without been able to bring down each other.
Where does Billy Bishop live now?
Billy Bishop died in 1956.
How old was billy bishop when ww1 started?
billy bishop was 62 years old.
What actors and actresses appeared in Billy Bishop Goes to War - 2010?
The cast of Billy Bishop Goes to War - 2010 includes: Eric Peterson as Billy Bishop
How long was billy bishop a plane fighter?
Bishop was first an 'Observer/Gunner' for a year, then after pilot training in Canada became a pilot who flew from November 1916 till the end of the war in 1918. He stayed in the RCAF and was instrumental in setting up the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan in WW2.
When was Billy Bishop Goes to War created?
Billy Bishop Goes to War was created in 1978.
When did Billy Bishop shot down the Red Baron?
No, Billy Bishop fought with the Red Baron but did not shoot him down. The Red Baron was shot down later, probably by Australian anti-aircraft gunners on the ground but possibly by RAF pilot Roy Brown, a Canadian, who was attacking the Red Baron.
When is billy bishop born?
Billy Bishop was born February 8, 1894 in Owen Sound, Ontario.
Did billy bishop go to another war after the first one?
billy bishop did not go to another war
What was Billy Bishops kill total compared to that of the Red Baron?
Billy Bishop was credited with 72 aerial victories during World War I, while the Red Baron (Manfred von Richthofen) was credited with 80 aerial victories. Bishop was a Canadian flying ace and the Red Baron was a legendary German fighter pilot.
How did billy bishop get the name billy?
his name was william avery bishop he got the name billy because it was a short form of william, they also called him bill
