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He dived on the field in the first light of dawn and fired toward the tent hangars. Four Albatross pilots tried to take off to get at him. Bishop shot one of them up as it's wheels left the ground. He turned back over the field and fired at a second one. He missed, but the pilot crashed anyway.
The other two Albatross took off in opposite directions, one of them flying away, one of them scraping with Bishop before being shot down over a near field.
Billy Bishop was awarded the Victoria Cross for his "Dawn Attack".
The Victoria Cross is in recognition of most exceptional bravery displayed in presence of the enemy.
What else can I help you with?
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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What is the cross worn by a bishop or abbot?
Pectoral Cross.
What plane did Billy Bishop fly in the wars?
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Which Canadian pilot shot down 72 planes in ww1?
William Avery Bishop (Billy Bishop)
When did billy bishop win Victoria Cross?
William Avery Bishop (Billy Bishop) won the Victorian cross near Cambrai, France June 2, 1917
What was Billy Bishop's significance in the war?
because he won 16 metal's and he was the first Canadian that to receive Victoria Cross :)
Who was Canada's famous air ace of World War 1 who had 72 enemy kills and won the Victoria cross?
William Avery "Billy" Bishop
What were the awards billy bishop got after is death?
Billy Bishop got no Award after his 1956 death but before he got the Victoria Award for Most the bravest British solider in the War so... after his death Bishop did'nt win anything
What medals did Billy Bishop receive?
Billy Bishop, a Canadian World War I flying ace, received several notable awards for his bravery and accomplishments in aerial combat. His most prestigious medal was the Victoria Cross, awarded for his exceptional acts of valor. He also received the Distinguished Service Order and the Military Cross, among other honors, recognizing his contributions to the war effort and his skill as a pilot. Bishop is celebrated as one of Canada's most decorated war heroes.
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
When was Billy Bishop Goes to War created?
Billy Bishop Goes to War was created in 1978.
Did billy bishop go to another war after the first one?
billy bishop did not go to another war
When is billy bishop born?
Billy Bishop was born February 8, 1894 in Owen Sound, Ontario.
What are the names that got the Victoria cross?
Well my great-great Uncle - Billy McFadzean won it. Research him. He is a hero - quite literally :)
