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Billy Bishop

Billy Bishop was a flying ace in the first world war. He was the top Canadian ace and the top ace of the British Empire, with 72 victories. He recieved many awards and medals. He was the first Canadian pilot to receive the Victoria Cross.

Billy Bishop got the Victoria Cross for attacking an enemy airfield. Four planes took off and he shot them down, then returned to his station. He also earned the Distinguished Flying Cross for personally destroying 25 air craft in 12 days.