e 21st squadron at Netheravon for air instruction. On January 1st, he was transferred to France. From there he was accepted to Brasenose College, Oxford, for pilot and ground training on October 1st, 1916. In November he moved to Central Flying School at Upavon where he proved to be one that was able to grasp the art of flying. Billy didnt give up; he soon achieved his wings after numerous crashes. His request for a transfer to France was granted and on March 9th, 1917 he arrived at Filescamp Farm where he joined the 60th squadron. Billy was to be sent back to England for additional training but before he was sent back he claimed his first victory. On March 25, Billy was out on patrol with 3 other pilots when the spotted 3 German Albatross DiII Scouts and engaged them. One of the scouts came across Billys path, and without hesitation Billy opened fire on the plane, where it went into a dive as Billy followed it until it was shot out of the sky. After his first victory came his long run of victories that put him in the spot of a legend and hero to Canadians. Billy almost died on the 8th of April when he claimed his fifth victory. His cockpit, which had a hole in it from a bullet, nearly hit Billy almost killing him. He was promoted to Captain and leader of C Flight later that month. Come the end of April, Captain Bishop had stacked a total of 17 kills and was awarded the Military Cross. Billy started going out on solo flights and patrols though he also went on formation patrols with is C Flight. In May, awarded Distinguished Service Order for attacking three planes, sending two down while under attack by four other planes. (Billy Bishop Heritage Museum, 2000). Billy was returned to England on his leave in May 7th, to return on May 22nd and discussed a lone attack on a German aerodrome.On June 1st Billy was given the go-a-head for the surprise attack on the aerodrome. On June 2nd, 1917 Billy wad called and at 3am set out ...
