ith Germany, and that the war was over. Billy was released from military service in the Canadian Expeditionary Force and was returned to his homeland, Canada. 1928 Bishop was the guest of honour at a gathering of German Air Aces in Berlin. He was made an Honorary Member of the Association. (Billy Bishop Heritage Museum, 2000). A few years have passed with Billy in the oil business and in 1931 Billy was appointed an honorary Croup Captain in the RCAF (Royal Canadian Air Force). In 1936 with the growing threat of the Nazi movement, Billy was made the honorary Air Vice-Marshal for the RCAF his main task in this position was the enlargement of the RCAF. In 1938 he was further promoted to Honorary Air Marshal and the head of the Air Advisory Committee. He started recruiting and expanding the RCAF when in 1944 Billy requested that he be relieved of his position since he had devoted so many years of service to the RCAF. His request was granted, the award of a Companion of the Order of the Birth in the Kings Birthday Honours List of June 1944. (Canadian Air Force Office of Public Affairs, 1996). Billy Bishop has attained legend status to Fighter pilots and remains a Canadian hero who captured our interest and our hearts. He passed away on September 11th, 1956 at his home in Palm Beach, Florida. He was born a hero and died a hero. He achieved the highest honours and greatest victories like no other individual. Billy Bishop emerged from Owen Sound, Ontario and struggled through his training days. He proved himself as a great war hero and earned his spot among those most honoured and remembered....
