I located a book on Billy Bishop named Billy Bishop VC Lone Wolf Hunter-The RAF Ace Re-Examined. It is authored by a well respected aviation authority Peter Kilduff. Apparently he investigated the controversy of Bishops lone wolf raid which earned him the VC and his victory claims. Looks like a great read. Has anyone read this book? If you have read this book what are your opinions of it and the author? I will definitely be purchasing it along with : Red Baron The Life and Death of an Ace, The Red Baron Combat Wing also authored by Mr. Kilduff. This is what was said about his book on Mr. Bishop:
“William Avery Bishop is recognised as the British Empires highest-scoring WWI ace, credited with 72 combat victories, third-ranking behind von Richthofen and René Fonck. He scored many of his successes on his own, prevailing only by dint of personal courage, daring and superior marksmanship. This remarkable mans story has been detailed in many books and articles, but renowned author Peter Kilduff is adamant that so far the full truth has not been told. Famed for his even-handed, thorough, exhaustive and forensic research, Kilduff sets out to bring new light to missions and kills so far steeped in controversy. As so many of Bishops victories were achieved during solo combat, all will be examined and scrutinised, drawing on German, British and Canadian archival sources, Bishops private correspondence, and accounts by friends and foes. Such an approach provides as complete an account as possible which also serves as a valuable reference work containing many previously unpublished images.”
Cheers!
Deej