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What? • famous pilot during WW1 • took part in more than 170 air battles • shot down a record breaking 72 enemy aircraft • died during battles Historical Significance • even though pilots didn't suffer the mud and filth of the trenches, flying was the most dangerous job • Billy's courage and skill helped the Allies advance in the war • helped lead the newly born airplane technology to success

Billy Bishop Image Courtesy of Johnny Canuck's Wartime History

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1. Who is Billy Bishop?
   
   1. historian
   2. Canadian Governor General
   3. farmer
   4. pilot



1. What plane did Billy Bishop fly?
   
   1. Nieuport 17
   2. Bishop 10
   3. Red Baron
   4. Reconnaisance 1914




2. Bishop took part in more than _____ air battles
   
   1. 150
   2. 170
   3. 200
   4. 4



3. Bishop shot down a record-breaking _____ enemy aircraft
   
   1. 72
   2. 70
   3. 68
   4. 77



4. What happened to Billy Bishop after the war?
   
   1. he died
   2. he was captured by the Germans
   3. he survived
   4. he immigrated to Italy





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