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The biography delves into the life of Canadian war pilot Billy Bishop, challenging the established myths surrounding his legacy. It presents a critical examination of his achievements and the narratives that have shaped his reputation, offering new insights into his character and experiences. The author meticulously investigates historical accounts and personal stories, aiming to reveal a more nuanced and potentially controversial perspective on Bishop's contributions to aviation and wartime heroism.
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The Making of Billy Bishop, Brereton Greenhous
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- Released
- 2002
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- Title
- The Making of Billy Bishop
- Subtitle
- The First World War Exploits of Billy Bishop, VC
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Brereton Greenhous
- Publisher
- Dundurn Press
- Released
- 2002
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 232
- ISBN13
- 9781550023909
- Category
- History
- Description
- The biography delves into the life of Canadian war pilot Billy Bishop, challenging the established myths surrounding his legacy. It presents a critical examination of his achievements and the narratives that have shaped his reputation, offering new insights into his character and experiences. The author meticulously investigates historical accounts and personal stories, aiming to reveal a more nuanced and potentially controversial perspective on Bishop's contributions to aviation and wartime heroism.