[Fighter ace William Avery "Billy" Bishop with Nieuport 17 aircraft]

Photograph of Canadian fighter ace William Avery "Billy" Bishop with a Nieuport 17 aircraft, circa 1915-1918.

Partially legible stamp on verso: "[Illegible] Official Photograph. No. [blank]. Issued on prepayment. Not to be reproduced without permission of Dept. of [illegible]."

Inscription on verso: "Bishop."

Inscription on back of frame: "Billy Bishop - Top Canadian WWI Ace."

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