He also describes the events of 2 June 1917; his most famous exploit for which he is later awarded the Victoria Cross. “According to Bishop, he flew across enemy lines and attacked a German aerodrome, shooting down three German planes. He managed to make his way back to his squadron by flying directly under four enemy airplanes” (Greenhous). This led to a controversial discussion, even decades later. There are historians claiming that Bishop exaggerated, maybe even lied about the events on 2 June. Others argue against. Since lots of historical evidence has been destroyed it is not possible to confirm all of Bishop’s combat claims. At the end of his life, Bishop admitted that he has improved some of his accomplishment in his publications (Greenhous). “Whether or not his combat claims were exaggerated, his daring and his success were an inspiration during the First World War. For many, he was — and is — a Canadian hero”
He also describes the events of 2 June 1917; his most famous exploit for which he is later awarded the Victoria Cross. “According to Bishop, he flew across enemy lines and attacked a German aerodrome, shooting down three German planes. He managed to make his way back to his squadron by flying directly under four enemy airplanes” (Greenhous). This led to a controversial discussion, even decades later. There are historians claiming that Bishop exaggerated, maybe even lied about the events on 2 June. Others argue against. Since lots of historical evidence has been destroyed it is not possible to confirm all of Bishop’s combat claims. At the end of his life, Bishop admitted that he has improved some of his accomplishment in his publications (Greenhous). “Whether or not his combat claims were exaggerated, his daring and his success were an inspiration during the First World War. For many, he was — and is — a Canadian hero”