The Birth of Fighter Pilots 46
World War I, the Great War, brought about the evolution of a new kind of warrior, a gallant, courageous hero that the masses revered, adored and yearned to be near. This new breed of combatant was, of course, the fighter pilot and that devotion of the general public remains the same to this very day. But, beyond that, how did this fearless, knight of the sky come to fruition? How did these machines, that were nothing more than flying kites at the beginning of the war, become feared weapons of destruction but at the same time were, and are, admired for the beauty of their craftsmanship and elegance of their lines?
The Great War In the Air: Aces of the Western Front is a film that answers both of these questions. This is required curriculum here at Fighter Pilot University. We will be bringing you the pertinent bits of this film so that you are thoroughly schooled in the historic beginnings and the birth of the fighter pilot.
Today's subject matter: Billy Bishop
