Monument for Canada's most decorated war hero
First World War flying ace William Barker downed 50 enemy aircraft and received the Victoria Cross after being shot three times when he found himself alone in a dogfight against 15 German planes.
How is it possible that we haven't recognized this man until now?
The article also mentions another Canadian hero named Billy bishop. Canada's top scoring ace of the first world war. Below is a link for a bio on bishop.
Hats off to both you gentleman.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/2011/09/22/toronto-william-barker-monument.html
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Bishop
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