WW2 Canadian RCAF Letter Signed by Billy Bishop VC

This item is an original letter from the Second World War era, bearing the signature of Air Marshal William Avery “Billy” Bishop, VC, of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). Bishop, a Canadian fighter pilot and recipient of the Victoria Cross, was one of the leading air aces of the First World War and later served in prominent command roles during the Second World War. The letter provides a tangible connection to the RCAF’s leadership and the broader history of Canadian military aviation. It includes the official letterhead, period-specific content, and Bishop’s handwritten signature. Such correspondence is representative of the administrative and operational communication typical within the RCAF during the 1939–1945 period. As an authentic artifact, this letter serves as both a historical document and an example of personal involvement by a highly decorated figure in Canadian military history. Accompanying details include the date, recipient, and context where known.