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File:Bishop demonstrates Nieuport Foster mount.jpg

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Summary

Description William Avery (Billy) Bishop, WW1 Canadian Fighter ace, demonstrates the "upward firing" technique used by himself and others when attacking enemy aircraft from below. The early version of the "w:Foster mounting" - as used on Nieuport Fighters in British service, is clearly seen.
Date circa 1917
date QS:P,+1917-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q5727902
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Original publication: unknown

Immediate source: Personal collection of old prints
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unknown (Created by British government in or about 1917)

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(Reusing this file)		 Old Crown Copyright (United Kingdom)
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