Bishop was a highly decorated Canadian ace officially credited with seventy-two victories in World War I; Mitchell was a flying ace who was court-martialed for insubordination and suspended from duty for five years. Collection of two items: book photo with printed biographical information, 7 x 10, signed in ink below the image, “W. A. Bishop.” The printed caption notes that “The hand that signed the above name is the Hand that Downed a Hundred Huns”; and a TLS signed “Wm. Mitchell,” one page, 6 x 7.5, no date. In part: “I am glad to send you my autograph herewith, for your son Charles’ collection.” Uniform toning and tape remnants to letter, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.
