Russell Smith. Though the RFC usually did not allow its pilots to adorn their aircraft with anything other than squadron markings, for a few weeks during the summer of 1917, one unit, 60 squadron, was able to get away with painting its birds in bright, flashy colors. This particular aircraft, S.E.5a 8936, belonged to none other than Capt. Billy Bishop - the highest scoring British ace of WWI. 19"x 13". #0070153