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Wilfrid Reid "Wop" May, OBE, DFC (March 20, 1896 – June 21, 1952) was a Canadian flying ace in the First World War and a leading post-war aviator. He was the final Allied pilot to be pursued by Manfred von Richthofen before the German ace was shot down on the Western Front in 1918.
May 26, 2008 · Wop May was an aviator who served as a fighter pilot in the First World War. May finished the war as a flying ace, credited with 13 victories, and was part of the dogfight in which the infamous Red Baron was gunned down.
Wop May was a Canadian fighter pilot, commercial aviator, and pioneer of air transport in the North. He flew in World War I, established the first airport in Edmonton, delivered mail to the Arctic, and helped capture the Mad Trapper.
Jun 28, 2017 · Many people have shaped Canada into the country that we know today, and one of those people is Wilfrid “Wop” May. Enjoy and Happy Canada Day! Captain W.R. May – Edmonton, 1919 (Courtesy Denny May). To Wop [1] May who had grown up on the Canadian prairie, the English winter of 1917 must have seemed dreary.
Feb 14, 2016 · Learn about the life and achievements of Wop May, a Canadian aviation pioneer and World War I flying ace. Explore his medals, adventures, and legacy through stories, photos, and audio clips.
Mar 8, 2016 · Learn about the life and achievements of Wilfrid Reid (Wop) May, one of Canada's first and most influential aviators. He flew in World War I, founded May Airplanes Ltd., flew the first airmail to the Arctic, and received many honours and awards.
Jul 28, 2014 · Learn about the life and achievements of Wilfrid “Wop” May, a pioneer of Canadian aviation who fought in the First World War, founded the first air service in Edmonton, and flew the first airmail above the Arctic Circle. Discover how he inspired generations of pilots, including the first female aviatrixes, and left a lasting legacy in the city and beyond.
