Little is known of P/O Lishman at this time. He was pilot when he and his crew were possibly shot down by enemy aircraft after sighting escort vessels off the coast of France. view details

He was posted to the squadron on 10/09/1940 from No.2 School of Army Co-operation, Andover along with P/O S. James and P/O A.W. Martin. P/O Martin was observer for Lishman.

There is also a conflicting report in the ORB that notes him as P/O E. Lishman and F.W. Lishman.