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              Department of National Defence Pilot's Log Book of LCdr. Langman V.M.
              Item · 1961 - 1981
              This logbook is the third and final volume that covers LCdr. Langman's service from 1961 to 1966, when he retired from military service and returned to the United Kingdom. It also covers his civilian flying from 1966 to 1981."Lieutenant-Commander RCN LCdr. Langman, V.M was appointed with seniority dated 01/01/1960. He served as a Senior Pilot for VS-880 Squadron in HMCS Bonaventure and HMCS Shearwater in 1961. Later that year, he served in HMCS Shearwater as Officer-in-Charge Aircrew Division. In 1964, he served in HMCS Stadacona on the Staff of Officer-in-Charge RCN Tactical Trainer. He retired on 16/08/1966. After his naval service, he worked with the UK Civil Aviation Authority and retired in 1983 as Director of Flight Crew Licensing. SAM.2019.0105.004
              Department of National Defence Pilot's Log Book of Lcdr. Woods, A.J.
              Item · 1960-10-01 - 1967-10-30
              Lieutenant Woods, A.J was born in Los Angeles, California on December 21, 1922, to Stanley Clifford Woods and Kathaleen Maude Sheperd. He was appointed as an AC 2/c RCAF with seniority dated May 4, 1943. In 1943, he served in RCAF Edmonton for #4 Initial Training School. He was then appointed as a LAC RCAF with seniority dated September 19, 1943. In the same year, he served in RCAF High River for #5 Elementary Flying Training School, and then in RCAF MacLeod AB for #7 Service Flying School, where he was awarded his wings on October 4, 1944. He was then appointed as a Sergeant Pilot RCAF with seniority dated October 4, 1944. In 1944, he served in RCAF Calgary for #2 Aircrew Graduates Training School and was released from RCAF Special Reserve to RCAF Class E Reserve on December 1, 1944. He was transferred to RNVR on June 14, 1945, and appointed as a Sub-Lieutenant (A) (Temp.) RNVR with seniority dated June 14, 1945. He served in the RN College Greenwich for Courses in 1945, RAF Colby Grange for Service and Advanced Flying Courses in 1945, and H.M.S. Premier for Training in the same year. He was then transferred to RCN(R) on October 1, 1945, and appointed as a Sub-Lieutenant (P) RCN(R) with seniority dated October 1, 1945. In 1945, he served in RNAS Peplow for 758 RN Squadron for Advanced Instrument Flying School, RNAS Rattray for 717 RN Squadron, and RNAS Inskip for 766 RN Squadron.In 1946, he was appointed as a Lieutenant (P) RCN(R) with seniority dated April 6, 1946, and served in RNAS Eglinton for 719 RN Squadron for Strike Forming Training Unit, RNAS Arbroath for 783 RN Squadron for Anti-submarine homing Radar Training, and H.M.S. Implacable for Deck Landing Training. In 1947, he served in RCAF Pat Bay for 825 Squadron and HMCS Warrior for Carrier Qualification, where he was appointed as a Lieutenant (P) (SSA) with seniority dated April 6, 1946, for Short Service Appointment commencing April 30, 1947. He then served in RCNAS Dartmouth for 825 Squadron, HMCS Stadacona for Officers Divisional Course, and HMCS Magnificent for 19 Carrier Air Group as Pilot in 825 Squadron in 1948. In 1948, he served in RCAF Trenton for Central Flying School for Flying Instructor School, and in 1949, he served in HMCS Shearwater for Instructor Duty in #1 TAG. In 1950, he served in HMCS Naden for Duty with Reserve Training Commander and HMCS Antigonish for Watchkeeping Training. In 1951, he served in HMCS Shearwater for Flying Refresher, 803 Squadron, 870 Squadron, and 880 Squadron, as well as in RNAS Lossiemouth for Maintenance Test Pilot Course. He also served in HMCS Shearwater as Naval Air Test and Liaison Officer and in RNAS Anthorn for #1 Aircraft Receipt and Dispatch Unit. In the same year, he served in RCAF Centralia for Instrument Flying School.In 1953, he survived a ditching of a Sea Fury at the entrance to Musqudoboit Harbour NS on July 1. He was then selected for permanent commission and served in NHQ for Special Duty at Naval Detachment Central Experimental Proving Establishment at RCAF Station Edmonton. He also served in RNAS Gosport for 705 RN Squadron for Helicopter Conversion Course and RCAF Edmonton for Special Duty as Officer-in-Charge of Naval Detachment Central Experimental Proving Establishment at RCAF Station Edmonton. In 1954, he was appointed as a Lieutenant-Commander (P) RCN with seniority dated April 6, 1954. In 1955, he served in HMCS Niagara for Duty at USNAS Boca Chica for Fighter All-Weather Training Unit, USNAS Cecil for Banshee Trainer, USNAS Oceania for F2H-3 Conversion, and HMCS Shearwater for 870 Squadron as Senior Pilot. In 1956, he served in HMCS Stadacona on Staff of Flag Officer Atlantic Coast as Staff Officer (Air Training). In 1958, he served in HMCS Naden as Commanding Officer VU-33 Squadron, and in 1960, he served in HMCS Hochelaga for #6 Officers Management and Logistics Course. In 1961, he served in NHQ on Staff of Director of Naval Aircraft Requirements, and in 1963, he served in CFB Borden for Senior Officers NBCD Course. In 1964, he served in HMCS Chippawa for Duty as Liaison Officer RCAF Training Command, and in 1965, he served in HMCS Chippawa on Staff of Deputy Chief of Staff as Staff Officer Multi-Engine Pilot Training. He was retired on July 1, 1968.Lt. Woods received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the air when a British 'Attacker Jet Aircraft' was being ferried from RCAF Station Namao to Halifax for loading on board HMCS Magnificent to return the aircraft to Britain. Lt. Woods had an engine flame-out at 30,000 feet, 60 miles from Sault Ste Marie, and despite only having a 2,000 foot ceiling, he made a successful dead stick landing. The fault was repaired, and he headed for Ottawa where once again, at approximately 60 miles out, the engine failed again, and all attempts at a relight failed. The plane had an ejection seat, but Lt. Woods chose to save a valuable aircraft and made a successful belly landing.Lt. Woods retired with the rank of Lieutenant-Commander (P) (RCN)in 1968. Sadly he passed away on the 19th of January 1980 in New Westminster BC. 1996.56.1c
              Department of National Defence Pilot's of Book of Lcdr. Zbitnew, L.T.
              Item · 1965-11-03 - 1978-07-22
              Larry Zibitnew was born on November 7th, 1933, in Canora, Saskatchewan. He was appointed as a Midshipman (SSA) RCN in 1952 and served in various locations, including HMCS Cornwallis, HMCS Ontario, and RNAS Culdrose, for operational flying training. He was awarded Pilot Wings on November 1st, 1953, and was then appointed as a Sub-Lieutenant (P) (SSA) RCN. He served in different squadrons, including VS-880 Squadron, VS-881 AEW Squadron, and HU-21 Squadron Detachment. He was also trained as a test pilot and served in various positions, including Helicopter Recovery System Program Manager for the USN Naval Air Systems Command. After retiring from military service, Zibitnew joined INDAL Technologies in Mississauga, where he served as director of programs and later as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand. He was presented with the Order of Military Merit by the Governor General of Canada on behalf of the Queen for his work on the development of the Helicopter Recovery System. Zibitnew retired from the RCN at the rank of Lieutenant-Commander and passed away on May 3rd, 2015, in Barrie, Ontario. SAM.2016.0041.002
              Pilot's Flying Log Book of L.T. Zbitnew RCN
              Item · 1953-04-07 - 1965-10-30
              Larry Zibitnew was born on November 7th, 1933, in Canora, Saskatchewan. He was appointed as a Midshipman (SSA) RCN in 1952 and served in various locations, including HMCS Cornwallis, HMCS Ontario, and RNAS Culdrose, for operational flying training. He was awarded Pilot Wings on November 1st, 1953, and was then appointed as a Sub-Lieutenant (P) (SSA) RCN. He served in different squadrons, including VS-880 Squadron, VS-881 AEW Squadron, and HU-21 Squadron Detachment. He was also trained as a test pilot and served in various positions, including Helicopter Recovery System Program Manager for the USN Naval Air Systems Command. After retiring from military service, Zibitnew joined INDAL Technologies in Mississauga, where he served as director of programs and later as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand. He was presented with the Order of Military Merit by the Governor General of Canada on behalf of the Queen for his work on the development of the Helicopter Recovery System. Zibitnew retired from the RCN at the rank of Lieutenant-Commander and passed away on May 3rd, 2015, in Barrie, Ontario.
              Pilot's Flying Log Book RCN of Lt (P) Anderson, A.J.
              Item · 1955-02-25 - 1980-12-29
              Lieutenant (P) Alexander James (AJ) Anderson was appointed as a Midshipman (SSA) in the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) with seniority dated 17/07/1953. He served in HMCS Cornwallis for the #6 Junior Air Officer Basic Training Course in 1953. In 1954, he served in HMCS Ontario for Sea Training and was appointed as an A/Sub-Lieutenant (SSA) in the RCN with seniority dated 24/07/1954.He served as a Sea Training Officer in HMCS Stettler in 1954 and then went to HMCS Niagara for USNAS Pensacola FL for Pilot Training. In 1955, he served in USNAS Corpus Christi (TX) for Advanced Flying Training and was awarded USN Wings on 01/04/1956. He was appointed as a Sub-Lieutenant (P) (SSA) RCN with seniority dated 24/07/1955.In 1956, he served in USN Fawtulant Key West for Radar Training and in VT-40 Squadron for Instrument Training Course. He then served in HMCS Shearwater for VF-871 Squadron as Pilot in 1956. He was appointed as a Lieutenant (P) (SSA) RCN with seniority dated 24/12/1956 and continued to serve in HMCS Shearwater for VF-871 Squadron as Pilot in 1958.In 1959, he served in VF-870 Squadron as Pilot and in 1960, he served in HMCS Bonaventure as Hangar Flight Deck Officer. In 1962, he served in HMCS Shearwater for VU-32 Squadron as Officer-in-Charge Jet Flight and qualified as a Jet Flight Instructor in 1963. He served in HMCS Naden for VU-33 Squadron as Pilot in 1965 and qualified with a Bridge Watchkeeping Certificate in 1966. He was selected for Permanent Commission and was appointed as a Lieutenant-Commander RCN with seniority dated 01/01/1965.In 1965, he served in HMCS Qu'Appelle as Deck Officer and in 1967, he served in HMCS Shearwater for VU-32 for Tracker Conversion and in HMCS Shearwater for VS-880 Squadron. In 1969, he served in CFRC Winnipeg as Commanding Officer and in 1972, he served in CFB Portage for Helicopter Conversion and VT-406 Squadron for Sea King Conversion.He served in HMCS Protecteur for STANAVFORLANT for HS-50 Squadron Detachment and Air Officer in 1972 and as Executive Officer in 1973. He served in CFB Toronto for Canadian Forces Command and Staff College Toronto for a course in 1974 and in NDHQ for PCO 4 as Pilot Career Manager in 1975.He served in 440 Squadron as Deputy Commanding Officer in 1978, and in 440 Squadron Detachment Yellowknife as Detachment Commander in 1980. He then served in Air Command HQ as Staff Officer Personnel Research in 1982 and in UNTSO as Military Observer in Beirut and Damascus in 1985. He was appointed as a Lieutenant-Colonel (PLT) in 1986 and served in AAFCE HQ Ramstein Germany as Staff Officer (War Plans) in the same year.A.J. Anderson retired with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel on 01 February 1990. He passed away on 08 November 2013. SAM.2022.0020.020a
              RCAF Pilot's Flying Log Book-RNVR Fleet Air Arm of Lt. Woods, A.J.
              Item · 1943-09-19 - 1949-12-16
              Lieutenant Woods, A.J was born in Los Angeles, California on December 21, 1922, to Stanley Clifford Woods and Kathaleen Maude Sheperd. He was appointed as an AC 2/c RCAF with seniority dated May 4, 1943. In 1943, he served in RCAF Edmonton for #4 Initial Training School. He was then appointed as a LAC RCAF with seniority dated September 19, 1943. In the same year, he served in RCAF High River for #5 Elementary Flying Training School, and then in RCAF MacLeod AB for #7 Service Flying School, where he was awarded his wings on October 4, 1944. He was then appointed as a Sergeant Pilot RCAF with seniority dated October 4, 1944. In 1944, he served in RCAF Calgary for #2 Aircrew Graduates Training School and was released from RCAF Special Reserve to RCAF Class E Reserve on December 1, 1944. He was transferred to RNVR on June 14, 1945, and appointed as a Sub-Lieutenant (A) (Temp.) RNVR with seniority dated June 14, 1945. He served in the RN College Greenwich for Courses in 1945, RAF Colby Grange for Service and Advanced Flying Courses in 1945, and H.M.S. Premier for Training in the same year. He was then transferred to RCN(R) on October 1, 1945, and appointed as a Sub-Lieutenant (P) RCN(R) with seniority dated October 1, 1945. In 1945, he served in RNAS Peplow for 758 RN Squadron for Advanced Instrument Flying School, RNAS Rattray for 717 RN Squadron, and RNAS Inskip for 766 RN Squadron.In 1946, he was appointed as a Lieutenant (P) RCN(R) with seniority dated April 6, 1946, and served in RNAS Eglinton for 719 RN Squadron for Strike Forming Training Unit, RNAS Arbroath for 783 RN Squadron for Anti-submarine homing Radar Training, and H.M.S. Implacable for Deck Landing Training. In 1947, he served in RCAF Pat Bay for 825 Squadron and HMCS Warrior for Carrier Qualification, where he was appointed as a Lieutenant (P) (SSA) with seniority dated April 6, 1946, for Short Service Appointment commencing April 30, 1947. He then served in RCNAS Dartmouth for 825 Squadron, HMCS Stadacona for Officers Divisional Course, and HMCS Magnificent for 19 Carrier Air Group as Pilot in 825 Squadron in 1948. In 1948, he served in RCAF Trenton for Central Flying School for Flying Instructor School, and in 1949, he served in HMCS Shearwater for Instructor Duty in #1 TAG. In 1950, he served in HMCS Naden for Duty with Reserve Training Commander and HMCS Antigonish for Watchkeeping Training. In 1951, he served in HMCS Shearwater for Flying Refresher, 803 Squadron, 870 Squadron, and 880 Squadron, as well as in RNAS Lossiemouth for Maintenance Test Pilot Course. He also served in HMCS Shearwater as Naval Air Test and Liaison Officer and in RNAS Anthorn for #1 Aircraft Receipt and Dispatch Unit. In the same year, he served in RCAF Centralia for Instrument Flying School.In 1953, he survived a ditching of a Sea Fury at the entrance to Musqudoboit Harbour NS on July 1. He was then selected for permanent commission and served in NHQ for Special Duty at Naval Detachment Central Experimental Proving Establishment at RCAF Station Edmonton. He also served in RNAS Gosport for 705 RN Squadron for Helicopter Conversion Course and RCAF Edmonton for Special Duty as Officer-in-Charge of Naval Detachment Central Experimental Proving Establishment at RCAF Station Edmonton. In 1954, he was appointed as a Lieutenant-Commander (P) RCN with seniority dated April 6, 1954. In 1955, he served in HMCS Niagara for Duty at USNAS Boca Chica for Fighter All-Weather Training Unit, USNAS Cecil for Banshee Trainer, USNAS Oceania for F2H-3 Conversion, and HMCS Shearwater for 870 Squadron as Senior Pilot. In 1956, he served in HMCS Stadacona on Staff of Flag Officer Atlantic Coast as Staff Officer (Air Training). In 1958, he served in HMCS Naden as Commanding Officer VU-33 Squadron, and in 1960, he served in HMCS Hochelaga for #6 Officers Management and Logistics Course. In 1961, he served in NHQ on Staff of Director of Naval Aircraft Requirements, and in 1963, he served in CFB Borden for Senior Officers NBCD Course. In 1964, he served in HMCS Chippawa for Duty as Liaison Officer RCAF Training Command, and in 1965, he served in HMCS Chippawa on Staff of Deputy Chief of Staff as Staff Officer Multi-Engine Pilot Training. He was retired on July 1, 1968.Lt. Woods received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the air when a British 'Attacker Jet Aircraft' was being ferried from RCAF Station Namao to Halifax for loading on board HMCS Magnificent to return the aircraft to Britain. Lt. Woods had an engine flame-out at 30,000 feet, 60 miles from Sault Ste Marie, and despite only having a 2,000 foot ceiling, he made a successful dead stick landing. The fault was repaired, and he headed for Ottawa where once again, at approximately 60 miles out, the engine failed again, and all attempts at a relight failed. The plane had an ejection seat, but Lt. Woods chose to save a valuable aircraft and made a successful belly landing.Lt. Woods retired with the rank of Lieutenant-Commander (P) (RCN)in 1968. Sadly he passed away on the 19th of January 1980 in New Westminster BC. SAM.1996.56.1a
              RCN Observer's Flying Log Book of Sgt. W.R. Leedham
              Item · 1965-12-30 - 1981-12-23
              Sgt. William Richard "Lump" Leedham was an RCN observer who flew on Trackers, Argus aircraft, and Sea King helicopters. He spent his military career in Shearwater and Greenwood, serving with VS-880, HS-50, VP-449, VP-405, and 443 Squadron. He also took part in many deployments aboard HMCS Huron, Annapolis, Protecteur, Assiniboine, Skeena, and the St. Laurent. Sgt. Leedham passed away in 1982 from a heart attack. SAM.1991.34.1
              Royal Air Force Pilot's Flying Log Book of Lt. Langman, V.M RNVR
              Item · 1945 - 1959
              Postwar Langman joined the Royal Navy Volunteer reserve (R.N.V.R.) He was appointed as a Lieutenant (A) (Temp.) RNVR (With seniority dated 16/08/1946), (He was demobilized 31/01/1946). He served in 1832 RNVR Air Squadron 1947-48. (Transferred to RCN(R)) 1948. He was appointed as a Lieutenant (P) RCN(R) (With seniority dated 26/05/1948). He served in HMCS Cataraqui 1948. He served in HMCS Shearwater for Flying Refresher Course 1949. He served in HMCS Cataraqui as Staff Officer 1949. He served in HMCS Bytown for RCAF Centralia for Air Traffic Control Officers' Course 1951, (Transferred to RCN 12/01/1951). He was appointed as a Lieutenant (P) RCN (With seniority dated 16/08/1946). He served in HMCS Shearwater for Duty as Air Traffic Control Officer 1952. He served in HMCS Stadacona for Junior Officers' Technical and Leadership Courses 1952. He was appointed as a Lieutenant-Commander (P) RCN (With seniority dated 30/06/1952). He served in HMCS La Hulloise as Sea Training Officer in 1953. He served in HMCS Stadacona for Junior Officers' Technical and Leadership Course I 1953. He served in HMCS Shearwater for No.1 Training Air Group for Flying Refresher Course 1954. (Reverted to Lieutenant (P) RCN (With seniority dated 16/03/1954). He served in HMCS Shearwater for No.1 Training Air Group for VU-32 Squadron 1954. He served in HMCS Shearwater for VU-32 Squadron 1954. He was appointed as a Lieutenant-Commander (P) RCN (With seniority dated 16/08/1954). He served in HMCS Shearwater as Commanding Officer VU-32 Squadron 1954. He served in HMCS Shearwater/HMCS Magnificent as Senior Pilot VS-881 Squadron 1955. He served in HMCS Shearwater/HMCS Magnificent as Commanding Officer VS-881 Squadron 1956. He served in HMCS Assiniboine 1956. SAM.2019.0l05.003
              Royal Canadian Air Force Flying Log Book for Aircrew other than Pilot of AS Rojeski, Ken
              Item · 1963-04-05 - 1964-10-11
              ABNA Rojeski was an Air Fitter and remustered to a Naval Airman (Observers Mate) in 1963. He was posted to VS-880 squadron at RCNAS Shearwater. He flew mainly on the Trackers and did a few Cruises on H.M.C.S. Bonaventure to San Juan, Puerto Rico, Sweden, Bermuda, Trinidad, Ireland and Germany. SAM.2019.0026.005