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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