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Royal Canadian Air Force Pilot's Flying Log Book of Mid-Shipman Sheppard, D.J.
Item · 1942-09-15 - 1944-01-31
Donald John Sheppard was born on 21 January 1924 in Toronto. After graduating, he joined the RNVR Fleet Air Arm and started Pilot Course 38 at HMCS St. Vincent in May 1942. He was then selected for pilot training with the US Navy and was winged in the summer of 1943. He was posted to 1835 Squadron in October but it was disbanded in December. He was then transferred to 1836 Squadron, part of the 47 Naval Fighter Wing, and they boarded HMS Victorious in March 1944. Donald was involved in the first successful attack on the Tirpitz on 3 April. Around this time, he transferred to the RCNVR (on paper). Victorious left for the Indian Ocean in June 1944 and was involved in several attacks on Sumatran oil refineries in December 1944 and January 1945. It was here where he made his first claims and was awarded his DSC in March 1945. Victorious then headed East to join the British Pacific Fleet and operated with the US Navy during the invasion of Okinawa. Here he claimed his last victory. Donald was sent on leave to Canada when the fleet returned to Australia. He saw no further combat as the war was drawing to a close. After the war, he transferred to the RCN and was promoted to Commander in 1958. He was CO of the Escort Destroyer HMCS Fraser in the early '60s and retired in January 1974 after serving at NATO HQ.Don Sheppard served in the Navy, and afterwards, he farmed in Nova Scotia and Ontario between 1974 and 1984. He was one of the sixteen Fleet Air Arm pilots from World War II who achieved five or more air victories, which earned him the title of an 'ace'. Sadly, he passed away on May 2, 2018.Don Sheppard's logbook contains handwritten notes about his missions during World War II and his comrades who never made it back. SAM.2017.0019.103
Royal Canadian Air Force Pilot's Flying Log Book of LAC Scott, W.G.
Item · 1942-09-29 - 1944-10-13
Leading Aircraftman (LAC) William George Scott, also known as Billy, was originally from Glace Bay, Cape Breton. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) as a pilot and underwent training on Tiger Moth, Harvard, and Anson aircraft from September 1942 to October 1944. On May 18, 1945, WO II Scott applied to join the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserves (RNVR). SAM.2009.0037.001
Royal Canadian Air Force Pilot's Flying Log Book of LAC Sayre, G.T.
Item · 1941-07-01 - 1942-12-01
Geoffrey T. Sayre, also known as LAC Sayre, was born on June 12, 1916, in Saint John, NB. During World War II, he fought for his country as an Air Force Pilot from 1939 to 1945. After the war, he worked at F.E. Sayre Ltd. and Pollett River Lumber Co., which were owned by his family. Later on, he dedicated his life to the town of Rothesay, where he served as the first volunteer firefighter. He helped in forming the Rothesay Fire Department and eventually retired as its chief. He also served as Councilor and Mayor of Rothesay and created the Rothesay Regional Police Force.LAC Sayre's Pilot's Flying Log Book documents his service with #3 EFTS in London, Ontario, #113 Bomber Sqn in Yarmouth, NS, and #31 General Reconnaissance School in PEI. He flew Hudson's, Anson's, Harvard's, and Yale's from July 1941 to December 1942.LAC Sayre's Logbook also contains his flying assessments, RCAF application for enlistment, and his discharge certificate. SAM.2022.0024.001
Responsible government in Nova Scotia / Walter Ross Livingston : [manuscript]
Item · [ca. 1930]
Item is a manuscript copy of what was published as W. Ross, Government in Nova Scotia: A Study of the Constitutional Beginnings of the British Commonwealth. Studies in the Social Sciences (University of Iowa): v. 9. Iowa City: University, 1930. MS-2-423, SF Box 94, Folder 1
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
RCN Flying Log Book for Aircrew other then Pilot of OBSERVERS MATE AB Sully, H.
Item · 1950-09-18 - 1954-03-24
O/M 2nd Class Sully, H. received training at HMCS Shearwater as an Observer's Mate and was later posted to 826 Squadron, which was later renamed to 881 Squadron on 1st May 1951. He also served on HMCS Magnificent with 826/881 Squadron. O/M Sully's log book contains records of his training and transfer from 1950-1956. According to reports, he was an exceptional Observer's Mate and flew primarily on Grumman Avengers. O/M 2nd Class Sully, H. received training at HMCS Shearwater as an Observer's Mate and was later posted to 826 Squadron, which was later renamed to 881 Squadron on 1st May 1951. He also served on HMCS Magnificent with 826/881 Squadron. O/M Sully's log book contains records of his training and transfer from 1950-1956. According to reports, he was an exceptional Observer's Mate and flew primarily on Grumman Avengers. SAM.1985.A3656 (P-3656)
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
RCAF Pilot's Flying Log Book of S/Lt. Stewart, J.M.
Item · 1943-11-22 - 1948-09-30
Sub-Lieutenant Stewart was appointed as a Naval Airman 2/c RNVR on May 16, 1943. He served in RNAS Lee-on-Solent for training in 1943, followed by service in HMS St. Vincent and USNAS Grosse Isle MI as an A/Leading Airman RNVR, with seniority dated October 6, 1943. In 1944, he served in USNAS Pensacola for NATC (CFR), and was appointed as a Sub-Lieutenant (P) (Temp.) RCNVR with seniority dated May 13, 1944. He served in NAAS Saufley Field, NAAS Whiting Field, USNAS Corry Field, and received his pilot wings on July 28, 1944. He then served in USNAS Jacksonville for US NAOTC, followed by service in HMS Saker for duty at USNAF Lewiston ME for 738 RN Squadron, USNAS Brunswick ME to form 1831 RN Squadron 1831 as Pilot, and USNAF Bar Harbour ME – all in 1944. In 1945, he served in RNAS Eglinton, then transferred to RCNVR on May 5, 1945, and was appointed as a Sub-Lieutenant (P) (Temp.) RCNVR with seniority dated May 13, 1944. He served in HMS Glory, RAF Halfar Malta, RNAS Dekheila Egypt, RNAS Katakukuranda, RNAS Schofields, RNAS Jervis Bay, and HMS Golden Hind. On November 10, 1945, he was appointed as a Lieutenant (P) (Temp.) RCNVR, and then transferred to RCN on the same date, with seniority dated November 10, 1945. He served in HMCS Bytown and Uganda in 1946, followed by service in HMCS Stadacona, RCNAS Dartmouth for 743 Squadron, HMCS Warrior for 883 Squadron (18th Carrier Air Group), HMCS Cayuga, HMCS Warrior and HMCS Niobe in 1947-1948. He also served in RAF Shawbury for Empire Air Navigation School for #28 Advanced Navigation Course, and HMCS Stadacona for RCN Barracks Halifax in RCNAS Dartmouth for #1 Training Air Group. Unfortunately, he was killed in a flying accident (mid-air collision with J.C.G. Stewart RCN) on December 6, 1948, over Halifax Harbour. SAM.2009.0003.045c
RCAF Pilot's Flying Log Book of P/O Donegani J.
Item · 1943-11-17 - 1945-07-12
Pilot Officer J. Donegani commenced flight training at No. 13 Elementary Flight Training School (E.F.T.S.) in St. Eugene, Ontario from November 14, 1943, to January 4, 1944. He then proceeded to No. 31 Service Flying Training School (S.F.T.S.) in Kingston, Ontario. Following this, P/O Donegani attended the Naval Air Instrument Flying School, Hinstock (N.A.I.F.S) and then moved on to No. 9 Advanced Flying Unit RAF Errol, near the village of Errol in Perth & Kinross, Scotland. Subsequently, P/O Donegani was posted to 717 Squadron at HMS Owl, which housed the Royal Navy’s Barracuda Operational Training Unit, No. 1 Barracuda Servicing Unit, No. 3 Barracuda Servicing Unit, and No. 1 Avenger Servicing Unit. He was then transferred to 769 Squadron at Royal Naval Air Station East Haven (RNAS East Haven, also known as HMS Peewit), a former Royal Navy, Fleet Air Arm station, located 3 miles (5 km) southwest of Arbroath, Angus, Scotland. This facility was specifically built as an airfield for a Deck Landing Training school. Donegani then proceeded to No. 1 Naval Air Gunners School (NAGS) in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. From there, he was stationed at HMS Goshawk, a Royal Naval Air Station in Trinidad, British West Indies. SAM.1998.87.6
RCAF Flying Log Book for Aircrew Other than Pilot of OC Wood, H.L.
Item · 1963-01-15 - 1974-04-04
Officer Cadet H.L. Wood worked as a navigator on the Canadair CL-28 Argus stationed in Greenwood, Nova Scotia. He received his training at ANS Winnipeg and was later posted to RCAF Station Greenwood in 1963. As a navigator, OC Wood was one of the four crew members on the Argus, a long-range maritime patrol aircraft that was manufactured in Canada. The Argus was considered as the most advanced anti-submarine aircraft in the world when it was introduced in 1957 and was used by the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). SAM.2019.0091.003