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Royal Canadian Air Force Pilot's Flying Log Book-Dennis G. Malloy, W/C
Item · 1956-08-01 - 1964-06-01
Dennis Garland 'Bud' Malloy was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) on the first day of World War II and went on to complete over 60 missions with 402 Squadron before returning to Canada in October 1943. He later served as a Flight Commander and instructor at #3 Advanced Flying School at RCAF Station Gimli in Manitoba. By July 1964, he had been promoted to the rank of Group Captain and had become the Station Commander at RCAF Goose Bay. In addition to his achievements and positions, W/C Malloy's log book contains records of his flying time and the aircraft he flew, including the T-33, Yukon, T-29, and C-47. SAM.2002.32.1b
Royal Canadian Air Force Pilot's flying Logbook-Dennis G. Malloy F/L
Item · 1941-10-01 - 1942-05-31
Dennis Garland 'Bud' Malloy hailed from Halifax, Nova Scotia. He joined the RCAF on the day World War II began and completed over 60 missions with 402 Squadron before being repatriated to Canada in October 1943. Later, he served as a Flight Commander and instructor. By July 1964, he had risen to the rank of Group Captain and Station Commander at RCAF Goose Bay. Malloy had prior flying experience as a civilian. After graduating from JATP and CFS, he was assigned as the second instructor at SFTS Uplands. In 1942, he was posted to the UK, where he took over 402 Squadron. He was shot down over the Channel but was rescued by a launch. F/L Malloy's logbook contains detailed records of his flying activity during World War II, including his involvement in the Dieppe Raid, notes on missing comrades, weather conditions, and escorting Flying Fortress aircraft on bombing missions. Additionally, there is a picture of a Spitfire aircraft in his logbook. SAM.2002.32.1a