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Pilot's Flying Log Book of S/Lt. Viczko, L.A.
Item · 1956-06-20 - 1956-09-18
S/Lt Larry Adam Viczko was born on August 25, 1932, in Prud'homme, Saskatchewan, to George and Regina Viczko of Abbotsford, British Columbia.He enlisted on December 6, 1951, in Toronto, Ontario. On June 24th, 1953, S/Lt. Viczko, L.A. was appointed as a Midshipman (SSA) in the Royal Canadian Navy, with seniority dated June 24th, 1953. He served in HMCS Cornwallis for the #6 Junior Air Officer Basic Training Course in 1953. On July 24th, 1954, he was appointed as an A/Sub-Lieutenant (SSA) in the RCN, with seniority dated July 24th, 1954. On July 24th, 1955, he was appointed as a Sub-Lieutenant (P) (SSA) in the RCN, with seniority dated July 24th, 1955. In 1956, he served in HMCS Shearwater for duty with the VS-880 Squadron. On September 24th, 1956, he was appointed Lieutenant (P) (SSA) in the RCN, with seniority dated September 24th, 1956. In 1958, he served in HMCS Shearwater as a Pilot in HS-50 Squadron. He was selected for permanent commission. S/Lt. Viczko trained and flew Harvard, Expeditor and Tracker aircraft.Unfortunately, he was killed in a Tracker crash in Belleville, Ontario, on August 25th, 1962. He is buried at Mount Hermon Lawn Cemetery in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. SAM.1996.16.1
Aviators Flight Log Book of S/Lt Viczko, L.A.
Item · 1955-02-18 - 1956-05-17
S/Lt Larry Adam Viczko was born on August 25, 1932, in Prud'homme, Saskatchewan, to George and Regina Viczko of Abbotsford, British Columbia.He enlisted on December 6, 1951, in Toronto, Ontario. On June 24th, 1953, S/Lt. Viczko, L.A. was appointed as a Midshipman (SSA) in the Royal Canadian Navy, with seniority dated June 24th, 1953. He served in HMCS Cornwallis for the #6 Junior Air Officer Basic Training Course in 1953. On July 24th, 1954, he was appointed as an A/Sub-Lieutenant (SSA) in the RCN, with seniority dated July 24th, 1954. On July 24th, 1955, he was appointed as a Sub-Lieutenant (P) (SSA) in the RCN, with seniority dated July 24th, 1955. In 1956, he served in HMCS Shearwater for duty with the VS-880 Squadron. On September 24th, 1956, he was appointed Lieutenant (P) (SSA) in the RCN, with seniority dated September 24th, 1956. In 1958, he served in HMCS Shearwater as a Pilot in HS-50 Squadron. He was selected for permanent commission. S/Lt. Viczko trained and flew Harvard, Expeditor and Tracker aircraft.Unfortunately, he was killed in a Tracker crash in Belleville, Ontario, on August 25th, 1962. He is buried at Mount Hermon Lawn Cemetery in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. SAM.1990.001.A26
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 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
Pilot's Flying Log Book RCN of LCdr. Sheppard, Donald John
Item · 1948-03-18 - 1961-03-27
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 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
Observer's and Observer's Mate's Flying Log Book RCN of A/Sub. Lieut (A) Shepard, S.A.
Item · 1955-05-04 - 1956-01-12
A/Sub.Lieut(A) Shepard S.A. was a member of the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve (RNVR). He was at HMCS Shearwater for NATO Observers training from May 4th, 1955, to January 12th, 1956. His logbook covers his training at Shearwater and then at Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) Eglinton, Northern Ireland, from February 8th, 1956, to May 5th, 1956. A/Sub. Lieut then transferred to the Channel Air Division at Royal Air Station (RAS) Ford, also known as HMS Peregrine, in West Sussex, U.K. SAM.2005.66.1
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
Royal Canadian Navy Pilot's Flying Log Book of Alexander Nichols
Item · 1958-07 - 1976-01
Lt. Nicols was appointed as a Naval Cadet (SSA) for the Royal Canadian Navy on September 12, 1954. He served in the Officer Training Establishment of HMCS Venture for training in 1954. Later, he was appointed as a Midshipman (SSA) for the RCN on September 1, 1956. In this role, he served in HMCS Niagara for pilot training with plate number 1. He also received flight training in USNAS Pensacola, NAAS Saufley Field, NAAS Corry Field, and USNAS Kingsville TX in 1956. He was then appointed as an A/Sub-Lieutenant (SSA) for the RCN on September 1, 1957, and was awarded wings on May 29, 1958. On March 1, 1958, he was appointed as a Sub-Lieutenant (P) (SSA) for the RCN. He served in various squadrons, including VU-32 Squadron, HU-21 Squadron, and HS-50 Squadron while stationed at HMCS Shearwater and HMCS Bonaventure. He was promoted to Lieutenant (P) (SSA) for the RCN on October 1, 1960, and served as the Operations Watchkeeper and Flight Crew Briefer in HMCS Bonaventure in 1962. In the years that followed, he served in various roles in different locations, including Watchkeeping Training in HMCS Annapolis in 1964, Navigating Officer and Air Officer in HMCS Annapolis in 1965, and Helicopter Refresher Course in HMCS Shearwater for HU-21 Squadron in 1966. He also served in HMCS Bonaventure for HS-50 Squadron, HMCS Nipigon for HS-50 Squadron, and HMCS St. Laurent for HS-50 Squadron. In 1969, he served in CFB Shearwater for Aircrew Division as Ground Training Officer, and in 1972, he served as Base Personnel Services Officer in the same location. He served in CFB Portage La Prairie for VT-406 Squadron in 1974. Later that year, he served in HS-443 Squadron in CFB Shearwater and in HMCS Protecteur, HMCS Preserver, and HMCS Athabaskan for HS-443 Squadron Air Detachment. In 1977, he served in CFB Shearwater for HT-406 Squadron as Course Control and Administration Officer. Finally, he served in CFB Shearwater Base Operations as Operations Duty Officer in 1983, before retiring on February 19, 1994. Throughout his service, Lt. Nicols flew various aircraft and helicopters, including the Fleet 80 Canuck, C-45 Beechcraft Expeditor, Bell HTL-6 Sioux Helicopter, H04S-3 Horse Helicopter, CH-124 Sea King Helicopter, CH-136 Kiowa Helicopter, and the Grumman Tracker. His logbooks contained a nominal roll list, qualification sheets, aircraft codes, records of flying time, and a helicopter training certificate. SAM.2005.121.43h