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Pièce · 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
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Série organique · 19-?
Fait partie de Fonds Père Clarence d'Entremont
la série est constituée de 46 dossiers classés par régions d’où les registres ont été compilés : Pubnico Baptist Church (Mizpan) Pubnico Head, N.S - Records of Church Meetings (1913-1954); Registres de la Mission d’Ekopahay, Haute-Rivière-St-Jean, N.-B. ; Cimetière Immaculée Conception Cemetery, Pubnico-Est, Nouvelle-Écosse, East-Pubnico, Nova Scotia, Transcription 11 juillet/1986 ; Registres Sainte-Anne-du-Ruisseau, Baptêmes : 1867-1899 ; Mariage : 1867-1899 ; Registres Notre-Dame-de-la-Purification, Baptêmes : 1859-1923 ; Mariage : 1859-1929 ; Sépultures : 1859-1929 ; Recensements 1671, 1686, 1693, 1698, 1700, 1701, 1703, 1707, 1714, 1732, 1752 ; Recensements 1671-1752 Census ; Registres Sainte-Anne-du-Ruisseau, Baptêmes : 1900-1929 ; Confirmation : 1908-1915 ; Mariages : 1900-1929 ; Funérailles : 1900-1919 ; Paroisse Saint-Michel-de-Wedgeport, N.-É., Index des Baptêmes : 1896 à 1917 J.E. Léo Maillet, curé 11 avril 1989 ; Index des Baptêmes Paroisse Saint-Michel-de-Wedgeport, 1871 à 1896, avec notes, préparé par Léo Maillet, curé de Wedgeport avec l’aide de Père Clarence d’Entremont et Coral d’Entremont ; Index de Mariages (1871-1951) Saint-Michel-de-Wedgeport ; Catalogue des familles de Ste-Anne et de St-Pierre d’Argyle 1816-1824 par Père J-M. Sigogne ; Index des Mariages Saint-Ambroise de Yarmouth ( début de la paroisse jusqu’à 1919) ; Catalogue des Familles de Ste-Anne-du-Ruisseau et de St-Pierre d’Argyle 1816-1824, par Père Sigogne ; Registres Paroissiaux Notre-Dame-des-Îles, Île-des-Surettes (1859-1899) ; Baptêmes Sainte-Marie de Church Point (1858-1893) ; Baptêmes Saint-Michel-de-Wedgeport (Janvier 1871 - Juin 1896) Sépultures Saint-Michel-de-Wedgeport (Janvier 1871 - Mai 1934) ; Baptêmes Saint-Ambroise, Yarmouth (1845-1877) Mariages Saint-Ambroise, (1853-1853) Sépultures Saint-Ambroise, (1853-1876) ; Vital Statistics from the Newspaper Évangeline (1887-1931) compiled by Coral d’Entremont, 1991-1992; Baptêmes Summary/Supplement Sainte-Marie de Church Point (1858-1893); Registres de la Fabrique, district du Cap-Sable (1799-1838) Saint-Pierre-de-Pubnico-Ouest, Registres de la fabrique Saint-Pierre-de-Pubnico-Ouest (1872-1909) Registres de la fabrique de Saint-Pierre de Pubnico-Ouest (1890-1909); Registres de Baptêmes Saint-Ambroise, Yarmouth 1 octobre 1877 – 28 avril 1906; Descendants de Philippe Mius d’Entremont baron de Pubnico-Ouest ; Copie de registres Chezzetcook, 1768 – 1773 ; Copie registre Miramichi, 1786 – 1796; Les familles de St-Michel-de-Wedgeport; Mass. Archives, Nova Scotia and Canada 1643 – 1719; Mass. Archives, French Neutrals 1755 1769; Extrait de La France aux Colonies – Acadiens et Canadiens, par E. Rameau, 1859; Registre des mariages St-Pierre-de-Pubnico, 1856 – 1910; Registre des enfants nés dans Clare, 1864 – 1878; Recensements de Pubnico-Est et Pubnico-Ouest, 1896 ; Archives acadiennes, Canada, Boston; Archives Massachusetts, N. S, London, Ottawa; Mass. Archives; Archives départementaled de la Charente-Maritime, Registre 1640; Census of Port Royal, 1678 ; Reproduction des recensements de 1799-1811 et 1818-1844 de la Baie St-Marie, par le père Sigogne [originaux et copies]; Grande-Anse, généalogie (1816); Rôle des familles acadiennes 15 , septembre 1772 à l’occasion de l’émigration des Acadiens au Poitou; Spurr Family; The Census of Odule LaPlante; Tableau des Percherons émigrés au Canada au XVIIième siècle ; Une section de l’index des mariages à Wedgeport, compilé par J. E. Léo Maillet ; Historical Genealogy of a Branch of the Comeau Family- data and chart by Rev. James Comeau, Mius Genealogy. 1998.3-f11
1999.50.36c
Pièce · 1906
Fait partie de George R. Smith Family fonds
This item is a black and white photographic print of Gertrude [?], taken by Harry J. Moss, Halifax, NS. It is addressed to Florine Smith. The back reads: "Florine, remember the good old times we had in the college by the sea and the walks down to green bank. Remember dear Mr. Gordon, and the lovely harmony lessons we had together. Oh! Please don't forget the trip around the loop (June 16 1906). With lots of love, from your Gertrude. [symbol] 1905 - 1906." 1999.50.36c
1999.50.36e
Pièce · 1906
Fait partie de George R. Smith Family fonds
This item is a black and white photographic print of Florence [?], taken by Harry J. Moss, Halifax, NS. It is addressed to Florine Smith. The back reads: "To dear Florine, with heaps of love, Florence. [symbol] 1905 - 1906. Do not forget room 43, 'Picky', June 18th". 1999.50.36e
Solar Audio Recording Studio Collection
Collection · [ca. 1975] - [ca. 2003]
Collection contains sound recordings made at the former Solar Audio Recording Studio on Cunard Street in Halifax, Nova Scotia. 2012-023
Lena Ferguson fonds
Fonds · 1974-2001
Fonds consists of approximately 137 hours of oral history interviews conducted by Lena Ferguson. Most interviewees were residents of the Eastern Shore region of Halifax County, particularly the Chezzetcook area. Interview topics include genealogy, local industries, occupations, music, shipping, community life, traditions, and folklore. In addition to interviews, the creator recorded school reunions, concerts, weddings, and church anniversaries. Several paper transcripts are included as well as scrapbooks featuring articles written by Lena and other newspaper articles regarding the Chezzetcook area. 2019.014
Jane Coffen Fonds
Fonds · 1938-2019
Fonds consists of textual materials and photographs. The photographs are from the 1930's to 1950's and the subject is primarily family, pets, Shearwater air base and mess hall. Textual materials consist of a journal from 1940 when Jane lived in Paris and went through the start of WWII. 201900450001
Troops Embarking at Halifax
Pièce
Item is a photographic postcard of a number of troops embarking at Halifax during the First World War. Soldiers in full uniform are visible on the upper and lower decks of the boat while onlookers, mostly in daywear, are visible on the dock. A handwritten note in the middle of the photo reads: "Troops Embarking At Halifax N.S.." 77-1538-1672
The Armories, Halifax
Pièce
Item is a photographic postcard showing the Halifax Armories during the First World War. It was sent by a soldier to Gerald Liscombe from Halifax on November 21, 1914. 77-1540-1674
Halifax, May 16, 1919
Pièce
Item is a postcard showing the return of the 25th Battalion of the CEF to Halifax on May 16, 1919 after the end of the First World War. Soldiers participating in the parade are noted to be carrying a Maj. Matheson, visible on the shoulders of one of the men in the bottom right corner of the photograph. A handwritten note on the photo credits it to one "F.G. Goodenough". The ship from which the soldiers are disembarking is partially visible in the background. 84-61-14161