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Aviators Flight Log Book of Alexander Nichols
Item · 1957-01 - 1958-06
Lt. Nichols 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. Nichols 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
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
Department of National Defence Pilots Log Book of Lcdr. Hilliard
Item · 1961-12-01 - 1965-03-09
In the second volume of Lcdr Hillard's logbook, it is shown that he was stationed at CFB Shearwater and flew CS2F Trackers for 880 Squadron. The logbook contains records of his flights, three stores transfer vouchers, co-pilots, and a list of exercises he participated in. Additionally, Lcdr Hillard spent time on board H.M.C.S Margaree and H.M.C.S Saskatchewan. He accumulated a total of 3085 hours of flying time. He was appointed as a Naval Cadet RCN. He served in Royal Roads (RCNC) (Cadet Captain). He was appointed as a Midshipman RCN (With seniority dated 05/07/1945). He served with the Royal Navy for training 1945. He was appointed as an A/Sub-Lieutenant RCN (With seniority dated 03/11/1947). He was appointed as a Sub-Lieutenant RCN (With seniority dated 03/11/1947). He was appointed as a Lieutenant (P) RCN (With seniority dated 20/05/1949). He served in H.M.S. Excellent for RN Long Gunnery Course 1954. He served in HMCS Shearwater For Gunnery Duties 1956. He was appointed as a Lieutenant-Commander (P) (G) RCN (With seniority dated 20/05/1957). He served in HMCS Bonaventure for VS-880 Squadron 1959. He served in HMCS Saskatchewan. He served in HMCS Oriole (In command) 1967-69. SAM.2005.115.1b
Department of National Defence Pilot's Log Book of LCdr. Langman V.M.
Item · 1961 - 1981
This logbook is the third and final volume that covers LCdr. Langman's service from 1961 to 1966, when he retired from military service and returned to the United Kingdom. It also covers his civilian flying from 1966 to 1981."Lieutenant-Commander RCN LCdr. Langman, V.M was appointed with seniority dated 01/01/1960. He served as a Senior Pilot for VS-880 Squadron in HMCS Bonaventure and HMCS Shearwater in 1961. Later that year, he served in HMCS Shearwater as Officer-in-Charge Aircrew Division. In 1964, he served in HMCS Stadacona on the Staff of Officer-in-Charge RCN Tactical Trainer. He retired on 16/08/1966. After his naval service, he worked with the UK Civil Aviation Authority and retired in 1983 as Director of Flight Crew Licensing. SAM.2019.0105.004
Department of National Defence Pilot's Log Book of Lcdr. Woods, A.J.
Item · 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
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
Flying Logbook for Aircrew other than Pilot of Kenneth D. Crawshaw
Item · 1951 - 1953
Detailing the logs of training flights, flight exercises, and operations for persons other than primary pilots, who were operating out of the Shearwater area from 1951-1953. The log also details two crashes. One which occurred during an 1952 training exercise, and the other which occurred in 1953. No survivors were recovered in either case. SAM.2005-1
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
Pilot's Flying Log Book E.A. Kieser
Item · March, 1956 - November, 1969
Lieutenant Kieser, E.A. served in various positions throughout his career. In 1956, he served in RCAF Centralia for the #5515 Pilot Training Course and was awarded his Pilot Wings on October 26th of the same year. He also served in RCAF Saskatoon for Advanced Flying Training School in 1956. In 1957, he was selected for permanent commission and served in HMCS Shearwater for Duty with VS-881 Squadron. He also served in HMCS Bonaventure for VS-881 Squadron in the same year. In 1959, he served in HMCS Shearwater for Naval Air Training School as Senior Instructor. In 1961, he served in HMCS Shearwater for VU-32 Squadron as Officer-in-Charge Advanced Training Flight. He also served in RCAF Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan for the #6102 Flying Instructor Course in the same year. He was appointed as a Lieutenant-Commander RCN with seniority dated 25/07/1962. In 1962, he qualified as a Unit Instrument Check Pilot. He served on HMCS Crescent, a C-class destroyer, for his Watchkeeping Certificate in 1964. He also served in HMCS Bonaventure as Air Operations Officer in the same year. In 1967, he served in HMCS Stadacona for Canadian Forces Maritime Warfare School and completed the US Navy-USMC Amphibious Warfare Course in Little Creek, VA. He also served in USNAS Norfolk, Virginia at Maritime Warfare School for Tactical Commander's Course in the same year. In 1968, he served in RCAF Portage La Prairie for the #6807 Flying Instructor Course. He served in CFB Borden, Ontario at Primary Flying School as Flying Training Squadron Commander in the same year. He also served in CFB Borden as Base Operations and Training Officer in 1969. In 1970, he served in Bermuda as Canadian Forces Liaison Officer. He served in CFHQ in 1973. SAM.2011.0052.011b
Pilot's Flying Log Book of F.C. Willis RCN
Item · 1953-08-10 - 1975-01-14
S/Lt. Frank C. Willis was born and raised in Flin Flon, Manitoba to Fred and Frances Willis. In 1952, he joined the Royal Canadian Navy and was appointed as a Midshipman (SSA) RCN with seniority dated 10/06/1952. He underwent Junior Air Officer Basic Training Course #3 in 1952 while serving in HMCS Cornwallis. He served in HMCS Quebec for Training in 1953 and was appointed as an A/Sub-Lieutenant (P) (SSA) RCN with seniority dated 01/07/1954. He underwent Flying Training in RCAF Centralia in 1953 and Jet Conversion in RCAF Gimli in 1954, and was awarded Pilot Wings on 01/07/1954. In the same year, he served in HMCS Shearwater and RNAS Lossiemouth. He also underwent Carrier Qualifications in H.M.S. Bulwark in 1955 and Banshee Training with USN 1955 in HMCS Niagara. He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant (P) (SSA) RCN on 01/12/1955 and served in HMCS Shearwater for Duty with VF-870 Squadron in 1955. He was selected for permanent commission and served in Vt-40 Squadron and VF-870 Squadron in HMCS Shearwater in 1958 and 1959 respectively. He served as Watchkeeper in HMCS Outremont in 1962 and underwent Helicopter Conversion in HU-21 Squadron in HMCS Shearwater in 1964. He served in HS-50 Squadron in HMCS Shearwater in 1965 and was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander RCN with seniority dated 27/05/1965. He served as Deputy Commanding Officer in HU-21 Squadron in HMCS Shearwater in 1965 and as Staff Officer Naval Air Requirements in NDHQ in 1966. He underwent Canadian Forces Staff College Course in CFB Toronto in 1967 and served in Maritime Air Requirements in NDHQ in 1968. He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel (PLT) with seniority dated 01/07/1971 and served as Commanding Officer in HS-50 Squadron in CFB Shearwater in 1972. He served as Senior Staff Officer Rotary Wing in MARCOM HQ in 1974 and was promoted to the rank of Colonel (PLT) with seniority dated 01/01/1978. He served as Deputy Commander in Maritime Air Group in 1978 and underwent German Language Training in 1981. He served as Canadian Forces Attache Bonn in 1982 and as Canadian Faculty Advisor in the NATO Defence College Rome in 1985. He retired on 01/04/1989 at the rank of Colonel. Throughout his career, S/Lt. Willis flew various aircraft, including Harvard, Slilverstar, Sea Fury, Sea Vampire, Sea Hawk, Expeditor, Skynight, Banshee, and Crusader. He also flew helicopters like the HTL-6 Bell, Sikorsky Horse, Sea King, and the CH-113 Vertol. Colonel (Ret’d) FC WILLIS, RCN, CF, passed away on February 7, 2021, in Halifax, NS. SAM.1998.90.1