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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
Aviators Flying Logbook (volume 1 & 2) of Hewer, John Lt
Item · 1953-1958 & 1960-1962
This logbook is part of a set of 2 textual records. This item contains A certification the CAP 100 orders, several black and white photographs: one of two women and an infant, an aircraft with the caption “Firefly T-Mk1 R.N.A.S Culdrose”, a pilot (most likely Hewer),) of pilots caption “Starboard Watch 34 A/S Pilots Course R.N.A.S. Eglinton”, an aircraft captioned “Firefly MK6 HMS Illustrious”, Aircraft on carrier ship with crew surrounding it captioned “Prang! 11-6-54”, of the deck of an aircraft carrier captioned “Firefly MK6 HMS Illustrious June 1954”, Military personnel caption “Canadian Joint Training Center Rivers Manitoba Sept-Oct 1954”, cut out of an aircraft no caption, photograph of infant captioned “Susan Lee Hewer born one hour before take-off for Bermuda 15-11-1954”, Pilots and crew caption faded may read “RED Flight” accompanied by names underneath caption, Photo of LSO’s with names beneath photo, several helicopters in formation note in log with arrow appears to indicate date is Feb 20 1957, Helicopter caption “Tow Adapted HSL-1”, photo taken on beach of a helicopter and a ship caption “Towing by Helicopter(HSL) Panama City FLA”, close up of flying helicopter no caption, photo of the Helicopter Anti Submarine squadron 50 (HS-50) caption about wining a tropey for1958 competition, aircraft carrier no caption, Helicopter in flight dropping a line no caption but notation on photo HSS-1, photo of 10 tag staff from December of 1971, 12 photos taken which appear to show celebrations of certificates earned including a 1000 hours certification and a “Good Show” certificate. Illustrated photographs: a helicopter flying over snow capped mountains no caption, two helicopters flying over a cityscape. This item also contains a number of textual documents: a type-written poem by gill Wilson, A record of flying time, and a poem taped to the inside cover by John Magee Jr. from 1941, a certification for solo flying is stapled to one of the pages, a certification form the operational flying school Culdrose, two assessments with type of aircraft and a breakdown of hours between day and night flying as well as notes on performance, a certificate card for completing an oral examination from the Naval Air Anti-Submarine School, a certification from the Naval Air Anti-Submarine School on completing familiarization on the firefly 5&6, Certification of completed radio warfare course, a confidential instructional information relating to the October Crisis, certification to carry out daily inspections, taped to a page is a typed note about unclassified materials and what is to be done with them, Posting instructions to the Shearwater base for 1967, 403 (Hel) OTS Base Rescue course certification, a political cartoon which has been added to, 403 (Hel) OTS Completion of conversion course certification, UER qualification sheet, 4 records of flying time, two certificates of 10 tactical air group’s aircrew categorization, 403 (Hel) OTS Pilot’s technical course certification, a sheet detailing temporary duty rates, several letters and note cards of congratulations on his promotion to colonel and director of individual training at NDHQ.
Baker Point Collection 1917-1924
Collection · 1917
Comprised of textual material including DHH government documents (ca. 2004); documents discovered within the museum files which comprised of reports, memos and letters, articles, journal entries, speeches and presentations; personal letters; research email inquiries; Curtiss Flying Boat plans and Curtis Flying Boat Handbook; photographs. In 2023, textual materials were discovered within the vertical files of the Museum pertaining to Baker Point, the RCNAS, and the Naval Air Station. They included 8 x 14 government-generated─some original copies─reports, research papers, and correspondence. A selection of documents was created between 1950-late 1960s, by The Air Historians E.C. Russell and J.D.F. Kealy, Directorate of History, Ottawa, to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Powered Flight in Canada, 1958-1967. Russell and Kealy also conducted oral histories with personnel of the RCNAS and Baker Point Naval Air Station, and notes from these interviews are included in the collection. The collection also includes original newspaper clippings and chapters from research material on Baker Point, 1918. Also carried over from the vertical file are varied types of correspondence between family of the late Admiral Byrd and 12 Wing Shearwater Public Affairs officers, which pertain to invitations and scheduled appearances at events commemorating their father’s time at Baker Point. Two pieces of correspondence from the University of Ohio State Archives related to Admiral Byrd were also discovered in the vertical files, which led to further documents being provided from the Admiral Richard Evelyn Byrd Papers (Ohio State University Archives, SPEC.PA.56.0001) including copies of government memos and correspondence, as well as personal correspondence between Lieut. Byrd and his wife, Marie Ames Byrd─written during his command post at Baker Point NAS, in 1918. Other correspondence includes letters regarding Lieut.-Cmdr. Byrd’s exemplary work, written by his commanding officers. Other textual materials were created by Historians of the Shearwater Aviation Museum, including Col. John Orr (Ret’d), Col. Ernest Cable (Ret’d), Col. John Boileau (Ret’d), and the late professor and Historian, Peter Lawson. The documents include research notes and inquiries via emails, published and unpublished articles, and public presentations on Baker Point Naval Air Station.Additional textual materials include NAS administrative papers created by air station personnel such as weekly summaries, reports, and logbook entries. These documents highlight the challenges of managing supplies and deliveries during wartime, maintaining the Flying Boats, and performing aerial patrols despite dangerous weather, and an outbreak of Spanish Influenza. There are also drawn plans of the Curtiss HS-2L and HS-4L Flying Boats, maps, charts, and land surveys of the base and surrounding areas for the purpose of land expropriation.
Bob Blaikie fonds
Fonds · [195?]
Fonds consists of one program and photographs, the majority of which were taken aboard various H.M.C.S. ships and the H.M.C.S. Warrior aircraft carrier. The ships include the H.M.C.S. Trois Riviere, the H.M.C.S. Sioux, the H.M.C.S. Athabascan, and the H.M.C.S. Collingwood.
Canadian Forces Base Shearwater fonds
Fonds · 1968-1976
Fonds consists of base records and documents regarding base development plans. These development plans include analysis, recommendations, information regarding base functions, and surveys.
Carl Mills fonds
Fonds · 1945-1990
Fonds consists of items collected by Mr. Mills throughout his career and while researching his book Banchees in the Royal Canadian Navy. Most items pertain to his research of this book. There is some personal correspondance, including a letter from J.A. Griffin to Mr. Mills, and RCN issued certificates. The fonds contains a "Banchee book photograph series". There are also items which belonged originally to Mr. Ken Nicholson. These have been arranged within the "Ken Nicholson series" and include photograph albums, newspaper clippings, certificates, and licenses.
Chuck Coffen fonds
Fonds · 1951-1985
Fonds consists of four photographs of Chuck Coffen in flight gear, pilot's notes for the tracker aircraft, handbooks used by Coffen while aboard the HMCS Bonaventure and several squadron histories.
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