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Diary of Rodrick Orrison Cutler Volume II
Item · 1918-01-16 - 1919-07-15
Roderick Orrison Cutler was born on September 18, 1895, in Burnaby, British Columbia. In December 1916, he joined the military as a Signal Corporal for the 81st Regiment, B.C. Horse. He sailed from Halifax aboard the SS Olymus on April 29, 1917. He was promoted to Sergeant in February 1916. Later, he served as a Gunner for the 68th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery in September 1916. In November 1916, he served in the Signal Company, Canadian Engineers, as a Sapper and was promoted to Corporal in December the same year, and to Sergeant in March 1917. In April 1917, he was sent to England and then to France in July 1917 to serve in the Canadian Corps Signal Company as a Sapper. In January 1918, he joined the Royal Naval Air Service as a Probationary Flight Officer. Unfortunately, he crashed during a flight in Lee-on-Solent on August 22, 1918. He was promoted to Second Lieutenant in October 1918 and joined the 219th Squadron in Yarmouth in November 1918. In January 1919, he joined the 229th Squadron in Westgate-on-Sea. He was discharged from service in Canada in July 1919. Cutler returned to Canada aboard the SS Magentic sailing from Liverpool on June 29, 1919. After his return, Cutler finished his degree at the newly formed University of British Columbia with a degree in Applied Science. He then became a Mechanical Engineer and married Ruby Luella Greggs on April 9, 1920. In Cutler's journal, you can see that he received correspondence from Luella on a regular basis. We know that 2Lt. Cutler was in Skeena, British Columbia in 1931 with his wife and two children. Mr. Cutler passed away in Vancouver, British Columbia on November 25, 1969.This volume details Cutler’s enlistment in the RNAS, which was the Air branch of the Royal Navy until April 1918, when it was merged with the British Royal Flying Corps and created the Royal Air Force. The volume focuses on his daily routine between 1918 and 1919, with entries describing the lectures, tests and drills which were part of his training, flight and weapons training, flying operations and drills, and weather conditions (sporadic). SAM.2005.120.1
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
Helicopter Controller’s Logbook of LCDR Leonard Forrest
Item · 1964
This volume contains information about a helicopter flight, including make and model, task performed, duration, and flight comments. The volume also includes blank certification forms for helicopter control courses.
Marine Squadron 102 fonds
Fonds · 1943-1951
Fonds consists of one file folder of textual records and photographs pertaining to the history of 102 squadron. Some of the photographs are originals but most are copies of originals made in 1989 for the Shearwater Aviation Museum.
Observer’s and Air Gunners Flying Log Book of LAC Barclay W.H
Item · 1941
This item is a logbook which was owned by LAC Barclay, who was a wireless operator in the RACF. It contains the details of flights taken between March 1941 and July 1948. The details include whether the flight was a training exercise, operation, or other event; the name of the pilot; aircraft type; and amount of time flying. It is broken down by monthly increments and includes monthly totals for flight time (which is usually broken down between training and operational flights). A total list of operations is included, along with a list of observer units to the training and operations. SAM.2018.0036.005
Pilot’s Flying Logbooks of LCdr Tom Copeland
Item · 1956-1973
This logbook contains a detailed account of LCdr Copeland’s flight history, both military and commercial. It contains the make and model of the plane flown, the duration of flights, military operations and exercises, a list of courses completed, photos of planes and aircraft carriers, and a detailed breakdown of Copeland’s military and civilian roles throughout the years. SAM.2015.0073.001
Port of Guysborough fonds
Fonds · 1874-1888, 1895-1918
Fonds consists of one book which was used to record maritime wrecks and casualties in the Port and was also used as a seamen's shipping book, which records the rank and name of crew members and their activities (disembarking in Guysborough, continuing to Halifax etc.). Fonds also includes an account book used to record payment of Harbour Masters' fees.
RCAF Pilot’s Flying Logbook (volume 1) of Hennigar, Maurice F/Lt
Item · 1941 - 1945
This logbook is one of a set of two. It contains an insert that confirms the pilot's understanding of the oxygen equipment, an Air Navigator's Certificate Second class, and a summary of flying assessments for the years 1941 and 1942. The logbook provides details about the aircraft make and model, the hours flown by both pilots and passengers, certification notes, numerical format exercises, operations, bombings, locational data, ASR searches, and a reference to finding survivors of the San Ernesto tanker wreckage. It also includes records of escort operations, a breakdown of hours by location and squadron, and a record of service. SAM.1998.14.1
RCAF Pilot’s Flying Logbook (volume 2) of Hennigar, Maurice F/Lt
Item · 1944
This item contains the make and model of aircraft flown, information on exercises and operations carried out, pilots name and passenger/2 and pilot name, hours flown, totals on hours flown, and includes a record of service. This is the second volume in a set of 2 This volume contains a certificate of understanding and completion of course material. SAM.1998.14.1
RCAF (Royal Canadian Air Force) Pilot’s Flying Logbook of LAC A.E Field
Item · 1942-11-27 - 1945-06-11
This logbook belonged to L.A.C. Fields and documents his flying time with 423 Squadron. Most of the entries detail his flights on Anson and Sunderland planes. The logbook also includes his certification for the Pilot's badge, a flight assessment from 1942, a copy of a speech by Dwight D. Eisenhower, and a photo of a submarine labeled "The Beaten Foe". 2013.0044.001