Biography
After his naval service he was a part time instructor at University of British Columbia 1968-73.
He flew for Skyway Chiliwack.
In 1994 he was a computer programmer of medical software.
Military Service
He was appointed as a Midshipman RCN(R) (With seniority dated 01/11/1956).
He served in HMCS Tecumseh as Pilot Candidate 1956. (Awarded Pilot Wings 24/07/1957).
He was appointed as an A/Sub-Lieutenant (P) (CND) RCN(R) (With seniority dated 24/07/1957).
He served in HMCS Shearwater for Reserve Air Group 1957, (Short Service Appointment 17/01/1958).
He was appointed as an A/Sub-Lieutenant (P) (SSA) RCN (With seniority dated 17/01/1958).
He served in HMCS Shearwater for VT-40 Squadron 1958.
He was appointed as a Sub-Lieutenant (P) (SSA) RCN (With seniority dated 7/01/1958). (He was released 01/07/1961). (Transferred to RCNR 01/07/1961).
He served in HMCS Malahat for VC-922 Reserve Squadron as Pilot 1961-1964. (He was released.)
Aircraft Flown
Total Flying Hours: 2,111. Service Aircraft Flown: Avenger, Expeditor, Harvard, T-33, CS2F. Civilian Aircraft Flown: Aeronca, Cessna 140 & 170 & 180, Ercoupe, Piper Cub, Super Cub, Stinson
References
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- MacFarlane, John and General Robbie Hughes (1997)
