Person Profile

Nash, Richard Gibson

1934–

Nash, Richard Gibson

Biography

After his naval service he did part-time instructing and commercial flying.

He became a realtor in Duncan BC and retired 1995.

Military Service

He was appointed as a Midshipman RCN(R) (With seniority dated 01/06/1954).

He served in HMCS Malahat for VC-922 Reserve Squadron 1954, Awarded wings 09/1955.

He was appointed as a Sub-Lieutenant (P) RCNR (With seniority dated 01/09/1955). (He was retired 31/08/1956.)

Aircraft Flown

Total Flying Hours: 188 Naval, 3000 civilian. Service Aircraft Flown: Harvard. Civilian Aircraft Flown: Fleet Canuck, Cessna 140 & 150 & 172 & 180, Luscombe, Stinson, Cornell, Navion, Seabee, Piper PA22, Piper Cub

References

  • Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
  • MacFarlane, John and General Robbie Hughes (1997)

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