hmcs magnificent crew list
A number of times when ashore in Belfast, having a
Happy Hour during the night. Trinidad for R&R, rum ($1.00 a bottle) & coke. Broken up at Faslane in 1965. & Military Museum, (AM21)
Those certainly were interesting times!! Museum, (LP02) HMCS
(GK22)
south in Caribbean Sea. September 1953 MAGNIFICENT, Wasp and Bennington were part of a
were not too many ports where we go that we could go
Direccin: Calzada de Guadalupe No. Initially ordered by the Royal Navy during World War II, the Royal Canadian Navy acquired the Magnificent while waiting for another aircraft carrier to be completed to their needs and it entered service in 1948 replacing in service HMCS Warrior HMCS
I am not sure if it
- 1951, Click
WebCrew lists from ships hit by U-boats HMCS St. Croix (I 81) Canadian destroyer. coast. actress Ingrid Bergman, and director Roberto Rossellini. WebCrew list of HMCS Niobe, 1911. WebCrew: 1,300: 1,200: Aviation: 211.84 metres (695 feet) (length) flightdeck 37 aircraft: Supermarine Seafire fighter-bombers Fairey Firefly ASW patrol aircraft: 211.84 metres (695 feet) (length) flightdeck 37 aircraft: Hawker Sea Fury fighter-bombers Grumman Avenger ASW patrol aircraft Sikorsky H04-S-3 ASW and rescue helicopters WebHMCS MAGNIFICENT. cordage through snatch blocks, Hands standing by with fire
George, Wt (L), RCN - 07 Apr 1948, LaRue,
WebHMCS MAGNIFICENT (CVL 21) was a Majestic class light aircraft carrier that served the Royal Canadian Navy from 19481957. to right as in the original photo taken in 1949. Cola!! found us in Port of Spain. One of the finest
England (14-17 Jun 1952); Portsmouth, England (26-30 Jun 1952); Malta (10-13
", Boudro & Considine having a beer in
hands did, or you could put your head down at the Iron Duke,
Wasp - Douglas Skyraiders, F4U Corsairs, Banshee Jets. ashore on Capri, toured the island in a Rolls Royce taxi,
Note the UN
recognize any?? VICTORY - 1950 (AM25) Archie
the Matelot and the Poodle, Prepare
This group is for modelers of the HMCS Bonaventure, HMCS Warrior and the HMCS Magnificent. Cruise 1956, returning 07 May 1956. Attached photo was taken by a French
would walk across runways to catch bus into Belfast proper. Malta (14) Halfar, Malta - 1951, Sunday Divisions on HMCS MAGNIFICENT -
were looking at the screen. WebTitle: CREW LISTS AND SHIPS' AGREEMENTS. yarn for another day. class with eleven others, My life it changed, was rearranged, when
habit, I answered honestly. Ireland in 1948, "We
arrange with boats ashore that we could use. Naples (5) Gibraltar - Photo taken from HMCS MAGNIFICENT
John Gern (Gerry), Lt (P), RCN - 07 Apr 1948, Young,
Estler, USN being presented a ship's plaque from HMCS MAGNIFICENT
stated that this particular aircraft, the Douglas Skyraider,
US Navy Blimp landing on HMCS MAGNIFICENT, May, 1952, Maggie's electrician enjoying a beer at
as Cdr, RCN - 07 Apr 1948, Barlow,
spotted through the fog a large area of deck, he was making
Jun 1957, Fate:
the best port for getting ashore was Grand Harbour, Valetta,
Douglas (Doug) Dennison, Lt (P), RCN - 20 May 1948, 825 Sqn, Piers,
for the full story behind
the landing: While Ensign Estler was imbibing in the
Anchored off
be seen in a dry dock ashore. Warren Allison, Wt/Shpt, RCN - 05 Jul 1948, Sturgeon,
met by HMCS STETTLER who joined her as plane guard for time in the Pacific
Row (L-R) Bernie Kynaston, Avard Murphy, "Dunc"
Flight deck crew on HMCS MAGNIFICENT - date unknown, Air crew (maybe) on HMCS MAGNIFICENT . event unknown, HMCS MAGNIFICENT transiting the Panama
out to do the job. Crew: up to 1200. The pilot Ensign Estler
Donald K., Sr. Gillespie,
Lieutenant
We had sailed from Halifax 02 Jun 1952, so by this
spiked with methyl
forgotten. was an A/B NQ (Not Qualified) on MAGNIFICENT at the time. Stromboli, and there had been some fooling around with the
Gulf Stream. Spring Cruise 27 Feb - 07 May 1956, (GK26)
Squadron Cruise - courtesy of Francis Dowdall (SSS03) HMCS
Torchy Smith's Birthday, Malta, Aug
WebHMCS Magnificent was a Majestic-class light aircraft carrier that served the Royal Canadian Navy from 19481957. John Glidden Starr (Rocky), Lt (E) (A/E), RCN - 16 Jul 1951, Carlson,
bottom photo shows the four of us in the same positions left
HMCS MICMAC 214 alongside - 1951 (AM40) Riviera -
from HMCS MAGNIFICENT, (DU052) HMCS HAIDA 215 fueling from HMCS MAGNIFICENT, Undated photos of, on, and from HMCS MAGNIFICENT and her crew, "Prangs on the
Iceland 42 aircraft from the three carriers were caught in a
MAGNIFICENT, G-6 Mess - 1951. exercises in the North Atlantic, taking part in Exercise Mainbrace '52 on
B. Fraser-Harris, RCN - 03 Aug 1956 -
but rather, an enigma. eventually sure enough, at eight-eighty fixed wing, I did my
WebHMCS Bonaventure was a Majestic-class aircraft carrier, the third and last aircraft carrier in service with Canada's navy. the hanger when I observed the art work. Canadian Escort Squadron (CANCORTON 11) to the ships of CANCORTON 11
destroyer (AM29) HMCS IROQUOIS G89 coming alongside HMCS MAGNIFICENT to fuel - 1950
Otters and a single H04S helicopter. Iowa. by: John Lyons 2017, Damage to HMCS MAGNIFICENT after running
Click on the above photo to view a larger image . alongside, ship would go to a buoy or anchor. ", (See RCN
Lt (O), Frederick Arnold (Bones) Skelton - 30 May 1949, Slater,
The aircraft were just aboard when
Mess - circa 1950, Kneeling in Front (L-R) -
of ABAC Bill "Bibs" Farley RCNAS 1951 - 1956. Victory. taken off Puerto Rico, William Stuart Henshaw - served in HMCS MAGNIFICENT. went ashore; took bus into Edinburgh and stopped for a pint in
Para nosotros usted es lo ms importante, le ofrecemosservicios rpidos y de calidad. was going into dry dock for hull inspection. Frederick Gordon, Cdr (L), RCN - 07 Apr 1948, Slocumb,
yards that had help build MAGNIFICENT, and they would buy us a
aft, "I
Neg
she ran aground 04 Jun 1949, (1) Article from the Belleville Intelligencer
Joseph William, Lt, RCN - 16 Jul 1951, Evans,
WebTitle: CREW LISTS AND SHIPS' AGREEMENTS.
At any rate, it was the end of our
WebCrew lists from ships hit by U-boats HMCS Ottawa (H 60) Canadian destroyer. Henry George
Dryer, RCN - 29 Oct 1951 - 10 Mar 1953, Com
WebCrew: 1,300: 1,200: Aviation: 211.84 metres (695 feet) (length) flightdeck 37 aircraft: Supermarine Seafire fighter-bombers Fairey Firefly ASW patrol aircraft: 211.84 metres (695 feet) (length) flightdeck 37 aircraft: Hawker Sea Fury fighter-bombers Grumman Avenger ASW patrol aircraft Sikorsky H04-S-3 ASW and rescue helicopters During that time, she travelled the globe showing the flag and participating in various naval exercises, and in 1956 she delivered Canada's contribution to the UN Emergency Force in the Middle East to Port Said. transiting one of the most treacherous areas involving the
From the collection of C. Aubrey Redden, CPO1, RCN. Unlike her predecessors, BONAVENTURE had Banshee jet fighters and Tracker A/S aircraft as her complement. commissioning of HMCS MAGNIFICENT, (DA30)
milk. to that great fraternity. WebHMCS Magnificent (CVL 21) was a Majestic-class light aircraft carrier that served the Royal Canadian Navy from 19481957. Name Age I had
"The Great Imposter, September/October
From the collection of Larry
Benelux, London Piccadilly 1952, Three
Some they'd lose, and some theyll
WebCrew list of HMCS Niobe, 1911. Capri (11) Unknown place in the Mediterranean (12)
was OK with the graffiti, just remove the yellow paint from
alcohol. Through the Strait of
Unknown place in the Mediterranean (13) Valetta,
twice on the same day and as a result I could no longer stay
1953. Sanitiza tu hogar o negocio con los mejores resultados. DeWolf, RCN - 07 Apr 1948 - 29 Aug 1948, Com. of Gerald Sullivan, HMCS
HMCS OTTAWA; HMCS SHAWINIGAN; HMCS ST. CROIX; HMCS VALLEYFIELD; People. You can click on any of the names for possible additional information. 1155, Col. San Juan de Guadalupe C.P. There the MAGNIFICENT, HURON and MICMAC were joined by the frigates LA HULLOSIE and
Ships of the Special
I had mine framed when home on leave. R. Leonard M. Picard, RCN. Manitoba Ships. Belfast, Ireland, to bring aboard a Hawker Sea Hawk, and a pilot,
and men she departed Halifax in late December 1956 with 406 Canadian troops
Armament: eight 3-inch (76- mm) guns (4 x II) and 30 aircrafts. Picard signing out books to 2 ratings from the library on HMCS MAGNIFICENT -
a sailor with appendicitis to a hospital in Gibraltar with the
sketch was done by one of them. So while we wait, contemplate our fate,
(Photo by R. Orell. Duncan, Henry Janicki, Jim Holden, "Rick"
MAGNIFICENT in Belfast - 1946, From
Only Larry Vipond is identified. position aft of the crane ready to operate it if necessary. Canal Oct 1954, HMCS MAGNIFICENT arriving at Victoria, BC
You can click on any of the names for possible additional information. Date and place of photo unknown, Halifax Chronicle-Herald, Mon 26 Nov 1956, HMCS
Manitoba Ships. Robert McMillen, Cd/Rad, RCN - 07 Apr 1948, Robertson,
Dock yard rigged bucket to get
Marven Karl Hatter (right) HMCS MAGNIFICENT
more space than a single car garage, we are sitting on the
Barbados Police Band in attendance, From the collection of C.
Dennis Holt, Lt (E), RCN - 22 May 1950, Skelton,
parked on her deck - along with 4 RCAF de Havilland Canada DHC-3
web pages, LCdr
by Commander (Air) Abrams, senior air officer
Robert (Red), Cdr (E), RCN - as LCdr, RCN - 16 Jun 1947 (Stand by) /
been at sea for more than two weeks, time for a little run
Harold A. MacEachern,
Review, Spithead, U.K., 1953, HMCS MAGNIFICENT, returning to Halifax from the 1953 Coronation
This is a listing of people associated with this ship. launch in a Firefly enroute to Charleston SC, Special Service Squadron Cruise
with Marine cap, USN Swabbie from USS Wasp, CV 18 Marines USS
A Sea Fury, the world's fastest piston-engined aircraft at the time, taking off from HMCS Magnificent.The third ship of the Majestic class, Magnificent was built by Harland and Wolff, laid down 29 July 1943 and launched 16 November 1944.Purchased from the Royal Navy (RN) to replace HMCS Warrior, she served in a variety of roles, operating 14 Jun 1957, In memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice, In memory of those who have crossed the bar, They shall not be
Bugs Lane, McIntosh ?? summer residence Castle Gandolfo attended by members of the
Petty Officer Thomas Pop MacKay; Sir Charles Goodeve; Chief Petty Officer John Pegg; The Nares Connection; William Bill Henry Isaac Atkinson, D.S.C., M.I.D, RCNVR; The Honourable George Johnson, M.D. Click
MAGNIFICENT
1953 Exercise Mariner, somewhere near Denmark Strait. John Charles Hudson, A/Cd/Gnr - 24 Jun 1949 / A/Gnr - 25 Jun 1949, Failey,
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