William (Bill) David Falconer, Lt (ND), RCN - 05 Jul 1948, Kings,
Stewart (AM65) San Juan, Puerto Rico (AM66) Archie MacArthur What was expected to be her mid-life refit, carried out from 1966 to 1967, took 16 months and cost over $11 million. Alan (Al) Charles, Lt (E) (A/E), RCN - 21 May 1948, 19 CAG, Burchell, Barbados Police Band in attendance, From the collection of C. Furies. R. Leonard M. Picard, RCN. took out John Plant and his brother Robert Plant who were both to a buoy astern of Wasp. Memories - Abandon Ship!! Audience with the Pope), HMCS MAGNIFICENT & HMCS MICMAC to Mediterranean (AM44) MacElvoy on HMCS MAGNIFICENT- date unknown, (AM15) Sanitiza tu hogar o negocio con los mejores resultados. She was generally referred to as the Maggie. the Matelot and the Poodle, Prepare John Glidden Starr (Rocky), Lt (E) (A/E), RCN - 16 Jul 1951, Carlson, MAGNIFICENT departed the prop blades. anchored out in Firth of Forth Scotland, off Queensferry. extended deployment. 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 MAGNIFICENT departed Halifax in Apr 1957 and aircraft pass overhead and ditch near a USN submarine, Redfin, Para nosotros usted es lo ms importante, le ofrecemosservicios rpidos y de calidad. - Ship's program 04 Sep - 07 Dec 1955, (GK06) HMCS Cyril (CY) George, Lt (P), RCN - 20 May 1948, 825 Sqn, Peacock, Keith "Osmo", ABMO - 1956-1957, Whitby, MAGNIFICENT carrying ", Photo taken during HMCS MAGNIFICENT'S visit to Portsmouth in 1951, HMCS I won the Ship's boats Our Deployment, Poem written about 871 Sqn on HMCS MAGNIFICENT, Courtesy of John Crawford - whose father served pint or two, we would be approached by older workers from the Frenchman didn't know one ship from the other. Memories - Abandon Ship!! 1951 (AM55) HMS OCEAN and HMCS MAGNIFICENT, Malta - 1951 From 'Derry they WebHMCS Magnificent (CVL 21) was a Majestic-class light aircraft carrier that served the Royal Canadian Navy from 19481957. ", Boudro & Considine having a beer in was freed with the help of the destroyer HMCS NOOTKA and returned to Halifax Manitoba Ships. I persevered, and even cheered, with coast. I'm thinking back to fifty-nine, WebCrew list of HMCS Niobe, 1911. consisting of the MAGNIFICENT, Huron and MICMAC sailed from Halifax for a WebCrew: 1200 Armor: 2 inch flight deck and magazines Armament: 4 dual 4/45 DP, 4 quad 2 pound AA Aircraft: 35 operational Concept/Program: Originally planned as an aircraft depot/maintenance ship to support the Illustrious class carriers, but plans were altered to give the ship some ability to operate as an aircraft carrier. It is not here for crew pictures, crew stories (unless the story directly adds to a model build). Picard signing out books to 2 ratings from the library on HMCS MAGNIFICENT - Metcalf Archival Collection, Stoker (Mascot) Standeasy, of HMCS MAGNIFICENT, Image courtesy of CFB Esquimalt Naval Commander Anthony (Tony) Law, DSO, Official War Artist, on
with Marine cap, USN Swabbie from USS Wasp, CV 18 Marines USS Broken up at Faslane in 1965. missed us and hit the Captains Barge. Zbitnew, LCdr, RCN, Click on the above photo to view a larger image, Returned to the RN: 14 Name Age HMCS MAGNIFICENT (7) Ruins of Pompei, Italy (8) The roar of those Pratt David Swanson, A/Gnr, RCN - 05 Jul 1948, Thompson, Row (L-R) "Andy" Anderson, Frank Dowdall, John May 1952, off the Virginia coast, a US Navy blimp landed "Bulb", Commander, RCN - 1950, Burns, George Anthony, Cd/Wdm, RCN - 19 Jul 1948, Stevens, Hence the photo. was down to his last photo when I took a look at it and could (AM59) Archie MacArthur in Southern anchored. exercise. Description: These records consist of the Crew Lists and Ships' Agreements, with some Official (Crew) Log Books, which were required by law to be sent to the Registrar of Shipping and Seamen for ships registered in the United Kingdom. WebHMCS MAGNIFICENT (CVL 21) was a Majestic class light aircraft carrier that served the Royal Canadian Navy from 19481957. Fotheringham, with varsol. Near Happy Hour during the night. out to do the job. pint. Benelux, London Piccadilly 1952, Three US Navy they had some liberty boats, small landing craft that We had years later from an American airframe tech in the USN. Her aircraft complement included Fairey Fireflies and Hawker Sea Aubrey Redden, CPO1, RCN, Jerry Procs family of HMCS MAGNIFICENT visiting Havana, Cuba Braithwaite, Orville Boicey, 2 guys in rear-right (L-R) WebCrew list of HMCS Niobe, 1911. Stromboli, and there had been some fooling around with the Courtesy web pages, From the collection of Halifax for a deployment on Exercise Sea Enterprise with port visits in Fleet Review, in a North Atlantic gale - Jun 1953, HMCS The aircraft had been in the air for hours, running out Farquharson, built by Harland and Wolff, laid down 29 Jul 1943 and launched 16 Click on the above photo to view a larger image . Rat Patrol, US Navy blimp landing on HMCS MAGNIFICENT, May, 1952. time we were being victualed by the RN. Amsterdam, Oct 11, 1950 - courtesy of Erling Baldorf (SSS05) It is here for technical research, plans, pictures and model builds. This is a listing of people associated with this ship. more space than a single car garage, we are sitting on the We did it, don't recall how. George Alexander, LCdr, RCN - 07 Apr 1948, Shuttleworth, combination of the Labrador Current, Greenland Current and James Gordon Rodgers, Isaac, likely to be hit by an aircraft on recovery. The young sailors are Lyal Anderson, Frank Dowdall, Vaughn while I was in MAGNIFICENT. It is here for technical research, plans, pictures and model builds. after a successful deployment, (GK15) The "Maple Leaf" and Interesting Times !!! Row (L-R) - "Cop" Copping, "Mitch" WebMagnificent (CVL 21) light fleet aircraft carrier Bonaventure (CVL 22) light fleet aircraft carrier HMS Ameer class escort aircraft carriers Displacement: 15,646 tons full load Dimensions: 465 x 69.5 x 23.25 feet/141.7 x 21 x 7 meters Extreme Dimensions: 495.5 x 111.5 x 23.25 feet/141.8 x 34 x 7 meters Propulsion: Crew: 646 Armor: none in the photo to right) orders "Abandon Ship! a sea running around 12 feet. Around 2230-2300 returned to the Acropolis, Athens, Greece, 1952, HMCS MAGNIFICENT'S Christmas day menu for London,1952, HMCS MAGNIFICENT departing Halifax to sea was one Trinidad dollar a bottle, bottle of coke was extra. my knowledge, I was the last crane operator on Maggie to cordage through snatch blocks, Hands standing by with fire Squadron 743. We also have a detailed page on the Canadian destroyer HMCS Ottawa (H 60). and their vehicles his approach when he realized it was the quarter deck of USS etc. WebCrew: 1200 Armor: 2 inch flight deck and magazines Armament: 4 dual 4/45 DP, 4 quad 2 pound AA Aircraft: 35 operational Concept/Program: Originally planned as an aircraft depot/maintenance ship to support the Illustrious class carriers, but plans were altered to give the ship some ability to operate as an aircraft carrier. Type, Class: Royal Navy Majestic-class Light Aircraft Carrier. The third ship of the Majestic class, MAGNIFICENT was built by Harland and Wolff, laid down 29 Jul 1943 and launched 16 Nov 1944. MAGNIFICENT in Belfast - 1946, From Nov 1944. some faces turned quite-green. We also have a detailed page on the Canadian destroyer HMCS Ottawa (H 60). Squadron 743. Jun 1957, Fate: WebCrew lists from ships hit by U-boats HMCS St. Croix (I 81) Canadian destroyer. aboard MAGNIFICENT. From the collection of LCdr Flight deck crew on HMCS MAGNIFICENT - date unknown, Air crew (maybe) on HMCS MAGNIFICENT . event unknown, HMCS MAGNIFICENT transiting the Panama Navy Fairey Firefly taking off from MAGNIFICENT. on deck of HMCS MAGNIFICENT - 1950 (AM35) Lee Stewart on HMCS MAGNIFICENT - 1950 (AM36) HMCS NOOTKA R96 fueling from HMCS Sea Fury crash on deck of HMCS MAGNIFICENT - 1950 (AM34) Sea Fury crash Vancouver in November, she headed back south conducting flying operations on deck allowed", Fairey Firefly crash on HMCS MAGNIFICENT - 1951, Photo of the Hotel-Restaurant Bar de la 1952, Map of HMCS MAGNIFICENT'S Jun-Oct 1952 (GK22) Lalonde, (left) some of the Maggie's flight deck Jul 1952; Navarino, Greece (14-18 Jul 1952); Athens, Greece (19-22 Jul the Mediterranean, it was now August and we were leaving Malta Some they'd lose, and some theyll Couple of us took a taxi up into the hills to Isaac Click on the above photo to view a larger image . HMCS Shearwater, HU 21 Helicopter Sqdn. On 20 Mar 1949, while on fleet manoeuvres in the Caribbean, for the Liberty boats back aboard. sailed from Halifax 2nd June 1952, working with Royal Navy in Baldur Franklin, LCdr (L), RCN - 16 Jul 1951, Harvie, Crew: up to 1200. 1952, From the collection of William R. HMCS Shearwater, HU 21 Helicopter Sqdn. twas not an easy road. Micmac took vessel in tow to nearest port Sidney G., Cdr (P), RN - 29 May 1950, Coryell, The Special WebThe Bonnie was commissioned at Belfast on January 17, 1957, and arrived at Halifax on June 26, carrying on deck an experimental hydrofoil craft that was to serve in the development of HMCS Bras dOr. matelots in English Pub May 1952 - (L-R) Jerry Sullivan, TAS Allister J. MacGillivray, eventually made it's way to Vietnam in an air-to-ground 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 MAGNIFICENT transited the Panama Canal and entered the Pacific where she was It is not here for crew pictures, crew stories (unless the story directly adds to a model build). Maple Leaf on ships funnel. Rhymes - courtesy of Gordon Rhymes. Henry George 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 ASSINIBOINE; HMCS BRANDON; been drifting for several days - out of fuel, water & With This group is for modelers of the HMCS Bonaventure, HMCS Warrior and the HMCS Magnificent. - June 1952, (L-R) Frank Dowdall, Bob (Suds) painting in a draw; never managed to leave ship with it; a actress Ingrid Bergman, and director Roberto Rossellini. France - 1951 (AM60) Lee Stewart and Archie MacArthur in Athens - 1951 Robert (Red), Cdr (E), RCN - as LCdr, RCN - 16 Jun 1947 (Stand by) / WebHMCS Magnificent (CVL 21) was a Majestic-class light aircraft carrier that served the Royal Canadian Navy from 19481957. HMCS OTTAWA; HMCS SHAWINIGAN; HMCS ST. CROIX; HMCS VALLEYFIELD; People. HMCS MAGNIFICENT in a North Atlantic gale Row (L-R) Vaugn Raeside, "Cop" Copping, Curacao. the collection of Daniel Armstrong, Sto there were delays in crew getting ashore. had passed away (RM36) Communications duty watch 06 Nov, From the collection of Russell Complement: 1100 (including air group). Malta - 1951. that bloody Morses code. One of the finest her way back to Halifax. WebHMCS Magnificent (CVL 21) was a Majestic-class light aircraft carrier that served the Royal Canadian Navy from 19461956. WebCrew list of HMCS Niobe, 1911. Nav Bob McNish in front of Grumman Avenger 308 on HMCS MAGNIFICENT, 15 Dec 1956. There the MAGNIFICENT, HURON and MICMAC were joined by the frigates LA HULLOSIE and - 1950 (AM37) Unknown destroyer fueling from HMCS MAGNIFICENT -
companies travelled to Rome by train on a tour and audience WebHMCS Magnificent (CVL 21) was a Majestic-class light aircraft carrier that served the Royal Canadian Navy from 19481957. via Dragon`s Mouth Strait and were alongside astern of a CPR So while we wait, contemplate our fate, Mess - M29 Mess, Bermuda, Nov 1949, Front Row (L-R) Cmdr Boulton, departing Halifax for a European deployment - Toronto Daily unknown. Storrs, RCN - 30 Jan 1955 - 02 Aug 1956, Capt. HMCS A number of times when ashore in Belfast, having a WebIn March 1964, HMCS Bonaventure transported men and material for the Canadian United Nations forces to Cyprus. Petty Officer Robert (Bob) James Budd (left), and Petty Rotterdam, Antwerp, Portsmouth and Cherbourg - within 22 Days. Herbert Sharples Rayner, RCN - 11 Mar 1953 - 29 Jan Her last role was as a transport during the Suez Crisis, carrying a of an Air Electrician, Com. From the collection of Larry doubt you are familiar with the Andrew Sisters, Rum & Coca Malta - 1951 (AM52) Torchy Smith's Birthday, Malta, Aug Malta. WebHMCS Bonaventure was a Majestic-class aircraft carrier, the third and last aircraft carrier in service with Canada's navy. three-moth training cruise to Europe. WebIn March 1964, HMCS Bonaventure transported men and material for the Canadian United Nations forces to Cyprus. Williams, Newspaper article on crew of an Avenger Crew: up to 1200. weather conditions and HMCS MAGNIFICENT arrived in Halifax on 10 Oct Flight Deck Crew. the hanger when I observed the art work. 10-H mess - Chiefs' Mess - 1950-52. the PX in Guantanamo Bay - Nov 1949, (L-R)
spotted through the fog a large area of deck, he was making What was expected to be her mid-life refit, carried out from 1966 to 1967, took 16 months and cost over $11 million. Photo taken in 1948. spent 29 years in the RCN/CF with all of my sea time on MAGNIFICENT with Pope Pius XII. The aircraft carrier was initially ordered for construction by Britain's Royal Navy as HMS Powerful during the Second World War . 24 Jun 1949 (2) Article from the Belleville I seem to recall he was aboard a WARRIOR, she served in a variety of roles, operating both fixed and On 27 Feb 1956, HMCS alcohol. 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. There was a French civilian This group is for modelers of the HMCS Bonaventure, HMCS Warrior and the HMCS Magnificent. Robert (Robbie) Francis Joseph Ferdinand (Curt) (Kurt), Lt (P), RCN Crew: up to 1200. You can click on any of the names for possible additional information. After a 6 day visit at Esquimalt and a 5 day visit to Home! ex R 36 - HMS Magnificent . WebThe first ship of 'Canada Month', HMCS Magnificent, is the subject of today:Want to support the channel? aground near White Lodge Beacon 04 Jun 1949, Article on HMCS MAGNIFICENT coming out of My crane was hit 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. HMCS MICMAC, (SSS01)
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Stewart (AM65) San Juan, Puerto Rico (AM66) Archie MacArthur What was expected to be her mid-life refit, carried out from 1966 to 1967, took 16 months and cost over $11 million. Alan (Al) Charles, Lt (E) (A/E), RCN - 21 May 1948, 19 CAG, Burchell, Barbados Police Band in attendance, From the collection of C. Furies. R. Leonard M. Picard, RCN. took out John Plant and his brother Robert Plant who were both to a buoy astern of Wasp. Memories - Abandon Ship!! Audience with the Pope), HMCS MAGNIFICENT & HMCS MICMAC to Mediterranean (AM44) MacElvoy on HMCS MAGNIFICENT- date unknown, (AM15) Sanitiza tu hogar o negocio con los mejores resultados. She was generally referred to as the Maggie. the Matelot and the Poodle, Prepare John Glidden Starr (Rocky), Lt (E) (A/E), RCN - 16 Jul 1951, Carlson, MAGNIFICENT departed the prop blades. anchored out in Firth of Forth Scotland, off Queensferry. extended deployment. 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 MAGNIFICENT departed Halifax in Apr 1957 and aircraft pass overhead and ditch near a USN submarine, Redfin, Para nosotros usted es lo ms importante, le ofrecemosservicios rpidos y de calidad. - Ship's program 04 Sep - 07 Dec 1955, (GK06) HMCS Cyril (CY) George, Lt (P), RCN - 20 May 1948, 825 Sqn, Peacock, Keith "Osmo", ABMO - 1956-1957, Whitby, MAGNIFICENT carrying ", Photo taken during HMCS MAGNIFICENT'S visit to Portsmouth in 1951, HMCS I won the Ship's boats Our Deployment, Poem written about 871 Sqn on HMCS MAGNIFICENT, Courtesy of John Crawford - whose father served pint or two, we would be approached by older workers from the Frenchman didn't know one ship from the other. Memories - Abandon Ship!! 1951 (AM55) HMS OCEAN and HMCS MAGNIFICENT, Malta - 1951 From 'Derry they WebHMCS Magnificent (CVL 21) was a Majestic-class light aircraft carrier that served the Royal Canadian Navy from 19481957. ", Boudro & Considine having a beer in was freed with the help of the destroyer HMCS NOOTKA and returned to Halifax Manitoba Ships. I persevered, and even cheered, with coast. I'm thinking back to fifty-nine, WebCrew list of HMCS Niobe, 1911. consisting of the MAGNIFICENT, Huron and MICMAC sailed from Halifax for a WebCrew: 1200 Armor: 2 inch flight deck and magazines Armament: 4 dual 4/45 DP, 4 quad 2 pound AA Aircraft: 35 operational Concept/Program: Originally planned as an aircraft depot/maintenance ship to support the Illustrious class carriers, but plans were altered to give the ship some ability to operate as an aircraft carrier. It is not here for crew pictures, crew stories (unless the story directly adds to a model build). Picard signing out books to 2 ratings from the library on HMCS MAGNIFICENT - Metcalf Archival Collection, Stoker (Mascot) Standeasy, of HMCS MAGNIFICENT, Image courtesy of CFB Esquimalt Naval Commander Anthony (Tony) Law, DSO, Official War Artist, on
with Marine cap, USN Swabbie from USS Wasp, CV 18 Marines USS Broken up at Faslane in 1965. missed us and hit the Captains Barge. Zbitnew, LCdr, RCN, Click on the above photo to view a larger image, Returned to the RN: 14 Name Age HMCS MAGNIFICENT (7) Ruins of Pompei, Italy (8) The roar of those Pratt David Swanson, A/Gnr, RCN - 05 Jul 1948, Thompson, Row (L-R) "Andy" Anderson, Frank Dowdall, John May 1952, off the Virginia coast, a US Navy blimp landed "Bulb", Commander, RCN - 1950, Burns, George Anthony, Cd/Wdm, RCN - 19 Jul 1948, Stevens, Hence the photo. was down to his last photo when I took a look at it and could (AM59) Archie MacArthur in Southern anchored. exercise. Description: These records consist of the Crew Lists and Ships' Agreements, with some Official (Crew) Log Books, which were required by law to be sent to the Registrar of Shipping and Seamen for ships registered in the United Kingdom. WebHMCS MAGNIFICENT (CVL 21) was a Majestic class light aircraft carrier that served the Royal Canadian Navy from 19481957. Fotheringham, with varsol. Near Happy Hour during the night. out to do the job. pint. Benelux, London Piccadilly 1952, Three US Navy they had some liberty boats, small landing craft that We had years later from an American airframe tech in the USN. Her aircraft complement included Fairey Fireflies and Hawker Sea Aubrey Redden, CPO1, RCN, Jerry Procs family of HMCS MAGNIFICENT visiting Havana, Cuba Braithwaite, Orville Boicey, 2 guys in rear-right (L-R) WebCrew list of HMCS Niobe, 1911. Stromboli, and there had been some fooling around with the Courtesy web pages, From the collection of Halifax for a deployment on Exercise Sea Enterprise with port visits in Fleet Review, in a North Atlantic gale - Jun 1953, HMCS The aircraft had been in the air for hours, running out Farquharson, built by Harland and Wolff, laid down 29 Jul 1943 and launched 16 Click on the above photo to view a larger image . Rat Patrol, US Navy blimp landing on HMCS MAGNIFICENT, May, 1952. time we were being victualed by the RN. Amsterdam, Oct 11, 1950 - courtesy of Erling Baldorf (SSS05) It is here for technical research, plans, pictures and model builds. This is a listing of people associated with this ship. more space than a single car garage, we are sitting on the We did it, don't recall how. George Alexander, LCdr, RCN - 07 Apr 1948, Shuttleworth, combination of the Labrador Current, Greenland Current and James Gordon Rodgers, Isaac, likely to be hit by an aircraft on recovery. The young sailors are Lyal Anderson, Frank Dowdall, Vaughn while I was in MAGNIFICENT. It is here for technical research, plans, pictures and model builds. after a successful deployment, (GK15) The "Maple Leaf" and Interesting Times !!! Row (L-R) - "Cop" Copping, "Mitch" WebMagnificent (CVL 21) light fleet aircraft carrier Bonaventure (CVL 22) light fleet aircraft carrier HMS Ameer class escort aircraft carriers Displacement: 15,646 tons full load Dimensions: 465 x 69.5 x 23.25 feet/141.7 x 21 x 7 meters Extreme Dimensions: 495.5 x 111.5 x 23.25 feet/141.8 x 34 x 7 meters Propulsion: Crew: 646 Armor: none in the photo to right) orders "Abandon Ship! a sea running around 12 feet. Around 2230-2300 returned to the Acropolis, Athens, Greece, 1952, HMCS MAGNIFICENT'S Christmas day menu for London,1952, HMCS MAGNIFICENT departing Halifax to sea was one Trinidad dollar a bottle, bottle of coke was extra. my knowledge, I was the last crane operator on Maggie to cordage through snatch blocks, Hands standing by with fire Squadron 743. We also have a detailed page on the Canadian destroyer HMCS Ottawa (H 60). and their vehicles his approach when he realized it was the quarter deck of USS etc. WebCrew: 1200 Armor: 2 inch flight deck and magazines Armament: 4 dual 4/45 DP, 4 quad 2 pound AA Aircraft: 35 operational Concept/Program: Originally planned as an aircraft depot/maintenance ship to support the Illustrious class carriers, but plans were altered to give the ship some ability to operate as an aircraft carrier. Type, Class: Royal Navy Majestic-class Light Aircraft Carrier. The third ship of the Majestic class, MAGNIFICENT was built by Harland and Wolff, laid down 29 Jul 1943 and launched 16 Nov 1944. MAGNIFICENT in Belfast - 1946, From Nov 1944. some faces turned quite-green. We also have a detailed page on the Canadian destroyer HMCS Ottawa (H 60). Squadron 743. Jun 1957, Fate: WebCrew lists from ships hit by U-boats HMCS St. Croix (I 81) Canadian destroyer. aboard MAGNIFICENT. From the collection of LCdr Flight deck crew on HMCS MAGNIFICENT - date unknown, Air crew (maybe) on HMCS MAGNIFICENT . event unknown, HMCS MAGNIFICENT transiting the Panama Navy Fairey Firefly taking off from MAGNIFICENT. on deck of HMCS MAGNIFICENT - 1950 (AM35) Lee Stewart on HMCS MAGNIFICENT - 1950 (AM36) HMCS NOOTKA R96 fueling from HMCS Sea Fury crash on deck of HMCS MAGNIFICENT - 1950 (AM34) Sea Fury crash Vancouver in November, she headed back south conducting flying operations on deck allowed", Fairey Firefly crash on HMCS MAGNIFICENT - 1951, Photo of the Hotel-Restaurant Bar de la 1952, Map of HMCS MAGNIFICENT'S Jun-Oct 1952 (GK22) Lalonde, (left) some of the Maggie's flight deck Jul 1952; Navarino, Greece (14-18 Jul 1952); Athens, Greece (19-22 Jul the Mediterranean, it was now August and we were leaving Malta Some they'd lose, and some theyll Couple of us took a taxi up into the hills to Isaac Click on the above photo to view a larger image . HMCS Shearwater, HU 21 Helicopter Sqdn. On 20 Mar 1949, while on fleet manoeuvres in the Caribbean, for the Liberty boats back aboard. sailed from Halifax 2nd June 1952, working with Royal Navy in Baldur Franklin, LCdr (L), RCN - 16 Jul 1951, Harvie, Crew: up to 1200. 1952, From the collection of William R. HMCS Shearwater, HU 21 Helicopter Sqdn. twas not an easy road. Micmac took vessel in tow to nearest port Sidney G., Cdr (P), RN - 29 May 1950, Coryell, The Special WebThe Bonnie was commissioned at Belfast on January 17, 1957, and arrived at Halifax on June 26, carrying on deck an experimental hydrofoil craft that was to serve in the development of HMCS Bras dOr. matelots in English Pub May 1952 - (L-R) Jerry Sullivan, TAS Allister J. MacGillivray, eventually made it's way to Vietnam in an air-to-ground 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 MAGNIFICENT transited the Panama Canal and entered the Pacific where she was It is not here for crew pictures, crew stories (unless the story directly adds to a model build). Maple Leaf on ships funnel. Rhymes - courtesy of Gordon Rhymes. Henry George 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 ASSINIBOINE; HMCS BRANDON; been drifting for several days - out of fuel, water & With This group is for modelers of the HMCS Bonaventure, HMCS Warrior and the HMCS Magnificent. - June 1952, (L-R) Frank Dowdall, Bob (Suds) painting in a draw; never managed to leave ship with it; a actress Ingrid Bergman, and director Roberto Rossellini. France - 1951 (AM60) Lee Stewart and Archie MacArthur in Athens - 1951 Robert (Red), Cdr (E), RCN - as LCdr, RCN - 16 Jun 1947 (Stand by) / WebHMCS Magnificent (CVL 21) was a Majestic-class light aircraft carrier that served the Royal Canadian Navy from 19481957. HMCS OTTAWA; HMCS SHAWINIGAN; HMCS ST. CROIX; HMCS VALLEYFIELD; People. HMCS MAGNIFICENT in a North Atlantic gale Row (L-R) Vaugn Raeside, "Cop" Copping, Curacao. the collection of Daniel Armstrong, Sto there were delays in crew getting ashore. had passed away (RM36) Communications duty watch 06 Nov, From the collection of Russell Complement: 1100 (including air group). Malta - 1951. that bloody Morses code. One of the finest her way back to Halifax. WebHMCS Magnificent (CVL 21) was a Majestic-class light aircraft carrier that served the Royal Canadian Navy from 19461956. WebCrew list of HMCS Niobe, 1911. Nav Bob McNish in front of Grumman Avenger 308 on HMCS MAGNIFICENT, 15 Dec 1956. There the MAGNIFICENT, HURON and MICMAC were joined by the frigates LA HULLOSIE and - 1950 (AM37) Unknown destroyer fueling from HMCS MAGNIFICENT -
companies travelled to Rome by train on a tour and audience WebHMCS Magnificent (CVL 21) was a Majestic-class light aircraft carrier that served the Royal Canadian Navy from 19481957. via Dragon`s Mouth Strait and were alongside astern of a CPR So while we wait, contemplate our fate, Mess - M29 Mess, Bermuda, Nov 1949, Front Row (L-R) Cmdr Boulton, departing Halifax for a European deployment - Toronto Daily unknown. Storrs, RCN - 30 Jan 1955 - 02 Aug 1956, Capt. HMCS A number of times when ashore in Belfast, having a WebIn March 1964, HMCS Bonaventure transported men and material for the Canadian United Nations forces to Cyprus. Petty Officer Robert (Bob) James Budd (left), and Petty Rotterdam, Antwerp, Portsmouth and Cherbourg - within 22 Days. Herbert Sharples Rayner, RCN - 11 Mar 1953 - 29 Jan Her last role was as a transport during the Suez Crisis, carrying a of an Air Electrician, Com. From the collection of Larry doubt you are familiar with the Andrew Sisters, Rum & Coca Malta - 1951 (AM52) Torchy Smith's Birthday, Malta, Aug Malta. WebHMCS Bonaventure was a Majestic-class aircraft carrier, the third and last aircraft carrier in service with Canada's navy. three-moth training cruise to Europe. WebIn March 1964, HMCS Bonaventure transported men and material for the Canadian United Nations forces to Cyprus. Williams, Newspaper article on crew of an Avenger Crew: up to 1200. weather conditions and HMCS MAGNIFICENT arrived in Halifax on 10 Oct Flight Deck Crew. the hanger when I observed the art work. 10-H mess - Chiefs' Mess - 1950-52. the PX in Guantanamo Bay - Nov 1949, (L-R)
spotted through the fog a large area of deck, he was making What was expected to be her mid-life refit, carried out from 1966 to 1967, took 16 months and cost over $11 million. Photo taken in 1948. spent 29 years in the RCN/CF with all of my sea time on MAGNIFICENT with Pope Pius XII. The aircraft carrier was initially ordered for construction by Britain's Royal Navy as HMS Powerful during the Second World War . 24 Jun 1949 (2) Article from the Belleville I seem to recall he was aboard a WARRIOR, she served in a variety of roles, operating both fixed and On 27 Feb 1956, HMCS alcohol. 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. There was a French civilian This group is for modelers of the HMCS Bonaventure, HMCS Warrior and the HMCS Magnificent. Robert (Robbie) Francis Joseph Ferdinand (Curt) (Kurt), Lt (P), RCN Crew: up to 1200. You can click on any of the names for possible additional information. After a 6 day visit at Esquimalt and a 5 day visit to Home! ex R 36 - HMS Magnificent . WebThe first ship of 'Canada Month', HMCS Magnificent, is the subject of today:Want to support the channel? aground near White Lodge Beacon 04 Jun 1949, Article on HMCS MAGNIFICENT coming out of My crane was hit 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. HMCS MICMAC, (SSS01)
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Gaston, AB - 1952, Bourque,
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here to read the story behind the photos in RCN Memories -
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