Item consists of a documentary showing outdoor gathering of five men listening to Hugh Mann and Stu Phillips talk about their experiences flying the Supermarine Stranraer flying boat on the west coast. The flying boat is anchored near shore in the background and later seen in flight. The film is an excerpt from an episode of the weekly television show.

CALL NUMBER: T4265:0034 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Pioneer Profiles project : Larry C.R. Dunlap RECORDED: [location unknown], 1985-07-11 SUMMARY: Larry C.R. Dunlap was born in Sydney, Nova Scotia on January 1, 1908. Joined the RCAF in 1928 after university education. Flew photo survey in B.C. in the 1930s. TRACK 1: Describes early childhood and; joining RCAF. Posted to Jericho Beach for training. TRACK 2: Description of Jericho Beach training and equipment. Personnel at Jericho Beach.;

CALL NUMBER: T4265:0035 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Pioneer Profiles project : Larry C.R. Dunlap RECORDED: [location unknown], 1985-07-11 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Describes working on photographic survey, 1930, covering Salmon Arm and Okanagan. TRACK 2: More on flying in B.C. in 1930. The search for Pat Renahan, 1930.;

CALL NUMBER: T4259:0003 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Pioneer Profiles project : Lawrence Arthur Dakin RECORDED: [location unknown], 1985-06-09 SUMMARY: Lawrence Arthur Dakin was born in Nanaimo on November 3, 1915. Moved to Vancouver at age 18. Took course at Vancouver Tech, Vancouver Aero Tech. Worked for Len Foggin (later Foggin's Flying Service). ;Became aircraft mechanic and later a pilot. TRACK 1: Discusses early life, starting in aviation with Vancouver Aero Tech and Len Foggin. Comments on Aero Club of British Columbia and Hal Wilson. TRAC;K 2: Other Vancouver fliers. Gilbert's Flying School. Tommy Jones. Flying fishery patrol with Canadian Airways. The Boeing Totem. Working for Coates Aircraft.;

CALL NUMBER: T4259:0004 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Pioneer Profiles project : Lawrence Arthur Dakin RECORDED: [location unknown], 1985-06-09 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Discusses some of the local pilots of the 1930s. Joining Canadian Pacific Airlines and wartime flying in Northern Alberta and B.C. TRACK 2: Post war flying with Canadian Pacific. The B.C. co;ast and the North Pacific.;

CALL NUMBER: T4265:0112 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Pioneer Profiles project : Leigh Forbes Stevenson RECORDED: [location unknown], 1985-04-09 SUMMARY: Leigh Forbes Stevenson was born in New Brunswick on May 24, 1895. Learned to fly in World War I and joined Canadian Air Board in 1919 and stayed with RCAF. TRACK 1: Discusses joining Air Board followi;ng WWI and its operations. TRACK 2: More about Air Board and RCAF activity.;

CALL NUMBER: T4265:0113 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Pioneer Profiles project : Leigh Forbes Stevenson RECORDED: [location unknown], 1985-04-09 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Describes Jericho Beach in 1935 and coastal activity. TRACK 2: Early WWII period and senior Canadian in England, then back to B.C.;

CALL NUMBER: T4265:0114 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Pioneer Profiles project : Leigh Forbes Stevenson RECORDED: [location unknown], 1985-06-26 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Discussion of early activities, 1919, of Canadian Air Board. TRACK 2: Canadian Air Board flying from Victoria Beach, Manitoba, early 1920s.;

CALL NUMBER: T4265:0115 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Pioneer Profiles project : Leigh Forbes Stevenson RECORDED: [location unknown], 1985-06-26 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: More early flying and early days in Vancouver. TRACK 2: Establishing a base at Patricia Bay, B.C. in the late 1930s.;

CALL NUMBER: T4265:0116 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Pioneer Profiles project : Leigh Forbes Stevenson RECORDED: [location unknown], 1985-06-26 SUMMARY: [No content summary available for this tape.];

CALL NUMBER: T4210:0003 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Pioneer Profiles project : Lock Madill RECORDED: [location unknown], 1985-03-07 SUMMARY: William Lock Madill was an early aircraft maintenance engineer. Initial training with the RCAF. Member of the Private Aircraft Club. Test pilot for Boeing of Canada during WWII. Helicopter Engineer post war. TRACK 1: Lock describes his first flight in 1927, entry into the RCAF and service at Jericho Beach Air Station in 1931, with description of activities at the air station. Description of working at Turner Boat Works following 1931 cuts in RCAF. [Note: Track 1 was part of a "trial interview" done to practice interview techniques. Much of it is repeated on Track 2.] TRACK 2: Lock describes his first flight and entry into the aviation industry. Joining the RCAF and recollections of Camp Borden, 1929. Jericho Beach Air Station in 1930. Rebuilding a Cirrus Moth with Harold Turner in the mid-1930s. The activities of the Private Aircraft Club in Vancouver in the 1930s. Test flying for Boeing Aircraft of Canada during WWII. CALL NUMBER: T4210:0004 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Pioneer Profiles project : Lock Madill RECORDED: [location unknown], 1985-06-03 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Returned to Turner Boat Works, Coal Harbour. Instructed at Brisbane Aviation. Carpet business. January 7, 1952 joined Okanagan as engineer, very small company, flew up to Kemano and worked there for three years. Background to Kemano. Typical day. Nechako Dam closing. Maintenance on helicopters. Flying conditions, winter. TRACK 2: Mid-Canada Line operations with S-58. Background on Mid-Canada Line. Largest helicopter in Canada. American's lack of success on project. Problems living at Kemano. Dominion Government surveys in B.C., Y.T., and N.W.T. B.C. topographic surveys. Chasing bears; bugs; cleaning helicopters with Coca-Cola. Logistics of surveys. Salvaging Otter with S-58. Work in the shop. CALL NUMBER: T4210:0005 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Pioneer Profiles project : Lock Madill RECORDED: [location unknown], 1985-06-03 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Carl Agar. Humour on the job. Atmosphere at company. Salvage operations. Aklavik. Team effort. Attitude of others in aviation to helicopters. Crash near Banff. Camp life. Evolution of helicopters. Technical developments. TRACK 2: Support of helicopter operations. Hiller 12 helicopters. Winter operations and duties. Vancouver Island work. Kemano ice melting operation. Helicopter operations and accident in New Brunswick. Rebuilding wrecks. Radio. Heaters. Bird strikes. Ferry flights.

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Pioneer Profiles project : Lynn Stringer RECORDED: [location unknown], 1985-07-10 SUMMARY: Lynn Stringer was born Evelynn Weatherall on April 12, 1928 in Calgary. Lived in Calgary until age 18 when she moved to Victoria, B.C. Married Ted Henson in 1949. Henson started Vancouver Island Helic;opters in 1954 and was killed in a helicopter accident in 1957. Lynn took over and ran the company until 1963 when her second husband Alf Stringer (married 1959) assumed the position of general manage;r. The Stringers controlled VIH until late 1985. TRACK 1: Discusses early life, setting up Vancouver Island Helicopters, and continuing on with operations after the death of Ted Henson, her first husb;and. Meeting and marrying Alf Stringer. TRACK 2: Discusses the operations and problems of early helicopter companies (1950s). Discusses the treatment of women in the helicopter business.;

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Early aviation in B.C. : Margaret Rutledge RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Margaret Rutledge discusses: background- born in Edmonton, early interest in flying; obtained private pilot's license in 1933 and joined the Edmonton and Northern Alberta Club; Grant McConnachie very helpful, but conceited; getting her commercial license in 1935; training required for a private license in the early 1930s; trained on a English biplane; requirements for a commercial license- 50 hours; went down to Los Angeles in 1935 to meet other female pilots, including Amelia Earhart; getting together with other Vancouver female pilots and calling themselves the 'Flying Seven'; work in the war with planes- but women could not be pilots in the Air Force at this time; describes different members of the 'Flying Seven'; cost of renting planes at this time; became a radio operator at Zeballos for Ginger Coote Airways- first woman radio operator in the world; anecdotes about Ginger Coot; description of Zeballos in the 1930s; radio operations in B.C. in 1937-38; at Zeballos, she only flew as a co-pilot; more on Ginger Coote and his airline. (End of interview)

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Pioneer Profiles project : Margaret Rutledge RECORDED: [location unknown], 1985-07-26 SUMMARY: Margaret Rutledge was born Margaret Fane. Learned to fly in 1930s with Aero Club of B.C. Founding member of The Flying Seven. Worked for Ginger Coote Airways at Zeballos, B.C. as dispatcher. [No conte;nt summaries available for these tapes.];

CALL NUMBER: T3222:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Early aviation : Maurice McGregor RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Maurice McGregor discusses: his background- born in Victoria in 1911, attracted to the romance of flying after the Lindbergh flight; learned to fly from friend Hal Wilson- description of his first day of flight school; getting his private license, then his commercial; 1930- barnstorming out of Ladner, Roscoe Turner story, aerobatics; establishing his own flying school in Vancouver, but never really succeeding with that; operating a flying school in Victoria at Gordon Head; training Chinese pilots at this time- got to know the Chinese community, so he was asked to go to China to teach flying, but could not go because he was accepted by the R.C.A.F. for a navigation course; Prime Minister Bennett cut back on money for aviation, many people laid off; desire of many non-permanent R.C.A.F. men to go to China. TRACK 2: Maurice McGregor: China offered new opportunities for young pilots, ones that were not available in Canada -- but government in Canada would not allow pilots to go; government's cancellation of mail contracts; first air shows- Lulu Island in 1930, Trans Canada Air Pageant; worked briefly for Airland Manufacturing Company; Paddy Burke crash- he almost went on that flight; Ernest Eve- started the Ford Tri-motor operation, McGregor's father also involved in this company; became an officer in the 111 AC Squadron, R.C.A.F. non-permanent in Vancouver- involved doing tactical exercises, instrument flying, aerobatics; search-and-rescue missions; maps were very poor when he first started; many forced landings; surviving in plane crashes- needed to be tough; flying up the coast in the early '30s; fishery patrol. CALL NUMBER: T3222:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Early aviation : Maurice McGregor RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Maurice McGregor: anecdote at McKay Lake- mechanical difficulties, tricky maneuvering; engine problems a few times- adventures connected to these experiences; getting involved in hauling fish from the north- experience with a snowstorm while bringing fish down to Kenora, competition between companies involved in this business, story about snarling huskies in a search-and-rescue; came back to the coast to open a base at Burns Lake- difficult days in the Depression; flying in dangerous weather conditions; anecdote about falling 30 feet out of a plane during a near fatal landing. TRACK 2: Maurice McGregor: more on story about the landing in which he and his passengers fell into the water; growth of Canadian Airways; making the transition from being a bush pilot to a commercial pilot; working for TCA after it took over Canadian Airways; he flew the Vancouver-Seattle route for TCA; moving to Winnipeg to deliver mail; became captain on the first official night airmail service on the Vancouver-Winnipeg route; trained by Americans for awhile; became supervisor of area between Winnipeg and Vancouver; outbreak of war- his role in training pilots, selecting radio range sites; then moved east, supervised various other regions during war. CALL NUMBER: T3222:0003 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Early aviation : Maurice McGregor RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Maurice McGregor: more on the growth of TCA- expansion of passenger flights; anecdote about flying Senator Gray Turgeon in 1935; expanding TCA service to all over the world; getting lost in Brazil right after the war; expanding to the Caribbean in 1948; after being with TCA for 15 years, he joined Canadian Pacific as director of development- first task was to negotiate agreements with foreign countries so CP could fly to these places; CP could not survive on travel to the Orient alone; going over to Pakistan to help them establish a first class airline- difficult, but interesting experience. TRACK 2: Maurice McGregor: more on his experiences in Pakistan and setting up an airline in this country; going back to B.C. and establishing his own company that concentrated on flying up the coast; selling his line to Northwest Industries; favourite planes he flew; impressions of CP Air, Air Canada; final thoughts about aviation history in B.C.. (End of interview)

CALL NUMBER: T4265:0070 - 0072 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Pioneer Profiles project : F. Maurice McGregor RECORDED: [location unknown], 1985-07-09 SUMMARY: F. Maurice McGregor was born in 1911 in Victoria. Learned to fly in 1928 in Victoria. Barnstormed in early 1930s. Worked for B.C. Airways, 1929. Flew Boeing flying boats for Canadian Airways. One of f;irst pilots for Trans-Canada Airlines. Set up Pakistan International Airways. Purchased B.C. Airlines in 1950s and later sold to PWA. [No further documentation for these tapes.];

CALL NUMBER: T4265:0073 - 0075 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Pioneer Profiles project : F. Maurice McGregor RECORDED: [location unknown], 1985-07-12 SUMMARY: [No content summaries available for these tapes.];

CALL NUMBER: T4265:0060 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Pioneer Profiles project : Melvin Dewey Lee RECORDED: [location unknown], 1985-06-29 SUMMARY: Melvin Dewey Lee was born in Le Grande, Oregon on December 8, 1914. Learnt to fly in Seattle in 1930s. Came to Vancouver and joined Aero Club of B.C. Moved to Britain and flew for Imperial Airways. Re;turned to Canada to join RCAF and worked for Canadian Airways. Flew Sunderlands on antisubmarine patrol for RCAF. Flew for CP Air post war and joined RCAF auxiliary. TRACK 1: Describes early interest ;in aviation. Discusses early training and the Aero Club of B.C. Other aviation activity in Vancouver -- Foggin and Gilbert. TRACK 2: Flying for Imperial Airways prior to and at start of war. Returnin;g to Canada, Canadian Airways operations, and the RCAF.;

CALL NUMBER: T4265:0061 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Pioneer Profiles project : Melvin Dewey Lee RECORDED: [location unknown], 1985-06-29 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Antisubmarine patrols over the Atlantic. TRACK 2: Flying for CP Air post war and RCAF auxiliary.;

The item is an undergraduate essay by Daniel Gallacher titled "Military aviation in British Columbia: 1915-1950." The reasons for its development and its effects on the province. vi, 165 leaves: illus., figs., maps, tables. Essay (B.A.), University of Victoria, 1968. Bibliography: leaves 153-165.

CALL NUMBER: T4265:0013 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Pioneer Profiles project : Neil Cameron RECORDED: [location unknown], 1985-06-08 SUMMARY: Neil Cameron was born in Montreal on January 19, 1897. Joined Royal Flying Corps during World War I. Moved to B.C. in late 1920s. Met Len Foggin in 1930s and sold aeroplane rides on commission 1938-42;. Worked for Vancouver U-Fly, (1946-50). TRACK 1: Describes World War I aviation activity near Toronto and his post war move to Vancouver. TRACK 2: Describes selling aeroplane rides at Vancouver Airp;ort in late 1930s and activity of the Foggin Flying Service.;

CALL NUMBER: T4265:0014 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Pioneer Profiles project : Neil Cameron RECORDED: [location unknown], 1985-06-08 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Describes more of Foggin's activity, the accident that killed Len Foggin and its repercussions. TRACK 2: Discussion of his inventions and post aviation activities.;

SUMMARY: Radio program following a flight of two CF-104 Starfighter jets along the route of the C.P.R. from the Alberta border to Patricia Bay Airport on Vancouver Island. The pilots report in-flight progress via radio. Dan Gallacher, Curator of Modern History, Provincial Museum, and Imbert Orchard, CBC broadcaster and oral historian, provide commentary. The aircraft are code-named "Century One" and "Century Two".

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Pioneer Profiles project : Pat Callison RECORDED: [location unknown], 1985-07-19 SUMMARY: Edward Patrick Callison was born on December 18, 1910 in Halliday, North Dakota. Moved to B.C. in 1912. Learned to fly in 1937 and started a charter operation at Dease Lake called Cassiar Airways. Wor;ked with Northern Airways at start of war. TRACK 1: Describes early life in Peace River country, learning to fly in 1937, and buying his own plane and starting Cassiar Airways. TRACK 2: Working for N;orthern Airways during Alaska Highway construction and Canol Project.;

CALL NUMBER: T4265:0015 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Pioneer Profiles project : Pat Carey RECORDED: [location unknown], 1985-07-25 SUMMARY: Pat Carey was born in England on September 13, 1903 and was an early B.C. bush pilot. TRACK 1: Early life and moving to Chilliwack in 1909. TRACK 2: [No additional documentation provided.];

CALL NUMBER: T4265:0016 - 0018 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Pioneer Profiles project : Pat Carey RECORDED: [location unknown], 1985-07-25 SUMMARY: [No content summaries available for these tapes.];

RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Earl Gerow discusses: his background- born in Saskatchewan in 1913, introduced to aviation in 1930; learned to service a plane, got a job as an apprentice at Burns Lake; logistics of the 'food drop'; Canadian Airways pulled out of Burns Lake, he lost his job; then hired on with Pacific Airways to pick up miners; education in the aviation industry; hired on to Trans Canada Airlines (Air Canada) in 1938 and stayed there until his retirement in 1977; the McAlpine expedition; description of weather, environment, living conditions of Burns Lake; seeing his first plane; never got his pilot's license; equipment used at Burns Lake; United Air Transport; numerous small airlines in the north at the time. TRACK 2: Mr. Gerow discusses: the differences in dealing with bush planes and dealing with regular airline planes; first memories of working for TCA in Winnipeg; more on logistics of Burns Lake operation, and Burns Lake itself; black flies and mosquitoes; bush schedule was tough, but more flexible than regular airline employee schedule; period when TCA carried mostly cargo and few passengers; effects of war on airline -- some pilots to the air force; beginning of TCA -- difficulties, challenges. (End of interview)

RECORDED: Richmond (B.C.), 1986-10-28 SUMMARY: Ralph Coates discusses gliding activity in the Vancouver area, 1946-1960, and other aspects of his aviation career.

SUMMARY: Report by Jim Osborne (?) and comments by William Templeton, Pacific Airport Manager, Walter Rowen (?), Station Manager for Trans-Canada Airways, and T.H. Finnie (?), Manager of British Columbia Aero Club, about: Pacific Airport, Trans-Canada Airways, planned flights and increased passenger traffic.

CALL NUMBER: T4265:0020 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Pioneer Profiles project : Rex Chandler RECORDED: [location unknown], 1985-06-27 SUMMARY: Rex Chandler started aviation career with Aero Club of B.C. in the early 1930s. Went to Canadian Airways on fishery patrols, then back to Aero Club of B.C. Worked for Coates Aircraft Ltd. during WWII.; TRACK 1: Describes his early life and aviation activities at Vancouver's Lansdowne Field, 1929-31, at Vancouver Airport, post 1931, and Wells Air Harbour. TRACK 2: Starting to work for Aero Club of ;B.C. then working for Canadian Airways. Working part time for Boeing Aircraft of Canada.;

CALL NUMBER: T4265:0021 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Pioneer Profiles project : Rex Chandler RECORDED: [location unknown], 1985-06-27 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Discusses learning aviation mechanics trade and operations at Canadian Airways. TRACK 2: Discusses Coates Aircraft Ltd.'s wartime aircraft overhaul facility at Vancouver.;

CALL NUMBER: T4265:0058 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Pioneer Profiles project : Richard Hamilton Laidman RECORDED: [location unknown], 1985-09-10 SUMMARY: Richard Hamilton Laidman was born in Vernon, B.C. on May 15, 1921. Moved to Hudson, Ontario in late 1930s to work for Starratt Airways and Transportation, later taken over by Canadian Pacific Airlines;. Started his own L&M Airways post war and operated in Vernon. Closed L&M and went to work for B.C. Central Airways which became Pacific Western Airlines. Rose to become president of PWA. TRACK 1: Ear;ly flying activities in Vernon. Describes the Starratt operation and early activity with CP Air. Starting L&M Airways and its operations. TRACK 2: The benefits of the 1948 Fraser River flood to Okana;gan air service companies. Joining Central B.C. Airways and its growth to Pacific Western Airways.;

CALL NUMBER: T4265:0059 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Pioneer Profiles project : Richard Hamilton Laidman RECORDED: [location unknown], 1985-09-10 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: PWA's take-over of Queen Charlotte Airlines and the later development of PWA. TRACK 2: Dick's time as president of PWA.;

CALL NUMBER: T4265:0041 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Pioneer Profiles project : Robert and Louise Gayer RECORDED: [location unknown], 1985-07-19 SUMMARY: Bob Gayer was born in Prince Rupert on December 18, 1916 and his wife, Louise Gayer was born in the U.S.A. in 1911. Bob Gayer returned to Canada during World War II as mining engineer. Started Associa;ted Air Taxi in about 1947 and sold it to Pacific Western Airways in 1953. TRACK 1: Describe their early lives, getting interested in aviation and starting Associated Air Taxi. TRACK 2: More about As;sociated Air Taxi.;

CALL NUMBER: T4265:0042 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Pioneer Profiles project : Robert and Louise Gayer RECORDED: [location unknown], 1985-07-19 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Building up Associated Air Taxi by buying up others. TRACK 2: Selling out Associated Air Taxi to Pacific Western Airlines.;

CALL NUMBER: T4265:0043 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Pioneer Profiles project : Robert and Louise Gayer RECORDED: [location unknown], 1985-07-19 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Working for Queen Charlotte Airlines and Pacific Western Airways. The DEW Line contracts. TRACK 2: A lost opportunity, PWA charters to the Caribbean.;

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Pioneer Profiles project : Robert C. Randall RECORDED: [location unknown], 1985-07-30 SUMMARY: Robert C. Randall (Bob) was born in Saskatchewan. He discusses his career in aviation. [No content summaries available for these tapes.];

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Pioneer Profiles project : Rollie Pierce RECORDED: Port Coquitlam (B.C.), 1985-04-10 SUMMARY: Rollie Pierce (nee Moore) was a stunt pilot in the 1930s for the Aero Club of British Columbia. TRACK 1: Becoming interested in aviation, hanging around the airport and learning to fly with Columbia School of Aviation. Flight test requirements. Comparison of flying in England to flying in Canada. Forming the "Flying Seven" and the activities of the group. Activities at the Vancouver airport in the; late 1930s. Returning to flying after the war. Comments on Hal Wilson. Instructing post war. Stunt flying for Aero Club, 1937-49. Comments about her flying instructors "all special people". TRACK 2: Blank.

RECORDED: Delta (B.C.), 1979-04-20 SUMMARY: Roy Howard (born 1899) was an automotive mechanic and insurance appraiser. He discusses coming to Vancouver in 1909 and taking up mountaineering for his health. Describes climbing on the North Shore mountains. Creation of Mt. Seymour Park. Detailed story about serious 1939 accident on Goat Mountain, U.S.A., where he sustained serious injuries. Experiences as a mechanic for R. Stark (?), first licenced pilot in B.C. Introduction of pitons and carabineers to B.C. mountaineers. First flying/climbing trips. Formation of the ski section of the B.C. Mountaineering Club. Exploratory climbing in Garibaldi area, north to Wedge Mountain.

SUMMARY: SIDE 1: Highlights of a Saturday afternoon radio show recorded at Shaughnessy Hospital for evening broadcast on CKWX. Format consists of recorded interviews with veteran patients, hospital staff, and; officials of the Mount Pleasant Legion (Branch 177), interspersed with musical requests. This episode includes an interview with patient Ginger Coote, a veteran aviator of World War I and World War I;I, who talks about his experiences as a bush pilot in the Fort Nelson area. Royal Canadian Navy veteran Stanley Carr talks about convoy duty in World War Two. [SIDE 2: blank.];

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Pioneer Profiles project : Sheldon Luck SUMMARY: Sheldon Luck began training with Rutledge in Calgary, 1930. Decided against Great Western because they were going out of business. Flew for Advance (?) Air Service in Calgary. Columbia School of Aviat;ion, wrecked a 40H-4. United Air Transport, joined to replace Gil McLaren. Yukon Southern, wrecked Fleet Freighter. Ferry Command, on leave from Canadian Pacific Air Lines (CPAL). CPAL. Argentina Airl;ines, Pratt & Whitney-powered Sandringhams. Freelanced for 10 years: Frank Lundy's oil company, Lockheed 18; Associated Airways; Queen Charlotte Airlines; Maritime Central, Mid-Canada Line and Labrado;r radar bases; Pacific Western Airlines, operations manager on C-46s into arctic; Maritime Central, DEW line. Bought a ranch north of Vanderhoof near Stewart Lake. Freelanced for Northern Mountain; B.;C.-Yukon and Omineca Airways. Flying fireman as Chief pilot in 1965 (5 seasons). Trans-Provincial Airlines, set up Instrument Flight Rules department and delivery of F-27). Retired because of wife's h;ealth. 1977 contracted to fly Canso in Ontario, flew out of Thunder Bay for 2 months, was supposed to have been two weeks.;

CALL NUMBER: T4259:0011 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Pioneer Profiles project : Stanley Sharp RECORDED: [location unknown], 1985-08-18 SUMMARY: Stanley Sharp was born on October 13, 1908 in Middleborough, England. Came to Canada in 1913. Sold correspondence courses for the Motor Institute of America. Became sales manager for Columbia Aviation; Ltd., Vancouver, 1929-36. Set up and ran Brisbane Aviation, 1937-50 (ca). TRACK 1: Discusses early life and joining Columbia Aviation Ltd and the firms problems and bankruptcy. Tells of setting up Br;isbane Aviation. TRACK 2: Discusses wartime operations of Brisbane Aviation.;

CALL NUMBER: T4259:0012 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Pioneer Profiles project : Stanley Sharp RECORDED: [location unknown], 1985-08-18 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Discusses post war operations of Brisbane Aviation and other B.C. aviation companies. TRACK 2: Discusses Aero Club of B.C. pre and post war. Carter Guest (the D.O.T. Inspector). Business dea;lings with Chilliwack Flying Club and Boeing Aircraft of Canada. The closure of Brisbane Aviation.;

SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Pioneer Profiles project : Ted Bennett RECORDED: [location unknown], 1985-08-05 SUMMARY: Ted Bennett was born in Birmingham, England. Moved to Vancouver when 4 years old. Went back to England in 1930s. Worked in aviation industry. Armstrong Whitworth. Super Marine. TRACK 1: Describes cras;h of aircraft in Vancouver, 1928. Air shows in England, 1930s. Working for Armstrong Whitworth and other English aviation companies during World War II. TRACK 2: The post war British aviation industr;y.;

CALL NUMBER: T4265:0030 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Pioneer Profiles project : Ted Cressy RECORDED: [location unknown], 1985-07-11 SUMMARY: Ted Cressy was born on August 31, 1900 in London, England. Joined Royal Naval Air Service, 1917. As a mechanic served in Middle East with RAF, 1918-21. Discharged RAF, approx 1922 and emigrated to Can;ada. Became member of Canadian Air Board, 1922-26. Joined Central Canada Airways, 1926. TRACK 1: Describes service with RAF in Egypt, 1918-22, and with Canada Air Board, 1922-26. TRACK 2: The operati;ons of Central Canada Airways. Joining B.C. Airways, 1927. The Eddie Hubbard mail flights (Victoria-Seattle). Bringing the Ford Trimotor to Victoria.;

CALL NUMBER: T4265:0031 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Pioneer Profiles project : Ted Cressy RECORDED: [location unknown], 1985-07-11 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Operation of Alaska-Washington Airways. TRACK 2: The Paddy Burke search, 1930.;

CALL NUMBER: T4265:0032 - 0033 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Pioneer Profiles project : Ted Cressy RECORDED: [location unknown], 1985-07-11 SUMMARY: [No content summaries available for these tapes.];