Layton Daniel Smith Rank: Master Corporal Status: Killed in Flying Accident 1982-11-16

Hercules 130329

Lockheed C-130 Hercules CC-130

CC-130H Hercules
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The CC-130H Hercules is primarily used for search and rescue operations. While it also carries out transport missions, its main focus is saving lives through the Canadian Armed Forces' search and rescue mandate. It has a range of more than 7,200 kilometres and can transport approximately 80 passengers, operate on short unpaved runways and fly in severe weather conditions. These capabilities make the CC-130H an excellent aircraft for search and rescue operations over the vast span of Canada's central and northern regions. RCAF Web Page

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CASPIR Aircraft Groups:

RCAF Owned (62) RCAF 400 Squadrons (61) Canadian Crewed (60) Canadian Museum (2)

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Hercules CC-130H 130329

USAF serial 73-1589 issued for book keeping, no record of it actually being marked externally (does appear on serial plate). Delivered to 435 Squadron on 26 September 1974. Later served with 436 (T) Squadron. Flew this squadron's first operational LAPES mission on 8 April 1982, when it delivered 64 drums of fuel near Eureka, NWT. Crashed and destroyed during LAPES demonstration at CFB Namao, Alberta on 16 November 1982. Crashed when load jammed in aircraft, with chute deployed. 7 fatalities, including Sgt. D.G. Buchan, Sgt. J.R. Gionet, Capt. T.C. Harper, and Capt. R.F. Lovell of 435 Squadron, and Capt. J.M. Smith; and Master Corporal L.D. Smith of 436 Squadron.

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1974-10-16 Taken on Strength 2019-08-20
1983-06-28 Struck off Strength Struck off after crash, see comments. 2019-08-20

436 Sqn Onus Portamus ("Elephant")

History of the Squadron during World War II (Aircraft: Dakota III, IV)

No 436 was the 33rd RCAF squadron formed overseas in WWII. It was the 2nd transport squadron and the first formed in India. It was inaugurated on August 20, 1944 at Gujrat, Punjab, India . It flew Dakota aircraft in support of the British 14th Army in northern Burma, and was known as “Canucks Unlimited”. After cessation of hostilities in the Far East, the squadron relocated to Down Ampney, Gloucstershire, England , where it provided transport services in Britain and Europe for Canadian units. It was finally disbanded at Odiham, Hampshire on June 22, 1946.

Overall, in Burma the squadron flew 1906 sorties, airlifted 29,000 tons of freight and supplies, 15,000 troops, passengers and casualties. Casualties were 3 aircraft, 4 aircrew killed. An additional 6983 operational hours were flown in England. Awards gained by the squadron were 1 DSO, 26 DFCs, 1 AFM, 3 BEMs and 11 MiD. Battle Honours: Burma 1945.Wikipedia, Kostenuk and Griffin

Maps for Movements of 436 Squadron 1944-46

MAP 1: 436 Squadron Movements 1944-46 (right-click on image to display enlarged in new tab)

MAP 2: 436 Squadron Movements in India and Burma 1945 (detail of Map 1)

436 Squadron History Summary 1944-46

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History of the Squadron Post-WWII (Aircraft: Boxcar, Hercules)

The squadron was re-formed at RCAF Station Dorval on 1 April 1949, flying Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar transport aircraft. In 1955 it helped move No. 1 Fighter Wing from England to France, and also carried out emergency airlifts of supplies to No.1 Air Division in Europe. It moved to RCAF Station Downsview on 1 July 1956, RCAF Station Uplands in August 1964. The squadron replaced its Boxcars with Lockheed C-130E Hercules in 1965: these were later replaced by CC-130J Super Hercules aircraft which are currently operated by the squadron. Its final move was to CFB Trenton on 11 August 1971.

436 Transport Squadron now provides tactical and strategic airlift capabilities for the Canadian Armed Forces. The unit has operated aircraft from Afghanistan, sent aircraft and personnel to support Operation MOBILE during the 2011 military intervention in Libya and deployed its Hercules assets in support of Operation IMPACT.

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Air Chief Marshal	A/C/M
Air Marshal	A/M
Air Vice Marshal	A/V/M
Air Commodore	A/C
Group Captain	G/C
Wing Commander	W/C
Squadron Leader	S/L
Flight Lieutenant	F/L
Flying Officer	F/O
Pilot Officer	P/O
Warrant Officer 1st Class	WO1
Warrant Officer 2nd Class	WO2
Flight Sergeant	FS
Sergeant	SGT
Corporal	CPL
Senior Aircraftman	SAC
Leading Aircraftman	LAC
Aircraftman 1st Class	AC1
Aircraftman 2nd Class	AC2

Smith, Layton Daniel (Master Corporal)

Killed in Flying Accident 1982-November-16

Hercules 130329

Lockheed C-130 Hercules CC-130

CASPIR Aircraft Groups:

Hercules CC-130H 130329

436 Sqn Onus Portamus ("Elephant")

History of the Squadron during World War II (Aircraft: Dakota III, IV)

Maps for Movements of 436 Squadron 1944-46

436 Squadron History Summary 1944-46

History of the Squadron Post-WWII (Aircraft: Boxcar, Hercules)

Griffin Library, 17 Wing Winnipeg

Lancaster FM213

Andrew Mynarski, VC

Smith, Layton Daniel (Master Corporal)

Killed in Flying Accident 1982-November-16

Hercules 130329

Lockheed C-130 Hercules CC-130

CASPIR Aircraft Groups:

Hercules CC-130H 130329

436 Sqn Onus Portamus ("Elephant")

History of the Squadron during World War II (Aircraft: Dakota III, IV)

Maps for Movements of 436 Squadron 1944-46

436 Squadron History Summary 1944-46

History of the Squadron Post-WWII (Aircraft: Boxcar, Hercules)

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