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MacBRIDE, Robert Ernest Flying Officer, No.162 Squadron (Canada), J9267 Mention in Despatches RCAF Personnel Awards 1939-1949
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MacBRIDE, F/O (now F/L) Robert Ernest (J9267) - Mention in Despatches - No.162 Squadron (Canada) - Award effective 1 January 1944 as per London Gazette of that date and AFRO 113/44 dated 21 January 1944. Born 5 August 1919 (RCAF press release 2659 announcing award). Educated at Lindsay, New Brunswick (1925-1932), Woodstock Grammar School (1932-1935) and University of New Brunswick (1935-1938). Home in Woodstock, New Brunswick. Corporal in COTC while attending University of New Brunswick. Worked summers for New Brunswick Department of Lands and Forests, as timber cruiser and assistant forester. Occupation for 1940 given as ?sealer? and ?inspector of pit woods,? for Pitwood Export Limited of Moncton. Enlisted in Moncton, 15 January 1941 and posted to No.1 Manning Depot., Toronto To No.1A Manning Depot, Picton, 20 February 1941. To No.1 Manning Depot again, 19 March 1941. To No.1 SFTS, Camp Borden (guard duty), 23 April 1941. To No.1 ITS, Toronto, 10 June 1941; graduated and promoted LAC, 15 July 1941 when posted to No.3 EFTS, London; to No.6 SFTS, Dunnville, 14 September 1941. Graduated and commissioned, 5 December 1941. To No.31 GRS, Charlottetown, 22 December 1941. To Eastern Air Command, 2 March 1942. To No.10 (BR) Squadron, 4 March 1942. To No.162 (BR) Squadron, 19 May 1942. Promoted Flying Officer, 1 October 1942. Promoted Flight Lieutenant, 1 August 1943. To Iceland, 2 January 1944. Struck off strength of No.162 (BR) Squadron, Iceland, 30 September 1944 on posting to Eastern Air Command, Halifax. Promoted Squadron Leader, 1 October 1944. To No.12 (Communications) Squadron, 22 April 1945. Released 4 September 1945. Rejoined RCAF at Eastern Air Command, Halifax, 27 November 1946 (20362) with rank of Squadron Leader. Struck off strength of No.10 Group, 7 May 1947 on posting to Station Goos Bay. To RCAF Staff College, 3 September 1949. To AFHQ, Ottawa, 31 July 1950. Promoted Wing Commander, 1 September 1951. To Air Defence Command Headquarters, St. Hubert, 8 December 1952. To No.2 Advanced Flying School, Portage la Prairie, 28 January 1956. To No.3 (All Weather) Operational Training Unit, Cold Lake, 2 June 1956. To No.419 Squadron, North Bay, 18 September 1956. Moved with that unit when it moved to No.4 Wing, Europe, 1 August 1957. Promoted Group Captain, 1 December 1958. Posted next day to Air Defence Command Headquarters. To Northern NORAD Headquarters, 1 November 1959. To No.2 (Fighter) Wing, 10 August 1961. Died of natural causes, 29 July 1963 while on duty with No.3 Wing, Zwieibrucken (U.S. Army Hospital, Landstuhl); buried at Choloy Military Cemetery, France. Photo PL-39597 is a wartime portrait. Photo PL-128361 is a portrait taken at St. Hubert, 1960. This officer has, by his untiring effort and devotion to duty, assisted in maintaining a high standard of efficiency and morale in his unit. He has carried out all tasks assigned to him in a very efficient and willing manner. MACBRIDE, F/L Robert Ernest (J9267) - Distinguished Flying Cross - No.162 (Bomber Reconnaissance) Squadron - Award effective 11 August 1944 as per London Gazette dated 22 August 1944 and AFRO 2231/44 dated 13 October 1944. Flight Lieutenant MacBride has a fine record of operational flying. He is a most skilful pilot, fully qualified to fly both land and sea aircraft and has operated from some of the most difficult bases, never allowing adverse weather to deter him from completing his mission. On one occasion while on an anti-submarine patrol this officer sighted a U-boat. Despite intense and heavy anti-aircraft fire he pressed home an excellent attack and the U-boat was probably destroyed. Notes on Training: At No.1 ITS he placed second in a class of 159. Courses and marks were: Mathematics (100/100), Armament, Practical and Oral (93/100), Signals (100/100), Hygiene and Sanitation (40/40), Drill (80/100), law and Discipline (60/60). Described as ?An exceptional airman. Highly cultured, well-mannered student, possessed with above average intelligence and has an excellent educational background. Conscientious and a hard worker and is determined to succeed. Had made excellent showing in examinations. Recommend for commission.? At No.3 EFTS he flew Finches (23.15 dual, 30.00 solo of whichj 10.20 on instruments. Also logged ten hours in Link. CFI (H. Wright) wrote ?A capable pilot. Slight inferiority complex. Very steady and conscientious. Aerobatics fair, instrument flying good.? He placed 6th in a class of 36. Ground school courses as follows: Airmanship (173/200), Airframes (77/100), Aero Engines (75/100), Signals, Parctical (94/100), Theory of Flight (70/100), Air Navigation (154/200), Armament, Oral (102/200). At No.6 SFTS he flew 38.05 dual day, 45.25 day solo, 2.25 night dual, 9.45 night solo plus 20 hours in Link Placed 6th in a class of 71. Course at No.31 GRS, 29 December 1941 to 28 February 1942 was a navigation course, 31 hours 55 minutes on Ansons. His flying was described thus: ?A quiet, steady pupil who has worked hard but is inclined to be slow. With further experience he should be a reliable navigator.? Ground School courses were DR Navigation (84/100 and 261/300), Astro Navigation (85/100), Compasses and instruments (114/200), Meteorology (104/200), Signals (80/100), Reconnaissance (180/200), Coding (83/100), Ship Recognition (148/200), Photography (83/100), Visual Signals (Pass). Chief Ground Instructor noted, ?This pupil has worked hard throughout the course and has acquired a sound knowledge of G.R. subjects.? Course for Transport Conversion taken 14 May to 5 July 1945. This involved flying in Dakota and Beechcraft aircraft (46.20 day dual, 31.05 day solo, 11.50 night dual, 12.25 night solo. These times included 66.20 instrument flying; also logged 25 hours in Link. Ground Examinations in the following: Air Regulations (92/100), Weight and Balance (86/100), Engines (125/150), Meteorology (128/150), Navigation (176/200), Radio Range and Standard Beam Approach (95/100), Signals, Written (136/150), Signals, Morse (50/50). Flying Tests in the following: General Flying (316/400), Applied Flying (158/200), Instrument Flying (197/250), Night Flying (79/100), Link (39/50). Described as ?High average pilot. Works hard at his work, should come easier with experience.? His course at No.2 Advanced Flying School, Portage la Prairie, is interesting. It ran from 30 January to 21 May 1956. Subjects and marks as follows: Navigation (192/200), Meteorology (156/200), Flight Procedure (97.5/100), Medical, Safety Equipment, High Speed Flight (140/175), Aircraft Engineering (233/250). He flew 16.40 day dual, 17.20 day solo, 1.30 night dual and 1.30 night solo plus 4.05 IF (day) 25.25 navigation (day) and 18.50 formation (day) for a total of 82 hours 20 minutes. Wing Commander W.M. Middleton assessed him under the following headings: Academic Training A very serious, mature officer; although away from formal training for some time he applied himself diligently and made a fine showing on all progress tests and final examinations. Wing Commander MacBride is considered to be outstanding for his perseverance and leadership qualities, and is a credit to the RCAF. Flying Training General: Wing Commander MacBride enjoyed flying the T-33 and was very impressed with the aircraft?s performance and handling. He was most cooperative and punctual at all times. He showed a very high degree of application while on course. Clear Hood: Well above average and grasped the feel of the air craft very early. Had no problems with any of the sequences that he did not master. Instrument: Usual weakness shown at the start but developed a very nice touch towards the end. High standard in both basic and procedure work, receiving a green rating. Navigation: Flight planning well carried out. Had no troubles in map reading, log keeping, mental DR. Flying ability very good. Formation: Very high average ability shown in both leading qualities and station keeping. Officer Training Applied himself well towards the course. Keen at all times to fly and attain a high standing. Much of his spare time was spent increasing his knowledge of the aircraft. The course at No.3 (All-Weather) Operational Training Unit was 4 June to 10 September 1956. Flying training was on CF-100 (55.50 day, 22.40 night), T-33 (10.30 day) and B-25 (5.00 day). Academic marks as follows: Flight Procedure (100/100), radio Aids (84/100), CF-Con (93.5/100), Navigation (92.2/100), Meteorology (88.4/100), AC and W (70.2/75), Aircraft Recognition (49/50), AI Technical (96/100), Airmanship (63/75) and Rocketry (80/100). Air Marks were as follows: T-33 Conversion (163.6/200), Instruments (522/600), CF-100 Conversion (169/200) and Crew Training (1,020/1,200). Assessed by W/C Macullitan [?] as follows: Instrument and Conversion Wing Commander MacBride completed the instrument phase of his training with above average results. An extremely capable pilot who carries out all instrument requirements with ease and confidence. CF-100 conversion presented no difficulties. Aircraft handling and airmanship were of top-notch calibre. Crew Training and AI Phase Wing Commander MacBride and his Obs/AI, F/L Tulloch form an above-average crew. Wing Commander MacBride has done exceptionally well on course. Initially his observer was very weak but, to a large degree as a result of Wing Commander MacBride?s patience and encouragement, he was brought along to become an above average AI observer. This officer has an excellent attitude toward all-weather operations. He has constantly worked to learn all he possibly could concerning all-weather interception and has achieved a sound knowledge of the AI requirement. He graduates as a well above average all-weather pilot with no apparent weakness. Rockety Due to the shortage of rocket pods at this unit, this officer did not complete any air rockety exercises while on course. General Wing Commander MacBride has shown outstanding ability as reflected in the marks and standing above. He has put maximum effort into every phase of the course, and his presence here has had a marked influence on the junior course members. He has impressed my staff with his pleasant, efficient, cooperative manner. In my view he will make an excellent Squadron Commander, It has been a pleasure to have Wing Commander MacBride at the OTU. Sorties: Application for Operational Wing drafted 15 May 1944 and listed the following: 17 March 1942 - No.10 (BR) Squadron - Digby, Newfoundland - OAS (5.30) 3 April 1942 - No.10 (BR) Detachment - Canso A, Yarmouth - OAS (9.30) 10 April 1942 - No.10 (BR) Detachment - Canso A, Yarmouth - OAS (14.00) 16 April 1942 - No.10 (BR) Detachment - Canso A, Yarmouth - OAS (15.15) 20 April 1942 - No.10 (BR) Detachment - Canso A, Yarmouth - Search (4.05) 23 April 1942 - No.10 (BR) Detachment - Canso A, Yarmouth - Sweep (11.50) 24 April 1942 - No.10 (BR) Detachment - Canso A, Yarmouth - Sweep (8.50) 26 April 1942 - No.10 (BR) Detachment - Canso A, Yarmouth - Sweep (6.45) 27 April 1942 - No.10 (BR) Detachment - Canso A, Yarmouth - Sweep (7.25) 28 April 1942 - No.10 (BR) Detachment - Canso A, Yarmouth - OAS (6.25) 30 April 1942 - No.10 (BR) Detachment - Canso A, Yarmouth - OAS (10.10) 1 May 1942 - No.10 (BR) Detachment - Canso A, Yarmouth - OAS (14.25) 2 May 1942 - No.10 (BR) Detachment - Canso A, Yarmouth - Search (5.00) 6 May 1942 - No.10 (BR) Detachment - Canso A, Yarmouth - OAS (15.20) 11 May 1942 - No.10 (BR) Detachment - Canso A, Yarmouth - OAS (13.35) 14 May 1942 - No.10 (BR) Detachment - Canso A, Yarmouth - OAS (1.45) 17 May 1942 - No.10 (BR) Detachment - Canso A, Yarmouth - Search (10.00) 18 May 1942 - No.10 (BR) Detachment - Canso A, Yarmouth - Search (5.45) 28 May 1942 - No.10 (BR) Detachment - Canso A, Yarmouth - Sweep (6.20) 29 May 1942 - No.10 (BR) Detachment - Canso A, Yarmouth - Sweep (15.20) 31 May 1942 - No.10 (BR) Detachment - Canso A, Yarmouth - Sweep (15.25) 2 June 1942 - No.10 (BR) Detachment - Canso A, Yarmouth - Search (16.15) 4 June 1942 - No.10 (BR) Detachment - Canso A, Yarmouth - Sweep ( 2.55) 4 June 1942 - No.10 (BR) Detachment - Canso A, Yarmouth - Search (3.30) 6 June 1942 - No.10 (BR) Detachment - Canso A, Yarmouth - Sweep (2.30) 9 June 1942 - No.10 (BR) Detachment - Canso A, Yarmouth - Sweep (8.00) 14 June 1942 - No.10 (BR) Detachment - Canso A, Yarmouth - Sweep (4.25) 16 June 1942 - No.10 (BR) Detachment - Canso A, Yarmouth - Sweep (6.25) 22 June 1942 - No.10 (BR) Detachment - Canso A, Yarmouth - Sweep (4.20) 23 June 1942 - No.10 (BR) Detachment - Canso A, Yarmouth - Sweep (5.35) 25 June 1942 - No.10 (BR) Detachment - Canso A, Yarmouth - OAS (17.15) 29 June 1942 - No.10 (BR) Detachment - Canso A, Yarmouth - OAS (17.10) 1 July 1942 - No.10 (BR) Detachment - Canso A, Yarmouth - OAS (16.40) 8 July 1942 - No.10 (BR) Detachment - Canso A, Yarmouth - OAS (16.40) 9 July 1942 - No.10 (BR) Detachment - Canso A, Yarmouth - OAS (11.35) 10 July 1942 - No.10 (BR) Detachment - Canso A, Yarmouth - Sweep (6.40) 12 July 1942 - No.10 (BR) Detachment - Canso A, Yarmouth - OAS (7.25) 14 July 1942 - No.10 (BR) Detachment - Canso A, Yarmouth - OAS (3.50) 17 July 1942 - No.10 (BR) Detachment - Canso A, Yarmouth - OAS (11.50) 22 July 1942 - No.10 (BR) Detachment - Canso A, Yarmouth - OAS (17.35) 24 July 1942 - No.10 (BR) Detachment - Canso A, Yarmouth - OAS (16.05) 26 July 1942 - No.10 (BR) Detachment - Canso A, Yarmouth - OAS (13.30) 26 July 1942 - No.10 (BR) Detachment - Canso A, Yarmouth - OAS (7.10) 29 July 1942 - No.10 (BR) Detachment - Canso A, Yarmouth - Sweep (9.00) 19 August 1942 - No.10 (BR) Detachment - Canso A, Yarmouth - OAS (3.45) 23 August 1942 - No.10 (BR) Detachment - Canso A, Yarmouth - OAS (3.15) 25 August 1942 - No.10 (BR) Detachment - Canso A, Yarmouth - OAS (17.40) 27 August 1942 - No.10 (BR) Detachment - Canso A, Yarmouth - Patrol (15.15) 2 September 1942 - No.10 (BR) Detachment - Canso A, Yarmouth - Sweep (3.55) 4 September 1942 - No.117 Squadron - Canso, North Sydney - Patrol (13.30) 9 September 1942 - No.117 Squadron - Canso, North Sydney - Patrol (13.40) 13 September 1942 - No.117 Squadron - Canso, North Sydney - Sweep (8.45) 17 September 1942 - No.117 Squadron - Canso, North Sydney - Patrol (12.45) 24 September 1942 - No.117 Squadron - Canso, North Sydney - Patrol (16.05) 8 October 1942 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - Patrol (12.15) 24 October 1942 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - Sweep (11.15) 26 October 1942 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - IAS (6.40) 29 October 1942 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - Sweep (11.20) 3 November 1942 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - Search (10.15) 7 November 1942 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - Sweep (13.05) 14 November 1942 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - OAS (4.10) 22 November 1942 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - OAS (7.55) 26 November 1942 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - OAS (6.35) 30 November 1942 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - OAS (4.05) 6 December 1942 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - Search (10.10) 9 December 1942 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - Sweep (8.50) 13 December 1942 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - Patrol (8.50) 22 December 1942 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - Patrol (8.45) 18 March 1943 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - Patrol (8.45) 19 March 1943 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - Escort (4.45) 21 March 1943 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - OAS (14.05) 24 March 1943 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - OAS (14.35) 27 March 1943 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - OAS (12.55) 30 March 1943 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - OAS (5.15) 5 April 1943 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - OAS (2.20) 27 April 1943 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - OAS (16.05) 29 April 1943 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - OAS (19.35) 2 May 1943 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - OAS (35 minutes) 5 May 1943 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - OAS (8.15) 7 May 1943 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - Patrol (10.00) 13 May 1943 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - Patrol (10.40) 15 May 1943 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - Patrol (12.30) 18 May 1943 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - Sub exercise (3.00) 21 May 1943 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - Patrol (9.50) 24 May 1943 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - Patrol (15.20) 26 May 1943 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - Search (7.05) 29 May 1943 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - Patrol (16.10) 1 June 1 1943 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - Sweep (11.25) 4 June 1943 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - IAS (5.10) 6 June 1943 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - IAS (9.00) 6 June 1943 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - OAS (7.30) 9 June 1943 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - OAS (12.20) 11 June 1943 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - OAS (11.00) 14 June 1943 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - OAS (7.20) 14 June 1943 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - OAS (7.40) 17 June 1943 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - OAS (14.30) 19 June 1943 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - OAS (16.25) 22 June 1943 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - IAS (2.10) 24 June 1943 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - OAS (13.15) 2 July 1943 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - IAS (4.45) 2 July 1943 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - Patrol (4.45) 4 July 1943 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - Sweep (13.25) 7 July 1943 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - Sweep (6.25) 9 July 1943 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - Patrol (5.25) 10 July 1943 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - Search (3.30) 16 July 1943 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - Patrol (4.00) 16 July 1943 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - Patrol (4.45) 19 July 1943 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - Sweep (15.30) 28 July 1943 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - Sweep (8.10) 20 August 1943 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - Sweep (7.25) 28 August 1943 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - Escort (9.45) 9 September 1943 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - Escort (14.00) 14 September 1943 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - Patrol (14.25) 17 September 1943 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - Search (8.20) 20 September 1943 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Yarmouth - Patrol (13.50) 28 September 1943 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Torbay - Patrol (14.45) 2 October 1943 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Torbay - Escort (12.25) 1 March 1944 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Reykjavik - Sweep (10.05) 7 March 1944 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Reykjavik - Sweep (7.55) Total: 119 sorties, 1,154.20 operational hours. Application for Bar to Operational Wings drafted 26 September 1944 and listed the following (note one overlapping sorties and one sortie not listed on second application: 1 March 1944 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Reykjavik - Sweep (10.05) 3 April 1944 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Reykjavik - Sweep (14.25) 11 April 1944 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Reykjavik - Sweep (15.10) 15 April 1944 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Reykjavik - Sweep (13.45) 23 April 1944 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Reykjavik - Sweep (13.10) 25 April 1944 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Reykjavik - Sweep (13.50) 14 May 1944 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Reykjavik - Sweep (8.05) 16 May 1944 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Reykjavik - Sweep (13.40) 28 May 1944 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Reykjavik - Sweep (7.40) 29 May 1944 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Scotland - Sweep (12.20) 31 May 1944 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Scotland - Sweep (14.30) 2 June 1944 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Scotland - Sweep (16.25 - U-Boat) 4 June 1944 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Scotland - Sweep (9.00) 6 June 1944 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Reykjavik - Sweep (6.30) 15 June 1944 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Reykjavik - Sweep (7.00) 16 June 1944 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Scotlamd - Sweep (14.00) 20 June 1944 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Scotland - Sweep (11.20) 23 June 1944 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Scotland - Sweep (12.25) 24 June 1944 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Reykjavik - Sweep (8.10) 29 June 1944 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Reykjavik - Sweep (8.35) 30 June 1944 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Scotland - Sweep (13.50 - U-Boat) 14 July 1944 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Scotland, Close Escort (9.10) 22 July 1944 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Scotland - Sweep (14.10) 24 July 1944 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Reykjavik - Sweep (10.15) 4 August 1944 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Reykjavik - Sweep (16.50) 5 August 1944 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Reykjavik - Sweep (14.55) 7 August 1944 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Reykjavik - Sweep (13.20) 10 August 1944 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Reykjavik - Sweep (13.55) 12 August 1944 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Reykjavik - Sweep (13.25) 2 September 1944 - No.162 Squadron - Canso A, Reykjavik - Sweep (13.05) Total: 30 sorties: 361.00 operational hours Assessments: The following are excerpts from a variety of complementary assessments: This officer stands out in all respects. He is capable, efficient and does an excellent job of work at all times. [Wing Commander C.G.W. Chapman, No.162 Squadron, 12 August 1944]. Wing Commander MacBride is an enthusiastic and skilled flyer who is the first off and the last down when weather conditions are marginal. His clean-cut, very tidy appearance and bearing honestly reflect the generally above average attributes of Wing Commander MacBride. Special inspections of the CF-100, and below limits weather, have retarded the rate at which the squadron [No.419] is becoming acclimatized to its new environment. However, through leadrership and supervision, Wing Commander MacBride has maintained a high degree of morale and enthusiasm within his unit. His domestic and private affairs appear to be quite satisfactory. Both he and Mrs. MacBride attend Mess functions. [G/C R.W. McNair, 4 Fighter Wing, 10 February 1958]. Wing Commander MacBride has, by personal example, developed and maintained a very high standard of operational capability in his squadron [No.419]. In the rare instances of relatively unsatisfactory circumstances within the squadron he has promptly and effectively corrected the lapse of his subordinates. The slight impediment in his speech is of little consequence and is never apparent during flying operations. Wing Commander MacBride would make an excellent Commanding Officer of any type of unit involved in flying. His previous experience, plus the current tour as Commanding Officer of an operational squadron provides really sound qualifications for appointment to appropriate staff positions. {G/C R.W. McNair, 4 Fighter Wing, 14 November 1958], Note: In a list of aircraft flown as of December 1957, he reported he had flown 3,703 hours 40 minutes in his career, including the following: Fleet (65 hours), Yale (25), harvard (165), Anson (20), Canso ?A? (1,950), Expeditor (463), Dakota (185), Norseman (20), Lockheed (45), T-33 (414) and Cf-100 (414) plus 38 hours on miscellaneous aircraft.