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© Copyright 2011 - Jack Ford - All Rights Reserved
Reproduction in Any Form Prohibited Without the Explicit Written Consent of the Artist
Reproduction in Any Form Prohibited Without the Explicit Written Consent of the Artist
Jack joined the Royal Canadian Navy/Canadian Armed Forces in 1957 and served primarily as a navy pilot. He flew the CS2F Tracker on two operational tours from HMCS BONAVENTURE, a light Fleet Carrier, with VS-880 Squadron. Jack also served as a Landing Signals Officer (LSO).
From 1971 to 1973 Jack was on Exchange Duties with the US Navy out of Quonset Pt., R.I. with VS-32 and VS-22 Squadrons flying the S2E aircraft. In all, he flew from the USS ESSEX, WASP, INTREPID, SARATOGA, FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT and LEXINGTON, accumulating over 300 deck landings including over 100 night landings.
Returning to Canada, Jack served in a wide variety of staff and ground positions including two tours in the Middle East with the United Nations as a Military Observer working out of Jerusalem, Tiberias and Cairo.
Jack finished flight duties with VP-405 Squadron flying the CP-107 Argus long range patrol aircraft, and the CP-140 Aurora in the Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) role.
From 1971 to 1973 Jack was on Exchange Duties with the US Navy out of Quonset Pt., R.I. with VS-32 and VS-22 Squadrons flying the S2E aircraft. In all, he flew from the USS ESSEX, WASP, INTREPID, SARATOGA, FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT and LEXINGTON, accumulating over 300 deck landings including over 100 night landings.
Returning to Canada, Jack served in a wide variety of staff and ground positions including two tours in the Middle East with the United Nations as a Military Observer working out of Jerusalem, Tiberias and Cairo.
Jack finished flight duties with VP-405 Squadron flying the CP-107 Argus long range patrol aircraft, and the CP-140 Aurora in the Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) role.
About Jack Ford - The Pilot and the Artist
From an artistic point-of-view, Jack started sketching while in the Middle east. Upon retirement in 1993 he took up the challenges of painting and hasn't looked back since. His subject matter ranges from landscapes and pets, to seascapes and portraits but it is his naval aviation scenes that bring his memories as a pilot to life in a vivid and sensitive fashion. His renderings of the "Bonaventure" scenes and "S2-Roger Ball" bring back a time when young, fearless and dedicated carrier pilots shared demanding and often dangerous flying experiences during the Cold War. It was a special time when unique and lasting bonds were created.
Copies of a number of Jack's paintings are currently on display at three military museums across Canada.
Copies of a number of Jack's paintings are currently on display at three military museums across Canada.
Jack now resides with his wife Judy in the town of Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada, located on the east coast of beautiful Vancouver Island.
Jack may be contacted via E-Mail at: jackmford@shaw.ca
Jack may be contacted via E-Mail at: jackmford@shaw.ca
