12 Aug 44 - 29 Aug 44 

#1659 Con Unit Top 

The Heavy Conversion Unit was the final step in the training of the crews, converting them to the heavy bombers and prepared them for operational missions.  In October 1942, to aid the re-equipment of RCAF squadrons with heavy bombers, No. 1659 Heavy Conversion Unit was formed at Leeming with Halifaxes. The  conversion unit was moved out to Topcliffe in March 1943 and No. 405 Squadron moved into Leeming from that station. Two weeks after its arrival, No. 408 Squadron was moved to Linton-on-Ouse 

August 12,14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 1944 

Starting in the Halifax, soon to become home for Gibb for the next 7 months. Spending most the time with Patzer and crew doing circuits, air to air bombing, fighter affiliation, radar demonstrations, cross country, diversions.

Total Time: 

Day- 122 hours and 55 minutes 

Night- 55.50 hours and 50 minutes.

Also at this time he received his Air Sea Rescue training.