Many thanks for sharing the contents of the log book.
Anticipating today's disclosures about Ringway this website provides an explanation for the many short flights and maybe the trip in a Lysander.
No 1 PTS
https://www.airbornehistorycanada.co...2-to-1945.html
The Parachute Training School had persuaded Lord Egerton, who was also an early aviator, and owner of Tatton Park, just some 5 miles south of Rinway, to allow parachute training drops from Whitley a/c. This involved clearing an area of woodland. 92,000 jumps had been made, almost all over Tatton Park.
Not only were army paratroopers trained there, but, in secrecy, Special Operations Executive (SOF) agents.
edited by adding:
1. With your pedigree I can see why you acquired a PPL and your interest and expertise in transcribing the log.
2. One of my younger brothers, who passed away earlier this year, served with 1 Para and with the Pathfinder' Coy, so this part of the story was of particular interest.