Metz, France

5 Jun 61

A selected team of air and ground crew left for the air firing range and base in Sardinia from 4 (F) Wing where they will undergo rigorous training in preparation for the Guynemer Trophy air-to-sir gunnery shoot scheduled to be held at Leeuwarden, The Netherlands, at the end of this month and early July.

The Commander of NATO’s Allied Air Forces Central Europe, Air Chief Marshal the Earl of Bandon, RAF, paid his first official visit to Air Division Headquarters. He was welcomed by Air Vice Marshal Larry E Wray, the Division’s Air Officer Commanding and inspected a 50-man Guard of Honour.

External Affairs Minister Howard Green visited 1 (F) Wing, Marville, France, on his way home from the Geneva Conference. He was welcomed by A/V/M and Mrs. Wray, as well as G/C Douglas Hall, the base commander.

The RCAF’s Guynemer Trophy air-to-air firing team arrived at Leeuwarden, The Netherlands, from Sardinia, ready and determined to win the trophy for the fourth straight year.

"Canada Day" celebrations were held at 2 (F) Wing and 3 (F) Wing. Numerous French and German nationals participated in these events.

The RCAF’s Guynemer Trophy team was today officially declared winner of the fourth annual air gunnery competition for the fourth consecutive year. The Canadians and their F-86 Sabre jets amassed a total of 1,352 points, 246 more than their nearest rivals – the Belgian Air Force team – which scored 1,106 points. The Netherlands came third, with 1,040.5.

Prince Berhard of the Netherlands today presented the Guynemer Trophy and 36 silver medallions to the victorious RCAF air-to-air gunnery team. Along with the trophy and medallions, he also presented the Prince Bernhard Plaque to the RCAF team captain, F/L Richard Spencer, who won the plaque as the top scorer in the competition, amassing a total of 440,5 points out of a possible 800.

Close to 12,000 French nationals came to this RCAF NATO base at Grostenquin, France, 2 (F) Wing, to celebrate Friend’s Day, an annual event instituted by the RCAF in Europe two years ago. Highlight of the afternoon was an unusual fly-past, when 13 CF-100 all-weather jet interceptors flew low over the base formed up in the Cross of Lorraine, to the delight of all spectators.

A crowd of more than 6,000 enthusiastic German visitors turned up at 4 (F) Wing, Baden-Soellingen, Germany, to celebrate Friend’s Day. One of the special guests who took part in the celebration was His Excellency, Mr. Escott Reid, Canadian Ambassador to Germany, who paid an unofficial visit to the base. Similar Friend’s Day celebrations were also held throughout this month at 3 (F) Wing, Zweibrucken, Germany, and 30 Air Materiel Base, Langar, England.

A/C Douglas AR Bradshaw, DFC, CD arrived in Europe to assume the duties of Chief of Staff of Canada’s NATO Air Division. He succeeded A/C Peter Gilchrist who was repatriated to Canada after a four-year tour of duty in Europe.

General Truman H Landan, Commander of NATO’s 4^th Allied Tactical Air Force, Ramstein, Germany, today completed a two-day official visit to Canada’s NATO Air Division in Europe.

Bright sunshine broke through threatening clouds this afternoon as the RCAF Air Division Headquarters played host to the Queen of Mirabelle, who reigns over the annual Metz Mirabelle festival. The Queen and her Princesses were greeted on the steps of the Chateau by A/V/M L Wray, the Division’s Commander, and senior staff officers. Later, the Queen and her entourage were entertained in the Officers’ Mess where A/V/M Wray presented her with an engraved silver jewelry case, a gift of the Air Division.

"Fete de la Mirabelle" parade was held in Metz. RCAF participation in the annual parade included a float, the drum and trumpet bands of 2 (F) Wing and 3 (F) Wing combined, plus the 1 (F) Wing Pipe Band.

G/C Robert E MacBride, DFC, CD, today assumed command of 2 (F) Wing. He replaced G/C AB Searle, AFC, CD, who has been appointed Director of Flight Safely at Air Force Headquarters.

A/M WA Curtis, former Chief of the Air Staff, has completed a two-day personal visit to Canada’s 1 Air Division in Europe. A/M Curtis, on holiday in Europe, was welcomed on his arrival at 2 (F) Wing, by A/V/M L Wray.

G/C JJ Jordan assumed command of 4 (F) Wing. He succeeds G/C RW McNair who returns to Canada and staff duties with Northern NORAD at St. Hubert.

The Foire de Metz opened in Metz. The RCAF was represented by a static display, and two stage presentations daily, displaying safety equipment and various RCAF uniforms.

As a symbol of NATO unity, Canadian, French, and American troops in the Metz region joined forces today to celebrate Armed Forces Day at the big annual international "Foire de Metz".

An estimated total of 100,000 French and other European nationals viewed the RCAF exhibit at the Foire de Metz which drew to a close over the week-end.

The RCAF Flyers hockey team from 3 (F) Wing, played a two-game series in West Berlin over the week-end. The Flyers won both games. The team was in West Berlin at the invitation of the West German Ice Hockey Federation.

SOPR attended a conference of Public Information Officers held at Ramstein, Germany.

The RCAF Advisory Group to the West German Air Force left Oldenburg, Germany, this week, after completing its three-year mission. The RCAF team flew more than 8,000 hours and assisted in the training of more than 200 West German pilots to operational flying standards.

A diminutive 21-year-old hazel eyed brunet from Egremont, Alta., LAW Clare Bell, was crowned Miss Grey Cup (Europe) tonight. A teletype operator at Air Division HQ for the past year, she was selected by an international panel of judges from amongst 12 pretty airwomen from Air Division HQ, its radar squadron and the four (F) Wings.

The East hammered out a 28-13 decision here this afternoon to win the coveted Grey Cup (Europe) for the second year in a row and evened the series at three games apiece. The first game, played in 1955, ended in a score-less tie. The game, played at Jean Amos stadium in Metz, attracted a crowd of Canadian, French and American football fans, estimated at about 5,000.

Jun 61

The Safety Equipment Technician establishment in 1 Air Division was increased by 40 positions to accommodate added SETech responsibilities (oxygen, ejection tents, fire extinguisher systems). Corresponding deletions to total 40 were made in ITech, M&WTech, ETech, and AE/AF Tech trades.

The Flying Control establishment at 30 AMB was reduced in conjunction with reduction of normal airfield operating hours to 0800-1800Z. At the same time the Fire Fighter establishment at Langar was reduced and increased at the four continental Wings. The four Wings were increased to 25 Fire Fighters at 2, 3, and 4 Wings, and 32 at 1 Wing, 1 Wing being categorized as a heavy transport unit.

The Intelligence staff of 1 Air Division HQ was increased by one S/L and one F/L to lay foundations for CF-104 Target Folder commitment.

The Security Force of the Metz Complex was assigned to Support Unit, Metz. Previous AFP establishments were maintained at Support Unit, Metz, and at 61 AC&W Squadron,

The Air Division ceiling was increased by 250 positions to a new total of 6506. The increase consisted of 82 officers and 168 other ranks and was applied to operational squadrons (including 109 Com Flt and 137 (T) Flt) as aircrew and technical tradesmen positions.

15 ClkAdm (Steno) positions in 1 Air Division were converted to ClkAdm due to a general shortage of steno qualified typists and a survey conducted to determine the actual times spent by stenographers on stenographic duties.

The Trade of Station Warrant Officer was introduced. Previously SWOs were WO1 tradesmen annotated for Station Warrant Officer duties. At the same time Support Unit Metz establishment was adjusted to include a WO1 Station Warrant Officer vice the previous WO2 Disciplinarian.

All WP establishments other than AW rank were integrated with the male positions. This is in accordance with AFHQ/Personnel Policy whereby WP are no longer on separate establishments but are now in competition with male personnel on promotion.

All General Duties positions were removed on deletion of the trade. The majority of positions were re-established as Clerk General, Supply Technician and/or Cleaners.

The RCAF Advisory Group at GAF Oldenburg disbanded on completion of that task. These positions were not a portion of the NATO establishment and the totals consequently reverted to AFHQ.

During this period the 30 AMB/312 SD establishment were reduced by 34 Service and 26 Civilian positions as a result of the gradual run-down of Langar activities.

Integrated Air Defence

The long sought-after goal of integrated air defence became effective on 1 Jul 61, and this will do much to improve the Command and Control of the air defence forces in the Aircent region. Whereas, previously, the operational control of air defence forces did not pass to SACEUR until after the outbreak of hostilities, the new policy has placed all of the air defence forces of western Europe under SACEUR in peacetime as well as wartime. This control has been delegated by SACEUR to the various ATAF Commanders. There have bee reservations to this new policy in some areas but, generally, it has been enthusiastically accepted.

This major step has been further augmented in the 4ATAF area by the establishment of a firm chain of command, which would be implemented if 4ATAF was eliminated as a result of enemy action. In this case, it has been established that responsibility for the command of 4ATAF forces would pass, in turn, to the commander of 1er CATAC, 1 Air Division, and Tactical Division South.

Preparatory work for the de-activation of the Sabre squadrons, the disbandment of the CF-100 squadrons, and for the subsequent introduction of the CF-104 aircraft into 1 Air Division during 1962 has shown good progress. It is expected that the phase-out of the Sabre and CF-100 squadrons will proceed as planned, and that all support facilities, both operational and domestic, will be ready by the time the CF-104 aircraft arrive in Europe. The activation of the CF-104 squadrons will mark a change in the role of 1 Air Division from that of Air Defence to Strike Reconnaissance. A number of problems have developed during the planning, but it is anticipated, that these will be resolved in sufficient time to allow the first squadrons to become combat ready on schedule.

Air Division preparations were completed for the introduction of the Yukon aircraft into trans-Atlantic service for the air logistics and personnel support of the Air Division. 1 Wing, Marville, was designated as the European port-of-entry for this aircraft with 4 Wing as the alternate base. A terminal building was constructed at Marville and opened on 6 Nov 61, and dining facilities and overnight accommodation for transient service and DND personnel, and their families, has been provided through modifications to existing buildings. A hard-stand was completed at 4 Wing, Baden-Soellingen, in the event that a diversion requires the Yukon aircraft to use that base in lieu of Marville.

With the change over from trans-Atlantic surface to air transport, the RCAF Movements units in Europe were re-organized. 6 Movements Unit in Paris was disbanded at the end of 1961, and 5 Movements Unit at Langar was moved to Marville and re-designated 5 Air Movements Unit. Personnel from Langar and Paris moved to Marville to form the nucleus of 5 Air Movements Unit. This new unit is now responsible for all movements of personnel and materiel to and from Europe.

As a result of the introduction of this new means of Air Division trans-Atlantic support, an enlarged Continental and domestic transport system, between the trans-Atlantic terminal at Marville, the Air Division Wings, the United Kingdom, and the Canadian Army at Soest in Germany, will be introduced. The Dakota and Bristol aircraft of 109 Communications Flight and 137 Transport Flight, along with road transport, will be used for this purpose. Plans for the transport of this increase in personnel, baggage, and logistic support were finalized in 1961. The Bristol aircraft will continue to assist the fighter squadrons to deploy to the Air Weapons Training Installation in Sardinia for practice air-firing and to their deployment fields during exercises.

The introduction of direct air logistics support by Yukon aircraft has made it possible to plan for the progressive run-down of 312 Supply Depot at Langar. This run-down is being carried out gradually and should be completed by mid-1963.

In 1959 SHAPE proposed the introduction of a mobile force of aircraft, which could be deployed on short notice in the event of local tension arose within the European and near middle-east region of NATO. The existence of this force would demonstrate NATO’s determination to resist aggression in any form, and particularly strengthen the NATO capability on the flanks. Insofar as the RCAF was concerned, this meant assigning one IDF Sabre squadron to be deployed to the Southern region, that is Greece or Turkey, when required by SACEUR. During 1961 the plans for the Allied Central Europe Mobile Force were finalized, and RCAF T-33 aircraft were deployed to Greece to test the feasibility of the RCAF portion of the plan. In Oct 61, 439 Squadron was assigned to the ACE Mobile Force, and it is planned to carry out further deployment exercises in the near future to test the ground support facilities.

The move of 137 Transport Flight to the Continent has been deferred until at least 1 Jul 63.

On direction from AFHQ, attempts to obtain a fourth deployment airfield have been abandoned pending a decision in future use of deployment airfields.

Oct 61

The Seventh and Eighth Intelligence Indoctrination Courses were held at 4 Wing. These courses of two days duration are designed to indoctrinate newly arrived aircrew into the general intelligence picture of the Air Division.

During this period the area of Target Materials Requirement was under constant study as the new Intelligence Targetting Section was scheduled to be activated in January 1962.

PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION

Survey of Deaths During the period 1 Jun 61 to 30 Nov 61 there were eight service and eight dependent casualties for reasons as shown below:

The Annual Memorial Services were held at Jalhay, Belgium, on Sep 61 in memory of six RCAF officers killed near this site in Sep 44. F/O JPUGC Desmarais of 1 Wing was in attendance as the representative of the Air Officer Commanding. G/C Beggs, RCAF Air Attache in Belgium, was also present at the ceremony.

The annual ceremony of La Toussaint, All Saint’s Day, was celebrated on 1 November in Metz and Toul. A/C DAR Bradshaw attended the ceremony at Metz Chabiere Cemetery. W/C OC Brown was in attendance at Toul and Choloy Cemetaries and laid wreaths with French and American officials at local cemeteries.

The transmission of classified mail between Canada and 1 Air Division Units was placed under the control of Canadian Postal Corps mail service to facilitate the movement of mail. Classified mail previously had been transmitted by Diplomatic Bag channels. This change in procedure has reduced delivery time by one half from Canada to destination point in 1 Air Division of mail in this category.

Arrangements were completed with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission to permit the burial of Service dependents, and members of the civilian component of RCAF Units in Continental Europe, in the new extension to the non-war section of Choloy Cemetery, France. Effective 1 Aug 61 personnel have the option of selecting burial place for deceased dependents. Perpetual care and maintenance of the cemetery will by the responsibility of the Canadian government, but funeral and interment charges are borne by the individual.

The 1961 Canada Savings Bond campaign conducted within 1 Air Division proved to be the most successful on record. Total sales amounted to $1,922,200.00, an increase of 3% over the 1960 total. Approximately 58% of all Air Division personnel subscribed to this bond issue.

The response to the 1961 Poppy Campaign was most gratifying. Contributions amounted to over $1600.00, an increase over the totals for the previous three years.

There were no basic changes in recreation for the period. The fastball league completed their usual summer schedules as did the Little League and Pony League baseball teams.

Mr. Peter Carey, Arts and Crafts specialist from AFHQ, toured the Wings and spent about four or five days at each unit. He held classes and did instructional work to interest people in various crafts.

From time to time films of WIFU Football games were received and despatched to the various Units. Although these films were to be received regularly every week there was difficulty in the transportation of them via TCA. As a result some films were three or four weeks late and a number of them would be received at the same time. This method of receipt was not feasible and some units were not interested in the films being received so later after the games were played.

The ten top large-bore rifle shooters attended the DCRA meet in Canada and one of the shooters performed exceptionally well.

The Right Reverend I.A. Norris, BA, DD, Bishop of Brandon and Bishop Ordinary to the Forces, visited the four Air Division Wings, 1 Air Division HQ, and 4 CIBG Soest, for the purpose of conducting Confirmation Services and two Quiet Days. A total of 150 candidates were confirmed into the Anglican Church during this visit. W/C EWS Gilbert, CD, SORA/P, accompanied Bishop Morris as escort officer throughout his tour.

A/C FW MacLean, CD, DD, Chaplain General (P) made his annual tour of the Air Division Wings, Support Unit Metz, 30 AMB, CJS and Air Ministry London. During his visit at 1 Air Division HQ, a one-day conference of all chaplains (P) stationed in 1 Air Division was conducted. W/C EWS Gilbert, CD, was escort officer for A/C MacLean throughout his visit.

W/C EWS Gilbert, CD, CC (P) Overseas Command visited Warsaw, Poland, on invitation to conduct Battle of Britain Church Services which were held in British Embassy and attended by Ambassadors and Attaches and their staffs of the NATO component with some 92 persons in attendance.

On invitation, conducted Divine Worship and Holy Communion Services for the English speaking congregation in the City of Luxembourg.

Preached the Reformation Sermon at Temple Neuf, Metz, at which choirs and parishioners of all neighbouring French, Canadian, American churches and chapels were in attendance.

Visited Cologne, Germany, to deliver an address to the RAF Anglican Chaplain’s Conference on "The Church in Canada".

Special activities of the Staff Officer Religious Administration (RC) during the a/n period are as follows:

1. Attendance at the annual NATO Chaplains (RC) Conference at Heidelberg, Germany, to arrange for the Military International Pilgrimage to Lourdes in 1962.

15 Dec to 18 Dec 61

2. Accompanied A/C LA Costello, Chaplain General (RC) on a visit to 4 Canadian Army Brigade at Soest, Germany.

9 Oct to 11 Oct 61

3. Attended the Annual SORA/RC Conference at AFHQ.

12 Oct 61

4. Attended the Annual Integrated Command Chaplains Conference at Ottawa.

In the six month period, SOPR disseminated a variety of news and information material to media located in Europe and Canada.

1. News and Features – 244 individual items
2. Radio Recordings – 55 tape recordings
3. Television Features – 8 separate films
4. Still Photographs – 1,828 prints distributed.

Sixteen members of the Press visited the Air Division during the period under preview, and each was escorted and/or assisted by the SOPR staff in preparing information material. These 16 included representatives of daily and weekly newspapers, magazines, and radio and TV outlets.

2 Oct to 12 Oct 61

The Director of Air Force Security visited this Headquarters and units of 1 Air Division on his annual staff visit.

SOSec and CPolO visited 3 (F) Wing in connection with the proposed Special Ammunition Storage Area.

SOSec visited 3 (F) Wing to survey SAS and QRA requirements.

SOSec visited USAF(E) AFB at Bitburg Germany to discuss and observe USAF(E) security procedures at a typical USAF(E) strike base.

SOSec visited RAF HQ at Rheindahlen, Germany to observe police dog trials and to discuss security problems of mutual interest.

The RAF Provost Marshal in Germany, G/C R Jones, and his DAPM (Security) S/L RTW Laing, visited this HQ and units of 1 Air Division in connection with security problems arising out of the CF-104 Programme.

SOSec escorted AFHQ DOE team during visit to USAF(E) HQ at Weisbaden, Germany, and USAF(E) AFB Bitburg, Germany. During the period under review, CSecO and CPolO paid familiarization visits to each of the four wings.

The second phase of the 1 Air Division Vulnerability Test Programme was completed, five tests being conducted in conjunction with NATO Exercise Checkmate. Each of the four wings and Metz Complex were tested.

During the period under review 169 security clearance requests were forwarded to AFHQ and 288 security clearance certificates were received from AFHQ and forwarded to Units.

This HQ added 181 names to the 1 Air Division Denial of Access List. A review and reclassification of approximately 4,000 names comprising the Denial of Access List was commenced during October and is approximately 40% completed.

This HQ reported to AFHQ seven security infractions committed by formations in Canada, and during the same period eight security infractions committed by 1 Air Division Units were investigated.

The forthcoming re-equipment of 1 Air Division has imposed a critical requirement for intensive forward planning respecting the security of the CF-104 and its associated equipment and weapons system. A CF-104 Programme Security Requirements Register has been produced and made available to concerned Air Division HQ Staffs and to AFHQ.

During the period under review the AFP conducted a total of 515 reportable investigations concerning:

A submission has been forwarded to AFHQ with a view to eliminating the requirements for AFP reports on certain classifications of PMC accidents, which would result in unit AFPolice having more man hours available to meet security requirements.

At the beginning of Jun 61 there were 6,062 PMCs registered under the AF licensing system. At the end of Nov 61, the number of PMCs had increased to a total of 6,247.

During this period the following licence plates and documents were issued:

Registration Certificate – 2229

International Certificate – 3494

Operators Licenses – 1547

International Driving Permit – 3143

Carnet de Passage en Douanes- 1

Triptyques – 2505

License Plates Issued – 1203

Scooters Registered – 20

5 Jul 61

Honourable Pierre Sevigny, Associate Minister of National Defence

Honourable Gordon Churchill, Minister of Veterans Affairs

A/V/M I Cornblat, AFHQ/Comptroller

F/L VJ Tremaine, Project Officer, Oxygen Laboratory, IAM Toronto.

W/C HJ Parker (RAF), Deputy Chairman of the European Communications Security Agency

General Truman H Landon, Commander 4 ATAF

Colonel AW Bannard, Chief Treasury Officer DND Ottawa

RAF College, 21 Officers
A/C EC Poole, CTel/AFHQ

Brigadier WJ Lawson QC, Judge Advocate General

A/M WA Curtis, RCAF (Ret)

A/C FW MacLean, Chaplain General (Protestant)

W/C SA Banks, Director Air Force Security AFHQ

A/C RB Whiting, Chief of Construction Engineering AFHQ
Brigadier General GIM Smith, Surgeon General Office Ottawa

Mrs. JW Hamilton and Mrs. LW Sellery, Girl Guides of Canada

Mr. Egan Chambers, MP, Parliamentary Asst to Canadian Minister of National Defence

Lieutenant General RVB Marias, Vice Commander 4 ATAF.

The Canadian NATO Parliamentary Delegation, 15 members.

G/C DE Galloway, SASO/TCHQ
W/C DG Laidler, OC/CFS
A/C GG Diamond, AFHQ/AMP/CPS

W/C MG Utas, AFHQ/Compt/DOE

Policy

Air Defence continued to be the primary role of 1 Air Division forces during this period. A 70% Combat Ready force was maintained, and the prescribed Air Defence Alert Schedule was implemented by F86 "Sabres" during daylight hours, and by CF100 "Canucks" during hours of darkness. With the introduction of the CF104 expected during 1962, planning for the Air Division’s new strike role has been active throughout the period.

Exercise "Tent Time" was implemented throughout the summer and early fall, thereby exercising SACEUR plan for deployment of Squadrons to the deployment fields at Rocroi, France and St Hubert and Bertrix in Belgium.

Exercises "Southern Bello" and "Polar Bear Tall Timber" were conducted on a continuing basis throughout the period and afforded the RCAF aircrews an opportunity to work with other NATO Air Forces.

Exercise "Check Mate", the joint Atomic/Air Defence Exercise for Allied Command Europe was played from 12-14 Sep inclusive. The purpose of "Check Mate" was to exercise Emergency Defence Plans and the Air Defence System. It was played at all levels of Command, and was termed highly successful.

1 Jun 61

Exercise Roulette 38/61 effective 1200Z

Exercise Roulette 38/61 fade out

Players message received by Salesman commencing Exercise Co-Op.

MC E was diverted to investigate SOS in HF 4040, aircraft in distress was Indigo Apache (USAF) under Bitburg Control, recovering at Bitburg AFB

Track number 79L, a Canadian T-33 was observed penetrating the ADIZ in KF 5030, the T-33 was intercepted by CK W and CK U and escorted to base. SB T was scrambled live to investigate a SOS over Zweibrucken. The aircraft in distress was a RCAF T-33 with no radios. The aircraft landed at Zweibrucken and the Zulu aircraft that were scrambled returned to base.

Exercise Roulette 41/61 effective.

Exercise Roulette 41/61 fade out.

Exercise NATO Wide received.

Exercise Roulette 42/61 effective.

Exercise Roulette 42/61 fade out

A message was received from 4ATAF HQ, regarding travel in France, stating that the highways in France would be closed from 0500Z to 1200Z 21 Jun 61. The farmers are striking demanding higher prices for their products. Personnel were advised not to travel if at all possible.

Exercise Roulette 43/61 effective

Exercise Roulette 43/61 fade out

Exercise Roulette 44/61 effective

Exercise Roulette 44/61 fade out

SOS. Canadian Air Force jet 607 (1 T-33) on a night navigation exercise, became lost when experiencing gyrosyn compass trouble. Jet 607 declared an emergency using IFF in JB3555 which is in Switzerland, Yellowjack contacted 607 on guard frequency and assisted it to 2 (F) Wing. Jet 607 landed safely at 2350Z.

Exercise Super Chief 11/61 was played.

Salesman was advised that General De Gaulle will be visiting the Metz area between the 28 Jun and the 2 Jul 61. All 1 Air Div aircraft will remain on the ground during this period. The zulu aircraft will hold state and be on hot and live scrambles only. The only other flying to take place will do so with special permission and no RCAF fighters will overfly France.

SOS. JL F became short on fuel while on a cine exercise. Yellowjack made contact over Mannheimand assisted JL F to 4 (F) Wing.

Exercise Super Chief 12/61 was played.

Exercise Super Chief 13/61 was played

YJ advised SM that HS E lead was crashed in the St Avold area. The necessary crash action was taken by SM.

Exercise Roulette 46/61 fade out.

HS E2 is squawking four (IFF) to enable YJ to pinpoint the crash scene of HS E lead. SB R was scrambled to the crash scene, to act as spotter because HS E2 was returning to base short on fuel. The search and rescue helicopter (USAF) scrambled from Ramstein force landed in a field while on route to the crash scene, so another helicopter is airborne out of Spangdahlem. The first helicopter got airborne again at 1510Z so now both helicopters are proceeding to the scene. One helicopter proceeded to 2 (F) Wing and departed again at 1533Z with the advance party on board. At 1600Z 4ATAF advised SM that the US Army helicopter had landed at the crash scene and both pilot and navigator are in the aircraft, deceased. F/O Partington pilot and F/O Thiessen navigator.

Two French F-84Fs crashed somewhere in FD and YJ was involved in liaison between Rampart (South COC) and Moselle ATC.

Exercise Roulette 47/61 cancelled for today. 2 (F) Wing tower reported a large explosion in Bombholder area. At 0940Z SM was advised that the explosion was a USAF F-100. No further details. 2 (F) Wing closed until further notice because T-33 371 undercarriage folded up on landing. SOS in Hd0402 Canadian CF-100 RB T #1 on one engine carrying out a single engine GCI/GCA approach under YJ control at 2 (F) Wing. Landed safely at 1320Z.

Exercise Super Chief 14/61 was played. USAF bail out over 2 (F) Wing, USAF F100 #6851 from Lakenheath, England, both pilots ejected safely.

YJ controlling a USAF F-100 with an electrical emergency, the aircraft is recovering at Bitburg, AFB. Exercise NATO Wide Awake was played.

Early warning condition reported on the SS Net (4ATAF). Area 26. Condition 240. Early condition report; area 26, condition 000.

Exercise Roulette 48/61 effective

Exercise Roulette 48/61 fade out.

3 (F) Wing advises SM that their runway is closed because RB 17 on returning from air test, caught fire on the runway. Both aircrew escaped uninjured, but the aircraft burnt completely.

Exercise Super Chief 15/61 was played

SOS. YJ reports that SBU #1 has lost his canopy 10 miles east of 3 (F) Wing. It was later confirmed that SBU #1 had not lost the canopy, it had slid back on the rails but not come off. SBU #1 landed safely at 3 (F) Wing at 1740Z.

Exercise Roulette 49/61 effective

Exercise Roulette 49/61 fade out

Exercise Gun Talk effective

Exercise Gun Talk fade out

SOS. HS H#3 lost both fuselage transfer pumps.

HS H#3 has a double flame out.

HS H#3 has both engines relit

HS H#3 landed safely at 1 (F) Wing

SOS. HT F#2 lost his main hydraulics. YJ is carrying out a GCI/GCA at 3 (F) Wing. HT F#2 down safely at 1140Z

3 (F) Wing tower advised SM that a CF-100 (RB P #1) has crashed six miles south east of 3 (F) Wing, the aircrew have ejected safely. The search and rescue helicopter is airborne. The helicopter is down at 3 (F) Wing with the aircrew on board.

SOS. SG 1 and CK 0 are investigating a SOS 75 miles north of YJ. The aircraft in distress was a USAF F-100 requiring no assistance.

General Landon, Commander 4ATAF, visited COC. Live scramble, YD V was scrambled live to Boxcar Control to investigate an aircraft in right hand pattern in FC 5050. Boxcar control advised SM that the aircraft in the distress pattern had faded and YD V is returning to base.

Exercise Super Chief 16/61 was played Live diversion. YD X and YD Y were diverted from zulu practice intercepts to investigate an unknown (Track No. U 12) in KD5040. The unknown was identified as a Scandinavian Air service Caravelle.

Exercise Roulette 52/61 effective

Exercise Roulette 52/61 fade out

Early Warning condition report: Area 21 Condition 240

Early Warning condition report: Area 21 Condition 000

Early Warning condition report: Area 21 Condition 240

Early Warning condition report: Area 21 Condition 000

Early Warning condition report: Area 21 Condition 240

Early Warning condition report: Area 21 Condition 000

Exercise Roulette 53/61 effective

Exercise Roulette 53/61 fade out

Early Warning condition report: Area 21 Condition 241

Early Warning condition report: Area 21 Condition 000

29 Aug 61

Pan Emergency. RB P #1 declared a pan emergency, with hydraulic failure. RB P #1 landed safely at 3 (F) Wing at 0906Z.

YJ controlled a USAF F100 over Toul Rossiere AFB. The aircraft declared an emergency with partial radio failure. The aircraft landed safely at Toul AFB

Exercise Roulette 54/61 effective

Exercise Roulette 54/61 fade out

St J and St K scrambled for YJ to escort the first CC-106 (callsign ) 930, enroute Trenton to Marville. The intercept was completed at 1124Z in EE 3515 and the escort was carried out to 1 (F) Wing. SOS. RB P #2 experienced hydraulic trouble, and is returning to 3 (F) Wing. RB P #2 landed safely at 2100Z.

Exercise Super Chief was played.

SM received an inquiry from 4 ATAF regarding a German Air Force F104 which was overdue. YJ advised SM that information had been received stating that the GAF 104 (call sign HAWK EYE 53) had crashed south of Heidleburg. 4 ATAF confirmed the information and reported that one pilot has been located, no further information was received.

Exercise Roulette 55/61 effective

Exercise Roulette 55/61 fade out

4 (F) Wing Ops advised SM that they had a French Air Force F100 on GCA and do not wish to accept the responsibility of a successful GCA, because the pilot cannot speak or understand English.

The first alert state on Exercise Check Mate was received. SM was advised by 4ATAf of a general alert at 0635Z.

SOS. Two USAF F102 were reported squawking May Day, CK S was diverted live on the SOS but the F102s needed no assistance.

14 Sep 61

Unknown track (#34NL) was initially picked up in LG3040. This information was passed to SM by Logroll Control. Logroll reports a contact lost on unknown 34NL in PG3050. The unknown 34NL had flown from where it was originally picked up in to Berlin and circled Berlin and finally headed south, where it faded. Exercise Check Mate terminated

Exercise Roulette 57/61 effective

Exercise Roulette 57/61 fade out.

Early warning condition report received from 4ATAF. Area 21 – Condition 243.

Early Warning condition report: Area 21 Condition 121B

Early Warning condition report: Area 21 Condition 000

SOS. JL Q #2 had complete oxygen failure. YJ gave an emergency GCI/GCA into 4 (F) Wing

SOS. RCAF T33 with no fuel pressure, aircraft proceeding to 3 (F) Wing. Aircraft #613 landed safely at 3 (F) Wing at 1355Z.

SOS. YD Y #2 on zulu practice scramble lost his main hydraulics and declared an emergency, proceeded back to 4 (F) Wing. Landed safely at 4 (F) Wing at 1702Z.

2 (F) Wing advised that their runway is closed UFN. Reason: an F-86 engaged the barrier.

2 (F) Wing runway now serviceable

HT E #2 declared a pan emergency when he experienced complete electrical failure, returned to and landed at 3 (F) Wing at 1146Z.

Exercise Roulette 58/61 effective

Exercise Roulette 58/61 fade out

Exercise NATO Wide Awake 25/61 effective

Exercise NATO Wide Awake 25/61 complete

Exercise Super Chief 19/61 was played

SOS. JK J #1 experienced control trouble, recovered on a GCI/GCA at 4 (F) Wing. Landed safely at 0925Z.

Exercise Roulette 59/61 effective

Exercise Roulette 59/61 fade out

YJ reported to SM a crash five miles south of 2 (F) Wing. 2 (F) Wing confirmed the crash as HM O #1 returning from a zulu practice scramble. Fatal F/L MacKay.

SOS. Viking Red #2 (Norwegian Air Force, on exchange at 2 (F) Wing) reported sort of fuel, recovering at 2 (F) Wing, landed safely at 0950Z.

Early warning condition report received from 4 ATAF, Condition 4, Area 8 Alpha 004 effective.

Exercise Roulette 60/61 effective

Exercise Roulette 60/61 fade out

Early warning condition report received from 4ATAF, Condition C 000, Area 8 Alpha effective.

Early warning condition report 004, Area 8A effective.

Pan emergency. JL 32 declared a medical emergency when a tooth exploded at altitude and his mouth filled with blood. He returned to and landed safely at 4 (F) Wing.

Salesman was informed by signal that Exercise Sky Shield was effective.

1 (F) Wing closed, because of an aircraft damaged on the runway. SOS. CR 31 transmitters u/s, receiving on "Guard" only. CR 31 down safely at 3 (F) Wing. 1 (F) Wing now serviceable.

Exercise Super Chief 20/61 was played. S/L Higgs bailed out at 4 (F) Wing on GCA. Landed safely and the aircraft landed in a field nearby causing nil property damage.

SOS. CH T #2 experienced VHF and radio compass trouble 20 miles south of 4 (F) Wing. He returned to and recovered at 4 (F) Wing safely, with the assistance of YJ.

SOS. JK J #1 lost his compass and JK J #2 experienced severe control difficulties. JK J section recovered at 4 (F) Wing safely, with the assistance of YJ. SOS. Sandal 65 declared an emergency when experiencing complete radio failure. Recovered at 2 (F) Wing.

Exercise Roulette 61/61 effective

Exercise Roulette 61/61 fade out.

Early warning condition report from 4ATAF. Condition 240 in Area 21.

Early warning condition report from 4ATAF. Condition 000 in Area 21.

CR A #2 declared an emergency when his nose wheel would not lower.

CR A #2 landed safely at 3 (F) Wing, wheels down and locked

Exercise NATO Wide Awake effective.

SOS. HC M #1 returning to base with hydraulic trouble. Landed safely at 3 (F) Wing at 1935Z.

Mr. Egan Chambers MP (Parliamentary Assistant to Minister of National Defence) visited COC. A Query was raised from Moselle ATC to SM, regarding a radio active cloud over Strasbourg presumable caused by the atomic bomb tested by Russia at the beginning of the week. After many questions and few answers Smallarm (N/SOC) advised SM at 1130Z/26 Oct that this was simulated cloud. It was discovered that the French Air Ministry was playing a training exercise and only a few agencies were advised of the training aspect.

Lt. General RVP Marias (French Air Force) vice Commander 4ATAF visited COC. 4 (F) Wing tower advised SM that JK H section (2 F-86) had reported outbound from Soellingen beacon at 1239Z, and had not been heard from since. It was later fund that JK H had landed on a 3000 foot glider runway near Wiesbaden (Finthem). The aircrew were uninjured but one aircraft suffered two blown tires while the undercarriage was torn off number two aircraft when it went off the end of the runway. SOS. HC L #3 proceeding to 2 (F) Wing on one engine. Landed safely at 1400Z. Exercise Roulette 62/61 cancelled by 4ATAF. SOS. SB E #1 airborne on a zulu practice scramble, low on fuel diverting to 2 (F) Wing. Landed safely at 2029Z. SB E #2 landed at 3 (F) Wing but went into the barrier. 3 (F) Wing runway closed. 3 (F) Wing runway re-opened at 2130Z.

Pan emergency. MC E #1 declared an emergency while under tower control, when he heard an explosion in the nose of the aircraft. He remained local to burn off fuel and cancelled the emergency at 1013Z.

Exercise Super Chief 21/61 was played. SOS. Rampart (S/SOC) reported an SOS 5 miles north of 2 (F) Wing. 2 (F) Wing tower is in contact with MC38 who has severe engine vibration and is recovering at 2 (F) Wing. MC 38 down safely at 1725Z.

Exercise Roulette 63/61 effective. SOS. SDU #2 severe engine surge after take off, and is remaining on GCA. Landed safely at 1218Z. Exercise Roulette 63/61 fade out. SOS. 4 (F) Wing tower advised SM that a Norwegian Air Force F86 (Mission 804) has an unsafe undercarriage indication but landed safely at 1425Z. 4 (F) Wing Ops advised SM that a German Air Force F-86 (BB299) is ten minutes overdue at Soellingen. After SM advised YJ and Andrews (N/SOC) to implement search procedures the aircraft turned up at 3 (F) Wing.

N/SOC advised SM that a RCAF T33 (607) penetrated the ADIZ at KF 4053 and went practically to the entrance of the South Berlin corridor. 607 was intercepted by a USAF T33 and started back. The USAF broke off and 607 was still no better off as all radio contact was lost and the radio compass also u/s. 607 was again intercepted by two USAF F102s and escorted to Ramstein, where he landed at 1159Z, to short on fuel to make Grostenquin. SOS. 4 German Air Force F86s orbiting the 4 (F) Wing beacon all reportedly experiencing radio difficulties. Cartoon 11 RCAF T33 from 4 (F) Wing is proceeding to give aid if possible. Viking Green strength 4 landed safely at 4 (F) Wing at 1258Z.

SG H #1&2 landed at Chaumont after declaring a fuel emergency not having enough fuel to get to 3 (F) Wing enroute from Decci. SG J #3&4 landed at Dijon after experiencing the same difficulties as SG H #1&2 enroute from Decci.

SB R was diverted live on a May Day squawk in HF 3040, the squawk was discontinued and when SBR intercepted the aircraft no apparent trouble was evident, so they returned to base. Exercise Roulette 64/61 effective. SOS. Position HE 0222. Track #35L. A zulu section was scrambled live but cancelled when it was determined the SOS was a USAF F100 under Sembach control. Exercise Roulette 64/61 fade out.

Exercise Super Chief was played. MC M landed at Laon AFB after declaring a fuel emergency and were not sure of their position. SOS in FE0100. HM O was scrambled live to investigate. HM O intercepted two French Air Force F84s now squawking two. The FAF aircraft appeared to require no assistance so HM O was broken off and returned to base. Exercise Roulette 66/61 effective. Exercise Roulette 66/61 fade out.

Cashbox 8 lost one drop tan, bearing 065 at 8 ½ miles from 2 (F) Wing. It was found that the drop tank landed in a field causing no damage.

SOS. HC L #2 declared an emergency with control problems while on GCA at 2 (F) Wing, no further difficulties were experienced and a safe landing was carried out at 2 (F) Wing.

Exercise Quick Train effective. The exercise was played successfully with no major mishaps or incidences. 131 RCAF Aircraft came on state, and 104 aircraft became airborne. Exercise Quick Train fade out. Exercise Roulette 67/61 effective. SOS. JY reported a May Day squawk ten miles south east of 1 (F) Wing, HM N was scrambled live to investigate. This was followed by 4 (F) Wing reporting a tone on Guard frequency, bearing 280 from 4 (F) Wing. Also 1 (F) Wing reported that T25 (a Roulette target) had not been heard from at his ETA. At this time it was apparent that the SOS aircraft was for 1 (F) Wing. HM N intercepted the SOS which was T25 and escorted him to 3 (F) Wing. The aircraft did not recover at 1 (F) Wing due to a high cross wind condition at 1 (F) Wing. T25 landed safely at 3 (F) Wing. Exercise Roulette 67/61 fade out.

Quick Train – is a recurring SHAPE sponsored exercise, designed to test the reaction time of Allied Command Europe Forces to a practice state Scarlet.

Super Chief – a 4ATAF sponsored exercise, to test the communications within 4ATAF.

Roulette – is a 4ATAF sponsored exercise, designed to provide the Air Defence Units under 4ATAF’s operational control with realistic training against simulated attacks.

Co-op – is an Aircent sponsored exercise , designed to test the Air Defence capability of 2ATAF and 4ATAF.

Gun Talk- is a USAF Air Division Air Defence Tactical Evaluation Exercise.

Tidy Tot- is an exercise to provide the most effective use of 1 Air Division’s UHF/VHF frequencies.

Polar Bear – Tall Timber - is a NATO sponsored exercise, whereby RCAF and Norwegian Air Force aircraft deploy to the other Nations home base, to work with different squadrons.

Southern Bello – is a NATO sponsored exercise, designed to practice exchange training flights between 1 Air Division forces and Italian Air Force. This is a similar exercise to Polar Bear – Tall Timber.

Take Over – is an exercise to supply the German Air Force GCIs with RCAF aircraft, for controller aircrew training.

Sardinia Salvo – is an exercise designed to provide practice for IDF and AWX aircrew in Air Weapons Training. The exercise is two-fold:

1. to carry out weapons training for the aircrew; and
2. to ensure all fighter aircraft are combat ready.

Tartan Task – is an exercise designed to conduct ferry operations between the Air Division Wings and the aircraft contractor in Prestwick, Scotland.

Strike Out - is an exercise designed to give aircrew and GCI controllers of 4ATAf and 2ATAf an opportunity to familiarize themselves with ground components of the Air Defence System, and the aircraft types and tactics which differ from those to which they are accustomed.

Scrimmage Friday - is an exercise to practice RCAF aircraft working in conjunction with the French Air Force DAT (Defence Aerienne du Territoire, Air Defence Command). The exercise is designed to give RCAF and DAT personnel an opportunity to practise tactics involving F-86, CF-100 and Super Mystere aircraft in high level interceptions. The exercise tests the hand-over and cross-servicing facilities on a regular basis. This exercise is arranged strictly between the French Air Force DAT and the RCAF, and is not a NATO exercise.

Scan Plan - is an exercise to provide aircraft daily for Communications and radar quality flights for 61 AC&W Squadron.

Set Up - is an exercise to practice intercepts with air fighting; for F-86 aircraft.

Twin Threat - is an exercise to practice ID and LCC tactics with CF-100 aircraft.

Triple Threat - is an exercise to practice multi-fighter tactics and lead collision intercepts with CF-100 aircraft.

Snow Shower - is an exercise to practice ID and LCC tactics against a chaff dropping target. The Exercise is played with CF-100 aircraft and is designed to familiarize the aircrew with mechanical jamming and to overcome it.

Silent Spectre – is an exercise to test the high intercept potential of CF-100 aircraft working in conjunction with 61 AC&W Squadron.