2416 AC&W Unit (Reserve) Ottawa, Ontario

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Historical Narrative
2416 Aircraft Control and Warning Unit (Reserve) Ottawa, Ont.
1 June 1958 to 31 December 1958.

1 Jun 58

10 Officers passed AS/FTRC Phase I Examinations.

4 Jun 58

WRAY DAY - On 4 Jun 58 A/VM Wray AOC sent a congratulatory message to 2416 AC&W Unit for its accomplishments on Wray Day held 1 May 58. The same message established an annual Wray Day for 2416 AC&W Unit as 1 Jun.

14 Jun 58

"Open House" in the Airmen's and Airwomen's Mess on Saturday evening (Air Force Day) - Summer Dress compulsory.

17 Jun 58

2416 AC&W Sqn moved into #1 Bldg and established it as their headquarters.

19 Jun 58

Last training night prior to standdown.

23 Jun 58

Appointments: Phase II RTTP Staff:

OC/RTTPF/O EA Richardson
Adjt/RTTPF/O JE McLean
Drill & SportsF/O FS Vetter
InstructorsCpl CM Benjamin (FtrCOp)
 Cpl JB Harrison (FtrCOp)
 Cpl DC Smith (FtrCOp)
 Sgt AJ Godbout (ClkTyp)
 Cpl DL Grant (ClkTyp)
Orderly RoomLAC JE Watson

24 Jun 58

Officer's Mess meeting at 1830 hrs at 7 Delaware.

1 Jul 58

Promotions: F/L W Thomson and F/L Robinson to substantive F/L.

27 Aug 58

F/O Cowell appointed Hon PMC for Sgt's Mess.

1 Sep 58

Staff Officer appointments:

Att OfficerF/O EA Richardson
Stats OfficerF/O McLean
SServOSgt Auger
Asst to CAdOF/O Cuthbert

25 Sep 58

F/O Lortie appointed assistant CEO.

31 Oct 58

Ohter ranks masquerade party.

Oct 58

F/O EL Sauve - 1939-45 Star, Aircrew European Star, France & Germany Star, War Medal 1939-45, CVSM and clasp.

F/O Hay - 1939-45 Star, France & Germany Star, War Medal 1939-45, Defense Medal, CVSM and clasp.

18 Dec 58

Pay parade and Christmas standdown.