Historical Narrative
2 Radar and Communications Unit (Auxiliary), RCAF
Toronto, Ont
1 September 1951 to 31 July 1952
Number 2 R&CU, a unit operating under number 15 Technical Training Wing, Toronto, Ontario, was formed on 1 Sep 1951 for the prime purpose of training auxiliary telecommunications personnel; officers and airmen.
F/O JA McCallum Tech Tel was appointed officer commanding 1 Sept 51. Pending appointment of a Commanding Officer, the semi annual historical record for 1 Jan 52 was not submitted.
The auxiliary establishment code number is 639R 2 R&CU dated 1 Sep 51.
9 Mar 52
A group one examination was given this date to 8 Radio Operators (Morse) under training service 1 Jul 54. 4 airmen were successful.
26 Mar 52
W/C EH Mann was appointed Commanding Officer 2 R&CU effective 26 Mar 52.
6 May 52
F/L AI Cove was appointed chief instructor effective 6 May 52.
18 May 52
Group one examinations were held this date with the following results:
14 out of 18 communications performance checkers (ground) passed; 9 out of 18 Radar performance checkers (ground) passed; three out of four Radio Operators (Morse) passed. these airmen had all been under training since 1 Jul 51.
21 Jul 52
The 1952 summer high school training program got underway with 150 students under training by 2 R&CU staff. Trades being taught include: Radio Operators (RTDF); communications performance checkers (ground & air); Radar performance checkers (ground) and Fighter Control Operators. 19 auxiliary officers and airmen are assisting this program along with 12 regular force officers and airmen.
26 Jun 52
A/V/M James AOC ADC and ADCHQ staff officers visited 2 R&CU this date.
(EH Mann) W/C
CO 2 R&CU.