Historical Report
12 AC&W Squadron
Mont Apica, PQ,
4 Dec 58
F/O Tracey (ASWelO) arrived for one day.
5 Dec 58
G/C Pollard, Sector Commander # 1 ADCC, and F/L Stanley visited the unit for two days to inspect the operational site.
14 Dec 58
F/O AC Hincke, Air/P, TOS from RCAF Station Penhold after attending the Interception Controllers course at Tyndall AFB, Florida.
15 Dec 58
LAC LA Anderson was injured during snow clearing operations. He was taken to St. Foy Hospital in Quebec.
24 Dec 58
Christmas Eve was marked in both chapels by Candle-light services and Midnight Mass.
25 Dec 58
A special Christmas dinner was served to the airmen and airwomen by the Officers and Senior NCO’s. Turkey with all the trimmings was the attraction for the day. Personnel on duty in the Tower were also served by the CO, COpsO, Padre and other officers working during that period.
29 Dec 58
The results of Officers promotions were released this date. Promotion to Flight Lieutenant was received by F/O CW Gordon Air/P, F/O GG Holmes Air/P, and F/O HR Hyslop Tech/CE. Permanent commissions were received by F/O CL MacLean and F/O AT Wood, both AS/FtrC. F/O GG Holmes arrived from Tyndall AFB where he had been attending the Interception Controllers course. He was transferred from RCAF Station Moose Jaw.
31 Dec 58
The Snow Bowl Queen who was chosen by a sale of votes was crowned at the Station Dance. AW1 Joanne Vaughn made an attractive Queen in her robes trimmed with white fur. She was to reign during the parade and Snow Bowl game held on New Year’s Day. The New Year was ushered in, in the traditional way.
1 Jan 59
This was the day of the annual Snow Bowl Game. The officers challenged the Sr. NCO’s to a game of football in the hopes that they would return the cup to the Officers Mess since it’s presence had been noticeably absent during the past year. The Officers, as last years losers, wore drab overalls while the Sr. NCO’s as champions were colourfully clothed in green sweaters and red toques. The final score was 14 – 0 in favour of the Sr. NCO’s. The officers were able to drown their sorrows after the game when, as guests of the Sr. NCO’s they visited their mess. A gala parade of cares and floats preceded the game.
2 Jan 59
The Commanding Officer, W/C WL Baynton, started his leave prior to reporting to Tyndall AFB, Panama City, Florida. S/L Dewan is Acting CO during his absence.
4 Jan 59
F/O KE Mayne, AS/FtrC, from RCAF Station St. Margarets was TOS. F/O DJ Robson, AS/FtrC, was TOS this date from RCAF Station Edgar.
12 Jan 59
F/L RC Keele was president of the Board of Inquiry regarding Trade Board Exam failures.
15 Jan 59
ADCHQ Fire Marshal, F/L JL Cowell, visited the unit on an inspection.
19 Jan 59
F/L DI Williamson from SORDP – Radar and Data Processing – arrived for 3 days on telecom inspection.
21 Jan 59
AVM Kerr, AFHQ/AMP, and S/L Chappell, his EA, made a quick visit to Mont Apica. F/O TJ Tracey, ASWelO, arrived for a one day visit.
26 Jan 59
The Curling Rink was officially opened by G/C Ashman, the Commanding Officer of RCAF Station Bagotville. He later played on a rink skipped by S/L Allison in a Challenge match with Mont Apica. The Mont Apica team skipped by F/O Mawdsley won the closely contested contest.
30 Jan 59
Curling teams attended Bonspiels at Arvida and QRA St. Hubert. Mont Apica placed fourth in the QRA.
2 Feb 59
F/O RL Bushell arrived from AFHQ to make a CE inspection.
16 Feb 59
F/L Walker from ADCHQ arrived for 5 days to do a command audit.
20 – 22 Feb 59
The Station Curling Club sponsored the first annual bonspiel with 16 Service and civilian teams from as far away as RCAF Station Lac St. Denis participating. The standings were: (1) Arvida (2) Mont Apica (3) Dolbeau.
24 Feb 59
F/O Bly visited the station to give security briefings.
28 Feb 59
F/O M Colbert, Air/P, arrived on posting from RCAF Station Portage La Prairie, via the Controllers Course at Tyndall, AFB, for controlling duties.
3 Mar 59
F/L RA Andrew, Air/P, arrived on posting from RCAF Station Namao, via the Controllers Course at Tyndall AFB, for controller duties.
4 Mar 59
F/L Laasko visited the station for a telecom inspection. The ASWelO, F/O TJ Tracey, made a one day visit to the station.
7 Mar 59
The Mont Apica Winter Carnival commenced. The Final Winter Schedule included:
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7 Mar 59 |
0930 |
Children’s toboggan races – CO’s Hill |
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1900 |
Ski Parade and Coronation prior to "Hard Times" Dance. Queen elected by popular vote – AW1 CV Somers. |
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Inter-Mess Curling Bonspiel will be going all day. |
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8 Mar 59 |
1600 |
Judging of Snow Statues (1) Sr. NCO’s, (2) Corporals, (3) Officers |
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2000 |
Broom-ball game. Officers vs. Sr. NCO’s. Won by Officers. |
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9 Mar 59 |
1800 |
Rifle Shoot |
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10 Mar 59 |
1830 |
Rifle Shoot |
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2000 |
Broom-ball game. Corporal’s vs. Airmen. |
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11 Mar 59 |
2000 |
Inter-Mess toboggan races |
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2200 |
Italian Spaghetti Dinner in Airmen’s Mess |
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12 Mar 59 |
2100 |
Inter-Mess Curling final – along with "Bean Feed" at the Curling Club. |
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13 Mar 59 |
2000 |
Final Broom-ball game |
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2100 |
Klondike Gold Rush Days (Millionaire’s Nite) |
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14 Mar 59 |
0900 |
Skiing events commence |
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1900 |
Fireworks display prior to Klondike Gold Rush Days Station Dance (costume affair). |
17 Mar 59
F/L G MacDonald of SOGT at ADC made a visit to the station to deal with the trade advancement problems.
24 Mar 59
F/O GB Armstrong and F/O DW Hoeppner made a liaison visit from RCAF Station Parent.
25 Mar 59
The Construction Engineering Section received a visit from S/L WF Cooke and F/L JA Seneau of ADC/SOCE.
27 – 29 Mar 59
Easter was celebrated by personnel attending the special religious services held in each chapel.
1 Apr 59
W/C WL Baynton returned from the Controllers Course at Tyndall AFB and resumed duties as CO.
6 Apr 59
The station was visited by an AFHQ/ADCHQ (ORG Team of F/L Wingate and F/L Nwisey of ADCHQ) and F/O Fulcher of AFHQ, and by W/C R Braham OC 432 Squadron and officers of 432 Squadron, Bagotville. F/O JR Seel arrived to take up duties as controller. He had just completed the course at Tyndall AFB following an AW tour to 428 Squadron, RCAF Station Uplands.
7 Apr 59
S/L Simpson and F/L Eddy arrived from 1 ADCC for 2 days to visit the operations site.
14 Apr 59
F/O G Chisholm arrived to take over the duties of CEO.
18 Apr 59
F/L DS Miller who had been the SEdO left on his transfer to RCAF Station St. Margarets.
23 Apr 59
F/L HK Styan arrived from RCAF Station Sea Island to take over duties as CAdO. S/L CE West and S/L DF Clark of ADCHQ and F/L Neales of AFHQ arrived on the station on a staff visit to tour the CE section.
24 Apr 59
F/O CE Steward was in charge of a party of Air Crew Trainee Flight Cadets who arrived from Winnipeg to do a tour of the station, particularly the Ops. Bldg. F/L R Hyslop, CEO, departed on transfer to 2 CMU, Calgary. W/C JLG Tashereau and other officers from 2452 Squadron (Aux.) attended a conference at Mont Apica to prepare for the annual summer camp.
25 Apr 59
F/O W Marsh, newly commissioned Tech/Tel, transferred to RCAF Station Clinton to take the Telecom Course.
27 Apr 59
The ADC Air Staff Visiting Team comprised of Major F Ault (USAF), F/L Warwick (RAF), F/L McNamee of ADCHQ and S/L Simpson and F/L Eddy of 1 ADCC arrived for a four day operational evaluation of the station.
29 Apr 59
F/L Evoy from ADCHQ/SOMS visited the hospital for a staff inspection.
30 Apr 59
F/L JC Howard and F/L HB Robinson from AFHQ arrived to deal with a telecom project.
1 May 59
F/O L Barraud, PAdO, left Station Mont Apica on leave to BC, then on transfer to 4 (F) Wing.
8 May 59
F/L SJ Pus, CAdO, was transferred to Maritime Air Command. F/L Styan took over official duties as CAdO. F/O W Griba, having completed his tour of duty was SOS this unit on transfer to RCAF Station Holberg. The Airmen’s Mess Dinner was held and LAC BA Rodgers was presented the much coveted Outstanding Airmen’s Award for the period 1 Jan to 30 Apr 59.
9 May 59
A group of fifty from the Arvida Chamber of Commerce made a tour of the townsite including all recreation facilities, schools, PMQ’s and Messes. After the tour the group was entertained in the Officers Mess.
10 May 59
W/C WL Baynton departed for a liaison visit of RCAF Station Parent.
11 May 59
S/L MacKenzie arrived from Bagotville to audit Messes and Institute Accounting. F/O R Brown arrived to take over duties as controller, following the Tyndall course.
12 May 59
W/C Baynton returned from RCAF Station Parent.
18 May 59
Victoria Day Holiday – Sunday routine.
19 May 59
F/L Winchester arrived on unit to organize Ground Defence lectures over a two week period.
22 May 59
F/C MA Grant from the University of BC arrived on unit for URTP summer training as A/PAdO.
23 May 59
Station Sports Night Dance – trophies were presented to winners in various recreational fields. The dance was generally considered to be very successful.
25 May 59
F/O P Parker left on leave then on transfer to RCAF Station Holberg. The following RCAF Station Bagotville personnel arrived for cross training: F/L Boyer, F/O RL Jensen, F/O Saunders, F/O RG Chester.
26 May 59
Bagotville personnel departed.
27 May 59
F/O TJ Tracey (ASWelO) made his monthly visit to the station.
28 May 59
F/L Fritsch and F/O R LaRiviere from AFHQ arrived this unit for approximately two weeks on Operation GATR.
29 May 59
"Dog Patch Night" in the Officers Mess. The women of the Mess treated the men folk to "po’k chops" and singing, dancing and all. Excellent floor shows were featured.
Signed by:
(WL Baynton)W/C
Commanding Officer
Historical Report
Operations Section
12 AC&W Squadron
Mont Apica, PQ,
2 Dec 58
Tuesday – Two pairs of CF-100s (Rhino 4, 10, 14 and 24) were scrambled for exercise "Shake Up".
3 Dec 58
Wednesday – At 1922Z, 4 CF-100s from 432 Squadron were scrambled on 3 B-52s (Big Blast) – Results 2 MA’s.
4 Dec 58
Thursday – Exercise Chain Shot cancelled due to inclement weather.
8 Dec 58
Monday – At 1830Z exercise "Chain Shot" was held and 5 CF-100s were scrambled for 9 MI’s.
9 Dec 58
Tuesday – Jumbo 16 was scrambled on "Whopper Bravo" (1 B-47) – 1 MA.
12 Dec 58
Friday – Six CF-100s were scrambled on exercise "Chain Shot" = 4 MA’s – 4 MI’s.
14 Dec 58
Sunday – F/O AC Hincke (Air/P) was taken on strength from Station Penhold.
15 Dec 58
Monday – Six CF-100s scrambled at 1850Z for exercise Chain Shot – Result 6 MI’s – F/L GS Machen (AS/FtrC) was struck off strength on transfer to ADCHQ.
16 Dec 58
Tuesday – At 1817Z a state of increased readiness was called for exercise Full Force (No Warning) – 4 pairs of CF-100s were scrambled – Results 4 MA’s – 2 MI’s.
17 Dec 58
Wednesday – Exercise Full Force continued. Twelve pairs of CF-100s scrambled – Results – 14 MA’s and 3 MI’s. At 0455Z Jumbo 24 had a double flame out but relit successfully.
18 Dec 58
Thursday – Full Force Faded Out.
20 Dec 58
Saturday – F/O R Hodson, AS/FtrC, was struck off strength on transfer to Edgar.
21 Dec 58
Sunday – At 1845Z, 1 Sector went on "Cocked Pistol" for exercise "Cue Ball" – 9 CF-100s were scrambled but not committed – Fade out at 2055Z.
29 Nov 58
Monday – F/O GG Holmes (Air/P) taken on strength on posting from Station Moose Jaw.
30 Dec 58
Tuesday – Four CF-100s were scrambled on exercise Main Frame – Results 2 MA’s and 2 MI’s.
1 Jan 59
Thursday – F/O CW Gordon and F/O GG Holmes promoted to F/L – F/O C McLean and F/O AT Wood granted permanent commissions.
3 Jan 59
Saturday – F/O KT Mayne (AS/FtrC) taken on strength on posting from St. Margarets.
5 Jan 59
Monday – F/O DJ Robson (AS/FtrC) taken on strength on posting from Edgar.
7 Jan 59
Wednesday – F/O TFB McAndrews (AS/FtrC) released. Four CF-100s scrambled against Cowbell 63 (B-52). Results 2 MA’s and 1 MI.
8 Jan 59
Thursday – Eight CF-100’s were scrambled on exercise "Cold Wind" – Results 4 MA’s and 4 MI’s.
10 Jan 59
Saturday – Jumbo 18 lost radio in Bagotville area. He was intercepted and landed safely.
13 Jan 59
Tuesday – Four CF-100s scrambled against Cowbell 19 (1 B-52). Results 3 MA’s – 1 MI.
14 Jan 59
Wednesday – Four CF-100s scrambled in exercise Big Blast – Results 4 MA’s.
15 Jan 59
Thursday – Four CF-100s were scrambled against Whopper Bravo (1 B-47) – Results – 3 MA’s and 1 MI.
19 Jan 59
Monday – F/L Montrose detached to Vincent AFB Yuma for Controller Course – F/O Griba detached to 1 ADCC.
20 Jan 59
Tuesday – F/O KB Munro (Air/Obs) taken on strength on posting from Comox.
24 Jan 59
Saturday – Two CF-100s committed on Nursemaid 35 ( 1 B-47) – Results – 1 MA and 1 MI.
27 Jan 59
Tuesday – Four B-52 aircraft completed site runs against Scabbard.
31 Jan 59
Saturday – F/O Griba returned from 1 ADCC.
2 Feb 59
Monday – Exercise Chain Shot took place. Three CF-100s scrambled and 3 MI’s obtained. F/O AT Wood left for CPU at Cold Lake.
3 Feb 59
Tuesday – Seven B-52’s completed site runs against Scabbard.
4 Feb 59
Wednesday – Six CF-100s scrambled on exercise "Cold Wind" – Results – 4 MA’s and 1 MI.
6 Feb 59
Friday – Exercise Chain Shot took place. Six CF-100s scrambled – Results 5 MI’s.
13 Feb 59
Friday – Four CF-100s scrambled on exercise Chain Shot. Results 1 MA and 3 MI’s.
17 Feb 59
Tuesday – Exercise Chain Shot took place resulting in 6 MA’s and 2 MI’s.
20 Feb 59
Friday – Chain Shot cancelled due to airfield unserviceability at Bagotville.
22 Feb 59
Sunday – Scabbard off the air for CGE overhaul.
23 Feb 59
Monday – Off the air.
24 Feb 59
Tuesday – Off the air – 1 Sector on Cocked Pistol 2035Z to 2303Z.
25 Feb 59
Wednesday – F/O M Colbert taken on strength on posting from Portage la Prairie.
26 Feb 59
Thursday – RCA helicopter lands at Month Apica. Ops/GCI at 0510Z.
2 Mar 59
Monday – F/L Miller departs on TD to Bagotville as Liaison Officer. F/O AT Wood returns from CPU Cold Lake. Exercise Chain Shot took place – Results 3 MI’s – 1 Phase 2 Fire.
3 Mar 59
Tuesday – F/L Montrose returns from Yuma – F/L RA Andrew, Air/P, taken on strength on posting from Namao.
4 Mar 59
Wednesday – Jumbo Hotel ( 2 CF-100s) scrambled on 1 B-47. Results 1 MA and 1 MI.
6 Mar 59
Friday – Exercise Chain Shot took place – Results 2 MA’s 2 MI’s.
7 Mar 59
Saturday – F/L Miller returns from TD at Bagotville.
10 Mar 59
Tuesday – Operation Two Ton ( 1 B-52) had 4 CF-100s scrambled – Results – 3 MA’s and 1 MI.
11 Mar 59
Wednesday – Two CF-100s scrambled against a B-47. Results – 2 MA’s.
14 Mar 59
Saturday – F/O Babineau detached to 1 ADCC for three weeks.
15 Mar 59
Sunday – F/L Standing detached to Bagotville for one week – Liaison Officer.
16 Mar 59
Monday – Four CF-100’s scrambled against 1 B-52. Results 1 MA and 3 MI’s.
17 Mar 59
Tuesday – Cocked Pistol Condition Red called at 2015Z. Operation Blast Off. Two 12 hour shifts instituted.
18 Mar 59
Several CF-100s scrambled to CCP but all activity passed through 3 Sector – all clear at 1430Z. Six CF-100s scrambled for "Big Blast" – 4 MA’s and 2 MI’s.19 Mar 59
19 Mar 59
Thursday – Exercise Dawn Dance 8 carried out – using CBJ transmitter. F/L Worthy detached to CPU Cold Lake. Two CF-100s scrambled for Whopper Bravo (1 B-47) Results 2 MA’s.
20 Mar 59
Friday – Exercise Chain Shot – Four CF-100s scrambled. Results 2 MA’s – 6 MI’s. F/L Standing to depart Bagotville for Mont Apica.
23 Mar 59
Monday – Exercise Chain Shot was held and 4 CF-100s were committed. Results – 3 MI’s – 1 MA. F/L Worthy left on TD to CPU Cold Lake.
25 Mar 59
Wednesday – Four CF-100s committed on 2 targets. Two MA’s and 2 MI’s.
26 Mar 59
Thursday – Two site runs made by Jolly aircraft (B-52)
31 Mar 59
Tuesday – F/L Freebairn left on TD for the JOAC Course.1 Apr 59
1 Apr 59
Wednesday – One sweep run performed by a B-52 – Exercise "Big Blast" was held – 6 CF-100s committed. Results 3 MA’s – 1 MI. (against a B-47). Two CF-100s committed on B-52 (Yuletide) 1 MA and 1 MI.
2 Apr 59
Thursday – Two CF-100s were committed against "Whopper Bravo" – result 2 MI’s.
3 Apr 59
Friday – Six CF-100s committed on exercise Chain Shot – 1 aborted (pressurization) – result 10 MI’s.
4 Apr 59
Saturday – F/O CM MacLean, AS/FtrC, transferred to Station Edgar. Two CF-100s were scrambled against Whopper Bravo – 2 MA’s.
6 Apr 59
Monday – F/O JR Seel, Air/Obs, was taken on strength from 428 (AW) Squadron – Station Uplands. Exercise "Chain Shot" was held resulting in 4 MI’s.
7 Apr 59
Tuesday – Four CF-100s scrambled against Jolly 13 (B-52) on exercise Two Ton.
9 Apr 59
Thursday – An ECM Mission flown against Boneyard 25 (C-119). Eight CF-100s committed resulting in 5 MA’s and 15 MI’s at 0015 hours. Further ECM Mission commenced at 1755 hours when 12 CF-100s committed with results of 10 MA’s and 21 MI’s.
10 Apr 59
Friday – A Mayday squawk and a CW note were detected and traced to Rhino 7 – but it was a malfunction of his equipment.
11 Apr 59
Saturday – At 0315 hours, 4 CF-100s were scrambled in exercise "Chain Shot". One aborted, 2 MA’s and 1 MI were obtained.
14 Apr 59
Tuesday – Exercise "Boy Shy" was held – 4 CF-100s committed for 7 MA’s and 1 MI.
15 Apr 59
Wednesday – Exercise "Flashlight" – Eight CF-100s committed. 2 MA’s – 6 MI’s. At 2115 hours, 2 CF-100s from St. Hubert scrambled against an unknown - 2 MA’s (Ident 1 KC-97).
16 Apr 59
Thursday – At 1725 hours – 2 CF-100s were committed on "Whopper Bravo" resulting in 2 MA’s. Exercise against Jolly 10 (B-52) – 4 CF-100 committed for 4 MA’s – Jolly 10 doing a Site Run.
17 Apr 59
Friday – Exercise "Chain Shot" occurred at 0230Z. Four CF-100s for 4 MA’s and 2 MI’s. Six CF-100s scrambled at 1835 hours against Jolly 17 and Nursemaid 46. Results – 7 MA’s and 3 MI’s.
18 Apr 59
Saturday – F/L D Miller, AS/FtrC, struck off strength on transfer to Station St. Margarets.
19 Apr 59
Sunday – Four CF-100s scrambled against "Whopper Bravo" – 3 MA’s and 1 MI. F/O G Babineau returned from TD at 1 ADCC.
20 Apr 59
Monday – F/L J Frazer departed to CPU – Cold Lake.
21 Apr 59
Tuesday – At 1415 hours 2 CF-100s committed on an RAF Valiant – 2 MA’s.
22 Apr 59
Wednesday – One ECM Site Run by Cowbell 26 completed – 4 CF-100s scrambled against 1 B-52 – 2 MA’s and 2 MI’s.
23 Apr 59
Thursday – F/L W Worthy returned from CPU Cold Lake. Exercise "Chain Shot" completed. Four CF-100s committed. 4 MI’s – ECM (Sweep) run by 3 B-52s.
26 Apr 59
Sunday – At 0035 hours – Cocked Pistol for exercise "Eye Washer" – no commitments – fade out at 0705 hours.
27 Apr 59
Monday – The Command Evaluation team arrived – F/O Parker departed as Liaison Officer at Bagotville.
28 Apr 59
Tuesday – Exercise "Cold Wind" was held at 1800Z and 9 CF-100s and 2 F-89s were committed against 12 Long-Range CF-100 targets. Results – 9 MA’s and 6 MI’s.
29 Apr 59
Wednesday – STP performed for ASVT Team.
30 Apr 59
Thursday – Exercise "Chain Shot" for ASVT Evaluation. Five CF-100s committed on CF-100 target. 4 MI’s and 1 MA.
1 May 59
Friday – F/O Parker returned from TD at Bagotville.
4 May 59
Monday – Exercise "Private Eye" held – results – 4 MA’s 4 MI’s from 4 CF-100s committed.
5 May 59
Tuesday – Exercise "Boy Shy" held – Target Jolly 32 (B-52) – Results 5 MA’s and 1 MI. Four CF-100s scrambled on exercise "Western Ranger" (1 Victor). Results 4 MI’s – ECM Site Runs by Cowbell 10 and Cowbell 17.
6 May 59
Wednesday – F/O Colbert left on TD to Bagotville as Liaison Officer. – At 0059 hours the first of 12 CF-100s were scrambled against Boneyard 1 (ECM C-119). Results – 30 MI’s – 14 MA’s. At 1915 hours six CF-100s were scrambled for Exercise "Big Blast". Results 1 MA – 5 MI’s. At 2045Z Jolly 38 completed a Site Run (ECM).
7 May 59
Thursday – F/L WL Worthy, Air/P, was struck off strength on transfer to Station St. Margarets. Two CF-100s were committed on "Whopper Bravo" – Results 2 MA’s. Cowbell 23 completed ECM Site Run.
8 May 59
Friday – F/O Colbert returned from Bagotville and F/L Freebairn returned from JOAC Course . Between 0147Z and 0649Z – 16 CF-100s were scrambled from Bagotville and St. Hubert on Boneyard 1 (ECM). Results – 35 MA’s and 24 MI’s.
9 May 59
Saturday – F/L Frazer returned from CPU Cold Lake. At 1734Z, 2 CF-100s were committed on a B-47. Results 2 MA’s. Exercise "Whopper Bravo".
10 May 59
Sunday – 233363 F/O RJ Brown, Air/Obs, taken on strength from 410 AW Squadron – Uplands. At 1737Z, 2 CF-100s were committed on "Whopper Bravo" (1 B-47) – 2 MA’s.
11 May 59
Monday – F/L Yuill departed to Lac St. Denis for cross training at 1 Sector. Exercise "Chain Shot" was held and 4 CF-100s scrambled – Results 3 MA’s and 1 MI.
12 May 59
Tuesday – At 0547Z, 6 CF-100s were committed on exercise "Private Eye" (B-52). Results 2 MA’s and 4 MI’s.
14 May 59
Thursday – Two CF-100s were committed on Boneyard 1 – but the track faded prior to intercept.
15 May 59
Friday – At 0230Z, 4 CF-100s were scrambled on exercise "Chain Shot". Results 3 MA’s and 4 MI’s.
16 May 59
Saturday – F/O Lachance, AS/FtrC, taken on strength for 4 weeks special training from 2405 Aux. Squadron.
18 May 59
Monday – F/O Robson departed for Liaison Officer duties at Bagotville.
20 May 59
Wednesday – Jolly 36 (B-52) completed Site Run at 2034Z. Two CF-100s were committed on exercise "Big Blast" – results 2 MA’s.
21 May 59
Thursday – F/O DH Wood, F/O Hincke and F/O Munro were promoted to Flight Lieutenant. Four CF-100s committed on 3 B-52s – results 7 MA’s and 1 MI. Two CF-100s committed on an unknown but broken off prior to intercept. One Site Run completed (Archie 13).
22 May 59
Friday – F/L Yuill returned from TD at 1 ADCC Lac St. Denis.
25 May 59
Monday – F/O W Griba, Air/Obs, was struck off strength on transfer to Holberg.
26 May 59
Tuesday – Eight ECM Site Runs were completed – Exercise "Private Eye" was completed with 4 CF-100s being scrambled – results 8 MA’s and 2 MI’s.
27 May 59
Wednesday – Exercise "Cold Wind" was held. Five CF-100s and 1 F-89 were committed. Results 6 MA’s. Seven Site Runs (ECM) were completed.
28 May 59
Thursday – Eight Site Runs were completed. Two forest fires sighted and reports passed on.
29 May 59
Friday – Six ECM Site Runs completed.
Signed by:
(WL Baynton) W/C
Commanding Officer