Handover to RCAF
During this quarter, the tenth Group III AC&W Squadron was phased over to the RCAF. The turnover ceremony of the 913th AC&W Squadron, Pagwa Air Station, Pagwa River, Ontario, took place on 29 May 1963 with Major WW Scroggins, Jr., Commander of the 913th AC&W Squadron representing USAF/ADC. The station was accepted by Squadron Leader W. Spearer, Site Commander in behalf of the Air Officer Commanding, RCAF/ADC. Due to the remoteness of this site, limited facilities and housing, it was agreed to conduct the ceremony on a local level.
VIP guest personnel attending the ceremony included Colonel Richard W Davania, Commander of Sault Ste Marie Sector and Group Captain AV Houle, Sault Ste Marie Sector. This headquarters was not represented at the ceremony, however, a communication received from the 913th Commander indicated that the ceremony was conducted according to schedule featuring appropriate remarks by the two site commanders.
A reception followed the ceremony. Pagwa was officially transferred to the RCAF on 1 June 1963.