Appendix "B"
To AFAO 71.00/01
Historical Summary
RCAF Station Baldy Hughes, BC
Operations
Jun 63
Ops radar consisting of FPS-20 search radar and FPS-6 Height Finders plus all necessary sub systems were SAGE’d during this month, with the official SAGE’d date being 1 July 63.
Jul 63
Installation of the FPS-26 was commenced by Marconi.
Sep 63
FtrCops take over DMCC from Radar Techs.
Training
Sep 63
Ten technicians commenced training on FST-2. Burroughs Tech Rep was instructor.
Oct 63
On the job training for FPS-27 technicians gets under way.
Technical
Aug 63
Height Finder #1 takes on a new coat of paint.
Sep 63
Installation of FPS-27 completed.
Oct 63
Installation completed on FPS-26 and walkway between SAGE Annex and old Ops Building completed.
Nov 63
Several redundant antenna poles were removed from the GATR antenna farm.
Administration
Aug 63
Station Baldy Hughes takes over Prince George Air Cadets 396 Squadron.
Official Visits and Inspections
Nov 63
The AOC visits Baldy Hughes on a familiarization visit.
Public Relations
Aug 63
The Golden Hawks arrive for an air display at Prince George. Press reception and civic banquet held for Hawk Officers and Officers of Station Baldy Hughes. Air Display given by the Golden Hawks and the Red Knight during Simon Fraser Days. The first air display was put up for a period 18 Aug as an Air Force Day project, which was held in conjunction with Simon Fraser Days.
Nov 63
One flight of RCAF personnel participated in the Prince George Armistice Day parade.
Dec 63
Operation Reindeer to the Indian Village of Watson Lake took place with RCAF and USAF personnel participating in the presentation of Christmas Good Will – sponsored by the Prince George Lions Club.
Other
Nov 63
A search party composed of RCAF personnel was organized in an attempt to locate a lost hunter.
Signed by:
(RD Sloat) W/C
Commanding Officer
RCAF Station Baldy Hughes, BC