Yorkton, SK

1962 – Historical Report – National Archives of Canada

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71-00-02 (CO)

HISTORICAL REPORT
RCAF STATION YORKTON
1 Dec 62 - 31 May 63

Yorkton Sask.
10 Jun 63

Introduction

  1. Until 21 Jan 63, the unit functioned on an Advance Party basis under the command of 20128 A/W/C T Goldring CD.
  2. On 21 Jan 63 the Station became self-accounting and the Main Party personnel began arriving. During the remainder of the period, electronic equipment installation and sub-system testing has been in progress.

Function

  1. The role of 46 Radar Squadron at RCAF Station Yorkton is to function as a long range radar (LRR) and ground-air transmitter-receiver (GATR) facility to the Great Falls NORAD Sector of the 29th NORAD Region.

Organization

4.

Commanding Officer

A/W/C T Goldring, CD

Chief Technical Services Officer

F/L FF Caldwell CD

Personnel Administration Officer

F/L AEV Simpson

Signed by:

(T Goldring) A/W/C
CO RCAF Station Yorkton