Station Historical Record
2 (F) Wing, RCAF, Grostenquin, France
Period: 1 Jun 55 - 30 Nov 55
2 Jun 55
CO, G/C Weiser, and CAdO, W/C GH Currie, returned from the COs' Conference held at 4 (F) Wing.
3 Jun 55
A "Gala Night", sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of 2 (F) Wing was held this evening and proved to be a tremendous success. Personnel from all Wings journeyed in with their families to enjoy games of chance, merry-go-round, baking and clothing sale, hot dogs, hamburgs, etc. The grand prize of the evening, a 1955 Belair hard top convertible, was won by F/L Cuthill of 4 (F) Wing.
5 Jun 55
A/C CH Greenway, CPS, G/C A Walmsley, DAFS, W/C TH Spear, DPA, and S/L B Dale, DAFS3, all of AFHQ, visited the station today to discuss personnel and security administration.
11 Jun 55
As in Canada, RCAF Wings in Europe celebrated Air Force Day today and 2 Wing was no exception. A large crowd visited the exhibits in the hangar and enjoyed a boxing show in the Recreation Centre in the evening. The day was completed with dances in the individual Messes.
16 Jun 55
Mr. B Halford, Editor of Aircraft Magazine, Toronto, arrived on the station today to gather material on the operation of the F-86 for future publication in his magazine.
17 Jun 55
Exercise "Carte Blanche" commenced today. This operation is to test the defence of NATO forces in Europe. 421 (F) Squadron has been deployed to Belfort for defence purposes during this operation. All personnel have been issued with gas masks and male personnel are organized in flights to prevent any ground attacks from the enemy.20 Jun 55
CO flew to Belfort today to see 421 Squadron and to check on how they were making out living in tents and eating out.
21 Jun 55
Mr. Tetlaw of the Federal New Services reported to the station this morning to take photos of the personnel on the job.
23 Jun 55
A/V/M JG Kerr, AOC TC, accompanied by G/C LH Randall, SPSO, Air Division visited 2 (F) Wing today. A/V/M JG Kerr is representing the CAS at Exercise "CARTE BLANCHE". Several attack warnings were sounded today but the enemy failed to break our defence.
24 Jun 55
A/V/M Campbell, General Weyland, USAF, and General Murten, FAF, arrived on the station and were met by the CO.
27 Jun 55
Fifteen reporters covering Exercise "Carte Blanche" arrived at 2 Wing today. They were briefed by the AOC, Air Div, A/V/M Campbell and conducted on a tour of the station by the CO. Exercise "Carte Blanche" was officially declared over at 2100 hours, and the station has been stood-down for three days.
30 Jun 55
The following promotions were announced this afternoon.
To F/L |
|---|
F/O DJ MacLean |
F/O GN Kilgour |
F/O RJ Goeres |
F/O DC Ackert |
F/O A Whyte |
F/O HD Halverson |
F/O AB Skidmore |
F/O PV Whitehead |
F/O DE Wilson |
1 Jul 55
A cocktail party was held in the Officer's Mess this evening to celebrate "Canada Day". Local dignitaries, mayors and clergy were the guests of 2 Wing Officers at this party.
3 Jul 55
430 (F) Squadron had flying time of 5.20.
4 Jul 55
430 (F) Squadron had flying time of 12:30.
5 Jul 55
All squadrons were flying today and the total was
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 42:05 |
421 | 23:20 |
430 | 65:55 |
6 Jul 55
Flying time for today:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 37:50 |
421 | 25:35 |
430 | 33:35 |
7 Jul 55
Flying time for today:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 41:35 |
421 | 25:35 |
430 | 31:05 |
8 Jul 55
Flying commenced at 0845 hours and F/O Adams had a mishap on the first section. While on final approach, he experienced a flame out and force landed ˝ miles off the end of the runway. Fortunately F/O Adams escaped uninjured although the aircraft was damaged. 2 Wing was visited by Mr. PY Davoud, Sales Manager, Orenda, who discussed the use of Orenda engines in the F-86, with the COpsO and CO. Flying time was as follows:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 50:25 |
421 | 34:45 |
430 | 27:15 |
9 Jul 55
CO departed on two weeks annual leave and the CAdO took over as A/CO. LAC Howarth of 601 C&W Squadron was critically injured in an automobile accident near Nancy, when his car hit an object on the road, went out of control and hit a tree. 416 (F) Squadron is on stand-by for the weekend. Today's flying time is as follows:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 30:20 |
421 | 12:40 |
430 | 16:50 |
11 Jul 55
Mr. JL Henderson, University of London Institute of Education, accompanied by F/L LJ Freeman, SOGT, 1 Air Division, gave a lecture on current affairs to all officers this afternoon. Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 36:30 |
421 | 33:05 |
430 | 35:45 |
12 Jul 55
flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 29:35 |
421 | 20:30 |
430 | 30:40 |
13 Jul 55
Aerobatic team involved in mid air collision. The aircraft were damaged slightly, but no one was injured. Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 3:45 |
421 | 4:00 |
430 | 20:35 |
14 Jul 55
Flying time: Nil
15 Jul 55
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 43:50 |
421 | 41:05 |
430 | 39:25 |
16 Jul 55
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 17:00 |
421 | 31:40 |
430 | 30:05 |
17 Jul 55
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
421 | 21:20 |
430 | 4:00 |
18 Jul 55
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 31:35 |
421 | 22:20 |
430 | 35:45 |
19 Jul 55
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 29:15 |
421 | 38:15 |
430 | 43:25 |
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 23:40 |
421 | 20:15 |
430 | 23:00 |
21 Jul 55
Today was the most tragic day for 2 (F) Wing since its inception. Two of her senior pilots, F/O Emile Noel and F/O Bruce Donald, both of 416 Squadron, collided while flying in close formation and were killed instantaneously. F/O George Kowarth had to force land as a result of the debris that entered the intake of his aircraft. F/L John Allingham was the only one able to make it back to base for landing. Flying times:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 27:00 |
421 | 39:45 |
430 | 39:00 |
22 Jul 55
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 11:35 |
421 | 24:35 |
430 | 41:15 |
23 Jul 55
Funerals were held this morning for the late Flying Officers Donald and Noel. They were both buried in the Canadian Military Cemetary Choloy.
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 2:05 |
421 | 3:20 |
430 | 14:40 |
24 Jul 55
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
430 | 4:00 |
25 Jul 55
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 30:10 |
421 | 34:50 |
430 | 40:45 |
26 Jul 55
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 29:05 |
421 | 40:35 |
430 | 35:25 |
27 Jul 55
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 25:00 |
421 | 18:35 |
430 | 27:15 |
2 (F) Wing was visited by the following Parliamentarians who toured the station and local villages. They had coffee with the airmen and airwomen in the Airmen's Mess and chatted with station personnel.
Senator WM Aseltine
Senator C Vaillancourt
Senator M McQueen Fergusson
Mr JWG Hunter
Mrs EL Fairclough
Mrs MA Shipley
Col AJ Brooks
Lieut Col DS Harkness
Mr JG Diefenbaker
Mr AM Alistair Stewart
Mr L Balcer
Mr M Boisvert
Mr CAD Cannon
Mr PT Hellyer
Mr IW Studer
Mr GT Purdy
Mr A Caron
Mr AM Fraser
Mr FGJ Hahn
Mr WM Johnson
Mr E Philpott
Mr WA Pommer
Lieut Col R Larose
Mr F Martin
Mr B MacDonald
Mr G Morin
416 Squadron provided 4 aircraft and the Wing provided a T-33 for exercise “Sentry Post”.
28 Jul 55
The Wing put on a twenty-four aircraft fly past and an aerobatic display for the Parliamentarians before their departure for 3 Wing. The CO entered the hospital this afternoon for a minor operation.
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 20:20 |
421 | 18:35 |
430 | 27:15 |
29 Jul 55
CAdO took over as A/CO during the absence of G/C Weiser. W/C Baker, SOCE Branch, Air Division held a conference with the CTechSO and CEO re PMQ construction problems. 416 Squadron, 421 Squadron, and 430 Squadron each mounted four aircraft for interceptor duties on exercise “Unicorn Two”.
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 25:50 |
421 | 27:40 |
430 | 35:45 |
30 Jul 55
LAC LF Habart of this station was fatally injured in an automobile accident today. 416 Squadron is on stand-by for the weekend.
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 18:25 |
421 | 19:40 |
430 | 12:20 |
31 Jul 55
“The Skylancers”, 2 (F) Wing’s Aerobatic Team participated in an inter-national air show at Frescaty, and from all accounts gave an excellent performance.
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 9:50 |
430 | 5:35 |
1 Aug 55
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 23:00 |
421 | 16:10 |
430 | 15:25 |
2 Aug 55
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
421 | 2:20 |
3 Aug 55
A letter received from Air Division, 54-1-1 (SOPA) advises that the following “Battle Honours of the RCAF” have been granted to the squadrons on our station.
416 (F) Squadron | |
|---|---|
DEFENCE OF BRITAIN | 1942-44 |
ENGLISH CHANNEL AND NORTH SEA | 1943 |
FORTRESS EUROPE | 1942-44 |
- Dieppe |
|
FRANCE AND GERMANY | 1944-45 |
-Normandy | 1944 |
-Arnhem |
|
-Rhine |
|
| 421 (F) Squadron | |
|---|---|
DEFENCE OF BRITAIN | 1942-43 |
FORTRESS OF EUROPE | 1942-44 |
FRANCE AND GERMANY | 1944-45 |
- Normandy | 1944 |
-Arnhem |
|
-Rhine |
|
| 430 (F) Squadron | |
|---|---|
FORTRESS OF EUROPE | 1943-44 |
FRANCE AND GERMANY | 1944-45 |
-Normandy | 1944 |
-Arnhem |
|
-Rhine |
|
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 20:10 |
421 | 19:25 |
430 | 12:30 |
4 Aug 55
Mr. Dean Kaye and Mr. George Bowden of Radio Station CFGF Montreal, accompanied by S/L W Lee, SOPR, Air Division visited the station to interview RCAF personnel in Europe. A fatal accident almost occurred when F/L Hogan’s aircraft developed a leak in the hydraulic control system, but he was able to regain partial control and land the aircraft safely. Miss Betty Thomlinson of the CBC Staff, Edmonton, arrived on the station to collect material for CBC broadcasts.
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 33:00 |
421 | 30:50 |
430 | 20:45 |
5 Aug 55
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 40:20 |
421 | 34:10 |
430 | 20:45 |
6 Aug 55
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 5:10 |
421 | 16:05 |
7 Aug 55
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
421 | 14:00 |
8 Aug 55
CO arrived back from 3 Wing after spending nine days in the hospital. 421 Squadron flew 10 missions in Exercise “Tangle Time”, and is on stand-by for the week-end.
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
421 | 12:15 |
9 Aug 55
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 52:15 |
421 | 25:30 |
430 | 13:35 |
10 Aug 55
Mr. Goldsmith of the RAF Cinema Corporation arrived on the station to confer with the station theatre manager.
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 39:15 |
421 | 25:30 |
430 | 9:50 |
11 Aug 55
S/L PG McLaren and F/O AC Turner of AFHQ/AMTS reported to 2 Wing to conduct motor vehicle accident prevention programme and inspect ME efficiency.
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 46:55 |
421 | 45:20 |
430 | 19:15 |
12 Aug 55
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 48:50 |
421 | 43:15 |
430 | 33:05 |
13 Aug 55
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 21:15 |
421 | 19:50 |
430 | 17:25 |
14 Aug 55
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
430 | 8:00 |
15 Aug 55
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 35:00 |
421 | 37:25 |
430 | 34:55 |
16 Aug 55
Mr. Verne Morse, public relations photographer of AV Roe, visited the station to gather material for future publication by AV Roe.
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 32:25 |
421 | 40:55 |
430 | 29:00 |
17 Aug 55
General Vanier, former Canadian Ambassador to France, and A/V/M H Godwin, new AOC, 1 Air Division, paid an informal visit to 2 (F) Wing today. 601 C&R Squadron instituted a new microwave circuit between Air Division and 4 (F) Wing. Headed by W/C CD Barnett, COpsO, representing the CO, a busload of athletes travelled to 3 (F) Wing to enter in the Air Division Track and Field Competition. Although not the team winner, some of 2 Wing’s athletes captured first prize in individual events. From all accounts, it was a well organized sporting event enjoyed by the athletes and spectators alike.
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 32:25 |
421 | 40:55 |
430 | 16:45 |
18 Aug 55
Doctor Ernest Newman, co-editor of the London Observer (England), visited this unit this afternoon and gave an up-to-date and factual lecture on European affairs.
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 46:50 |
421 | 47:30 |
430 | 27:10 |
19 Aug 55
109 Comm Flight came to the rescue again with F/L Kaiser and F/O Bell, flying an air evacuation from Soellingen to Zweibrucken. S/L RA Stubbs, MedA/SO, visited the station to discuss Aero Medical requirements with the SMO.
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 39:10 |
421 | 47:25 |
430 | 22:50 |
20 Aug 55
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 40:45 |
421 | 23:55 |
430 | 18:10 |
21 Aug 55
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 16:00 |
421 | 00:40 |
22 Aug 55
CO journeys to Air Division to hear a lecture on Armament given by A/C JA Easton. CTechSO, W/C AN LeCheminant, proceeded on annual leave and S/L H Stanley took over as A/CTechSO.
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 41:40 |
421 | 45:40 |
430 | 28:20 |
23 Aug 55
A/C JA Easton, C/Arm/AFHQ, W/C P Peters, D/Arm Engineering AFHQ, and Mr. G Watson, Head of Armament Branch, spent the day at 2 Wing discussing Armament problems.
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 33:15 |
421 | 43:50 |
430 | 11:35 |
24 Aug 55
430 (F) Squadron departed for Rabat for approximately a month for air to air firing practice.
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 17:20 |
421 | 16:50 |
430 | 9:35 |
25 Aug 55
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 44:15 |
421 | 47:50 |
430 | 12:25 |
26 Aug 55
S/L Sansoucy, OC 601 C&R Squadron, made his monthly inspection of the microwave detachment at Zimming. Mr. A Buckley, General Secretary, Ottawa Branch, YMCA, visited the stn to act as a consultant on the community centre recreation programme for PMQs.
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 47:35 |
421 | 42:10 |
430 | 10:10 |
27 Aug 55
Flying time
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
421 | 12:20 |
28 Aug 55
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 21:15 |
421 | 50:50 |
430 | 5:45 |
29 Aug 55
F/O BR Campbell of 430 (F) Squadron, had to force land his Sabre at Phalsbourg and fortunately escaped without injury.
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 49:20 |
421 | 29:10 |
430 | 12:35 |
30 Aug 55
CO flew as co-pilot on the sked run to Langar. The final game of the Men’s and Ladies’ Fastball Championships were held with the 2 (F) Wing men’s team defeating 4 (F) Wing’s team two games out of three to retain their Air Division championship for the third consecutive year. 2 (F) Wing ladies’ team battled right down to the last inning but unfortunately were beaten in the last game by 4 (F) Wing.
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 40:35 |
421 | 21:00 |
430 | 9:50 |
31 Aug 55
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 9:20 |
1 Sep 55
G/C RH Bray, newly appointed STSO at Air Division, inspected all sections, under the CTechSO, with the exception of Maintenance. S/L Sansoucy visited Air Division on his monthly inspection tour. Aircraft from 416 Squadron and 430 Squadron participated in Operation “Argus”, doing a total of five scrambles.
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 31:50 |
421 | 40:50 |
430 | 2:20 |
2 Sep 55
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 46:45 |
421 | 40:55 |
430 | 5:00 |
3 Sep 55
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 29:45 |
4 Sep 55
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 20:45 |
5 Sep 55
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 29:20 |
6 Sep 55
CO flew to Farnborough, England, for the annual air show. F/O F Luettger of 421 (F) Squadron had a narrow escape today when the nosewheel of his Sabre packed in on take-off. However, he was able to stop the aircraft with only slight damage.
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 33:00 |
421 | 32:10 |
430 | 5:50 |
7 Sep 55
CAdO and COps flew to Farnborough for the air show. Miss Gooslin of Quebec City visited the station to gather material on personnel and dependents from Quebec for publication in French newspapers.
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 33:00 |
421 | 32:10 |
430 | 5:50 |
8 Sep 55
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 33:30 |
421 | 27:25 |
9 Sep 55
LAC Schofield of 109 Comm Flight was accidentally drowned at Hombourg Haut, while attending his own going away party. F/L EC Tuckey of 416 Squadron had to bail out at 1630 hours. He landed safely about twenty miles from base.
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 37:10 |
421 | 46:05 |
430 | 8:45 |
10 Sep 55
CTechSO and CEO visited the Maginot bunker site to explore possibility of use as dispersal shelter and storage area. 416 Squadron is on stand-by for the weekend.
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 7:30 |
421 | 28:30 |
11 Sep 55
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
421 | 12:35 |
12 Sep 55
Mr. Kirkwood, political advisor to the Canadian Delegation to NATO, paid a liaison visit to the Station today.
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 33:00 |
421 | 45:00 |
430 | 2:25 |
13 Sep 55
The Telecom Section won the inter-section men’s fastball championship this evening and were presented with the “G/C Weiser” trophy.
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 38:40 |
421 | 45:00 |
430 | 2:25 |
14 Sep 55
Mr. MacDonald of the Deputy Minister’s Office, Brig General Pangmore and Brig General Ware made a liaison visit to the station. 430 (F) Squadron is still away at Rabat on TD, but will be returning shortly. 416 Squadron is off on Operation “Thursday Scrimmage” with French GCI. Dr. Alexamder Muraszeu, Chief Experimental Engineer Orenda Engines, arrived to discuss technical and operational problems on Orenda 10 and 14 engines.
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 19:20 |
421 | 18:00 |
430 | 9:45 |
15 Sep 55
601 C&R Squadron moved into the building formerly used by HQ. Everyone is happy about the move since it provides 601 with more space and better facilities. G/C FR West and F/L AP Wills, AFHQ visited the station to survey Wing capability and adequacy of ground handling equipment. Mr. Clive Baxter of the “Financial Post” arrived to collect material for future publication in the “Post”.
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 31:25 |
421 | 24:15 |
430 | 9:25 |
16 Sep 55
The Aerobatic Team left for Dusseldorf to participate in an air show.
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 52:05 |
421 | 40:05 |
430 | 5:05 |
17 Sep 55
A fire broke out in the PX this morning but was quickly quelled by the Fire Section. A Board of Inquiry has been convened to investigate. A farewell party for the CO and his wife was held in the Officers’ Mess this evening and everyone enjoyed themselves.
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 16:15 |
430 | 2:30 |
18 Sep 55
A/V/M MN Hendrick, Air Member for Technical Services, AFHQ, paid a staff visit to 2 Wing today.
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 11:00 |
19 Sep 55
S/L AR Jobson, WO2 JC Wallis, WO2 RD Boque, arrived on the station to conduct a supply inspection. F/L Sayers, Supply, and F/L Brain, TechAE, visited Salzmann Tent Co in Germany to collect information on modification of the present door mechanism of hangar tents.
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 51:30 |
421 | 24:30 |
430 | 6:50 |
20 Sep 55
A/C FS Carpenter, Chief of Operations, AFHQ, and W/C DJ Williams, Fighter Operations, AFHQ, paid a staff visit to 2 Wing. F/O EC Tuckey, 416 Squadron, had a few bad moments when his aircraft flamed out, but he was able to successfully re-lite and land safely.
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 41:00 |
421 | 30:15 |
430 | 17:05 |
21 Sep 55
430 (F) Squadron returned from their months TD in Rabat on Operation “Weapon Fire”.
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 27:25 |
421 | 19:05 |
430 | 48:25 |
22 Sep 55
F/L JC Smith, AMC HQ Senior Aircraft Officer, visited the station to discuss supply of Orenda 14 Engines.
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 42:05 |
421 | 38:20 |
430 | 8:05 |
24 Sep 55
The New Cpls’ Club was opened this evening and a farewell party was held for G/C and Mrs. Weiser.
26 Sep 55
A party of AV Roe representatives arrived on the station with a CF-100 to put on a display for station personnel as well as a party of Belgian guests. Mr. Lyons put the CF-100 through a thrilling display of aerobatics. Mr. P Tremblay, political advisor Canadian Delegation to NATO Paris, paid a liaison visit this morning.
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 9:35 |
421 | 6:40 |
27 Sep 55
Miss Kathleen Herman, National Director Canadian Junior Red Cross, arrived to discuss organization of Junior Red Cross Clubs in Air Division Schools. A Mess Dinner was held in the Officers’ Mess to say good-bye to our departing CO.
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 52:15 |
421 | 38:00 |
430 | 24:20 |
28 Sep 55
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 28:55 |
421 | 15:25 |
430 | 13:25 |
29 Sep 55
G/C Wieser and family left this morning for Paris on the first leg of the journey home. G/C Weiser has been transferred to Air Defence Command, St. Hubert, Quebec. Our new CO, G/C WFM Newson, is not expected in for a couple of weeks. In the interim, W/C GH Currie, CAdO, will be acting CO.
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 38:05 |
421 | 36:40 |
430 | 25:10 |
30 Sep 55
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 16:05 |
421 | 7:55 |
430 | 20:50 |
At the Air Division skilled driving competitions at 4 (F) Wing today, LAC Pack and Cpl Norden of the Wing placed first and second respectively.
1 Oct 55
The A/CO and OC 416 Squadron, S/L KC Lett, departed via Service aircraft for 1 Wing to attend the COs’ Conference. W/C CD Barnett is A/CO in the interim.
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 00:50 |
2 Oct 55
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 21:05 |
421 | 26:50 |
430 | 21:50 |
3 Oct 55
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 21:00 |
421 | 10:20 |
430 | 21:50 |
4 Oct 55
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 11:40 |
421 | 10:20 |
430 | 14:20 |
5 Oct 55
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 32:45 |
421 | 48:10 |
430 | 42:45 |
6 Oct 55
A/CO and OC 416 Squadron returned from TD at 1 Wing.
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 19:05 |
421 | 25:15 |
430 | 42:45 |
7 Oct 55
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 24:35 |
421 | 33:00 |
430 | 13:00 |
8 Oct 55
416 Squadron is on stand-by this weekend
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 22:15 |
9 Oct 55
An exchange visit, under the supervision of WO1 Lefebvre, was paid by the fire fighters of Hombourg Haut to our Fire Section.
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 20:20 |
10 Oct 55
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 20:55 |
430 | 1:10 |
11 Oct 55
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 35:30 |
421 | 25:45 |
430 | 20:15 |
12 Oct 55
All dependents participated in Exercise “Vagabond” and the exercise was completed by approximately 1300 hours.
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 24:20 |
421 | 19:35 |
430 | 17:55 |
13 Oct 55
A/C DS Blaine, AFHQ, accompanied by Mr. RG MacNeill, Treasury Board, and Mr. HA Davis, Deputy Minister’s Staff, visited the station to discuss construction plans, dependent housing and AMTS Sphere of Activity.
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 24:25 |
421 | 26:05 |
430 | 15:05 |
14 Oct 55
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 4:25 |
15 Oct 55
Word was received that the new CO, G/C WFM Newson and his family docked at Le Havre this morning and are motoring to 2 Wing.
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 24:25 |
421 | 26:05 |
430 | 14:30 |
16 Oct 55
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 14:45 |
430 | 1:00 |
17 Oct 55
Our new CO reported this morning.
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 29:00 |
421 | 45:35 |
430 | 32:55 |
18 Oct 55
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 41:30 |
421 | 34:00 |
430 | 31:00 |
19 Oct 55
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 25:00 |
421 | 25:55 |
430 | 17:40 |
20 Oct 55
CO and CAdO went to Air Division for the day. Mr. Colin Jackson, news correspondent for the BBC London, delivered a current affairs lecture on the Far East.
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 46:55 |
421 | 35:30 |
430 | 26:50 |
21 Oct 55
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 29:15 |
421 | 21:30 |
430 | 23:05 |
22 Oct 55
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 15:00 |
421 | 29:10 |
430 | 45:05 |
23 Oct 55
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 6:50 |
430 | 39:00 |
24 Oct 55
The CO, accompanied by the French Liaison Officer, Captain DeMalglaive, visited the local villages to meet the Prefects, mayors and other civic officials. S/L Fair arrived from AFHQ to discuss policy on trade exams and TA problems.
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 37:50 |
421 | 29:55 |
430 | 38:05 |
25 Oct 55
430 (F) Squadron had a rough day when one pilot F/O J Hubbard had to bail out when his Sabre flamed out, and F/O RG Linklater was killed when his Sabre crashed on landing. A welcoming party was held in the Officers’ Mess for G/C and Mrs WFM Newson.
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 36:45 |
421 | 33:35 |
430 | 38:05 |
26 Oct 55
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 28:50 |
421 | 33:35 |
430 | 28:50 |
27 Oct 55
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 35:25 |
421 | 32:35 |
430 | 23:40 |
28 Oct 55
S/L WS Harvey, OC 430 (F) Squadron, left for Canada today on transfer to the Ferry Unit at St. Hubert. S/L CW White reported in from 4 (F) Wing to take over the duties of OC 430 (F) Squadron.
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 36:15 |
421 | 34:55 |
430 | 17:20 |
29 Oct 55
Funeral services were held this morning for the late F/O RG Linklater and burial took place in the Canadian Military Cemetary Choloy near Nancy, France.
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 13:55 |
421 | 10:15 |
430 | 3:10 |
31 Oct 55
S/L JHH Muir, S/L JOH Neff, F/L WH Farrell, F/L KB Lloyd, all of TCHQ/SASO/SOTS, visited the station to discuss airmen and officers’ qualifying exams, problems related to specific telecom equipment in use at Air Division units, and to obtain reaction concerning introduction of practical performance type tests in trade examinations.
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 27:40 |
421 | 32:35 |
430 | 17:25 |
1 Nov 55
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
421 | 13:10 |
2 Nov 55
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 39:25 |
421 | 29:10 |
430 | 17:55 |
3 Nov 55
A/V/M KM Guthrie, National president Royal Canadian Air Force Association paid a liaison visit to our Wing today.
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 45:50 |
421 | 28:15 |
430 | 28:50 |
4 Nov 55
F/O Campbell and F/O Simpson both of 430 Squadron, skidded off the end of the runway on landing, however, no damage was caused to the pilots or aircraft. 421 Squadron is on Exercise “Tangle Time” for the weekend.
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 25:40 |
421 | 38:35 |
430 | 27:00 |
5 Nov 55
416 (F) Squadron Officers’ touch football squad beat Wing HQ for the inter-section touch football championship.
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 8:30 |
421 | 29:10 |
430 | 14:20 |
7 Nov 55
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 40:10 |
421 | 57:35 |
430 | 38:10 |
8 Nov 55
Flying time:
Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 40:10 |
421 | 57:35 |
430 | 38:10 |
9 Nov 55
S/L SC Hawkins, AMCHQ/STelO arrived on the station for telecommunication discussion and liaison visit.
Flying time:Squadron | Flying times |
|---|---|
416 | 28:45 |
421 | 4:40 |
430 | 24:20 |
10 Nov 55
Flying time: