Narrative Report
2 (F) Wing, RCAF
1 Dec 1957 to 31 May 1958
1 Dec 57
Non Zulu. Nil flying all squadrons. The CO accompanied by F/L English, Captain De Malglaive, plus the Town Council and local officers laid a wreath at the War Memorial to the memory of St. Avold residents who were victims of the war at 1100 hours. At 1115 hours the party visited the French cemetery to pay homage to French soldiers who died for France. Then at 1130 hours at the American Cemetery, the town council and local officers plus the CO and party paid homage to American soldiers who died for the liberation of France.
2 Dec 57
Cold but weather good all day. A big night flying programme was laid on and carried out. Sandal 29 (F/L Ross) landed at Chaumont because of compass and radio compass trouble. G/C Cross, Air Attache, arrived from Turkey at 1530 hours.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 24:15 | 14 |
421 | 40:55 |
33 |
| 430 | 74:10 | 60 |
3 Dec 57
The AOC departed from 2 Wing for Sardinia at approximately 0900 hours. Weather fairly good. Normal flying.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 15:00 | 10 |
| 421 | 64:55 | 44 |
430 | 32:40 | 55 |
4 Dec 57
CO’s parade. G/C Searle presented Long Service medal to WD1 J Meek and CDs to the following:
F/L DR Dingledine | Sgt WF Johnston | Cpl LJ Paget |
FS LP Foster | Sgt FR St. John | |
Sgt PJ Huschi | Cpl AE Kimber |
Flying washed in at noon.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
| 423 | 14:15 | 8 |
421 | 18:20 | 14 |
| 430 | 27:40 | 22 |
5 Dec 57
The Entertainment committee held the last regular Bingo of 1957. CO held Traffic Tribunal today. 430 squadron held a dance in the Rec. Centre. Fog. Argus postponed until tomorrow. No flying all day except one T-33 and one CF-100 in from Sardinia.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
| 423 | 3:45 | 2 |
| 421 | 4:55 | 44 |
6 Dec 57
Argus on as planned except raider force of F-84Fs scheduled to land here cancelled out. The Sabre interceptors from 421 Squadron, flew 8 sorties while the CF-100s flew 4 sorties before being released approx 1230Z from Argus.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
| 423 | 24:30 | 14 |
| 421 | 25:20 | 18 |
7 Dec 57
2 Wing’s popular football classic the “Mud Bowl” between the Officers and Airmen was won for the first time in years by the Officers. In basketball games with 1 Wing, the men won 84-40 and our girls lost 18-21.
Nil flying
8 Dec 57
Nil flying
9 Dec 57
The CO heard charge cases this morning. SDO and OO duties were revised. Due to high cross winds and rain, flying was washed out for Sabres and T-33s. Four F-84Fs came in from Eindhoven, Holland.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
| 423 | 20:15 | 12 |
10 Dec 57
The CO was indisposed and did not leave to attend the dinner held in Paris in honour of General Faulkes. The small bore rifle club held their first organizational meeting of the year. Weather good.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
| 421 | 37:15 | 28 |
| 423 | 9:00 | 5 |
| 430 | 45:55 | 44 |
11 Dec 57
A group consisting of 11 persons - Moselle Tax Collectors, were given a tour of the station. Flying unrestricted until 1230Z, then restricted for the rest of the day.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 22:15 | 12 |
421 | 26:05 | 18 |
| 430 | 32:45 | 26 |
12 Dec 57
In a giant Turkey Bingo held this date 50 turkeys and assorted prizes were son by a capacity crowd. A/C Gilchrist called to see the CO. A Traffic Tribunal was held in the morning and charge cases afternoon. Exercise Synthex/Guest on again on a reduced scale. Threat of fog delayed take-offs until 0810Z when the four interceptors and four of the eight raiders got airborne. No CF-100s were on the exercise. On Synthex, we flew 25 air offence sorties and 11 air defence. Our aerodrome was attacked several times by two ATAF aircraft.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
| 423 | 21:45 | 12 |
| 421 | 51:40 | 39 |
| 430 | 49:55 | 36 |
13 Dec 57
The ME section held a Christmas dance. Restricted flying in all day until about 1330Z when flying was washed out due to weather coming down below limits. Four F-86s went to Prestwick.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
| 423 | 16:30 | 10 |
| 421 | 28:40 | 22 |
| 430 | 21:00 | 17 |
14 Dec 57
The annual childrens Christmas party complete with Santa Clause was held today and met with its usual success. Non Zulu weekend. Nil flying all squadrons.
15 Dec 57
Nil flying
16 Dec 57
The men’s and women’s basketball teams defeated the Wing teams 66-54 (men) 57-2 (girls) at 4 Wing. Restricted flying in all day. 430 flew to Bierset with 2 F-86s on Exercise Round Robin.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
| 423 | 21:30 | 13 |
| 421 | 51:50 | 39 |
| 430 | 37:40 | 30 |
17 Dec 57
The CO heard charge cases this morning. No flying except for a weather check. Freezing drizzle throughout the area.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
| 423 | 1:15 | 1 |
18 Dec 57
The CO carried out a station inspection this morning, and went flying in the afternoon. Weather good. Sandal 17 (F/O Hubbard) had normal hydraulic failure after take off but returned to base safely.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
| 423 | 6:15 | 4 |
421 | 43:10 | 32 |
| 430 | 26:35 | 22 |
19 Dec 57
Restricted flying in until 0900 hours local then flying washed out for Sabres and T-33s for an hour. Restricted flying brought back in until 1400 hours then open flying was authorized.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 22:45 | 15 |
| 421 | 43:05 | 35 |
| 430 | 28:55 | 22 |
20 Dec 57
Wing armament held a section party in the Rec Centre. Runway icy and frost covered, all flying washed out until 1130 then open flying washed in. Weather CAVU. One T-33 went to Prestwick to pick up a Mk 6 Sabre. A Mk 5 German Sabre was brought back by F/L Goeres who unfortunately had some navigation trouble and penetrated the East German border for a brief time before landing here safely.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
| 423 | 5:00 | 4 |
| 421 | 20:10 | 17 |
| 430 | 19:40 | 15 |
21 Dec 57
Zulu
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
| 423 | 13:45 | 9 |
22 Dec 57
Zulu
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
| 423 | 10:15 | 6 |
| 421 | 2:25 | 2 |
| 430 | 8:10 | 7 |
23 Dec 57
421 Squadron on complete stand down. Good weather.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
| 423 | 8:45 | 5 |
430 | 38:00 | 28 |
24 Dec 57
The Christmas tour (Hotel Plan) left for Switzerland. Good flying weather. 421 Squadron on stand down.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
430 | 35:40 | 30 |
25 Dec 57
Christmas Day. Nil flying all Squadrons.
26 Dec 57
Good weather. All squadrons stood down.
27 Dec 57
Fog all day. Nil flying all squadrons.28 - 29 Dec 57
Non Zulu weekend. Nil flying all Squadrons 28 & 29 Dec.
30 Dec 57
430 Squadron on stand down. Weather good but fairly strong cross wind.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 27:30 | 16 |
| 421 | 40:35 | 34 |
31 Dec 57
The New Year’s tour (Hotel Plan) left for Switzerland. 430 Squadron on stand down. Restricted flying in all day.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 11:45 | 7 |
421 | 25:00 | 20 |
1 Jan 58
New Year’s Day. No flying.
2 Jan 58
Excellent weather. 430 Squadron still on stand down. 421 Squadron and 423 Squadron doing some flying.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 23:30 | 14 |
421 | 13:35 | 10 |
3 Jan 58
Eleven people qualified for their Royal Life Saving or Red Cross awards, climaxing the first part of the winter’s senior water safety and life saving awards swimming classes. Weather very good. 430 Squadron on stand down. Two Mystere 4s came in from Dijon on Exercise Round Robin.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 21:30 | 12 |
421 | 40:35 | 34 |
4 Jan 58
The high school girls and boys basketball teams played another round of their inter-school series, resulting in a win for the boys and a loss for the girls. Zulu weekend.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
| 421 | 36:00 | 28 |
5 Jan 58
Zulu flying only
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
421 | 16:05 | 12 |
6 Jan 58
Weather just above restricted flying limits. 430 Squadron on Exercise Scan Plan. 423 Squadron not planning any more flying except for air tests as they push off for Sardinia on Wednesday. Flying washed out because of strong cross winds at 1100 hours.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 3:30 | 4 |
421 | 18:50 | 15 |
| 430 | 17:45 | 12 |
7 Jan 58
Flying washed out at start of morning because of very high cross winds. Zulu section managed to get off for one scramble later in the afternoon. Papa 4 (F/O Mills) had trouble with ice freezing his control column, declared an emergency but later returned without incident to base.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
| 423 | 1:00 | 1 |
| 421 | 4:10 | 4 |
430 | 00:45 | 1 |
8 Jan 58
The CO carried out an inspection of the station today. An intersection Volleyball meeting to organize the current league was held. 14 teams were represented. 423 Squadron pushed off for Decimomannu for a three week air firing tour. One of the T-33s flown by F/L Brickenden had a “B” category crash on landing at Decimomannu. All squadrons flying normal. F/L Greff, from Air Div, lost his tanks over an unpopulated area while on a low level trip.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | Decci |
|
421 | 42:15 | 33 |
430 | 43:45 | 34 |
9 Jan 58
Traffic tribunal resumed after holiday. Three cases heard. Exercise Argus postponed for 24 hours. All our flying washed out because of high cross winds and steady rain all day. 423 AWU.
10 Jan 58
Over 10, 11 and 12 Jan 2 Wing placed second in the inter-wing, inter-section basketball play-offs at 1 Wing. Weather good. 421 Squadron on Ex Argus with eight interceptors. Got one scramble in morning and one in afternoon. One CF-100 had the port under-carriage collapse while taxiing at Deci, “C” possibly “B” category.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | AWU |
|
421 | 39:15 | 32 |
430 | 33:45 | 29 |
11 Jan 58
Non Zulu weekend. 423 AWU
12 Jan 58
Non Zulu weekend. 423 AWU
13 Jan 58
Weather good. 421 Squadron on Exercise Scan Plan for the next two weeks.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | AWU |
|
421 | 40:25 | 31 |
430 | 37:40 | 41 |
14 Jan 58
Flying washed out until 1230 hours local. The squadrons flew about one trip on each of their available aircraft in the afternoon.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | AWU |
|
| 421 | 15:20 | 12 |
| 430 | 13:20 | 12 |
15 Jan 58
Flight Safety lectures on in WOps, CO attended. Given by Air Div FSO. No inspection. Lectures after met briefing. Weather poor everywhere, our GCA on weekly maintenance. No flying all day. 423 AWU.
16 Jan 58
The high school basketball games played in the afternoon resulted in a loss for the boys and a win for the girls. Another Bingo with an excellent attendance was held this date. Weather fairly good her, but no alternates available so flying washed out. Exercise Synthex/Guest cancelled because of weather. 423 AWU. Traffic tribunal today, three cases heard.
17 Jan 58
Flying washed out all day. 423 AWU.
18 Jan 58
Zulu weekend. 423 AWU.
19 Jan 58
The men’s basketball team won and the ladies lost in a league game played at 3 Wing. Zulu weekend. 423 AWU.
20 Jan 58
Winter! CO left for Decimomannu (T-33) after runways cleared - 1430 hours. Snow on runway kept flying washed out all morning except for aircraft going to other bases. Flying washed in at 1500 hours for air tests. The Volleyball league played the first games of the season today.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | AWU |
|
| 430 | 7:00 | 6 |
21 Jan 58
A/C Gilchrist arrived from Air Div and A/C Cornblat from Canada. The CO arrived back from Sardinia. Restricted flying washed in because of snow showers being forecast.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | AWU |
|
421 | 22:20 | 18 |
430 | 34:35 | 28 |
22 Jan 58
Station inspection today. Flying washed out in morning due to a heavy snow shower and cross wind. Washed out all afternoon to get runway cleared off. 423 AWU.
23 Jan 58
A live show sponsored by the Entertainment Committee was featured in the Astra theatre. No clouds but visibility down below three miles so restricted flying in for half an hour. Full flying then in the rest of the day.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | AWU |
|
421 | 34:30 | 28 |
430 | 42:00 | 38 |
24 Jan 58
Runway unserviceable with a fall of two inches of snow. One CF-100 permitted to take off for Deci. Two T-33s attempted to land here but were diverted to Marville and Dijon. 423 AWU.
25 Jan 58
In an exhibition hockey match with 1 Wing the 2 Wing Eagles christened their new uniforms with a win. Runway serviceable with patches of snow and ice. Clearing still in progress. One T-33 and one Sabre landed from Dijon. 423 AWU.
26 Jan 58
The mens and womens Basketball teams recorded a win each over Air Div in games played here. Non Zulu weekend. No flying in progress. Mild temperatures and light rain all day. 423 AWU.
27 Jan 58
This morning the CO and S/L Arsenault, Padre (RC), toured the Mines de Folschviller. Weather down again in Europe. Two signals advise of that number of accidents by 423 Squadron at Deci. Both aircraft hit flags, one category “C” and one “D”. Flying commenced at 1300 hours. Restricted.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | AWU |
|
421 | 12:45 | 11 |
430 | 18:55 | 17 |
28 Jan 58
Dawned bright and clear, a lovely day. Full flying in progress all day. 421 Squadron plans 20 aircraft for night flying one trip. 423 Squadron arrived at 1630Z hours from Decimommanu with 12 aircraft.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
| 423 | 24:00 | 12 |
| 421 | 51:20 | 12 |
| 430 | 67:45 | 55 |
29 Jan 58
A foggy morning, WOXOF, but Met promises a change by 1000Z. Flying washed in at 1300 hours, restricted; unlimited at 1430 hours. 421 Squadron night flew. 423 Squadron off.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
421 | 47:50 | 38 |
430 | 67:45 | 30 |
30 Jan 58
Another station Bingo. Visibility was poor in the early morning. Restricted flying in progress until an increase in visibility allowed open flying. 430 Squadron and 421 Squadron managed a few night trips. The remainder of 423 Squadron ground personnel returned.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 1:30 | 2 |
421 | 22:45 | 20 |
430 | 46:15 | 36 |
31 Jan 58
Weather is down in almost all of Europe and UK. Met had some hope of flying weather but at 1100 hours things looked pretty dismal. Restricted flying washed in at 1230 hours. 430 Squadron had a compressor stall, re-lit and landed without further incident. Advantage of this little episode was taken to call an emergency. All sections responded to the alarm to everyone’s satisfaction. 423 Squadron began their Zulu standby tonight. This ends a month free of Sabre accidents. Flying time for 423 Squadron to, from and while at Decimomannu - 365.00/346.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 1:45 | 1 |
421 | 14:00 | 12 |
430 | 17:00 | 14 |
1 Feb 58
2 Wing played an exhibition hockey game at 1 Wing. Game ended in a tie.
2 Feb 58
The mens and womens basketball teams recorded a win each at Air Div.
3 Feb 58
Another day which started poorly but allowed a little flying.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 8:45 | 3 |
421 | 7:20 | 6 |
4 Feb 58
Weather poor - heavy fog. All Sabres grounded for a parachute modification. No flying at all by jets.
5 Feb 58
The CO held a parade today and inspected part of the station. The rifle club held an organizational meeting. Weather still poor but flyable. All Sabres and T-33s restricted. No flying carried out by jets.
6 Feb 58
The ladies auxiliary held a “Card Night” in the Rec Centre. Much snow fell last night and during the morning. Nil flying by jets.
7 Feb 58
Snowed all day. Nil flying by jets. Brigadier Cameron and eight of his officers from the 4th Canadian Infantry Brigade at Soest paid a visit to the station followed by a mess dinner. A/V/M Godin, A/C Gilchrist and G/C Newson from Air Div also attended.
9 Feb 58
Brigadier Cameron and his officers departed for Soest this morning. Nil flying.
9 Feb 58
No flying. A routine day.
10 Feb 58
Runway covered with water at one place, unserviceable for landing jets. We sent 26 Sabres off to other bases in the morning returning them at 1600 hours whenever field was serviceable.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 06:00 | 4 |
421 | 33:10 | 26 |
430 | 36:50 | 31 |
11 Feb 58
Weather good all morning. In the afternoon thunderstorms passed through and restricted flying was put in for the rest of the day.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 18:45 | 12 |
421 | 57:20 | 43 |
430 | 37:25 | 29 |
12 Feb 58
CO’s parade held this morning. Parade and lecture to airmen made flying start off a bit slow. After that all squadrons flew normally.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 28:15 | 17 |
| 421 | 34:25 | 27 |
430 | 32:55 | 27 |
13 Feb 58
Some rain showers around, restricted flying in until afternoon. A station bingo was held. A meeting to organize leather and copper craft on the station was held in the hobby shop. The CO inspected the north and south farms.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 29:00 | 16 |
| 421 | 50:00 | 40 |
430 | 47:35 | 37 |
14 Feb 58
The girls won and the boys lost in a basketball game here with 3 Wing. The Bishop of Troyes (Bishop du Couedic) paid a visit to the station this morning and was given a short tour of the station. The CO went to 4 Wing this afternoon. Good flying day, half of 421 Squadron on stand down.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 30:45 | 19 |
421 | 31:10 | 29 |
| 430 | 49:20 | 39 |
15 Feb 58
Pee Wee Hockey here with 3 Wing. Zulu flying.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 32:30 | 18 |
430 | 55:25 | 44 |
16 Feb 58
Zulu flying.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 28:45 | 14 |
430 | 11:45 | 9 |
17 Feb 58
The CO flew today. G/C Gross arrived from Ankara to 109K - flying. Weather outlook good. Half of 421 Squadron on stand down.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 32:15 | 17 |
421 | 42:45 | 32 |
430 | 39:45 | 33 |
18 Feb 58
Full flying all day, no restrictions. Occasional moderate snow showers reduced visibility to less than one mile.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 28:00 | 16 |
421 | 38:15 | 36 |
430 | 16:00 | 15 |
19 Feb 58
No parade today. G/C Cameron arrived from Prague. Restricted flying all day due to occasional moderate snow showers.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 25:45 | 15 |
421 | 41:55 | 35 |
430 | 29:05 | 24 |
20 Feb 58
The Station Entertainment Committee presented a live show in the station theatre. No traffic tribunal held today. No flying all day by Sabres because of bad weather and no alternate. At approx 1700 hours local two Sabres from 434 Squadron, 3 Wing declared an emergency due to lack of fuel and attempted to land here. Our GCA picked them up and brought them in on a GCA. The lead aircraft made a safe landing but his wingman landed about 3/4's of a mile short of the runway. The pilot was uninjured while the aircraft was an “A” crash.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 11:00 | 6 |
21 Feb 58
Restricted flying in all day.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 23:15 | 13 |
| 421 | 34:15 | 27 |
| 430 | 34:00 | 28 |
22 - 23 Feb 58
Non Zulu weekend. Nil flying by jets. 423 Squadron held a squadron dance in the Rec Centre. In an inter-wing broom ball tourney held at 1 Wing, 2 Wing placed second losing out to 1 Wing. On the 23rd the station basketball teams defeated 4 Wing.
24 Feb 58
The CO went to 4 Wing on a court martial. In an exhibition basketball game at Phalsbourg the 2 Wing girls won. Restricted flying in until 0800Z, when flying was washed out due to our crosswind increasing in the continuous rain and our alternate going below limits in visibility.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 7:15 | 5 |
| 430 | 5:00 | 4 |
25 Feb 58
Restricted flying in until 0820Z when flying was washed out for F-86s and T-33s due to high cross winds.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 22:15 | 14 |
421 | 8:00 | 6 |
430 | 13:30 | 10 |
26 Feb 58
The Acting CO, W/C Currie, took a COs parade today followed by a station inspection. Flying washed out all day because of snow coming in and lack of alternates. Station stand down except for Zulu at 1330Z. Nil flying by jets.
27 Feb 58
The Station Entertainment Committee sponsored another bingo. Flying washed out until 1015Z because of icy runway. Full flying then on for the rest of the day. Some CF-100s and F-86s were diverted here from Marville because of icing conditions aloft.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 23:30 | 15 |
421 | 20:20 | 18 |
430 | 31:40 | 25 |
28 Feb 58
Restricted flying washed in at 0730Z due to low visibility.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 24:45 | 17 |
421 | 38:50 | 32 |
430 | 49:40 | 41 |
1 Mar 58
The hockey arena was officially opened by the CO. Ceremonies included a costume parade for the children and a hockey game with the Army from Soest. Zulu.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 24:45 | 17 |
421 | 38:50 | 32 |
2 Mar 58
The second game with the Soest Army team was played today. The men and women’s basketball team played a league game at 3 Wing. Zulu.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 28:15 | 16 |
| 421 | 34:20 | 28 |
3 Mar 58
Weather good. 430 Squadron on standdown, 421 Squadron on Zulu. 423 Squadron sending a couple of CF-100s to Renfrew today and bringing two others back. In the afternoon Zweibrucken’s weather was bad and their GCA was unserviceable so we had 3 CF-100s and 7 Sabres diverted in here.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 33:15 | 21 |
| 421 | 29:45 | 24 |
4 Mar 58
Weather good. 430 Squadron on Exercise Synthex/Guest with four on air defence. Scan Plan cancelled.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
| 423 | 28:30 | 18 |
421 | 54:15 | 45 |
| 430 | 42:00 | 33 |
5 Mar 58
The High School team played a basketball game here with Air Div. LAC KH Ingram was accidentally killed on the firing range here today. CO’s parade. Flying washed in on a restricted basis around noon. Early in the morning before normal working hours, four of our Zulu Sabres were diverted into 4 Wing when fog closed our field here.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 23:00 | 15 |
| 421 | 20:15 | 17 |
| 430 | 17:45 | 14 |
6 Mar 58
A Sports Committee meeting was held at 1100 hours. A Bingo was held in the Rec Centre. Weather fairly poor all day. 430 Squadron and 423 Squadron on Exercise Argus with four interceptors each. The CF-100s were released about 1300 hours but the Sabres continued all day. Sentry Post cancelled due to weather.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
| 423 | 12:15 | 8 |
| 421 | 3:30 | 4 |
430 | 18:25 | 15 |
7 Mar 58
Intermittent snow showers all day. Exercise Sentry Post carried out by one CF-100.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 20:30 | 14 |
421 | 27:35 | 25 |
430 | 29:45 | 23 |
8 - 9 Mar 58
Non-Zulu weekend. Nil flying all Squadrons.
10 Mar 58
The Recreation Council held their regular monthly meeting this date. Runways unserviceable to jets because of ice and snow until 1200Z. Restricted flying in for the rest of the day.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 16:45 | 10 |
421 | 18:40 | 19 |
| 430 | 19:35 | 16 |
11 Mar 58
Restricted flying all day.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
| 423 | 20:45 | 12 |
| 421 | 37:15 | 37 |
| 430 | 38:10 | 34 |
12 Mar 58
The station hockey team played a game with 1 Wing here. Lectures all morning. Restricted flying rest of day.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 24:30 | 15 |
421 | 22:15 | 24 |
| 430 | 27:45 | 22 |
13 Mar 58
Another station bingo in the Rec Centre. Aerodrome closed to jets because of snow on runway.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
| 423 | 19:30 | 11 |
| 421 | 18:20 | 16 |
| 430 | 19:55 | 15 |
14 Mar 58
The Recreation Centre was officially named the “Wilson recreation Centre” by G/C Olsson of Air Div and a plaque unveiled in memory of Flying Officer “Bill” Wilson. In the evening the Entertainment Committee sponsored a station bingo. Runway closed until 1015Z because of work in progress. Weather fair, restricted flying in for rest of day.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 25:45 | 14 |
421 | 16:15 | 17 |
430 | 27:45 | 22 |
15 - 16 Mar 58
Zulu weekend weather clear, lots of flying.
15 Mar 58
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
| 423 | 19:45 | 12 |
430 | 28:35 | 27 |
16 Mar 58
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
| 423 | 27:00 | 16 |
430 | 35:15 | 29 |
17 Mar 58
Intersection play-offs in the hockey league - 423 Squadron vs ME. Ceiling and visibility unlimited. 430 Squadron went on Exercise Round Robin with two Sabres to Gerlenkerchen but could not get a reply from them so returned home. Gerlenkerchen was unserviceable due to being struck by lightning but no NOTAM had been issue
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
| 423 | 23:00 | 15 |
421 | 38:55 | 46 |
430 | 52:05 | 42 |
18 Mar 58
Ceiling and visibility unlimited again. Scan Plan postponed until this afternoon.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
| 423 | 25:45 | 15 |
421 | 48:50 | 50 |
430 | 52:35 | 43 |
19 Mar 58
Hockey playoffs T-33 vs ME. Skies clear but visibility down in fog first thing in the morning. 430 Squadron tried to do Round Robin again but Gerlenkerchen not open.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
| 423 | 16:00 | 10 |
421 | 27:40 | 33 |
430 | 18:20 | 15 |
20 Mar 58
Hockey playoffs T-33 vs ME. A live show was held in the theatre. Exercise Softspot on all morning so no flying. Weather good in afternoon with flying.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
| 423 | 17:45 | 10 |
421 | 30:20 | 36 |
430 | 31:00 | 26 |
21 Mar 58
421 Squadron held a dance in the Wilson Recreation Centre. Weather fair with odd snow showers.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
| 423 | 12:30 | 9 |
421 | 36:40 | 38 |
430 | 39:35 | 41 |
22 - 23 Mar 58
Non-Zulu. Nil flying, all weekend. On 22 Mar the high school held an inter-wing school hockey tournament. The Cpls Club held a hockey tournament with the other Wings here, play commenced in the evening. 430 Squadron held a dance in the Wilson Recreation Centre this date.
24 Mar 58
Ceiling and visibility unlimited. 430 Squadron and 423 Squadron on standdown, 421 Squadron doing Scan Plan for today only.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
421 | 23:10 | 27 |
25 Mar 58
The mens and ladies basketball teams from 1 Wing played here. Weather good all day. 421 Squadron not doing any flying due to Weaponfire tomorrow. 430 Squadron completed Exercise Round Robin to Gerlenkerchen.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 8:30 | 6 |
421 | 1:35 | 2 |
430 | 24:25 | 21 |
26 Mar 58
First game of the intersection hockey finals commenced between 109 and ME section. Weather overcast at 1700 all day, 421 Squadron departed 0830Z for Deci. 430 Squadron carried out Exercise Scan Plan, and began Zulu at 1200Z, as well as normal flying. 423 Squadron had ground school in morning with flying in afternoon and night under GCI.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 19:15 | 11 |
421 | 52:50 | 38 |
430 | 39:15 | 31 |
27 Mar 58
Another Entertainment Committee Bingo. Ceiling and visibility unlimited. One more Sabre took off for Sardinia flown by F/O Johnson. Weather good in morning, deteriorated in the afternoon. 430 Squadron on Zulu and carried out local all day. No night flying by 430 Squadron due to weather. Ops Effectiveness Report received from Deci.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
| 423 | 28:05 | 18 |
421 | 50:40 | 67 |
430 | 30:05 | 24 |
28 Mar 58
601 RR Squadron played a challenge hockey game here. Weather good except for isolated thunderstorms going through. 430 Squadron on Zulu, only doing hot and live scrambles. 430 Squadron also doing last Scan Plan of the year. One T-33 sent to Langar to pick up S/L Allatt.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
| 423 | 28:00 | 16 |
421 | 70:30 | 87 |
430 | 35:20 | 28 |
29 Mar 58
Weather excellent. 430 Squadron and 423 Squadron doing normal flying as well as Zulu. One T-33 went to Laon AFB and back with CO aboard.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 9:30 | 6 |
421 | 2:40 | 4 |
430 | 36:05 | 36 |
30 Mar 58
Ceiling and visibility unlimited. Zulu flying and normal flying.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
| 423 | 4:45 | 34 |
430 | 33:10 | 36 |
31 Mar 58
Weather down some because of fog but Holy Week Services kept all practice flying grounded until 0930 hours.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 10:45 | 6 |
421 | 62:35 | 76 |
430 | 21:55 | 19 |
1 Apr 58
430 Squadron on Zulu with weather good all day. Squadron also carried out normal flying with eight night sorties. 423 Squadron on Zulu with four night trips.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
| 423 | 27:30 | 16 |
421 | 58:10 | 75 |
430 | 42:20 | 36 |
2 Apr 58
The final game of the intersection Hockey League was played today and won by 109 Com Flt over ME Section. 109 became intersection champions. Sentry Post carried out by 423 Squadron, one CF-100. W/C Banville off to Sardinia returning Thursday 3 Apr. Zulu completed. Weather good.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 26:45 | 17 |
421 | 71:05 | 89 |
430 | 31:55 | 27 |
3 Apr 58
The meeting of the intersection hockey league was held to discuss the season’s activities and recommend improvements for the following year. Weather has clouded over with 9000 overcast, visibility five miles in rain showers. 423 Squadron has a stand down with 430 Squadron carrying out normal flying. 421 Squadron still in Sardinia. Two T-33s away trip for Easter returning Monday.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
421 | 63:55 | 76 |
430 | 33:00 | 29 |
4 - 7 Apr 58
Easter Weekend. 423 Squadron and 430 Squadron nil flying all weekend.
4 Apr 58
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
421 | 00:30 | 1 |
5 Apr 58
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
421 | 33:35 | 40 |
8 Apr 58
Weather overcast in morning clearing to broken in late afternoon. Ceilings high and visibility good with the odd snow shower passing through. Fair amount of flying by 430 Squadron and 423 Squadron.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 17:15 | 12 |
421 | 9:10 | 11 |
430 | 43:05 | 38 |
9 Apr 58
A meeting of all those interested in intersection water polo was held to organize the current year’s activities. Weather was good all day. 421 Squadron returned from Sardinia in the late morning. Normal flying otherwise. Runway closed at 1200 local for construction at end of 15, but reopened at 1300 local when French contractors failed to show up.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 25:45 | 14 |
421 | 32:35 | 40 |
430 | 30:55 | 25 |
10 Apr 58
Normal flying in morning. Pilots of 430 Squadron reported anoxia, four known cases. Late in day Zulu restricted to lives, hots and their flying curtailed. Normal flying for 423 Squadron. 421 Squadron stood down. Time for 421 - aircraft on training trip.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 21:00 | 12 |
421 | 5:40 | 4 |
430 | 5:20 | 5 |
11 Apr 58
An intersection bowling tournament was held at Langar. 3 (F) Wing placed first with 2 (F) Wing in the fifth position. 430 Squadron on Zulu live and hot only minimum of other flying due to oxygen problems. 423 Squadron normal day and night schedule. 421 Squadron stood down.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
| 423 | 26:00 | 17 |
430 | 10:40 | 10 |
12 Apr 58
The Air Division curling Bonspiel was held at 4 (F) Wing on the 12, 13, 14 Apr. On the 12th, 109 Comm Flt held a section dance in the Rec Centre. Zulu.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 20:45 | 13 |
430 | 25:45 | 20 |
13 Apr 58
Zulu
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 26:30 | 16 |
430 | 27:50 | 23 |
14 Apr 58
Weather sunny and skies scattered with visibility good. 430 Squadron on Zulu. 421 Squadron Exercise Spring Season. 423 Squadron participated in Spring Season and carried out routine flying. Winds high 060 30-40. High clouds in late afternoon.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 33:30 | 18 |
421 | 54:40 | 38 |
430 | 31:45 | 27 |
15 Apr 58
Trade examinations were written in the Rec Centre. Weather good all day, 18 Sabres on night flying, 430 Squadron on Zulu with 421 Squadron and 423 Squadron carrying out normal flying.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 35:30 | 20 |
421 | 60:15 | 47 |
430 | 28:20 | 25 |
16 Apr 58
Restricted flying from 0700Z to 1130Z with weather improving. 430 Squadron off Zulu at noon. 421 Squadron carried out normal flying. 423 Squadron on Spring Season in afternoon with two aircraft involved.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 29:30 | 19 |
421 | 10:10 | 17 |
430 | 12:55 | 11 |
17 Apr 58
Weather good all day. Normal flying by the three squadrons. Practice was done for the fly past on 18 Apr.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
| 423 | 17:00 | 13 |
421 | 46:35 | 43 |
430 | 28:55 | 35 |
18 Apr 58
The Minister of National Defence, the Hon GR Pearkes arrived at 2 (F) Wing from Paris. He spoke to all personnel in #2 Hangar. Mrs. Pearkes toured the station with Mrs. Searle, Mrs. Godwin and Mrs. Currie and was introduced to various airwomen. Had tea in the airwomen’s lounge. Mr. Pearkes and party left the base for Metz. Weather wa good all day. No flying in morning due to arrival of the Minister of National Defence. 421 Squadron stood down all day.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
| 423 | 6:15 | 5 |
421 | 6:15 | 5 |
19 - 20 Apr 58
A wrestling show was sponsored by the Rec Staff. The airmens and airwomens intersection bowling tourney was held at 1 Wing. The 2 Wing men won and the girls placed last. Non-Zulu weekend. Nil flying all squadrons.
21 Apr 58
A meeting was held to organize the station fastball team. Weather excellent all day. Maximum effort by all squadrons. 430 Squadron much cine. 423 Squadron on Ex Spring Season.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 20:30 | 13 |
421 | 44:50 | 43 |
430 | 39:10 | 50 |
22 Apr 58
It was decided today to commence the intersection fastball league play by 5 May. Weather good in morning. 430 Squadron drogueing and 421 Squadron on Tuesday Scrimmage. Four French Mystere IVA’s landed here. Fuel bowser late. In afternoon weather poor, cloud to 20 m. No night flying.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 21:45 | 12 |
421 | 37:55 | 35 |
430 | 39:05 | 46 |
23 Apr 58
COs parade and lecture in morning. 421 Squadron on Zulu at 1200Z. 430 Squadron doing flag work. Weather good all day. 423 Squadron night flying. F-86 night flying scrubbed due to lack of air space.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 15:00 | 9 |
421 | 22:05 | 21 |
430 | 34:10 | 30 |
24 Apr 58
Weather good all day. 430 Squadron on cine and 421 Squadron on Zulu. 423 Squadron normal flying. Quite warm.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 29:15 | 19 |
421 | 41:55 | 35 |
430 | 50:45 | 59 |
25 Apr 58
Weather in morning good but lowered to overcast and continuous rain in afternoon. 421 Squadron on Zulu, 423 Squadron did cine and 430 Squadron stood down. Weather not below limits.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 18:45 | 13 |
421 | 38:05 | 30 |
26 - 27 Apr 58
The inter-wing volleyball intersection tourney was held at 2 Wing, with both men and women’s teams represented from all Wings and Air Div. 1 Wing swept the board in both divisions. The 2 Wing men and women’s teams both reached the semi-finals. Zulu.
26 Apr 58
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
| 423 | 17:30 | 9 |
421 | 22:20 | 16 |
27 Apr 58
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
| 423 | 24:00 | 14 |
421 | 40:20 | 32 |
28 Apr 58
Weather good. 421 Squadron on Zulu. 430 Squadron normal duty. Some flag work.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
| 423 | 16:30 | 13 |
421 | 48:00 | 40 |
430 | 45:05 | 46 |
29 Apr 58
The school principles from all the Wings and Air Div had a meeting at 2 (F) Wing today. Weather excellent with skies clear. 421 Squadron on Zulu as was 423 Squadron. One flag lost by 439 Squadron one half mile off button of 33.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 24:15 | 15 |
421 | 56:50 | 45 |
430 | 49:20 | 57 |
30 Apr 58
Weather excellent. 421 Squadron finished Zulu. Round Robin to St. Dizie. 430 Squadron still behind in sorties and hours. Preparation fly past for CAS.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 18:30 | 14 |
421 | 33:45 | 28 |
430 | 57:55 | 58 |
1 May 58
The Entertainment Committee featured a Bingo, using their new electronic games indicator for the first time. The monthly sports committee meeting was held today. Weather excellent all day, 430 Squadron Cine, 421 Squadron and 423 Squadron normal full flying. Two cases of undercarriage warning showing unlocked but gear down and locked.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 18:30 | 13 |
421 | FONT FACE="Arial"> 39:45 | 34 |
430 | 41:50 | 44 |
2 May 58
The fall and winter sports dance was held in the Rec Centre. The CAS visited 2(F) Wing today and was given a tour around the base. Weather excellent all day. Normal flying with only half 420 Squadron flying. 421 Squadron carried out Ex Round Robin.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 5:00 | 5 |
421 | 29:15 | 25 |
430 | 35:00 | 37 |
3 - 4 May 58
No flying carried out this wing.
5 May 58
The inter section fastball league opened the current season when the first game was played between 2, 3 and 4 hangar and Comm/Ground. Weather excellent in morning. Middle afternoon cloud broken to overcast and rain showers as thunderstorms moved through. One 430 Squadron aircraft on fire on runway shut down and fire went out. Belgians from Klein Brogel came on exchange 12 aircraft 421 Squadron moved some to their base.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
| 423 | 19:45 | 12 |
421 | 31:40 | 27 |
430 | 35:00 | 37 |
6 May 58
Mr & Mrs Gordon from CFCF radio station, Montreal, arrived and were given a tour of the station. They interviewed half a dozen Montreal members of 2 Wing for re-broadcast in Canada. Weather good all day. Normal flying.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 13:00 | 12 |
421 | 37:25 | 32 |
430 | 41:05 | 39 |
7 May 58
The National Defence College team toured the base and left for Metz. ME Section and 601 RR Squadron managed to squeeze an inter section fastball game in between showers. No flying in am as ceiling low and overcast. GCA on maintenance preparatory to Zulu. 430 Squadron on Zulu. Belgian F-84 blew a tire and went off end of 15 across perimeter road. Other Belgians blew tires and seemed to have difficulty with our cross wind and wet runway conditions.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 18:20 | 14 |
421 | 35:00 | 35 |
430 | 17:05 | 16 |
8 May 58
G/C Searle commenced leave today. A Bingo was held in the Rec Centre. Weather good. Belgians here with 430 Squadron on Zulu. Normal flying. A 421 Squadron aircraft was struck by a bird on horizontal stabiliser. Landed OK.
9 May 58
The Bowling League closed this year’s activities with a dance in the Wilson Rec Centre. Weather good. Normal flying.
10 May 58
430 Squadron on Zulu.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
430 | 26:50 | 32 |
11 May 58
430 Squadron on Zulu.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
430 | 28:50 | 31 |
12 May 58
A Recreation Council meeting was held today. Weather poor, overcast and rain. 430 Squadron on Zulu, others on normal flying.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 22:55 | 16 |
421 | 31:35 | 35 |
430 | 15:40 | 17 |
13 May 58
Weather poor. No flying before 1000 local. One Belgian blew a tire on landing. 430 Squadron on Zulu and others on TACC operations.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 32:05 | 18 |
421 | 48:45 | 47 |
430 | 31:20 | 32 |
14 May 58
A/V/M Bryans the AOC of TC accompanied by A/C Gilchrist arrived and W/C Currie, in the absence of G/C Searle, took them on a tour of the base. Col Deilly, the CO of the Air Gendarmarie from Paris arrived for a brief visit and inspection.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
| 423 | 18:10 | 11 |
421 | 43:55 | 47 |
430 | 16:15 | 17 |
15 May 58
The CO returned from leave. We had another fatal car accident today, LAC BJ Ryan was killed and two LACs seriously injured.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
| 423 | 17:55 | 10 |
421 | 11:40 | 9 |
430 | 20:15 | 22 |
16 May 58
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 12:00 | 9 |
421 | 30:00 | 24 |
430 | 17:30 | 19 |
17 - 18 May 58
Nil flying all weekend by all Squadrons.
19 May 58
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 19:30 | 10 |
430 | 18:10 | 23 |
20 May 58
Wing HQ and 421 Squadron beat the rain to play the third intersection fastball game of the season. 421 Squadron on Ex “Sabre Tussle” during morning and joined 423 Squadron on Ex “Track Toil” during early afternoon. 430 Squadron not flying, preparing to go to Deci. 423Squadron and 421 Squadron on Ex “Sans Sweat” at 1745Z. 421 Squadron did not fly on this until early am 21 May.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|
423 | 47:05 | 32 |
421 | 44:10 | 37 |
430 | 00:50 | 1 |
21 May 58
421 Squadron and 423 Squadron on Ex “Sans Sweat”. 430 Squadron Squadron departed for AWU Decimomannu. 421 Squadron Squadron on Zulu at 1200Z. Weather very good.
| Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
|---|---|---|