Grostenquin, France
Prime Ministers Visit

Extracts from 2 Wing Historical Report

12 Feb 54

Heavy fog, light showers, brief sunny periods in late afternoon. At 0800 hours fog was very dense, visibility about 400 feet and 1/8 mile. With such adverse weather conditions Plan I (Flying) as scheduled for the Prime Minister’s visit was altered and the non-flying programme resorted to. The Right Honorable Louis St. Laurent, Prime Minister of Canada, arrived on the C5 (RCAF) aircraft at 1115 hours. He was accompanied by his official entourage, who formed the main party, that left Canada. The Prime Minister reviewed the Guard of Honour which commanded by F/L GA McInnes. Military music was presented by the 151st Military Band from Metz. After the Prime Minister reviewed the Guard of Honour, the programme as attached was carried out. At the conclusion of the programme, the Prime Minister departed by C-5 for Rouel.


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  1. RCAF C-5 aircraft used by Prime Minister flanked by 421 Squadron F-86 Sabres - 12 February 1954.
    Courtesy Denis Fisher.

  2. Prime Ministers motorcade during the PM's visit at Grostenquin - 12 February 1954.
    Courtesy Denis Fisher.

  3. 421 Squadron F-86 Sabres lined for PM's inspection - 12 February 1954.
    Courtesy Denis Fisher.


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