Metz, France

4 Jun 62

RCAF participated in the 50^th anniversary celebrations of military aviation in Norway.

Fifth annual NATO air gunnery competition held at Leeuwarden, The Netherlands.

"Friends’ Day and Gala Sports Day" held at 30 AMB.

The RCAF participated in "Fete de la Mirabelle" with the Central Band, Support Unit Band, 2 Wing Band, and a float depicting Cleopatra. A reception for the Mirabelle Queen was held at the Base, commencing at the Chateau, and proceeding to the Officers’ Mess.

"Friends’ Day held at 2 Wing.

"Friends’ Day held at 1 Wing.

Foire de Metz – Military Day. All NATO forces located in Metz participated.

Air Division’s Tenth Anniversary. Ceremonial parades held at the Wings and Headquarters, with flypasts at the Wings.

Jun 62

Two officers returned to the headquarters after having successfully completed a five week Work Study course given by the RAF in England, at Henden. They are employed in the Management Engineering Section.

One officer was transferred from the Management Engineering Section to AMCHQ effective this month.

A Management Engineering study was started to examine the operation of the 1 Air Division HQ Control Registry System. One engineer was employed on the study, completing it in July 1962.

A Management Engineering Study to examine movement expenditures in the Metz complex for the period 1 Apr – 30 Jun 62 was completed by a member of the Management Engineering Section.

As a result of the planned phase out of CF-100 Squadrons on 31 Dec 62 and the termination of contracts concerning CF100 components and overhaul, 3144 TSD at SABCA (Brussels) was disbanded on 1 Jul 62. Similarly, 3142 TSD at Western Airways was disbanded on 15 Jul 62 because contracts were completed on other components of the aircraft.

Because of reduced operational commitments, the establishment of 61 AC&W Squadron was reduced by 68 positions.

The Commander 4ATAF introduced a new Base and Aircraft reporting system know as Line 1000 which was brought into use in the Air Division during the month. The Stats/Analysis Section conducted a number of briefings during the month to indoctrinate Headquarters and Wing staffs concerned with the operation of the system. The system was used during Exercise Fallex 62, next month.

One officer attended a Management Analysis Course give by the USAF at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas for the period 31 Jul – 9 Oct 62

The Management Engineering Section conducted a preliminary study during the month into the operation of 5 Air Movements Unit at Marville. This resulted in a decision to undertake a full scale study of the cargo handling phase of the operation.

The Operational Research Branch at 1 Air Division HQ was expanded from one civilian scientist to two scientists, a Sgt ClkStats and a typist during the month. This action was necessary as a result of the assistance required, of a scientific nature, associated with the CF-104 conversion programme.

The laundry/dry cleaning plant at 1 Wing, which was a joint NPF/Public operated facility, was taken over entirely by the Public, necessitating an increase in establishment of seven positions.

The establishment of 109 Communications Flight at Grostenquin was reduced by four pilots and nine navigators. These positions, which were added in October 1961 as a result of an emergency augmentation, were no longer required. The monthly flying rate of Bristol aircraft of 137 Transport flight was reduced from 80 to 60 HPM and the personnel establishment reduced by 13 technicians. This action was taken as a result of a reduced flying commitment following introduction of Yukon flights from Canada.

The Management Engineering Section conducted a detailed analysis of civilian overtime expenditures in 1 Air Division and a plan developed which it is expected, will reduce the amount of this type of expenditure.

The F-86 flying rate at all IDF Squadrons was reduced from 25 to 20 HPM as a result of austerity measures. The technical personnel establishment of each squadron was reduced by 19 positions at the same time.

Nine technical and operations positions were added to the establishment of each of the four Air Division Wings to provide maintenance and to operate RATCON installations.

The Statistical/Analysis Section activated a Reports Control Cell for the purpose of reducing the cost of data collection by eliminating duplication where practicable and to provide users with timely and accurate information.

The Management Engineering Section started a full scale study into the operations of the Materiel Movements Section of 5 AMU.

The Expeditor aircraft at 30 AMB was deleted from the working establishment as a result of reduced commitments at the Base and implementation of austerity measures.

During the month one Sr. NCO attended a five week Organization and Methods Study Course given by the RAF College of Aeronautics at Cronfield, England.

The Management Engineering Section continued work on the study of 5 AMU started last month.

CF-104 Plans

Aircraft for the first CF-104 squadron have been delivered, assembled and flight tested. The squadron disbanded as a Sabre unit on 15 Dec and was re-activated with CF-104 aircraft on 17 Dec. There have been a few slippages in the programme but, generally, all facilities and equipments are expected to be in place when required. Final plans have been promulgated for the de-activation of the CF-100 and F-86 squadrons.

61 AC&W Squadron will disband 1 Jan 63. Plans are complete for disposal of equipment and all personnel have received transfer notice.

Plans have not yet been completely finalized for the rundown of 39 AMB. 137(T) Flight will move to Grostenquin 1 Aug 63. Plans have been received from AFHQ showing that 314 TSU will move to London on 1 Aug 63, and that 312 SD and 30 AMB will be disbanded 31 Mar 64. However, this Headquarters has not accepted these plans as final.

The CAS has directed that 1 Air Division formulate plans for the use of St. Hubert and Bertrix airfields for deployment of CF104 squadrons and also for the construction and use of off-base dispersal facilities at these bases.

Plans have been completed for the move of 601 Telecom Squadron from 2 Wing to Metz. The unit will occupy buildings formally occupied by 61 AC&W Squadron and the move will take place between 1 Jan 63 and 1 Mar 63.

AFHQ has undertaken the task of arranging external negotiations with France to amend the Franco-Canadian Agreement to allow the RCAF to station CF104 aircraft at the French bases.

PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION

Survey of Deaths - There were a total of 13 deaths in 1 Air Division during the period 1 Jun to 30 Nov 62. The causes were as follows:

4 Jun 62

Norwegian Anniversary. The RCAF participated in the 50^th anniversary celebrations of military aviation in Norway.

Fifth annual NATO air gunnery competition held at Leeuwarden, The Netherlands.

"Friends’ Day" and gala sports day held at 30 AMB.

RCAF participated in "Fete de la Mirabelle" (Central Band, Support Unit Band, 2 Wing Band, and Float depicting Cleopatra) and held a reception for the native Mirabelle Queen.

"Friends’ Day" held at 2 Wing.

"Friends’ Day" held at 1 Wing.

Military Day – Foire de Metz

The first CF-104 Super Starfighter arrived at 3 Wing.

Ceremonial parades at Wings and Headquarters, with aircraft flypasts at Wings, held in honour of Air Division’s 10th Anniversary.

CF-104 christened "City of Roses" by Burgomeister’s wife at Zweibrucken.

Golf (20-21 Jun), tennis (25 Aug), and flag football (26-28 Oct) were other Inter-Wing sports competitions, with ADSU winning both flag football and tennis, and 3 Wing winning the gold.

The Track and Field Meet was held at 2 Wing and was won by 1 Wing, with 2 wing a close second. The men’s fastball championship was won by 4 Wing and 1 ADSU won the women’s. Ten representative members from 1 Air Division units participated in the DCRA in August and a team of four from the team representatives won the Coates Trophy. One member from 3 Wing, Cpl A O’Brien, won a Queen’s medal for servicemen, the second year in a row that he has won this honour.

There was no competition this year for Grey Cup (Europe), as the commitments by units for the Tenth Anniversary Ceremonies of the RCAF in NATO were too heavy.

Mr. Norman Ashton, physical fitness specialist from AFHQ, toured the Wings and the SU with F/L Le Feuvre. Tests were given to approximately 90 personnel at each unit. The tests were given primarily to train the R&PE staff in methods of mass testing in case a form of compulsory physical fitness is adopted by 1 Air Division. Results of the tests indicated some form of physical fitness should be accepted.

A group of performers from the CBC once more entertained RCAF personnel and their dependents at the 4 Wings and 1 ADSU. As usual they were well received by capacity audiences. They also toured the Canadian Army bases in Europe.

Visitors. Unlike former years, no ecclesiastical dignitaries made official visits to 1 Air Division from Canada during this period 0 1 Jun to 30 Nov 62.

Divine Worship Services conducted – 167

Total Attendance – 20,227

Holy Communion Services – 61

Total Number of Communicants – 1.395

Number of Patients Visited in Hospitals – 1,089

Number of Homes Visited by Chaplains – 1,053

Total Number of Baptisms – 153

Marriages conducted – 38

Funeral Conducted – 14

Confirmations – 32

Sunday School Sessions – 86

Total Attendance of Sunday School – 15, 366

Classes of Religious Education in Day Schools – 90

Total Attendance at R.E. Day School Classes – 42,200

Total Sunday School Offerings for this period - $1,337.30

Total Chapel Offerings for this period – $6,421.72

Change of SORA/RC. W/C NJ Gallagher replaced W/C HS Wight on transfer from St Hubert. Father Wight assumed duties of D/DRA (RC), Ottawa.

SORA/RC assisted at this Ceremony in Choloy, where he had conducted first burial 8 May 53.

This was the first full Conference of European Chaplains (RC) held in Germany. A visit was paid to the Bundestag and the group received by the Under Secretary of Defence.

Cpl. GJ Brown SOS 5 Jul and replaced by Cpl WM Noice, TOS 21 Aug.

Productivity. In the six-month period, SOPR disseminated a variety of news and information material to medial located in Europe and Canada. The break-down is as follows:

1. News and feature stories – 128 individual items.
2. Radio recordings – 32 news and feature items.
3. Television features

1. CBC – one-hour feature – Air Division
2. Lux TV – Mirabelle Queen reception
3. RTF TV – 10^th Anniversary Air Division

1. Still photographs – 800

The educational facilities offered to dependents in RCAF schools are as follows:

The Wings and Air Div HQ - kindergarten to Grade XIII

4 ATAF – kindergarten to Grade X, with students of Grades XI to XIII transported daily to 3 Wing

SHAPE and Aircent International Schools – kindergarten to Grade XIII.

AWU Sardinia - Kindergarten to Grade VIII

30 AMB - Kindergarten to Grade XII.

approximately 5,000 children are enrolled in these schools.

Curriculum. A curriculum based on the curricula of the Canadian provinces is in effect for Grades I to VI. The DND curriculum stresses the basic subjects and is designed to maintain a high academic standard for students overseas while allowing easy transition to and from the provincial educational systems. Students in Grades VII to XIII follow the curriculum authorized by the Ontario Department of Education.

June 1962 was examination time throughout the Air Division schools. Schools closed officially for the summer vacation period on 29 June, although senior classes terminated earlier to allow for formal examinations including the Grade XIII Ontario Departmental Examinations.

Scholarships. Five, $1,000 scholarships were offered to student of Grade XIII who achieved a 70% average or higher on nine Grade XIII examination papers. These scholarships are tenable at any Canadian University.

School Opening. After the summer vacation, school opened 5 Sep 62.

School Programmes. The Ontario Re-organized Secondary School Programmes have been adopted in overseas schools and three courses are available:

(a)Five-year Arts and Science Programme – an academic programme leading to completion of Grade XIII in preparation for University entrance.

(b) Four-year Arts and Science Programme - also an academic programme but one which terminates with Secondary School Graduation, i.e. Grade XII.

(c) Four-year Business and Commerce Programme – for students who wish to prepare for positions in offices and stores.

In connection with the Business and Commerce Programme, facilities for the teaching of commercial subjects have been expended.

Facilities are currently being completed for Industrial Arts and Home Economics classes. These subjects are being offered as obligatory in Grades Vii to IX and optional in Grades XI to XII.

The following personnel changes took place:

1. S/L A Munn, SOGT, repatriated to Canada in August, to TSE Trenton.
2. S/L OH Hack from AFHQ replaced S/L Munn in Jul 62.
3. F/L D Nolan, SOGT/GT2, repatriation on compassionate grounds to Lincoln Park, Calgary.
4. F/L BA Birbeck from SU Metz replaced F/L Nolan. Transfer was effective 7 Aug 62.
5. LAC Jobin of 61 AC&W Squadron transferred in to replace LAW Pellett.

This Programme was developed by AFHQ and implemented on all units in 1 Air Division, with rehabilitation counselling commencing 1 Dec 62.

5 FTTU - was made functionally responsible to Training Command. The CF104 training programme started 15 Oct 62 for all technical tradesmen. In addition, familiarization courses were set up for officers and supervisors in allied forces e.g., Medical Officers, Operations Officers, CTSOs, Tech/AE officers, Tech/Tel officers, Fire Fighters. These courses were conducted at 5 FTTU.

Special Courses. A special course was set up to train 20 AFP tradesmen as small arms instructors at Soest. In addition, preliminary planning was completed to train kennel masters and dog handlers under auspices of USAF(E) in Wiesbaden.

1 Air Division Film Library. The functional change of 5 FTTU necessitated a change in the direct supervision of the Film Library. Formerly, it was controlled by the OC of the FTTU, now it is supervised by the SGTO of 3 Wing.

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HISTORICAL NARRATIVE
1 AIR DIVISION HQ

Jun 62 to Nov 62

The SOSec Section functioned normally during the period under review. The CSecO position was filled by F/L WR Graham on the transfer of F/L CA Christian to 3 (F) Wing in Oct. There have been three changes in Orderly Room personnel.

W/C SA banks, Director of Air Force Security, accompanied by S/L SWM Grant, DAFS/AFS 2-4, visited 1 Air Division HQ and 3 (F) Wing between 10 and 20 Nov 62. The primary purpose of this visit was to discuss the security arrangements that will enable 3 and 4 Wings to stand Initial Capability Inspections.

Intensive forward planning respecting the security of the CF-104 and its associated equipment and weapons system continued during the period under review. AFHQ has approved significant increases in 3 and 4 Wing establishments of AFP, Security MSE and Security Radio facilities. Procurement of 34 sentry dogs has been authorized and arrangements are now being made with USAF(E) to train the dogs and their selected AFP handlers. The procurement of certain NATO-funded security facilities is well in hand, and these facilities should be available in time to meet proposed ICI dates at 3 and 4 Wings.

SOSec has commenced the preparation of Nuclear Security Policy, Plans, Orders and Training Programmes. These projects have been hindered by the absence of a technical arrangement (TA). It is understood, however, that the TA will be available early in Jan 63.

In Aug 62, this division introduced a training programme for conventionally equipped units. The aim of the programme is to ensure that Air Division personnel are aware of their individual security responsibilities both under normal and emergency conditions, and to train them in the use of their personal weapons.

A group of 20 AFP from Air Division units attended a Small Arms Instructors Training Course at 4 CIBG Soest, Germany. These AFB will form the nucleus of small training cadres at their respective units, and will in turn train other AFP to instructor standards. This will relieve Nuclear Defence personnel from any further small arms training tasks and thus permit AFP to become self-supporting in all aspects of security training.

This Division introduced a new Air Division Instruction (ADI) which prescribed a modified system for protecting the combat capability of conventionally equipped units. This ADI has been designed to harmonize with the security system envisaged for 3 and 4 Wings, and will, it is hoped, make it easier for other conventionally equipped units to move into a special weapon security posture if necessary.

Also, in Aug 62, the Air Division Security Instructions (ADSIs) were introduced. Eight ADSIs have thus far been promulgated; these deal with Security Planning; Security Training; Movement Control; Sabotage Alerts; Security Tests and Rehearsals: Security Guarding: Security of Information; and Individual Security Responsibilities. Two additional ADSIs are in process of preparation; these deal with the Emergency Destruction of Classified Matter and the Carriage of Classified Documents in Operational Aircraft.

During the period under review, 385 Security Clearance Requests were forwarded to AFHQ, and 732 Security Clearance Certificates were received from AFHQ and forwarded to units.

This HQ added 125 names to the 1 Air Division Denial of Access List. There are now approximately 4,165 names on the list.

This CHQ reported to AFHQ three security infractions committed by formations in Canada, and during this period 52 security infractions committed by 1 Air Division units were investigated.

During the period under review, the AFP conducted a total of 439 reportable investigations concerning:

Jun 62 to Nov 62

At the beginning of Jun 62 there were 6,349 PMCs registered under the AF licensing system. At the end of Nov 62, the number of PMCs had decreased to a total of 6,288.

During this period the following licenses plates and documents were issued:

Registration Certificate – 2,435

International Certificate – 3,846

Driving Permits – 1,732

International Driving Permit – 3,768

Triptyques – 2,902

License Plates Issued – 1,131

Scooters Registered – 28

11 Jun to 12 Jun 62

A/V/M Orr, AFHQ/AMP
A/C Gray, AFHQ/CORGM
F/L Macket, AFHQ/AMP/EA

Mr. Baldock, President RCAF Association

G/C Aldwinckle, AFHQ/D/ADSI
F/L Cook, AFHQ/ADSI

Col. Shillington, AFHQ/D/DENT

W/C Buxton, CO/UPR Squadron

Central Band

A/M Dunlap, AFHQ/CAS designate

S/L Dalton, AFHQ/MP/AWP

G/C Baker and party, AFHQ/CCE/DCEM

S/L Craillie, TCHQ
Mr. McEwan, DD/REC
Mr. Cowan, CBC

Miss Haley, D/Girl Guides
Miss McBride, D/Girl Guides

NATO Parliamentarians, MP

S/L Terril, AFHQ/Dairs
F/O Blackman, AFHQ/DRDP
WO2 Haime, AFHQ/DAirs

W/C Banks, AFHQ/DAFS
S/L Grant, AFHQ/DAFS

Mr. Ashton, D/REC

G/C Searle, AFHQ/DFS

Fifteen members of the Press visited the Air Division during the period under review, and each of these was escorted and/or assisted by the SOPR staff in preparing information material. These 15 included representatives of daily and weekly newspapers, magazines, and radio and TV outlets.

NARRATIVE REPORT

The period 1 Jun 62 to 30 Nov 62 is one in which many changes were to take place in the Combat Operations Centre. Changes in both the personnel structure and the basic function of the COC occurred which, in affect, made the designation Combat Operations Centre obsolete and no longer descriptive of this unit’s function.

Prior to this period, a committee had been formed at Air Division Headquarters to study the requirements for an Air Division COC. The final report of this committee, resulted in the recommendation for the elimination of the Combat Operations Centre as such, and in its place, for the activation of the 1 Air Division Operations Centre and War Headquarters.

The Operations Centre is the peacetime co-ordinating centre for practice alerts, exercises and Air Division flying training programme. This unit will revert to its primary role of War Headquarters at the outbreak of hostilities or in times of crises.

With the activation of the War Headquarters/Ops Centre, came a two-fold change in command. W/C DJ Jackson, Director COC was transferred to 4ATAF/ADOC effective 1 Aug 62, and was replaced as D/OpsC by S/L RJ Millage. At this time, the Ops Centre was designated an executive agency and placed under the control of the Chief of Staff.

In Sep 62 this unit had its first large-scale practise exercise as a War Headquarters. Exercise Fallex 62 from 20 – 28 Sep saw sustained wartime operations being carried out by 1 Air Division War Headquarters manned on a 24-hour a day basis, for the duration of the exercises.

In early September it has been foreseen that without some planning and co-ordination, the impending disbandment of 61 AC&W Squadron would pose a problem in the control of 1 Air Division aircraft. Accordingly, a solution was recommended by the Ops Centre staff and in early December the final touches were put to the plan which calls for control of the remaining F86 Squadrons on a diminishing scale by other 4ATAF radars.

In mid-November, word was received that the fighter controller personnel who had manned the COC as operations controllers since its inception, were to be repatriated. In turn, they are to be replaced by aircrew members of the disbanding fighter squadrons. At this date, transfers "in" for one squadron leader and six junior officers have been received.

For a matter of record, the Operations Centre staff notes with regret the disbandment of 61 AC&W Squadron and the Four CF-100 Squadrons on 31 Dec 62.