Historical Narrative
2416 Aircraft Control and Warning Unit (Reserve) Ottawa, Ont.
1 December 1953 to 30 June 1954.
4 Dec 53
Several officers and airmen of this Sqn formed colour party for presentation of the colours of 425 Sqn to The Alouette Club of Ottawa-Hull at the Hull Armouries.
5 - 6 Dec 53
Week-end exercise at Foymount (Operation Dust Devil - ADC Operations Order 36/53 dated 7 Oct 53).
17 Dec 53
Pay parade and promotion Board for airmen and airwomen. Cessation of training for holiday season.
19 Dec 53
Children's party at 7 Delaware Avenue, sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary. Airmen's and Airwomen's Christmas party in the evening.
20 Dec 53
Trade Examinations for Aux personnel.
5 Jan 54
Training re-commenced.
7 Jan 54
Visit from S/L Sylvia Evans, SOWP at AFHQ.
11 Jan 54
Commencement of RTTP(B) program for this year.
16 - 17 Jan 54
Week-end exercise at Foymount. Bad weather on Saturday.
21 Jan 54
New class of FtrCOps commenced trade training this evening.
23 - 24 Jan 54
Week-end exercise at Foymount.
2 Feb 54
Visit from S/L Baril of 1 Gp HQ.
7 Feb 54
Staff meeting re duty analysis and RTTP (B) program.
13 Feb 54
Small party of FtrCOps proceeded to Foymount for weekend exercise.
20 Feb 54
Weekend exercise at Foymount; two of 2416 officers flying at Trenton in connection with exercise.
24 Feb 54
Meeting re RTTP (B) program. Ottawa RU and RCAF represented. F/L McCallum appointed area co-ordinator.
4 Mar 54
PRO arranged tour of NEA hangar and Comet for airmen and airwomen.
13 - 14 Mar 54
Week-end exercise to Foymount.
16 Mar 54
RTTP(B) recruits commenced winter training.
19 - 20 Mar 54
Weekend exercise at Foymount.
21 Mar 54
Trade exams for Aux personnel.
8 Apr 54
Canadian Forces Decoration presented to Sgt CE Knarr (Reg Force Support) on CO's parade. Pay Parade.
10 - 11 Apr 54
Weekend exercise at Foymount. Very successful; quite a number of intercepts.
6 May 54
First issue of Sqn magazine "TALLYHO" published by F/O Spencer as Editor.
15 - 16 May 54
AOC's inspection at Fletcher's Field, Montreal. This Sqn represented by approximately two-thirds of its personnel.
17 Jun 54
Cp Cdr's inspection with RTTP(B) as well as Aux personnel on parade; Rockcliffe pipe band in attendance.
20 Jun 54
Trade exams written by 2 officers and 24 other ranks.
22 Jun 54
Pay Parade.
24 Jun 54
Staff meeting re summer camp. Cessation of training.
29 Jun 54
Briefing for summer camp.
(AA Kenniger) S/L
CO, 2416 AC&W Sqn (Aux)