Historical Narrative
RCAF Station Moisie, PQ
1 Dec 58 to 31 May 59
1 Dec 58
Construction of 26 PMQs Steelox 3 bedroom type. Cleaning, grading and excavation started and preliminary work almost completed.
7 12 Dec 58
The Northern Electric MRP with Mr. W. Heaven in charge was on the unit from 7 to 12 Dec.
12 Dec 58
Canadair Variety Show entertained the station.
17 Dec 58
Tri-weekly STP exercises discontinued for remainder of month. Childrens Christmas party.
21 Dec 58
25 Eskimos just released from hospital accommodated in Rec. Hall overnight. Aircraft unserviceable at airport.
22 Dec 58
Re-surfacing of Rec. Hall floor commenced.
5 Jan 59
Tri-weekly STP recommenced.
6 14 Jan 59
The RCA overhaul and peaking party was here from 6th to 14th Jan with Mr. W. Parama in charge. Three URG-60 receivers plus two FRT-502 transmitters received and installed at remote sites.
15 Jan 59
Armament inspection team for Bagotville visited unit for two days.
19 Jan 59
SOAF Inspection.
20 21 Jan 59
Visit by A/V/M Kerr, AMP, for two days.
5 Feb 59
Implemented AMIS ident procedures.
13 Feb 59
Mr. A. Galbraith from RCA arrived on 13th to repair the motor generator for the TPS-502, departed 14th.
23 Feb 59
F/O LAS McVicar was appointed Matron of the Medical Section, replacing F/O Colford.
2 Mar 59
Commencement of Security Training lectures F/O Bly ADCHQ.
4 Mar 59
Active participation in "Booby Trap" exercise resulted in excellent tactical training for controllers involved. Favourable results achieved by this unit.
4 6 Mar 59
NE antenna party installed 3 additional VHF antennas per site.
10 13 Mar 59
WO2 Hawkins visited the section on TD from ADCHQ as an FPS-3 peaking observer and to carry out a technical audit.
17 18 Mar 59
"Blast Off" exercise, provided excellent opportunity for full exploitation of unit operational potential. Excellent training derived therefrom.
19 Mar 59
Two additional AN/FRT-501 transmitters received at TX site.
25 Mar 59
Squadron participated fully in exercise "Cue Ball 18" with control and surveillance functions exercised advantageously.
31 Mar 59
Two Bell Telephone wire chiefs were replaced by a representative of the Norwesto Communication Co.
1 Apr 59
New CE Administration went into effect.
4 Apr 59
Security infiltration test. Station volleyball team won section playoffs on 4 Apr, against Bagotville and St. Sylvestre.
11 Apr 59
Station Volleyball team won zone playoffs against AFHQ, Lachine, Goose Bay, Parent. Zone 4 Champions.
16 Apr 59
"Big Blast Persian Rug" (ECM) exercise.
17 Apr 59
"Booby Trap" exercise.
21 24 Apr 59
8 patients admitted to infirmary during influenza epidemic.
23 Apr 59
"Big Blast Persian Rug" ECM exercise. Accident with Vehicle 396A26-1034 minor damage.
24 Apr 59
"Cue Ball" exercise.
1 May 59
Received confirmation that NORAD concurs with ADC approval to raise operational status from that of Early Warning Squadron with ident function to that of Air Defence Direction Centre. Additional equipment and personnel together with operations room modifications to be phased in commencing as soon as possible.
6 7 May 59
Visit by Dr. Alderice SDC representative at 2 ADCC and Mr. H. Jardine, DOT liaison at 2 ADCC. STP and AMIS problems discussed with gratifying results.
11 May 59
Operations establishment for controllers revised, consistent with planned increase in operational status. Now 4 F/Ls plus 8 F/Os vice 1 F/L 5 F/Os. Complete power failure caused by contractor severing power lines.
13 14 May 59
Sighting party.
15 May 59
Bell Show entertained Unit. Visit by A/C Reyno.
20 May 59
Participated in exercise "Booby Trap" with unit control facilities exploited to maximum potential.
20 29 May 59
NE overhaul party. Modified GRC-27 TX for continuous duty. Yearly inspection of UHF and VHF RX TX test equipment.
22 May 59
Break in power line to tower caused by rain penetrating the temporary repairs carried out 11 May.
28 May 59
Arrival of 27060 F/O CJ Strong CD, assuming SAO position. 69 personnel despatched to assist in fighting forest fire on Moisie point.
29 May 59
20 personnel forest fire Moisie point.