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- The guardhouse at the main gate - October 1984.
Courtesy Larry Clark.
2 Wing Grostenquin is closed in July 1964
- Extracts from 2 Wing Historical Reports pertaining to the Military Police.
Courtesy National Archives of Canada.
- RJ Montpetit on duty - March 1964.
Courtesy Joseph Montpetit.
- RJ Montpetit controlling traffic at the main gate - March 1964.
Courtesy Joseph Montpetit.
- Approaching the main gate at 2 Wing - March 1964.
Courtesy Joseph Montpetit.
- French Gendarmes at the main gate - March 1964.
Courtesy Joseph Montpetit.
- 2 Wing RCAF Air Force Police - February 1964.
The rest of the story.
Courtesy Joseph Montpetit and John Heyes.
- Larger image of Air Force Police - February 1964.
The rest of the story.
Courtesy Joseph Montpetit abd John Heyes.
- 2 Wing AFP 1963-1964 hockey team - January 1964.
Back row (L-R) N Robillard, J Welch, N Stevens, Pete Richards, G Kendra, P Whittle, J Augnet. Front row (L-R) D Johnson, RJ Montpetit, Ken Howell, R Skillicorn, J Veilleaux, L Tschetter, D Price.
Courtesy Joseph Montpetit.
- Larger image of 1963-1964 AFP hockey team - January 1964.
Back row (L-R) N Robillard, J Welch, N Stevens, Pete Richards, G Kendra, P Whittle, J Augnet. Front row (L-R) D Johnson, RJ Montpetit, Ken Howell, R Skillicorn, J Veilleaux, L Tschetter, D Price.
Courtesy Joseph Montpetit.
- Dave Johnson in his AFP hockey gear - January 1964.
Courtesy Dave Johnson.
- French Gendarme Christmas party - 6 December 1963.
Courtesy Joseph Montpetit and John Heyes.
- French Gendarme Christmas party - 6 December 1963.
Courtesy Joseph Montpetit and John Heyes.
- F/L VJ Heyes (WSecO) toasts a "new year" with French Gendarmes - 6 December 1963.
Courtesy John Heyes.
- A night view of the station sign decorated for Christmas - December 1963.
Courtesy Leon Tretjakewitsch.
- A night view of the main gate area at 2 Wing decorated for Christmas - December 1963.
Courtesy Leon Tretjakewitsch.
- AFPs at 2 Wing (drawn by John Holmes) - 3 November 1963.
The rest of the story.
Courtesy Dave Johnson.
- Larger image of AFPs at 2 Wing - 3 November 1963.
The rest of the story.
Courtesy Dave Johnson.
- F/L Vic Heyes chatting with a Gendarme at the entrance to the station - October 1963.
Courtesy John Heyes.
- F/L Vic Heyes with a Gendarme talking with the driver of an AFP vehicle - October 1963.
Courtesy John Heyes.
- F/L Vic Heyes and family going through the main gate on vacation - October 1963.
Courtesy John Heyes.
- The entrance to the station - October 1963.
Courtesy Angus "John" Cline.
- The "station sign" at the main gate of the station - June 1963.
Courtesy Earle Lindsay.
- The entrance to the station - June 1963.
Courtesy Earle Lindsay.
- Does this mean I can't get in? - April 1963.
(L-R) - Cpl Surgenor and F/L VJ Heyes (WSecO) discuss security measures for vital restricted areas during alert conditions.
Courtesy John Heyes.
- F/L VJ Heyes (WSecO) getting his point across to Cpl Maule - March 1963.
WSeco briefing the "desk NCO" on an anticipated security situation. The "Desk NCO" directed all police activity of the shift and logged all incidents.
Courtesy John Heyes.
- Anoher RCAF owned vehicle involved in an accident - March 1963.
(L-R) - F/L VJ Heyes (WSecO), Cpl Milner (NCO i/c Investigations), FS Cameron (NCO i/c AFP). General discussion about the cause of the accident.
Courtesy John Heyes.
- F/L VJ Heyes (WSecO) and Cpl Surgenor discuss security issues - March 1963.
Note the aircraft and refuelling activity in the background.
Courtesy John Heyes.
- The front desk inside the guardhouse - February 1963.
(L-R) Sgt Jack Fowler, Al Ruzyski, Paul Carmichael.
Courtesy Dave Johnson.
- The front desk inside the guardhouse - February 1963.
(L-R) Ron Surgenor, Bill Milner.
Courtesy Dave Johnson.
- The coffee room at the guardhouse - February 1963.
Sgt Jack Fowler with our mascot.
Courtesy Dave Johnson.
- The AFP hockey team for 1962/63 - January 1963.
(L-R) - Back row - Unknown, unknown, unknown, unknown, unknown, Cpl Ken Howell, FS Stevens, unknown. Front row (L-R) - Unknown, unknown, unknown, unknown.
Courtesy John Heyes.
- Another photo of the 1962/63 AFP hockey team - January 1963.
FS Stevens (6th from left - with mustache).
Courtesy John Heyes.
- Larger image of the previous photo - January 1963.
FS Stevens (6th from left - with mustache).
Courtesy John Heyes.
- AFP Hockey Rally - January 1963.
Mrs Margaret Heyes (leaning at table) FS & Mrs Cameron.
Courtesy John Heyes.
- Front of hand drawn Christmas card - December 1962.
This card was sent from the French Gendarmes at Faulquemont to the 2 Wing AFPs.
Courtesy John Heyes.
- Interior of the Christmas card - December 1962.
Courtesy John Heyes.
- Vehicles arriving and departing from the main gate - December 1962.
Courtesy John Heyes.
- Vehicle being checked on arrival at the main gate - December 1962.
Courtesy John Heyes.
- The "safety sign" at the main gate - December 1962.
Courtesy John Heyes.
- More than likely a discussion about the driving conditions - December 1962.
Courtesy John Heyes.
- A badge worn by the Gendarmes at 2 Wing - 1962.
One of these was presented to F/L VJ Heyes (WSecO) in recognition of the ongoing liaison between the RCAF AFPs and the Air Gendarmes.
Courtesy John Heyes.
- "Canadians vs Brits" in a broomball game - November 1962.
Courtesy John Heyes.
- Larger image of the previous photo - November 1962.
(L-R) - Unknown, unknown, AE "Lucky" Grenzowski, FS Stevens, unknown, Cpl Ken Howell, unknown, unknown, unknown, unknown, F/L Vic Heyes (WSecO). The "Brits" are all unidentified.
Courtesy John Heyes.
- Blimey! A save - November 1962.
Courtesy John Heyes.
- Golly good save - November 1962.
Courtesy John Heyes.
- "A spot of tea" after our joyous victory - November 1962.
WO2 AE "Lucky" Grenzowski (5th from right with the "A" on his sweater.
Courtesy John Heyes.
- One must learn to "keep their mouth shut" when working with the AFPs - October 1962.
Marie Vedder was a civilian French national who worked at the guard house.
Courtesy John Heyes.
- AFP "target practice" at the range with 9mm pistols - August 1962.
Courtesy John Heyes.
- The Taffic Accident board at the gate when leaving the base - June 1962.
Courtesy Lucien St-Hilaire.
- Lucien St-Hilaire on duty at the main gate - June 1962.
Courtesy Lucien St-Hilaire.
- French Gendarme inspection in Faulquemont - 1962.
Courtesy John Heyes.
- French Gendarme inspection in Faluquemont - 1962.
RCAF AFP personnel were often invited to such functions which included the awarding of medals, retirements, arrival of a new chief of police etc. Efforts were made to maintain good relations by both sides. "Poor Canadian drivers", who were caught, were always an important topic of discussion.
Courtesy John Heyes.
- A badge presented to F/L V Heyes (WSecO) as a momento of French and RCAF friendship - 1962.
This was worn of the chest belt of the motorcyle gendarmes (see previous photo). The "three bird" symbol identified the local Faulquemont detachment.
Courtesy John Heyes.
- Christmas card - December 1961.
Courtesy John Heyes.
- Larger image of the crest on the Christmas card - December 1961.
Courtesy John Heyes.
- Interior page of the Christmas card - December 1961.
Courtesy John Heyes.
- Interior page of the Christmas card - December 1961.
Courtesy John Heyes.
- Lucien St-Hilaire on duty at the main gate - June 1961.
Courtesy Lucien St-Hilaire.
- The Wing Security Officer "catching flies" on Christmas Day - 25 December 1961.
(L-R) - Sgt Jim Walker (CE Section), G/C RE MacBride (CO), unknown, unknown, F/L Victor Heyes, unknown, unknown.
Courtesy John Heyes.
- Glen Warner, AFP, preparing for another shift - April 1961.
Courtesy Lucien St-Hilaire.
- Inspection of AFP personnel - 1961.
F/L Victor J Heyes (far left), WO2 AE "Lucky" Grenzowski (back to camera).
Courtesy John Heyes.
- Inspection of AFP personnel - 1961.
Courtesy John Heyes.
- Visit of W/C Banks (DAFS) to 2 (F) Wing - 12 October 1960.
Courtesy John Heyes.
- Larger image of the previous photo - 12 October 1960.
Courtesy John Heyes.
- Visit of W/C Banks (DAFS) to 2 (F) Wing - 12 October 1960.
Courtesy John Heyes.
- Visit of W/C Banks (DAFS) to 2 (F) Wing - 12 October 1960.
Courtesy John Heyes.
- The Accident Board at the exit of the station - August 1960.
Courtesy Lucien St-Hilaire.
- The Guard House at the main gate with the AFP vehicle parked outside - June 1960.
Courtesy Lucien St-Hilaire.
- Canadian Red Ensign and the French flags by the main gate - June 1960.
Courtesy Lucien St-Hilaire.
- Approaching the main gate - April 1959.
Courtesy Ted Hackett.
- Air Force Police personnel - March 1959.
Courtesy Gordon Delaney.
- Another skit held at an AFP party - 1959.
F/L WF Ludlam (4th from left).
Courtesy John Heyes.
- Another skit held at an AFP party - 1959.
F/L WF Ludlam (4th from left).
Courtesy John Heyes.
- Unidentified AFP personnel heading back to Canada - 1959.
Courtesy John Heyes.
- Unidentified AFP personnel heading back to Canada - 1959.
Courtesy John Heyes.
- The "reading of the charges" during a mock court-martial - 1959.
WO2 AE "Lucky" Grenzowski (3rd from left), F/L WF Ludlam (5th from left).
Courtesy John Heyes.
- This is a very serious charge - 1959.
WO2 AE "Lucky" Grenzowski (2nd from left), F/L WF Ludlam (5th from left).
Courtesy John Heyes.
- The "passing of the sentence" - 1959.
Courtesy John Heyes.
- Hup, two, three, four - 1959.
Courtesy John Heyes.
- The "Accident Free Day" sign by the main gate - 1959.
Courtesy John Heyes.
- Yet another party for the Gendarmes - 1959.
Courtesy John Heyes.
- Unidentified female AFP with her Gendarme friends - 1959.
Courtesy John Heyes.
- Unidentified AFP by his car, heading back to Canada - 1959.
Courtesy John Heyes.
- Unidentified AFP by his car, heading back to Canada - 1959.
Courtesy John Heyes.
- Unidentified wives of AFP personnel "hamming it up" - 1959.
Courtesy John Heyes.
- AFP personnel (with their mugs) heading back to Canada - 1959.
Courtesy John Heyes.
- Inspection of AFP personnel at 2 Wing Grostenquin - 1959.
WO2 AE "Lucky" Grenzowski (far left), F/L WF Ludlam (WSecO - centre), G/C AB Searle (Base Commander).
Courtesy John Heyes.
- Sgt Red Warman presenting the mug to Cpl Gord Delaney at a farewell party - 1958.
Courtesy John Heyes.
- French Gendarmes and RCAF military police personnel by the main gate - March 1955.
(L-R) - Sgt Dave Wally, Gendarme Renoldi, gendarme Gauthier, unknown French Gendarme Commandant, F/L M Labrosse (Wing Security Officer) gendarme Schafner, Chef Gendarme Ed Mutz, Sgt Gaston "Moose" Migneault.
Courtesy Gaston Migneault.
- French Gendarmes and RCAF military police personnel by the main gate - October 1954.
(L-R) - Gendarme Bassot, Sgt Ed Boyd, Gendarme B Rinoldi, FS Art Case, Chef Gendarme Edward Beingue, Sgt Dave Wally.
Courtesy Gaston Migneault.
- French Gendarmes and RCAF military police personnel by the main gate - August 1954.
(L-R) - Unknown Cpl, Sgt Sloan, unknown gendarme, F/O Yvon Ratelle (Wing Assistant Secutiry Officer) unknown gendarme, Sgt Gaston Migneault, Cpl Freeman.
Courtesy Gaston Migneault.
- French Gendarmes and RCAF military police personnel by the main gate - July 1954.
(L-R) - Cpl Freeman, Sgt Jos Trepanier, gendarme Dupuis, F/O Ratelle, unknown gendarme, FS Art Case, Sgt Gaston Migneault, Sgt Sloan.
Courtesy Gaston Migneault.
- French Gendarmes and RCAF military police personnel by the main gate - 1 June 1954.
The rest of the story.
Courtesy Gaston Migneault.
- The main gate and guard house for 2 Wing - May 1954.
Courtesy Richard Frampton.
- The main gate to the Station - April 1954.
Courtesy Ernie Supple.
- French Gendarmes and RCAF military police personnel by the main gate - April 1954.
(L-R) - Sgt Gaston Migneault, Sgt Jos Trepanier, F/O Y Ratelle, Gendarme Pastel, F/L M Labrosse (Wing Security Officer), unknown gendarme, FS Art Case, Sgt Dave Wally.
Courtesy Gaston Migneault.
- Gendarme Bassot, Cpl Stella Barsa (AFP), Gendarme Binaldi, Chef Beringue at the main gate - March 1954.
Courtesy Gaston Migneault.
- Marius Pierret (Gendarme) Surete Nationale Francaise - January 1954.
Courtesy Jacques Nadeau.
- The main gate of the station - April 1953.
Courtesy Gerry Cann.
- Personnel at the main gate. (L-R) Cpl Delaney, unidentified Gendarme, unidentified Gendarme, Cpl Brooks - February 1953.
Courtesy Gordon Delaney.
- Air Force Police Christmas party - December 1952.
The rest of the story.
Courtesy Gordon Delaney.
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