Grostenquin, France
Minister of National Defence at 2 Wing

Randim IV Operation concluded at 1705 hours this unit when approximately 45 Sabre Mk Vs arrived from Canada under S/L R Middlemiss, CO, 1 OFU, St. Hubert. He was assisted in the operation by S/L J MacKay, OC 416 (F) Squadron of this unit.


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  1. Minister of National Defence making a recording at 2 Wing - 28 September 1954.
    (L-R) - F/S Hipgrave, MND Ralph Campney, G/C W Weiser.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PL-81432.

  2. Minister of Defence Ralph Campney inspects the Honour Guard - 28 September 1954.
    Courtesy National Archives of Canada.

  3. Minister of Defence Ralph Campney inspects F-86 Sabre aircraft and personnel - 28 September 1954.
    Courtesy National Archives of Canada.

  4. Newly appointed MND Ralph Campney deplaning at 2 (F) Wing - 23 September 1954.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PL-81431.

  5. Minister of National Defence takes the salute - 23 September 1954.
    (L-R) A/V/M Hugh Campbell, MND Ralph Campney, G/C GW Weiser.
    Courtesy Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre PL-81432.


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