December
ARRIVALS
F/O MD Parke-Taylor, Acc. from Stn Winnipeg
F/O JJ Lambert, Air/P from 1 (F) OTU Chatham
F/L DL Mayne, Air/P from 1 (F) OTU Chatham
F/L AH Milne, Air/P from 1 (F) OTU Chatham
F/O HJ O'Mara, Air/P from 1 (F) OTU Chatham
DEPARTURES
F/L JT West, Sup. to AMCHQ Rockcliffe.
VISITORS
| 2 Dec 55 | S/L McArthur, the Command Nursing Sister | Air Div |
| 2 Dec 55 | F/O Scholes | Langar |
| 5 Dec 55 | F/L M Sauder | Air Div |
| 5 Dec 55 | F/L W Paisley | Air Div |
| 8 Dec 55 | F/L Winchester | Air Div |
| 9 Dec 55 | F/L Davies | Air Div |
| 11 Dec 55 | S/L SA Elviss | Air Div |
| 12 Dec 55 | F/O R Turner, Public Relations Officer, | Air Div |
03 Dec 55
The scheduled Bristol transport aircraft flying enroute from 2 (F) Wing to Marville, crashed near Montmedy, France.
KILLED
| F/O Peter Pigot | Pilot | 441 Sqn 1 (F) Wing |
| F/O Bruce Patterson | Pilot | 2 (F) Wing |
| F/O JGH Campbell | Pilot | 2 (F) Wing |
| F/O JP Henryk | Pilot | 2 (F) Wing |
| F/O CS Newman | Med/Sec | CJS London |
| Cpl PG Knight | 2 (F) Wing | |
| Cpl RG Offerdahl | AE TEch | 2 (F) Wing |
07 Dec 55
Funeral service for F/O P Pigot was held at Marville in the Protestant Church, later the deceased was flown by North Star to England for internment at Manchester, England.
Funeral services of the other passengers was held at 2 (F) Wing, with internment of these personnel at Choloy Military Cemetery, France.
18 Dec 55
Sunday, a white gift service was held in the station theatre in which each child of the Protestant Sunday School brought a gift wrapped in white. 312 gifts were received on this occasion and presented along with a gift of money to the Protestant Orphanage at Sedan on 20 Dec 55.
Chapel Services
21 Dec 55
Chapel Choir made a tour of the station, singing Christmas carols and hymns.22 Dec 55
Chapel choir visited all PMQ presenting hymns and carols.
25 Dec 55
Special Christmas service held, carol service was put on by the chapel choir and took the form of a candlelight service.
28 Dec 55
The airwomen of 1 (F) Wing presented the 50 girls orphans at St. Maur Catholic Orphanage with gifts on behalf of the station. A party was also held for the children with the Station pipe band participating.
Education
13 Dec 55
196 airmen and airwomen wrote the December Quarterly Trade Examination.
January 1956
ARRIVALS
F/L ML Frazer, Supply, from AMCHQ, Rockcliffe.
F/L R Gourly, Air/P, from 1 (F) OTU Chatham
F/L WH Casley, Tech/AE, AFHQ, Ottawa
F/O RH Perks, Tech/AF, AMCHQ, Rockcliffe
F/O MT Tillotson, Air/P, 1 (F) OTU Chatham
DEPARTURES
F/L JDL Campbell, Acc., Air Div HQ Metz
F/L W Maguire, Tech/AE, AFHQ/AMTS
F/L GH Reimer, Pers/Sec, 1 Air Div
VISITORS
| 6 Jan 56 | Lt/Cdr HG Oliver RCN Legal Officer | Air Div |
| 19 Jan 56 | Capt RB Failey USAF | USAF Hospital Weisbaden |
| 20 Jan 56 | S/L D Stewart | Air Div |
| 20 Jan 56 | S/L WA Young | 3 (F) Wing |
| 20 Jan 56 | F/L RB Simpson | 3 (F) Wing |
| 20 Jan 56 | W/C N Wade | 3 (F) Wing |
| 20 Jan 56 | F/L Allin | 3 (F) Wing |
| 20 Jan 56 | F/L Baker | 3 (F) Wing |
| 20 Jan 56 | S/L JM O'Brien | 2 (F) Wing |
EDUCATION
11 - 12 Jan 56
Dr. Dray, lecturer from the University of Toronto and Oxford gave current event lectures.
16 Jan 56
18 Flying Officers wrote qualifying examinations. Subject - General Service Knowledge.
17 Jan 56
24 Flying Officers wrote the trade examination.
18 Jan 56
26 F/O's wrote Geography examination
19 Jan 56
25 F/O's wrote History examination
20 Jan 56
35 F/O's wrote Current Event examination
30 Jan 56
8 F/L's wrote General Service Knowledge papers.
31 Jan 56
6 F/L's wrote Trade Examination.
18 Jan 56
The Station Education Office was moved from its temporary office in the Station Theatre, they are now located in Barrack Block 15.
31 Jan 56
Died: 48459 LAC PH Crosbie died from natural causes. Crosbie was admitted to the station hospital, he was later airlifted to USAF Hospital Landstul Germany where he died on 31 Jan. 56.
February 1956
ARRIVALS
F/O RH Roden Air/P, 1 (F) OTU Chatham
F/L LE Jarvis Air/P, 1 (F) OTU Chatham
F/O DL Grimm, Air/P, 1 (F) OTU Chatham
F/L IF Campbell, Air/P, 1 (F) OTU Chatham
F/O WR Barnes, Air/P, 1 (F) OTU Chatham
F/O JWJ Sanche, Air/P, RCAF Support Unit, Metz
F/O JH Smith, Air/P, 1 (F) OTU Chatham
DEPARTURES
F/O GJ Kerr, Air/P, to 1 (F) OTU Chatham
F/L RD Carew, Air/P, to Air Div HQ Metz
F/O TN Nishimura, Tech/Armt, to AFHQ/VCAS Ottawa
F/L WW Snow, Tech/Tel, RCAF Support Unit Metz
VISITORS
F/L C Davies, Air Div HQ
F/O MD O'Reilly, Fighter Controller, from 61 AC&W
F/O TA Moran, No. 6 Movement Unit, Paris.
EDUCATION
1 -2 Feb 56
6 F/L's wrote History and Geopolitics examinations.
3 Feb 56
8 F/L's wrote Air Power Examinations
23 Feb 56
F/L Brunton, WEdO, Mr. Vogt, the School Principal, and all the DND teachers, proceeded to 4 (F) Wing to attend the Teachers and Education Officers Conference.
27 Feb 56
1 (F) Wing Station Library was officially opened.
AWARD
36692 LAC CR Heffern was awarded the Queens Commendation. This award was for his action at Keflavik Airport, Iceland, on 21 February 1956.
FUNERAL
3 Feb 56
Funeral service was held for 48459 LAC PH Crosbie in the (P) Church 1 (F) Wing Marville, the deceased was later buried at Choloy Military Cemetary, France.
13 Feb 56
Dr. Robert Westwater, Superintendent of Schools and Director of Vocational Training, Ottawa, gave a current affairs lecture on the Middle East in the Station Theatre.
March 1956
ARRIVALS
7882 F/O CF Barlow, Tech/AE, from Stn St Hubert
216445 F/O WR Barnes, Air/P, from 1 (F) OTU Chatham
209683 F/O DL Grimm, Air/P, from 1 (F) OTU Chatham
20065 S/L LJ Liggett, Air/P, from Air Div HQ Metz
205417 F/O JH Smith, Air/P, from 1 (F) OTU Chatham
13035 F/O HV Wilson, Pers/SS, from Stn MacDonald.
DEPARTURES
42515 F/O HE Venus, Air/P, to FIS Trenton
30603 S/L CW Blain, Tech/AE, to 4 (F) Wing
20113 S/L JLA Roussell, Air/P, to 2(F) Wing
VISITORS
| 2 Mar 56 | S/L RG Metcalfe | 3 (F) Wing |
| 4 Mar 56 | S/L RE Ratcliffe | Air Div Controllers in Exercise Bear-Claw |
| 4 Mar 56 | F/L Jessop | Air Div Controllers in Exercise Bear-Claw |
| 4 Mar 56 | F/O EA Allen | Air Div Controllers in Exercise Bear-Claw |
| 7 Mar 56 | F/O R Turne | PRO Air Div |
| 7 Mar 56 | F/L Campbell | SOAF Air Div HQ |
| 7 Mar 56 | S/L DL McKenzie | SOAF Air Div HQ |
| 15 Mar 56 | F/L MG Sauder | Air Div |
| 15 Mar 56 | F/L RD Carew | Air Div |
| 19 Mar 56 | S/L Greensword | Air Div |
| 19 Mar 56 | S/L Burke | Air Div |
| 28 Mar 56 | F/L FG Bolan | Air Div |
9 Mar 56
Major-General DC Spry, CBE, DSO, CD, Deputy Director of the Boy Scouts International Bureau visited 1 (F) Wing for 2 days. He was accompanied by Mrs. Spry.
Major-General Spry was guest speaker at a Father and Son Dinner.
13 Mar 56
His Excellency Archbishop Roy, Bishop Ordinary (RC) Canadian Armed Forces, visited 1 (F) Wing. He was accompanied by the Rt Rev JG Berry, Archbishop of Halifax, England and Rev JM Brochu.
15 Mar 56
G/C CL Ingles, AMTS/DCEA, accompanied by Mr. H Morgan, Mr. B Baribeau, visited, re construction requirements. The escorting officer was F/L Kerslake of Air Div HQ.
28 - 31 Mar 56
A liaison visit was made to 1 (F) Wing by a number of Canadair representatives, included in the party were the:
Sales Service Manager
Director of Manufacture
Chief Project Engineer
F86 Group Leader
29 Mar 56
Mr. T Macartney-Filgate of the National Film Board visited, accompanied by F/L Bolan. The purpose of the visit was for script research for an RCAF sponsored indoctrinational film.
April 1956
ARRIVALS
17497 F/L RB Baker, Air/P, from 1 (F) OTU Chatham
42343 F/L DR Stephens, Air/P, from 1 (F) OTU Chatham.
DEPARTURES
203579 F/O DA Ryan, Air/P from 1 (F) OTU Chatham.
STATION STRENGTH
| Officers | Other Ranks |
|---|---|
| 137 | 1015 |
VISITORS
| 05 Apr 56 | S/L H Pickard | AFHQ |
| 05 Apr 56 | F/L DL Snowden | AFHQ |
| 09 Apr 56 | F/L Davies | Air Div |
| 11 Apr 56 | W/C GL Pincock | Air Div |
| 14 Apr 56 | S/L JD Swardfager | TCHQ |
| 14 Apr 56 | S/L AE Evans | TCHQ |
| 14 Apr 56 | F/L JE Walker | TCHQ |
| 14 Apr 56 | F/L EC Downey | TCHQ |
| 14 Apr 56 | F/O GA Thomas | TCHQ |
| 16 Apr 56 | G/C H Bright | Air Div |
| 24 Apr 56 | Lt/Cdr HG Oliver | Air Div |
| 26 Apr 56 | F/L Reimer | Air Div |
| 26 Apr 56 | F/L Savard | Air Div |
| 26 Apr 56 | Capt HG Jorgenson | 30 AMB |
05 Apr 56
Mr. John Shaw, reporter from the Victoria Colonist, BC visited 1 Wing for the purpose of news coverage.
EDUCATION
14 Apr 56
S/L Swardfager and 5 instructors arrived from Training Command Trenton, to set up an SIT course to be given to airmen from Langar, 1 Air Division and 1 (F) Wing. S/L Evans from Air Division HQ accompanied them.
16 Apr 56
The School of Instructional Technique began a two weeks course, using the classrooms of the Education Center.
CHAPEL SERVICES
On Easter Sunday, a record attendance was achieved in the history of 1 Wing Chapel, 75 extra chairs were placed along the aisles. Special anthems were presented by the augmented choir.
DEATHS
217017 LAC JL Bowen on temporary duty in Rabat, died there of natural causes on 19 Apr 56. The funeral service was held at 1 (F) Wing on 23 April with internment at Choloy Military Cemetery, France.
SPORTS
The finals of the Air Division Volley Ball tournament were held at 1 (F) Wing. The men's (441 Squadron) team from 1 (F) Wing were the winners of the Men's Division. Air Division ladies' team were also winners. G/C Somerville presented trophies to the winning teams.
1 (F) Wing Rifle and Pistol Association won the Air Division Small Bore Shoot and placed 4th in the Full Bore Shoot.
1 (F) Wing Station Badminton Club proceeded to 3 (F) Wing and won the Team Trophy as well as two individual trophies.
May 1956
ARRIVALS
19599 W/C DJ Williams, Air/P, from 1 (F) OTU Chatham
233041 F/O LW Swanston, Air/P, from Chatham.
DEPARTURES
2297 F/O JA Scanlan, Tech/AF, to St. Hubert
25620 F/L RAC Doiron, Tech/AE, AMCHQ Rockcliffe
30579W F/L M Seymoer, Med/Nur, Rockcliffe
STATION STRENGTH
| Officers | Other Ranks |
|---|---|
| 145 | 1022 |
VISITORS
Escape and Evasion
S/L Morabito & F/L Davies from Air Division
RAF
S/L Ramsden & S/L Kelly From HQ 2 Group Tactical Air ForceFrom RAF Guterslough Germany:
F/O Sageant AR
F/O Robinson LA
F/O David WI
F/O Banyard K
F/O Lambert GD
F/O Henderson K
Lt. GB Ritchie, 2 Cdn Brigade, Soest
S/Lt MM Segala, French Air Force, Bremgarten
Lt J Joube, French Air Force, St Dizier
Lt J Boicmot, French Air Force, Luxevil
Lt J Picagne, French Air Force, Reims
S/Lt L Bisset, French Air Force, Dijon
The above officers particpated along with 169 RCAF Officers and NCOs in Exercise Sabot Slog (Escape and Evasion).
4 May 56
General Division Andrier (French Air Force),Military Assistant (Minister of National Defence), and Mr. de la Tour du Pin, French Liaison Mission, Paris, escorted by Cmdt Galvin Air Division, visited 1 (F) Wing.
4 May 56
Mr. AH Zimmerman, Chairman DRB, escorted by W/C JA Gordon, Air Division, visited the station and also toured the local countryside, including Montmedy Castle and the Maginot Line Fort at La Ferte.
6 May 56
The following people arrived at 1 (F) Wing for the purpose of a liaison tour of 1 Air Division Unit. While at this unit, briefing was given to airmen, Flight Lieutenants and below plus a talk to Senior Officers.
A/C Bennett, C/Pers
G/C RM Miller, DAPC
G/C JE Verner, DOE
G/C RJ Lane, DAPP
G/C RM Cox, DFO
G/C WH Schroeder, DPA
W/C MC Smith, DPC/PC3.
8 May 56
G/C Bright, SOMS & W/C HB Hay, CJSL, arrived for a 2 day visit of inspection of medical services.
15 May 56
S/L SA Banks, AFHQ/DAFS escorted by the SO Sec Air Division visited on a security survey of this wing.
24 May 56
Brigadier Wansbrough, OBE, MM, ED, CD, Director General Dental Services conducted an inspection of Dental Services at 1 (F) Wing.