| Commanding Officer | G/C DJ Williams DSO, DFC, CD |
| Chief Administration Officer | W/C DC Skene DFC, CD |
| Chief Operations Officer | S/L LJ Liggett |
| Chief Technical Services Officer | W/C KR Grimley CD |
| Senior Accounts Officer | S/L FC Hall |
| Officer Commanding 445 Sqn | W/C G Sutherland |
| Officer Commanding 441 Sqn | S/L LJ Hill CD |
| Officer Commanding 439 Sqn | S/L RY Cannon CD |
| Senior Supply Officer | S/L CE Dorey |
| Senior Medical Officer | S/L JG Bisset |
| Officer Commanding Wing Maintenance | S/L WH Casley |
| Wing Weather Officer | S/L RH O'Brien |
S/L LJ Liggett assumed the position of COpsO vice W/C DG Laidler, effective 2 Jun 58.
W/C G Sutherland assumed the position of OC 445 Sqn vice W/C EG Ireland, effective 29 Jul 58.
S/L CE Dorey assumed the position of SSO vice S/L LEA Fallis, effective 19 Jun 58.
June 1958
STATION STRENGTH
| Officers | Other Ranks |
|---|---|
| 180 | 988 |
ARRIVALS
| 32328 S/L CE Dorey | Sup from 1 Air Div HQ SU |
| 27893 F/L HR Hook | Air/Obs from 3 (F) Wing |
| 33568 F/L JC Malone | Air/P from 1 (F) OTU Chatham |
| 224655 F/O JM Austin | Pers/SS Rec from Stn Greenwood |
| 135483 F/O RK Benedetti | Air/P from 3 (AW) OTU Cold Lake |
| 240407 F/O BW Donald | Air/P from 1 (F) OTU Chatham |
| 135566 F/O WT Foster | Air/P from 3 (AW) OTU Cold Lake |
| 23337 F/O JR Guthrie | Tech/Tel from AFHQ |
| 216784 F/O FM O'Shaughnessy | Tech/AE from McGill Univ Sqn |
| 243951 F/O RE Patterson | Air/Obs from 3 (AW) OTU Cold Lake |
DEPARTURES
| 19677 W/C DG Laidler | Air/P (COpsO) to CFS Trenton |
| 22816 S/L LEA Fallis | Sup to Stn North Bay |
| 30429 F/L JE Flannigan | Air/P to 61 AC&W Sqn Metz |
| 30169 F/L AJP McGill | Tech/Tel to AFHQ |
| 205534 F/O JM Lepage | Tech/CE to Stn St Johns |
| 37638 F/O ES Marlin | Air/Obs to 61 AC&W Sqn Metz |
| 204541 F/O DF Syms | Air/P to FIS Trenton |
| 130305 F/O HV Wilson | Pes/SS Rec to 4 (F) Wing |
VISITORS
5 Jun 58
W/C DO Shaw, SOArm and S/L HP Bolton, SOPhoto arrived on a routine staff visit.
10 Jun 58
F/O RD Dakers, AS/GDef from 1 Air Div to check ground defence equipment and fallout plans.
12 Jun 58
A fifty-man guard of honour, with the Pipe Band in attendance, paraded in honour of Lt Gen H Graham, Chief of Staff, Canadian Army, who was proceeding to Canada on the Comet. He was retiring from the Regular Army after 42 years of service.
13 Jun 58
A/V/M JG Kerr, AMP at AFHQ, arrived on his tour of 1 Air Division units to discuss personnel problems of a policy nature, and dependent welfare in respect to schools, recreational facilities and medical care.
24 -25 Jun 58
S/L WG Leach and S/L RA Stubbs both of IAM visited the unit for the purpose of demonstrating new personal flying clothing and to discuss aeromedical problems.
24 - 26 Jun 58
Mr Ken MacGray of the Port Arthur News Chronicle was here to obtain material for newspaper and radio stories.
24 Jun 58
Lt Col AC Leman, Lt Col GR Covey and S/Sgt BA McLeod arrived on an orientation visit of dental facilities for Lt Col Covey the new CO, as well as a QM check of clinic dental stores and equipment.
30 Jun 58
Mr C Hoare, AMCHQ, and Mr T McCullough, 6RD, arrived for the purpose of modification of GCA for IFF operation. They departed 21 Jul.
30 Jun - 4 Jul 58
F/L ML Fraser Sup on a liaison visit to Sardinia.
Control Tower
1 - 30 Jun 58
Arrivals
Local Traffic -1995
Canadian Military (Itinerant) - 240
Foreign Military (Itinerant) - 18
Canadian Civil - 1
Departures
Local Traffic -1995
Canadian Military (Itinerant) - 272
Foreign Military (Itinerant) - 18
Canadian Civil - 1
General
7 Jun 58
LAW Betty Kennedy was married to LAC Paul Boucher in the RC Chapel.
8 Jun 58
The Station Pipe Band played at Ciney, Belgium, for the International Prisoners of War Reunion.
10 Jun 58
Intersection Softball League commenced.
12 - 16 Jun 58
F/L RH Howson, Chap/Prot on TD to 3 (F) Wing to provide denominational sacramental requirements and to make hospital visits.
14 - 15 Jun 58
The following is a translation of an extract from "La Metropole", a daily Belgian newspaper:
"Canadian Pipers at the 'Petit Beguinage' next June 14 and 15.....
We are now told that the Directors of the Doyenne Royal of the Rue Longue des Violettes have made another big effort this year to give a particular lustre to the celebrations which are to take place...
page missing
? Jun 58
.....were deployed to Pferdsfeld on "Operation Swap Shop" for three weeks, while runways were being repaired here. S/L LJ Liggett was OC Detachment, S/L GW Reid CTSO, F/L GH Goodale - CAdO, F/L HJ O'Mara - Ops Officer, S/L LJ Hill - OC 441 Sqn, F/L RB Baker - OC 439 Sqn. 445 Sqn was in Sardinia at the time. The normal operations of a unit were carried on. Personnel and facilities were house in tents.
26 Jun 58
Twenty-five candidates wrote the Group 4 Superintendents' Trade Exam.
F/L RH Perks, MArmO on TD to Cherbourg to attend the unloading of explosives from the SS Christa.
30 Jun 58
An All Ranks Dance and stage show with a German orchestra was held in the Recreation Centre.
During the month of Jun, the new Safety Equipment building, next to Stn Headquarters was occupied.
July 1958
STATION STRENGTH
| Officers | Other Ranks |
|---|---|
| 174 4 Flight Cadets | 930 |
ARRIVALS
| 20109 W/C G Sutherland | Air/P from CJS London |
| 27950 F/L DD Chapman | Air/P from 30 AMB Langar |
| 22658 F/L AA Dillman | Pers/AFSec from MACHQ |
| 49787W F/L EA Wright | Pers/FSv from Stn Camp Borden |
| 58807 F/O BL Castledine | Air/P from 1 (F) OTU Chatham |
| 135500 F/O HM Grasswick | Air/P from 1 (F) OTU Chatham |
| 135557 F/O TC Lambrick | Air/P from 3 (AW) OTU Cold Lake |
| 2561 F/O AJ Milne | Tech/AE from AMCHQ |
| 135647 F/O JA Morris | Air/Obs from 3 (AW) OTU Cold Lake |
| 238849 F/O DM Paproski | Air/P from 4 (F) Wing Baden Soellingen |
DEPARTURES
| 19653 W/C EG Ireland | Air/P to 1 Air Div HQ |
| 2187 S/L J Burianyk | Tech/AE to 2 (F) Wing Grostenquin |
| 2364 F/L LR Charbonneau | Pers/Fsv to Stn Camp Borden |
| 228441 F/O FA Isaacs | Air/P to 438 Sqn St Hubert |
| 216158 F/O DW Mitchell | Air/P to FIS Trenton |
| 46647 F/O KR Moreash | Air/P to 1 PRC Lachine |
| 24022 F/O WM Watkins | Pers/AFSec to MACHQ |
VISITORS
1 Jul 58
Officers and their wives entertained seventy French officials at a reception, in the afternnon, in the Officers' Mess, on the occasion of Canada Day. Among those who attended the luncheon at noon were Mr. Malvy, Prefect of the Meuse from Bar-le-Duc; Mr. Massor, Procurer of the Republic; Colone Chene, Commander of the Subdivision in Nancy; a representative of General Baillif, Commander of the 6th Military Region, Metz, and Mr. Feydal, Under-Prefect of the Meuse, from Verdun. Since squadrons were deployed at Pferdsfeld, these functions were of necessity, the only activities held at 1 (F) Wing for Canada Day.
2 - 5 Jul 58
W/C Hodgson, SOAF 1 Air Div HQ on SOAF inspection.
7 - 18 Jul 58
Mr. K O'Brien, Tech Rep at 1 Air Div HQ, for GCA overhaul.
10 Jul 58
S/L Senior of SOCE staff at 1 Air Div visited regarding the progress of AWX (CF100) program of construction.
14 - 15 Jul 58
S/L DJ Heath SOSec, 1 Air Div HQ, on routine staff visit.
17 Jul 58
W/C P Whittingham of RAF IAM Farnborough demonstrated high altitude personal equipment at the 1 (F) Dispersal Site.
23 Jul 58
Mr MW Campbell from AFHQ/CCE, Roads and Runway staff, inspected the runway sand seal job, accompanied by S/L D Walker of SOCE, 1 Air Div HQ.
Control Tower
1 - 31 Jul 58
Arrivals - 1 (F) Wing Marville
Local Traffic -705
Canadian Military (Itinerant) - 285
Foreign Military (Itinerant) - 6
Arrivals - Detachment Pferdsfeld
Local Traffic -868
Canadian Military (Itinerant) - 291
Foreign Military (Itinerant) -10
Departures - 1 (F) Wing Marville
Local Traffic -705
Canadian Military (Itinerant) - 255
Foreign Military (Itinerant) - 6
Departures - Detachment Pferdsfeld
Local Traffic -868
Canadian Military (Itinerant) - 329
Foreign Military (Itinerant) -10
General
1 Jul 58
The following officers' promotions were announced:
To Squadron Leader
2187 F/L J Burianyk eff 1 Jul 58
To Flight Lieutenant
201017 F/O EA Anonsen Air/P
41506 F/O T Koch Air/P
23442 F/O KF Lowe Air/P
18798 F/O WH MacLeod Air/P
200592 F/O CP Mullin Air/P
205417 F/O JH Smith Air/P
38065 F/O R Watson Air/P
- all eff 1 Apr 58
44741 F/O FB Johnson Sup
49058 F/O TH Lambros Air/P
220586 F/O MD Parke-Taylor Acc
-all eff 1 Jul 58
1 Jul 58
The following officers received permanent commissions:
130543 F/O AM Burridge
210580 F/O AJ Crosby
70177 F/O WG Hollingshead
204496 F/O DH Hooper
233096 F/O R MacDonald
224696 F/O JE McCann
2 Jul 58
Sand seal work on the runway started on schedule. It was completed on schedule, 22 Jul, by the "Reveto Company" at a cost of $35,000.00
2 Jul - 19 Sep 58
F/L DJ Lewis attended the DFIQ Course Three at 1 (F) OTU Chatham.
2 - 9 Jul 58
F/L JA Warren, Chap/RC, at AWU Decimomannu.
3 Jul 58
S/L J Bissett, Med/Mo, on TD to USAF Landstuhl.
7 - 20 Jul 58
The following NCOs and airmen of 1 (F) Wing, as members of the 1 Air Division Rifle Team, attended the British Commonwealth and Empire Rifle Championships (1958) at Bisley, England. Commonly known as the "Bisley Shoot", it provides the highest calibre competition to be found anywhere, with the best shots from the entire British Commonwealth and the United States taking part. They also attended the RAF Small Arms Championships in June. The individual results for 1 (F) Wing personnel are shown opposite their name for both events, bringing credit to 1 Air Div and the RCAF.
| Name | Competition | Air Div Team Placing |
|---|---|---|
| FS H Adams | RAF | 8 firsts (qualified RAF "100") |
| Bisley | 7 firsts, 1 second, 1 third | |
| Sgt WA Mosley | RAF | 1 first, 3 seconds, 1 third (qualified RAF "100") |
| Bisley | 1 first, 2 seconds, 1 third | |
| Sgt LB Donovan | RAF | 1 first |
| Cpl RE Devillez | RAF | 1 first, 1 second |
| LAC Ge Sannachen | RAF | 7 firsts, 1 second, 1 third |
| Bisley | 6 firsts, 1 second | |
| LAC EE Kew | RAF | 1 first, 1 third |
| Bisley | 1 first |
Taking the two competitions together, 1 (F) Wing personnel were shown in the main prize lists a total of sixty-six times.
7 - 22 Jul 58
PMQ Playground Programme under the supervision of F/O RR Andew, Sup Reserve. A variety of activities were carried on weekly, with teenage supervisors assigned to various segments of the program. Among these activities were arts and crafts, small games, meetings, tennis, badminton, volleyball, basketball, softball, swimming, indoor sports and gymnastics, tot program and teenage parties. The peak attendance for any one day was approximately 400 children, with an average daily attendance of 150 - 200 children.
8 Jul 58
The contract for the addition of 550V system at all hangars and the revision of the high tension and distribution electrical system was completed at a cost of $78,000.00.
8 - 15 Jul 58
F/O FR Jefferson, Tech/Arm, on TD to AWU Decimomannu for familiarization with CF100 weapons training.
14 - 18 Jul 58
S/L RY Cannon, OC 439 Sqn, attended RAF Flight Safety Officers' Course in London, England.
19 Jul 58
LAW L Gallant married to LAC DG Forsythe in the RC Chapel.
22 Jul 58
Officers' Promotion Board held.
23 Jul 58
G/C and Mrs Williams attended a reception at 1 AirDiv HQ on the occasion of A/V/M Godwin's farewell to local dignitaries.
24 Jul 58
F/L J Parent, Matron, attended a meeting at 1 Air Div for discussion of items presented at the Command Matrons' Conference at AFHQ, 19 - 20 Jun.
31 Jul 58
S/L J Bissett, SMO, on TD at Wiesbaden.
The marked increase in the number of European vehicles on establishment and stored reserve is noteworthy. In July, all Canadian-built Western Flyers gathered at 1 (F) Wing and departed in two convoys in conjunction with the present policy of changing over to European type vehicles.
Preparations underway for the 1958 VME Truck Roadeo.
August 1958
STATION STRENGTH
| Officers | Other Ranks |
|---|---|
| 186 | 972 |
ARRIVALS
| 135720 F/O PD Anderson | Air/Obs from 3 (AW) OTU Cold Lake |
| 225013 F/O RH Blessin | Air/P from 3 (AW) OTU Cold Lake |
| 217116 F/O WR Chalcraft | AS/FC from Stn Goose Bay |
| 135614 F/L LA Green | Air/P from 3 (AW) OTU Cold Lake |
| 156037 F/O W Hackett | Air/P from 1 (F) OTU Chatham |
| 135645 F/O JR McQueen | Air/P from 1 (F) OTU Chatham |
| 234618 F/O H Thiessen | Air/Obs from 3 (AW) OTU Cold Lake |
DEPARTURES
| 30180 S/L GW Reid | Tech/AE to AMCHQ Rockcliffe |
| 43037 F/O JE Greidanus | Air/P to FIS Trenton |
| 224629 F/O Larock | Air/Obs to AFHQ/UCAS/COpsO/DAO |
| 224628 F/O HM Lambert | Air/Obs to 54 GOBC Peterborough |
| 224845 F/O LA MacGillivray | Air/P to 129 AFF Trenton |
VISITORS
7 Aug 58
S/L Sayers, RCAF Liaison Officer with the Belgian Air Force and two armament officers of the Belgian Air Force visited the Wing Armament Section to study M&W and Systems Maintenance and the servicing program for CF100 aircraft.
11 Aug 58
F/L Stewart of SOVME on a familiarization tour of the VME section.
12 Aug 58
Reverend Doctor Gallagher, Secretary of the Canadian Council of Churches with his wife visited 1 (F) Wing.
13 Aug 58
Mr A Geraghty, Canadian Liaison Officer, Rolls Derby, and Mr W Hine, Military Liaison, Montreal Office were here for discussion of the operation of the NENE 10 Engine in the T33 and to review maintenance problems.
26 -27 Aug 58
W/C JH Watts, AFHQ/DADO and S/L RG Christie, AFHQ/DADO discussed Air Weapons Training.
Control Tower
1 -31 Aug 58
Arrivals
Local Traffic -1970
Canadian Military (Itinerant) - 230
Foreign Military (Itinerant) - 27
Departures
Local Traffic -1970
Canadian Military (Itinerant) - 216
Foreign Military (Itinerant) - 27
F-86 23625 landed wheels up due to undercarriage failure.
General
9 Aug 58
G/C Williams particpated in the opening of the Longuyon-Villette Aerodrome.
11 Aug 58
LAC George Sannachan of Metiskow, Alberta won the Queen's Medal in the DCRA shoot at the Connaught Ranges Rifle Meet in Ottawa.
Registration for kindergarten held at the DND School
15 Aug 58
In AFRO 237/58 dated 15 Aug, the following notice appeared:
"Air Marshal Hugh Campbell, Chief of the Air Staff, wishes to thank 236045 LAC JA Boutin of 1 Fighter Wing, RCAF, for a suggestion concerning the reinforcing of the band at the back of the tunic of the 5A uniform, which has been adopted".
16 Aug 58
LAW F Hallman married to LAC DB Steers in the Protestant Chapel.
1 (F) Wing won the Inter Wing Swim Meet held at 4 (F) Wing. F/O R MacDonald and LAC W Leclair tied for first place in the men's high aggregate. Mrs. Jackson, wife of F/L Jackson (445 Sqn) won first place in diving. LAW Maria Vanhorsigh took second place in the breast stroke, with F/C Ann Davidson in second place for the back stroke.
18 Aug 58
F/L Howson, Chap/Prot attended a conference of Anglican chaplains held at 1 Air Div, on the occasion of the visit of Rt Rev IA Norris, Bishop of Brandon, Bishop Ordinary to the Forces (ACC).
18 - 21 Aug 58
S/L RY Cannon attended the Air Ground Ops School Course at Ramstein, Germany.
20 Aug 58
F/L AA Dillman, new WSecO on TD at 1 Air Div for a liaison visit with SOSec.
24 Aug 58
The band and five 1 (F) Wing personnel took part in Canadian Cemetary Ceremonies sponsored by the Belgian-Canadian Veterans' Association, in Adeghem, Belgium.
25 Aug - 5 Sep 58
18 station personnel on SIT course at 2 (F) Wing. All were successful.
Aug 58
Work started on construction of wing-walls to the 1000 feet firing butt. All A's for P for 1959-60 program of maintenance were raised and forwarded to Air Div with total estimated expenditure being $102,000.00. Final allotment of funds for constuction and maintenance for the fiscal year was received from Air Div - total committment authority $270,000.00.
September 1958
STATION STRENGTH
| Officers | Other Ranks |
|---|---|
| 183 | 966 |
ARRIVALS
| 37554W F/L AE Harman | Med/Nur from Stn Rockcliffe |
| 135905 F/O WA Dubois | Air/Obs from 3 (AW) OTU Cold Lake |
| 135677 F/O PH Ellis | Air/P from Stn Chatham |
| 226894 F/O K Kawano | Air/P from 3 (AW) OTU Cold Lake |
DEPARTURES
| 7882 F/L CF Barlow | Tech/AE to RCAF Advisory Group Oldenburg |
| 40587 F/O EJ Alto | Air/P to Stn Penhold |
| 224818 F/O H Bouius | Air/Obs to Stn Senneterre |
| 70177 F/O WG Hollingshead | Air/P to RCAF Advisory Group Oldenburg |
| 224696 F/O JE McCann | Air/P to RCAF Advisory Group Oldenburg |
| 42809 F/O AJ Wegren | Acc to AFHQ Compt/Cfin/DAcct. |
VISITORS
3 Sep 58
A tour of the station with the PRO was made by Mr J Walton and Mr E Bissland on their TV coverage of 1 Air Division and interviews with Victoria area personnel.
8 Sep 58
S/L R Osborne, Command Matron arrived for a five-day routine staff visit.
S/L AC Munn, SOGT, on a familiarization tour of education and trade advancement facilities.
18 Sep 58
G/C FH Watkins and S/L SA Banks both of AFHQ/AMP/DAFS escorted by S/L DJ Heath, SOSec, were at 1 (F) Wing on a security liaison inspection and annual staff visit.
Mr H Cameron, Staff Meteorologist, Army Headquarters, Ottawa, visited the Met Section.
24 Sep 58
W/C JG Showler, AFHQ/VCAS/COps, en route to Langar on his familiarization tour of transport units.
During the month of September, priorities in the following order were decided for NPF construction projects: PMQ Recreation Centre, Auto Club, Skeet House, Golf Club House, Curling Rink, improvements to Stn Rec Centre.
Control Tower
1 - 30 Sep 58
Arrivals
Local Traffic -2260
Canadian Military (Itinerant) - 300
Foreign Military (Itinerant) - 33
Departures
Local Traffic -2260
Canadian Military (Itinerant) - 307
Foreign Military (Itinerant) - 33
9 Sep 58
Accident between a towed aircraft and a Unimog. One airman injured.
22 Sep 58
CF-100 crashed approximately 15 miles east of Marville. The pilot and navigator bailed out safely.
General
1 Sep 58
With runways at Langar being re-surfaced, Air Movements commenced operation from Wing Supply Section with a staff of one sergeant, one corporal and five airmen sent here on TD for this purpose.
2 Sep 58
The Commanding Officer attended the Farnborough Air Show put on by the Society of British Aircraft Constructors. Other officers who attended were W/C G Sutherland, S/L LJ Hill, S/L LJ Liggett, S/L KW McDonald, F/L EA Anonsen, F/L RB Baker, F/L Goodale, F/L R Gourlay, F/L JHN Smith, F/L LE Spurr and F/O WG Doyle.
Painting of all aircaft shelters at 445 Sqn completed at a cost of $7,109.85
Kindergarten to grade six inclusive opened at the PMQ School and grades seven to thirteen inclusive at the base school. There was a total of enrolment of 595 pupils, with thirty teachers.
3 Sep 58
Word was received from the Canadian Red Cross that F/L KE Jackson and F/O J Deakin has qualified as swimming examiners.
Work on the PMQ Community Centre was officially started.
4 Sep 58
Work of enlarging high school completed.
4 - 6 Sep 58
S/L CE Dorey, SSO on TD to 30 AMB for supply liaison with 312 SD.
6 Sep 58
The 1958 Air Division Golf Championship was held at Radcliffe-on-Trent, England. 1 (F) Wing won the Team Championship by 50 strokes and S/L J Bisset, SMO won the 18-hole low gross afternoon - 78.
LAW EG Weiss married to F/O SP Reiffer in Protestant Chapel.
8 Sep 58
F/L EA Wright, new FSvO proceeded on two days TD to 4 (F) Wing for familiarization on ration procedures.
F/L AK Cunningham VMEO went on five weeks TD to attend the Advanced Motor Car Course at the Metropolitan Police Motor Driving School in Hendon, England.
9 Sep 58
The Wing Safe and Skilled Truck Driving Roadeo was held here to decide the contestants who would proceed to 3 (F) Wing on 25 and 26 Sep to compete in the Air Div Inter-Win Competition.
10 Sep 58
The Acting CEO proceeded on three days TD to 1 Air Div HQ to attend a briefing by CCE, AFHQ, on the new RCAF CE organization.
14 Sep 58
The Station Pipe Band played for the Heather Festivities at Troisvierges, Belgium
17 Sep 58
A Board of Officers assembled for the purpose of trade testing aircrew of 445 (AW) Sqn for authorization to carry out BFI's on Canuck Mk 4B aircraft. W/C KR Grimley, CTSO was president.
19 Sep 58
First All Ranks Dance and Stage Show for the winter season was held in the Rec Centre.
F/L GF Hicks, MO attended the Mass Casualty Evacuation Course at the US Army Medical School, in Landstuhl, Germany.
20 - 21 Sep 58
1 (F) Wing played host to 1 Air Div for the Quarterly Skeet Shoot.
21 Sep 58
Battle of Britain Sunday. Roman Catholic services held in the Recreation Centre and Protestant services in the Station Theatre.
22 - 23 Sep 58
The Wing Flight Safety Officer on TD to 1 Air Div for familiarization with AFHQ DFS policy and organization.
22 Sep 58
The Station Pipe Band played at The Agricultural Fair in Stenay, France.
22 - 27 Sep 58
S/L J Bisset, SMO in Louvain, Belgium attending the World Congress in Aviation Medicine.
23 Sep 58
The 1956 Soviet Air Show at Tushino Airport was shown in the Station Theatre at 1600 hrs. It gave personnel the opportunity of seeing some of the recent Soviet advances in aircraft development and training.
24 Sep 58
In an endeavour to reduce the accidents and to ensure consistency in the punishments awarded to offenders, a Traffic Court was established at 1 (F) Wing.
25 Sep 58
Change to winter dress.
26 Sep 58
W/C KR Grimley, CTSO was at the Skilled Driving Contest at 3 (F) Wing.
Sep 58
The bowling season opened. Swimming instructions for women and children commenced.
October 1958
STATION STRENGTH
| Officers | Other Ranks |
|---|---|
| 180 | 942 |
ARRIVALS
| 23522 S/L H McLachlan | Air/P from 1 (F) OTU Chatham |
| 240133 F/O WJ Bath | Acc from Stn Bagotville |
| 131772W F/O MCC Berthiaume | Med/Nur from RCAF Hospital Rockcliffe |
| 20997 F/O H Verker | Tech/Arm from 1 R&CS Clinton |
DEPARTURES
| 30219 S/L EA Bacon | Air/P to 6 TACC Air Division |
| 17807 F/L LE Spurr | Air/P to AFHQ CPers DPM |
| 205429 F/O PC Boyd | Air/P to FIS Trenton |
| 240486 F/O WB Voutt | Air/P to 1 PRC Lachine |
VISITORS
3 - 7 Oct 58
Mr JR Eaton, AMC Control Tower Specialist.
10 Oct 58
Lt Col Cochet re NATO infrastructure for air raid shelter design.
13 Oct 58
M Gagnier, regional DCL supervisor, regarding various DCL projects.
14 - 15 Oct 58
F/O Stanton and FS Calvert of SOArm Branch, 1 Air Div, for discussion of all aspects of munitions and weapons operations.
16 Oct 58
Air Commodore WA Orr, Commandant, RCAF Staff College, and W/C AF Avant on a liaison visit.
17 Oct 58
G/C Fawcett, AMCHQ, visited 1 (F) Wing on his return from Air Division Telecommunications Conference.
22 Oct 58
The Right Honourable George A Drew, Canadian High Commissioner in London, Major-General G Kitching, CBE, DSO, CD, Chairman CJS London with G/C DW Burgess as escort officer were at 1 (F) Wing on Mr Drew's familiarization tour of 1 Air Division. A fifty-man Guard of Honour was stationed at the aircraft. Mr Drew and party were met by the Commanding Officer and other senior officers. AV/M Wray, AOC, arrived at 1500 hrs to greet him. After a briefing and tour of the station, tea was held at the Sergeants' Mess.
27 Oct 58
A/C RW Desbarats, AFHQ/Compt/CFIN, at 1 (F) Wing for liaison and financial discussions.
30 Oct 58
Lt Col RV Hyde, Director of Armed Forces Postal Services and Major FT Burgess AD Post (Europe) with Capt BV Woolverton as escort officer were at 1 (F) Wing on their inspection and audit of CPC units and detachments.
31 Oct 58
W/C Beresford Hoisley headed a party composed of thirty-one staff and students of No. 12 Royal Air Force Flying College Course, which toured the squadrons and visited the flight simulator.
Control Tower
1 - 31 Oct 58
Arrivals
Local Traffic -1753
Canadian Military (Itinerant) - 254
Foreign Military (Itinerant) -19
Departures
Local Traffic -1753
Canadian Military (Itinerant) - 240
Foreign Military (Itinerant) -19
General
1 Oct 58
Canada Savings Bond Campaign opened.
F/O AL Gunn, AS/GDef, received word of his promotion to Flight Lieutenant eff 18 Apr 58.
2 - 3 Oct 58
The PPCLI from Soest, Germany, played at a musical appreciation hour for the high school students in the Station Theatre, the afternoon of 2 Oct. That evening, they played at the Station All Ranks Dance, and on 3 Oct gave a Band Concert in the Station Theatre.
4 - 5 Oct 58
The Station Pipe Band played at USAF Bitburg Air Base, Germany, for Fire Prevention Week, 4 Oct and at the Community Fair at Marville, France, 5 Oct.
5 - 12 Oct 58
Fire Prevention Week. Posters, conferences, PA and films were used to emphasize fire prevention.
6 Oct 58
French conversation language instruction with classes for beginners and intermediates commenced under the tutelage of Mr Michel Francois.
6 - 14 Oct 58
F/L WF Duerr, Tech/Arm and F/O FR Jefferson, Tech/Arm, at 2TTs Camp Borden on the MG2 Fire Control System Course.
9 Oct 58
F/L H Howson, Chap/Prot, attended a conference at 1 Air Division.
10 Oct 58
A letter was forwarded by the Commanding Officer to His Excellency Bishop Petite, Bishop of Verdun, on behalf of himself and the personnel of 1 (F) Wing, expressing sincere condolences on the death of Pope Pius XII.
14 Oct 58
The Promotion Board for all eligible personnel of the rank of Sgt and below was held.
The CEO, F/L J Richard, visited USAF Etain Base, Colin Caserne, Metz, and the Maginot Caserne, Verdun, concerning the hot-air heating system similiar to the proposed system for the PMQ Community Centre.
15 Oct 58
110 candidates wrote the Airmen's Trade Board Examinations in the Recreation Centre.
Overall painting of buildings started, commencing with the RC Chapel.
Official opening of the Air Division Basketball League.
16 Oct 58
PMQ Elections were held for Mayor and seven councillors. WO2 FA Evans was elected as Mayor; F/L ME Hayden - Councillor Ward 2; Sgt LJ Nelson - Councillor Ward 4; F/L EA Anonsen - Councillor Ward 6; Cpl HE Bagshaw - Councillor Ward 8; FS FO Swan - Councillor Ward 10; Cpl JP Brigden - Councillor Ward 12; LAC HE Wright - Councillor Ward 14.
71% of the eligible votes cast their ballots. F/O JR Guthrie was chairman of the Election Committee. The Station Pipe Band played at the opening of the elections.
20 Oct 58
CE specs and plans for road repairs forwarded to DCL. Contract allotment of $63,870.00
22 Oct 58
F/L EA Wright FSvO was at 1 Air Division HQ for a meeting with all FSvO's of 1 Air Div to discuss all aspects of Food Services establishments and unit commitments.
22 - 24 Oct 58
S/L SC Hall, SAO, attended the SAO's Conference at 1 Air Div HQ.
24 Oct 58
Stage Show and All Ranks Dance held in the Recreation Centre.
1 (F) Wing Ground Defence Staff at 30 AMB Langar for Exercise Soft Spot 3A.
31 Oct 58
The Station Pipe Band played for the Children's Halloween Parade at PMQs.
Oct 58
Foundations of the PMQ Community Centre progressing favourably.
The skating rink was put into operation by the CE refrigeration staff.
Plans proceeding for renovation of the Caravan Site.
Intersection basketball, men's and women's basketball, broomball and mixed badminton started in the month of October.
November 1958
STATION STRENGTH
| Officers | Other Ranks |
|---|---|
| 175 | 979 |
ARRIVALS
| 14702 F/L JA Sullivan | Air/Obs from Stn Cold Lake |
| 135787 F/O RG Jolly | Air/P from Stn Chatham |
| 135596 F/O RL Pope | Air/P from Stn Chatham |
| 138466 F/O CR Scheldrup | Air/P from 1 (F) OTU Chatham |
| 135745 F/O RC Wheeler | Air/P from Stn Cold Lake |
DEPARTURES
| 30145W F/L JE Parent | Med/Nur to 3 (F) Wing |
VISITORS
3 Nov 58
W/C RB Waitt, AMCHQ, F/L BT Walsh, AFHQ/AMTS, and F/L A Oades, AMCHQ, were at 1 (F) Wing on a technical liaison visit.
4 Nov 58
F/L NA Taylor, FSv of AFHQ DPA discussed flight feeding and BMS with the WFSvO.
6 Nov 58
G/C Williams, W/C Skene, W/C Grimley, S/L Liggett, S/L Cannon, S/L McDonald, and their wives attended a formal dinner and dance held in honour of The Prime Minster at 2 (F) Wing. WO1 Blackwood, SWO, and his wife attended the tea held in the Sergeant's Mess.
11 Nov 58
Visit of the Prime Minister of Canada and Remembrance Day Activities
At 1000 hrs, The Prime Minister and Mrs Diefenbaker and party arrived at 1 (F) Wing. They were met at the aircraft by A/V/M Wray, G/C Williams, Mrs. Williams, His Excellancy the Canadian Ambassador to NATO - Mr Jules Leger and Captain Dickinson, RCN. The PM's walk from the aircraft was lined by personnel and aircraft. The PM and party immediately left for Verdun where they were met at the Hotel de Ville by government, ecclesiastical, and military dignitaries among whom were M Jacquinot, Minister of State, M Schleiter - Senator and Mayor of Vedun, M Malvy - Prefet of the Meuse, His Excellancy Monsignor Petit - Bishop of the 6th Military Region, French Army and General Fleming, Commander, Advance Section, US Army. The Prime Minister accompanied by Mr Schleiter, left for the Place de la Liberation, the remainder of the party following. There the Prime Minister placed a wreath at the Monument a la Victoire. His wreath bearers were Sgt EL Senos and Sgt RP Burke. Following the national anthems, Mr Diefenbaker accompanied by Mr Jacquinot, A/V/M Wray, General Giraud and General Fleming inspected the front ranks of Canadian, United States and French Troops, after which the PM departed immediately for Marville to board the aircraft for Rome, Italy.
A/V/M Wray took the salute at the March Past of the Troops. S/L SC Hall was RCAF Squadron Commander and the Station Band played.
Wreath presentations took place at the War Memorials in Longuyon, Marville and Montmedy.
A buffet luncheon was held in the Officers' Mess for twenty-one visiting French military and civic dignitaries.
11 - 14 Nov 58
F/O JF Livingstone of AFHQ Comptroller DOE visited 1 (F) Wing to examine VME organization and establishment with respect to the recently authorized VME scale.
13 - 15 Nov 58
S/L R Poirier, SORA/RC, on an official visit.
25 Nov 58
Selected Air Division officers toured the Operations bunker and viewed decontaminatin procedures at ME and Wing Maintenance.
Deaths and Funerals
243810 F/O DHG Barnes Air/P of 441 Sqn died in a crash at Decimomannu, Sardinia on Thursday 20 November 1958. Funeral services were held for F/O Barnes on Tue 25 Nov at 0900 hrs in the Protestant Chapel. S/L Ry Cannon was OC of the funeral parade. Burial took place at Toul Cemetary.
Control Tower
Arrivals
Local Traffic - 899
Canadian Military (Itinerant) - 199
Foreign Military (Itinerant) -13
Arrivals
Local Traffic - 899
Canadian Military (Itinerant) - 225
Foreign Military (Itinerant) -13
17 Nov 58
Two F-86s, VC491 and VC519 on diversion from Marville to DFZB due to Exercise Soft Spot in operation flamed out and the pilots bailed out. This happened in an area approximately 40 miles north of Frankfurt. Both pilots suffered minor injuries.
General
3 Nov 58
Official opening of the Arrowhead Arena for the winter season.
7 - 10 Nov 58
High School girls sold poppies at PMQ, the Caravan Site, and on the base for Remembrance Day. They collected a total of $201.40, the proceeds going to the Canadian Legion.
8 Nov 58
Cpl Elaine O'Bryne married to Cpl T Phillip in the RC Chapel.
12 - 14 Nov 58
F/L J Richard, CEO was in Paris to discuss the PMQ Community Centre with DCL and DDP and Mr J Poutas, contractor.
13 Nov 58
Ground Defence staff to 2 (F) Wing and Air Division for Exercise Soft Spot IV and V.
14 - 15 Nov 58
233989W LAW M Vanhorsigh MedA 2 represented 1 (F) Wing in the Miss Grey Cup (Europe) Contest, winning second place in the finals, which were held at 1 Air Division. F/O JC Rheaume and LAC JGR Leroux were in charge of the float which was one of the main attractions in the Grey cup Parade.
15 Nov 58
The Canada Savings Bond Campaign ended. A total of $352,800.00 in bonds was sold, an increase of $70,000.00 over last year's sales. A 100% canvas was made resulting in sales to over 80% of the personnel. 1 (F) Wing personnel bought the greatest number of bonds among the units of 1 Air Division. F/L EA Anonsen was organizer for the campaign.
17 Nov 58
Execise Soft Spot
19 Nov 58
F/L A Gunn, WDefO, to 1 Air Division for a conference of 1 Air Division Ground Defence Officers.
All Ranks Dance and Stage Show held in the Recreation Centre.
21 Nov 58
F/L J Richard, CEO, to 2 (F) Wing regarding the emergency power station.
22 Nov 58
F/L CJ Tricker, WHousO, bowled a game of 413 in five pins, in the Mixed Bowling League. This is the highest bowled on the alleys at 1 (F) Wing to date.
26 Nov 58
F/L TO Madden, WTelO, and F/O J Guthrie, DTelO, were at 2 (F) Wing for the purpose of discussing radio station studio equipment.
29 Nov 58
Radio Station CFMY was reactivated by special permission from French authorities, for the purpose of broadcasting the Grey Cup Game from Vancouver.
Nov 58
Intersection and Station Hockey commenced.
A second refuelling tender was converted to a decontamination spray vehicle to be used in the event of radiation fall-out.
A large and attractive station sign was erected at the gate, V in shape, so that it is visible in both directions.
The Airmen's Continuation Training Programme was started.
The SSO accompanied by a corporal and two airmen went to Brussels to check over, purchase and bring back to the base some of the furniture of the Canadian Pavilion at the World's Fair.