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Appendix B to
Historical Report
Month of January 1965
1 Jan 65
The CF104 Squadrons undertake a limited operational role and maintain a "standby alert" commitment on a number of reconnaissance "follow-on" targets.
4 Jan 65
Met Forecaster at-the-desk coverage initiated to cover 24 hrs every day.
French classes resumed after seasonal holidays.
5 Jan 65
New Canadian Customs Officers, Mr. Mace and Mr Paquette, taken on strength.
Staff visit to CO by G/C Edmond and W/C Mills.
New PA/CO, F/L DC McLeish taken on strength.
6 Jan 65
S/L Hamilton, SOSup 1 ADHQ visited 1 Wing to brief new Customs Officers.
8 Jan 65
Staff visit of W/C Watson and his party of four. Conference with CO on Job Orientation Training and Training Aids.
8-10 Jan 65
1 Wing hosted its first International Curling Bonspiel. LAC John Striha's rink from 1 Wing won against competition from Germany, Switzerland, and the other Air Division units. (See photograph Appendix "C").
9 Jan 65
Mr Stafford, Boy Scouts Executive, Canada, RON en-route Soest.
F/L Eggenberger and one from 1 ADHQ visited 1 Wing for discussions on latest developments in Radar Techniques.
11 Jan 65
SOAF Audit at 1 Wing - conducted by W/C Mills, 1 ADHQ.
French Television team visited 1 Wing to photograph sequences at Curling rink. Sequences to be shown on French TV on 6 Feb 65.
12 Jan 65
Staff visit of Lt Col Familiari, IAF, Major Miley USAFE, Col Mouthaan RNethAF and W/C Humpreys RAF, to review requirements for new construction.
Arrival on service flight from Canada of Brigadier and Mrs Priess of the Salvation Army RON en-route Dusseldorf.
13 Jan 65
Visit from Infrastructure Committee. Members from Aircent, SHAPE, etc, to review new construction on base.
14 Jan 65
G/C Avant, W/C St Jean and S/L Cloutier attended a Belgian Lion's dinner in Arion, Belgium.
15 Jan 65
F/L S Havelock appointed Pay Accountant Officer.
17 Jan 65
Commencement of Protestant Workshop Services in the PMQ Rec Centre Sunday evenings, as well as a Chapel Young Peoples.
18 Jan 65
G/C Avant visited Lt Col Bausser, Commander of Etain USAF AFB to prepare plans for "Operation Blacktop".
19 Jan 65
Annual Medical Staff Visit of A/C Nelson.
Flags at 1 Wing flying half mast - Sir Winston Churchill died today.
24 Jan 65
Deputy Mayor from Briey and General Counsellor Lapointe attended hockey game as guests of the Commanding Officer. Mr Laugier, Souse Prefet was to have attended, but was taken ill with heart attack.
25-29 Jan 65
Jr Series Officers' Qualifying Exams held for four candidates.
28 Jan 65
Staff visit of Colonel HC Wilson USAF, and W/C Harris RAF, re reconnaissance training.
30 Jan 65
Dr Jean Vanier, son of Governor General Vanier arrived from Paris to take SF151 to Canada.
Two Minutes Silence on base and at the PMQ area, on the occasion of Sir Winston's funeral.
1-31 Jan 65
During the month of January, 109 KU carried out three VIP flights in 23:10 hours of actual flying time.
A TRN 6 TACAN was installed, replacing the TRN 17 which was operationally unacceptable.
238158 S/L H Thomas Chaplain (RC) 1 Wing Marville took one week of his annual leave this month to attend a Seminar at Bertchesgarden Germany. He was a guest of the USAFE Chaplains who had organized the week's study on Sacred music and the changes of the Liturgy. It is the RC Chaplain's intention to take advantage of this week to better acquaint himself so that the various changes laid down by his Church can be applied in the various services here at 1 Wing for the benefit of his congregation.
Accidents investigated by AFP during January:
Reportable: Over $100.00 damage, injuries, court action, etc, total of five.
Fatals: total of 1 - 235810 LAC MR MacLaren on 16 Jan (in collision with FN Bus).
GME: total of 1
Month of February 1965
1 Feb 65
Lt Col Hillyard (USAF) - staff visit to 1 Wing to discuss M&I Operations with CAdO.
3 Feb 65
French testing, officers, five candidates.
8 Feb 65
New cycle French classes begins for five weeks, 1000 and 1500 hrs.
10 Feb 65
French testing, officers, four candidates.
12 Feb 65
Unoffical visit of General Lee (USAF), arrival by C131, staff car to Meuzay, Ardennes.
G/C Avant attended an official luncheon at 1 Air Division in honour of the MND. Mr Hellyer took SF162 from 1 Wing Air Terminal at 1500 hrs. (see photograph Appendix "C").
14 Feb 65
Round Robin exercises, previously restricted to Laon, are now being extended. Today, F/L Huddlestone to Indolstadt and next month, two aircraft per squadron vice one heretofore.
USAF Reserves arrived from Berline for a staff visit to 1 Wing.
15 Feb 65
New Canadian Flag raised at 1 Wing during a light snowfall. All Wing Personnel not on essential duties were present to honour the flag here, with the exception of a 50 man guard which participate in a like ceremony at Vimy Ridge War Memorial. (See photograph "Appendix "C").
16 Feb 65
Staff visit of Commander Aharan, from CFHQ, to discuss personnel problems.
Mrs Gaudet's Tean in Ladies Curling League scored perfect end. (See photograph in Appendix "C").
18 Feb 65
RON - Mr JS Hodgson, Assistant Deputy Minister of Finance for the Department of National Defence. Mr Hodgson is to take SF151 tomorrow for Canada.
19 Feb 65
Mess Dinner at the Officers Mess. Air Commodore Hale from SHAPE guest of honour. A/C Hale was the original Commanding Officer of 1 Wing.
22 Feb 65
Twenty five minute visit to 1 Wing by the Canadian High Commissioner, London. A quick station tour was provided while the aircraft of the Commissioner was turned around. (See photograph Appendix "C").
1-12 Feb 65
Two weeks annual leave were taken by the 1 Wing RC Chaplain, who is also the coach of the Arrows hockey team. He accompanied the 1 Wing hockey team to Grenoble, GAP, St Gervais in France and Gstaad in Switzerland where the team participated in exhibition games with local teams.
1-28 Feb 65
The OFTT began its programme of training flight simulator instructors from other NATO countries. The first of eleven groups arrived at the OFTT on the 15 Feb for a one week course. Our first course members were two German officers.
Course No 2 commenced on the 22 Feb and consisted of two Royal Netherland Air Force pilots. Both these courses ran smoothly and a great number of ideas were exchanged.
434 Squadron, 3 Wing utilized our trainer this month, along with 441, 439 and Air Div pilots.
109KU completed three VIP trips between the 16th and 20th February which carried the Canadian Ambassadors stationed in Rome, Paris, The Hague and Bonn, to Metz, Zweibrucken and back again.
During the month of February, 109KU carried out a total of seven VIP flights in 62:20 hours of actual flying time.
Accidents investigated by AFP during month February:
Reportable: over $100.00 damage, injuries, court action etc, total of 5
Fatals: Nil
GME: Total of one.
Security Training Section: total of 16 officers attended the Officers Basic Security Course.
Grocery Store - new gondola shelving was completed throughout most of the Grocery Store. This project although not exceptionally expensive, provided superior display facilities and certainly enhanced the attractiveness of the outlet. In addition, new cash registers were purchased and a fourth checkout was built to provide speedier service. Plans were initiated to construct an addition to the rear of the store for much needed storage space.
Month of March 1965
1 Mar 65
VIP - Brigadier Charlebois, Chap General, Military Bishop (RC) to the Armed Forces, RON 1 Wing and depart on Service Flight SF151 on 2 Mar 65.
3 Mar 65
Staff visit of General Tondi (Italian Air Force) to review recce operations.
Canadian World Newspaper Association visit (20 persons) - interviews from personnel for newspapers in Canada.
Central Dance Band at 1 Wing.
4 Mar 65
New French Course begins
1-8 Mar 65
G/C Avant went as a member of a 4ATAF Liaison Group on a visit to 6ATAF, Izmir, Turkey.
9 Mar 65
Presentation by CO of UNEF medal to F/L Lord, Chap/P.
11 Mar 65
Staff Orientation visit of SASO, 1 ADHQ, G/C Mussells.
12 Mar 65
Cable trenching for the VASIS installation was started.
13 Mar 65
Off SF151 - Rear Admiral Welland and Cmdr Pratt, enroute UK.
16 Mar 65
Sir Dermott Boyle (Chairman, British Aircraft Association) enroute Canada.
19 Mar 65
CO presented 33 CD's while on parade.
20 Mar 65
AFP Gendarme, Customs and Court Officals Reception - approximately 140 French and Belgian officials attended this function which was supported financially by NPF.
26 Mar 65
F/L AS Gerding appointed Air Division Training Officer, relieving F/O M Terreau who has filled the position for the previous 13 months.
28 Mar 65
1 Wing hosted the Air Division Judo Championship and a very strong team from the host unit won the majority of the events. (See photograph Appendix "C").
30 Mar 65
30204 W/C LJ Sullivan (CTSO) SOS 1 Wing.
1-31 Mar 65
During the month of March, 109KU carried out 14 VIP flights in 102:55 hours of actual flying time.
The following OFTT Instructor courses commenced during the month of March: Course 3 - IMAR with two Belgium pilots. Course 4 - with two Italian AF pilots. Course 5 - with two German pilots. Course 6 - 22 Mar - with two Italian pilots. Course 7 - with one Belgium and one RNethAF pilot.
The OFTT also performed its regular task of emergency procedures training for pilots of 441, 439 and Air Division.
Accidents investigated by AFP during month of March:
Reportable: over $100.00 damage, injuries, court action, etc, total of seven.
Fatal: Total of one - 39619 FS DH Warner and 241344 Cpl GC Brocklehurst - both NCOs died as a result of same PMC accident 13 Mar 65.
GME: Total of two.
Security Training Section: Total of 39 officers attended the Officers Basic Security Course.
The TRN 6 was modified and as a URN 3A it is operating satisfactorily.
Constant Trade Advancement Classes, Electronics, Basic and ClkAdm in TA Centre.
Month of April 1965
1 Apr 65
Royal Flush practice - 42 missions flown (439/441 combined).
1-2 Apr 65
AOC's annual inspection of the Wing. Flags at half mast for the funeral of HRH The Princess Royal.
4 Apr 65
RON, Mr Poyntz from the Assistant Deputy Ministers Office; dinner with Commanding Officer
Commanding Officer and Protocol Officer were guests of the Mayor of Longuyon at a luncheon at the Hotel Lorraine, Longuyon.
Staff visit to 1 Wing of A/C Gouin, G/C Utas, Col Powell and the Decca Elizabethan Group.
6 Apr 65
Air Marshal Leckieoff SF151
8 Apr 65
Squadron Commanders Conference at 1 Wing.
9 Apr 65
VIP, Rear Admiral Welland arrived via Dakota from Le Bourget Airport, Paris to catch SF152 from 1 Wing.
10 Apr 65
Use of swimming pool was authorized for the French Olympic team.
12 Apr 65
The 1 Wing RC Chaplain was invited to attend a luncheon by the French Catholic Bishop of Verdun, France. All NATO military chaplains serving in the Moselle and Meuse areas were invited guests.
12-13 Apr 65
Staff visit to 1 Wing of Air Marshal Leckie
12 Apr 65
Staff visit to 1 Wing of Mr Coldrick of Canada Customs
13 Apr 65
Trade Examinations Groups 1,2 and 3 - 42 candidates from unit.
15 Apr 65
Ten persons were confirmed as members of the United Church of Canada by S/L SM Parkhouse, Chaplain (P).
20 Apr 65
New French Course begins.
225285 F/O WL Dick, TOS 1 Wing on 20 Apr. F/O Dick assumes the position of CEAdminO vice F/O AL Gaunce. F/O AL Gaunce assumes the position of D&O Officer vice F/L DT Campbell.
21 Apr 65
The Hon Lucien Cadieux (Associate Minister of National Defence) and party RON at 1 Wing.
23 Apr 65
Royal Flush practice - 36 missions flown.
24 Apr 65
Squadrons and Servicing "Family Day" at No 2 Hangar.
Round Robin at Bitburg. S/L Frazer and F/L Lowery visited 53rd Squadron.
27 Apr 65
Exercise Max Effort under way, the base was visited during exercise by General Dissosway, Brig Gen Blood, (USAF), G/C Gilliae (RCAF), Col Lacolle (FAF), Lt Col Sculley (USAF), Maj Harrison (USAF) and Maj Hanning (GAF).
29 Apr 65
General and Mrs Charles Foulkes en-route to Holland off SF151.
1-30 Apr 65
During the month of April, 109KU carried out 14 VIP flights in 62.55 hours of actual flying time.
OFTT Instructor course 8 and 9 were completed this month and we could see the end drawing near.
Course 8 OFTT brought us two more German pilots, Captain Klaus Schlimper from Wittmindhave AB, and Captain Seigy Schollhorn from Lechfeld, AB.
Course 9 OFTT brought us our Scandinavian allies, one Norwegian and one Dane. Capt Joergensen from Aalborg, Denmark and Capt Pederson from Bodo Norway.
Accidents investigated by AFP during April:
Reportable: over $100.00 damage, injuries, court action, etc Total of 6
Fatal: Total of one - 206206 LAC JY Boulay on 3 Apr 65,
GME: Total of two.
Security Training Section: Total of 12 officers attended the Officers Basic Security Course.
Total of 102 airmen attended the Airmen's Basic Security Course.
Month of May 1965
1-27 May 65
Exercise Blacktop - the flying operations of 1 Wing operated from the USAF base of Etain, Meuse, while the runway was being resurfaced. MSE with an augmentation of only three buses (no extra men) transported most of the CHE for the aircraft, all of the AMU traffic (personnel and material) and also ran the crews back and forth between the aircraft and the Wing. 109KU also ferried aircraft and equipment to Etain AFB. The 1 Wing taxiway was used for limited T-33 operations during the exercise.
1 May 65
The revitalized Soccer Club won the Air Division Soccer Championship by winning a tournament held at 1 Wing which included teams from 3 Wing, 4 Wing and ADSU.
3 May 65
Summer dress compulsory at Air Div units.
439 Squadron divided into two flights with F/L's Henderson and Nichol as Flight Commanders.
5 May 65
The 1 Wing RC Chaplain was invited to attend the Confirmation Ceremonies held at the American Chapel Verdun, France. Bishop Taylor, Stockholm, Sweden was the Confirming Prelate.
7 May 65
Broadcast over CFN re Honour Guard for HM Queen Elilzabeth at Fort York on 26 May 65.
8 May 65
Short informal itinerary at Marville for General and Mrs Foulkes.
VE Day in Europe - CO, CAdO, and PCO attended parade at Longuyon.
11 May 65
AOC carried out an inspection of the 1 Wing Guard of Honour.
Of SF151 Major General Chester Lilly enroute 4CIBG.
14 May 65
Bishop Norris of Brandon, Anglican Bishop Ordinary of the Canadian Forces, confirmed thirty two persons of whom thirty were from this station and two from Metz.
Station staff visit of Bishop Norris, representing Canadian Council of Churches.
Static display at Toul Air Force Day - F/O Lalonde.
15 May 65
While deployed at Etain the ATC Air Standarization Unit visited 109KU.
19 May 65
Static display at Ramstein US Businessmens Congress - F/L Nichol.
Cpls Qualifying Exams - 44 candidates from this unit.
18-20 May 65
Royal Flush competition (practice only) - four squadron members (439 Sqn) acted as umpires at Laarbruck (2), Bruggen and Gutersloh.
24 May 65
Visit of Etain school children to 439/441 Squadrons.
25 May 65
The ASU finished their check-outs and reports and departed.
26 May 65
Group 4 exams - 42 candidates from this unit.
Royal Visit to Soest. 1 Wing section of 4 led Air Division fly past. Composed equally of 439/441 Sqns, led by S/L Frazer. G/C and Mrs Avant attended the Royal Visit at Soest and 1 Wing airmen formed a 100 man guard at Soest for this occasion (see photo at Appendix C).
26-27 May 65
Round Robin - S/L Willet and F/L Jessome to Hahn.
28 May 65
Exercise Blacktop completed. 1 Wing runway re-opened to all traffic.
29-30 May 65
S/L Thomas, 1 Wing Chaplain attended the Annual NATO Forces Lourdes Pilgrimage. 40,000 NATO troops attended - 17 personnel from 1 Wing Marville. The Colour Party was made up of 1 Wing personnel - FS T Pierce, FS Bushko, and Cpl Hynes.
1-31 May 65
1 Wing Accounts section was selected last August to carry out tests of a cash handling system whereby all Public and Non-Public funds would be in the custody of an NCO cashier. A Corporal was selected for this duty and the tests proved sufficiently satisfactory to Air Division Headquarters that the system has now been approved subject to minor modifications, for use throughout Air Division effective during May.
The Flight Simulator was shut down this month for a minor modification and repair programme while the squadrons were deployed to Etain.
During the month of May 1965, 109KU carried out 9 VIP flights in 57:40 hours of actual flying time.
Accidents investigated by AFP during May:
Reportable: over $100.00 damage, injuries, court action, etc total of 8.
Fatal: Nil
GME: Total of 2.
Security Training Section: Total of 129 airmen attended the Basic Security Course (Airmen).
Month of June 1965
3 Jun 65
S/L Frazer and F/L Huddlestone attended the Standard presentation ceremony at RAF Leuchars, Scotland. The trophy was presented by Princess Margaret to the 74th (Trinidad) Sqn RAF (RAF "Tiger" Sqn).
4 Jun 65
CO was Guest of Honour at a Mixed Mess Dinner at the Sergeant's Mess.
7-12 Jun 65
Visit by staff members of STU Chatham and 4 ST/R OTU Cold Lake.
10-22 Jun 65
All CF-104 squadron members, in rotation, manned a CF-104 from 1 Wing which was on static display at the Paris/Le Bourget annual Air Show. Caribou aircraft came through 1 Wing enroute to the air show. Tudor aircraft were flown into 1 Wing aboard Hercules aircraft. The Tudor was re-assembled at 1 Wing and flown and shown at the Paris Air Show.
14 Jun 65
CO and Mrs Avant paid an official visit to the US Army complex at Verdun, a retreat Ceremony and Parade on the commemoration (190th) of the US Army.
The Air Division Art Contest was again hosted by 1 Wing. F/L George McAffer of 1 Wing took first prize in "oils" and also the "best of the show".
15 Jun 65
Central Band Concert at the PMQ area this evening. (See photograph app "C").
The Mayor of Longuyon paid a courtesy visit to the Wing and the CO. He joined the CO for lunch at the Officers Mess.
18 Jun 65
Arrival on SF320 Pisa, F/L HTJ Gendron, Collegir Saint Alfonso via Merulan 31, Rome, Italy, employed approximately 33 days special duty at 1 Wing and other 1 Air Div units.
20 Jun 65
VIP departure from 5 AMU of Air Chief Marshal Miller and Air Marshal Dunlop via SF162.
21 Jun 65
The last two courses of OFTT instructors commenced today. There were two pilots, 1/Lt TOR Olesen of the Royal Danish Air Force, Aalborg and 1/Lt Norbert Freudenspung, German Air Force, Neuburg. Two Germans from a Technical Branch were also here - 1/Lt Frans Alberti and Schebke, both from Wahn, Germany. This terminates the OFTT Instructor Courses for NATO pilots and we feel assured we have all gained some knowledge from the exchange of ideas and procedures.
22 Jun 65
Unusual occurence - SF151 (Yukon) was obliged to circle overhead for over one hour as a Bristol had gone off the end of the runway, closing it to all traffic. Some very green little children, (and grown ups) were pleased to arrive at Marville that day. New Wing Housing Officer F/O N Caulfield was on this flight.
23 Jun 65
Delayed emergency - Yukon Med Air Evac Flight with engine failure - returned safely to base.
24 Jun 65
Station visit of a group of French Canadian Newspapermen. W/C Edwards (A/CO) addressed the gathering, which also visited the unclassified installations on the unit.
Public Relations - A letter had been received from Mme Salanie of Montmedy asking if we could donate a box of old used clothing to a charitable organization of which she is patroness. F/L McLeish, in conjunction with the Ladies Guild, collected one nice-sized box of garments and they were sent to Mme Salani who sent them to the children of the Isle de Reunion.
25 Jun 65
Visit to 1 Wing (informal) of Lt General and Mrs Alyfak from Turkey (via PMC).
27 Jun 65
First Annual Parish picnic for RC personnel held at Rouvray, Belgium. Outdoor service.
30 Jun 65
Project 29-02-428 Wing Intelligence Building completed.
The Wing Flight Simulator has not operated this month as a new air conditioning unit is being installed.
1-30 Jun 65
During the month of June, 109KU flew 18 VIP trips for a total of 79.50 hours.
Accidents investigated by AFP during June:
Reportable: over $100.00 damage, injuries, court action total of 8.
Fatal: Nil
GME: 1
Security Training Section: Total of 139 airmen attended the Basic Security Course.
Month of July 1965
1 Jul 65
24412 F/L KW Joy appointed SAEO.
2 Jul 65
35266 S/L DC Williams SAEO SOS to AMCHQ/SOED.
3 Jul 65
Quadradar sent to deployment base at Rocroi for installation.
5 Jul 65
One ATCO, one ATCA and two GCA controllers at Rocroi for deployment.
9 Jul 65
A/PCO F/L McLeish, took Mr Dinsdal MP, on a tour of the Verdun battlefields and memorials.
10 Jul 65
VIP movements - Hon Pierre Sevigny and son off SF161, enroute to Paris. Back on 17th July and RON.
11 Jul 65
On 11 July 65 while carrying out a Hawkeye low level mission in a CF-104, Captain Nicholas, USAF on exchange duties, encountered a mid-air collision with an RAF Canberra. The accident took place approximately one hundred miles north west of Munich. Both aircraft struck their left wingtip but the pilots managed to manoeuvre them into Baden Sollingen for a safe landing.
12 Jul 65
SATCO visited Menthol Control, Drackenbrahn.
14 Jul 65
Colonel Oliver, new CO of Etain USAF base, visited 1 Wing and met the CO in his office today.
15 Jul 65
W/C Underwood and F/L Montpetit accompanied F/O Gaunce of CE Section carried out an inspection of Rocroi deployment base.
19 Jul 65
17726 W/C Castellano TOS from CFHQ as new CTSO, 1 Wing.
21 Jul 65
Staff visit to 1 Wing of W/C Lett (SOOps) to visit 109KU and Support facilities.
27-28 Jul 65
On this months Round Robin exercise, F/L Lowery and Captain Nicholas flew to Ramstein.
1-31 Jul 65
After tests by CFHQ/Matcom team, the TRN-17 TACAN beacon was declared unsuitable for use and was quarantined pending modifications. A TRN-6 TACAN, on loan from the USAF, was supplied as an interim facility.
F/L DL Simmermon assumed the position of WGTO eff 13 Jul 65 vice F/L HA Kitchen.
Accidents investigated by AFP during July:
Reportable: over $100.00 damage, injuries, court action etc, total of 10.
Fatal: Nil
GME: 1
During the month of July, 109Ku carried out 12 VIP flights in 96:00 hours of actual flying time.
Month of August 1965
3 Aug 65
The new SAO, S/L EK Wood arrived from Canada.
11 Aug 65
New WTelO, 33324 F/L S Zolmer, TOS.
12 Aug 65
Former SAO S/L AE Cosgrove was repatriated to Canada on 27 July. WO2 FS Finner arrived on 27 July 65.
16 Aug 65
Station visit of USAF Reserve Officers - tour of facilities. (See photograph App C).
20 Aug 65
A summer "Sports Day" was organized as an Inter-Mess competition and included activities such as: Slow Pitch, Softball, Horseshoes, Golf, Indoor Broomball, Water Basketball, and Tug of War. The competition was very close with the Airmen's Club eventually winning. Approximately 400 personnel actively participated in the sports and many others joined as spectators.
24 Aug 65
Visit of Captain Dewis (Legal Officer) from Soest - courtesy visit.
26 Aug 65
The lead team of the Management Engineering study on Air Traffic Control, visited the section on Aug 26th. The team consisted of Major Hunter USAF, F/L Sowden RCAF and F/L Greenhall RAF.
31 Aug 65
S/L GS Hogg, OC 109KU, SOS on transfer to AFS Gimli.
1-31 Aug 65
109KU VIP Flights - During the month of August, 109KU flew 5 VIP trips logging 13:35 hours, carrying mainly the AOC, A/V/M Bradshaw and A/V/M Reyno between the Wings and Ramstein AFB.
Accidents investigate by AFP during August:
Reportable: over $100.00 damage, injuries, court action, etc, total 11.
Fatal: Nil
GME: 2
Security Training Section: total of 154 airmen attended basic security training.
Month of September 1965
3 Sep 65
CO visited Metz to attend a conference in the Chateau on CF-104 Operations.
9 Sep 65
Visit to 1 Wing and courtesy visit to CO of Mr Monserrat, Chief Engineer for Ponts et Chausees. Mr Monserrat is leaving to take up new post.
11 Sep 65
The annual ceremony was held at Adegem Belgium to honour Canadians who died during the battles in 1944 to clear the estuary of the River Scheldt. Two guards of honour, one from 1 Wing and one from the Belgian Army present arms in tribute to the fallen. This year, a dramatic addition was a poppy drop of 20,000 poppies by a 109KU Dakota. The following message was received from the Air Attache, Brussels: "Poppy drop at ceremony was unqualified success. Timing excellent. Accuracy of drop perfect. Crew may appreciate knowing that one of the poppies landed and remained on the hat of the King's Representative who was in the center of the ceremony. Such was the accuracy of the drop. Our congratulations and thanks to all concerned." (See photos Appendix C).
Staff visit to 1 Wing of Colonel Barron and Party. Discussions on aspects of Nuclear Radiation.
13 Sep 65
Reporting in - S/L Spence new A/OC 109KU.
16 Sep 65
The 16 Sep 65 is a day Captain "Chuck" Summers of the US Army will always remember. Captain Summers, the Army Recponnaissance Liaison Officer at Marville, was authorized a trip in the back seat of a CF-104 with F/L E Greidanus, an OFTT instructor. At a position about 60 miles west of Lyon France the aircraft struck a bird which resulted in both crew members ejecting due to the engine failing.
Protocol Officer, S/L Cloutier represented CO at Handover Parade at French Air Force Base, Frescaty.
17 Sep 65
Visit to 1 Wing of Captain Knox d'Arlon, briefing and unclassified tour of facilities - social evening at Officers Mess afterwards.
22 Sep 65
Staff visit to 1 Wing of Captain Knox (RCN) - Intelligence Services.
1-30 Sep 65
Arrowhead Arena - work was started this month on the construction of a large new foyer for the arena. This project, costing in the vicinity of $19,000.00 will be completed by spring and will provide much needed space for the large crowds attending Air Division League games and games with European teams.
Golf Club - The Golf Club largely through volunteer labour, was vastly improved this season both in the club house and on the links.
Accidents investigated by AFP during September:
Reportable: over $100.00 damage, injuries, court action, etc total 6
Fatal: Nil
GME: 4
Security Training Section: Total of 7 airmen attended basic security course.
During the month of September, 109KU carried out 16 VIP Flights in 95:15 hours of actual flying time.
Month of October 1965
2 Oct 65
RON Chief of Defence Staff, arriving from Paris via rail at 1830 hours. Departing on SF162 3 Oct 65.
4 Oct 65
Winter Dress at all Air Division units as of today.
5 Oct 65
VIP Visit - Mr FW Benum, Met Branch, courtesy visit to CO and visit of Met Section.
6 Oct 65
W/C Bodien's farewell dinner.
7 Oct 65
CO adressed assembled parents at a "Meet the Teacher" night at the PMQ small school.
8 Oct 65
Station visit of G/C Matheson (Telecom). CO's briefing, tour of facilities and discussions.
Staff visit of Lt General Steinhoff (GAF) Chief of Staff, Aircent. CO's briefing and tour of facilities.
12 Oct 65
Ministers Manpower Study Team (Men). Commodore Hennessy and party - CO's Briefing and interviews.
Staff visit of Air Commodore Lane and inspection of 5AMU, (AOC ATC).
OC 441, W/C Edwards assumes duties of COpsO today and W/C Dunlap assumes duties as OC 441 Sqn.
15 Oct 65
Staff visit to 1 Wing of Rear Admiral Elliott (Surgeon General) and party. CO's briefing and tour of facilities.
WO1 Upton and Mr J Lovell of DCLED/CE Ottawa for inspection tour of POL facilities.
16 Oct 65
Fall formal at the Officer's Mess - Colonel and Mrs Oliver from the USAF Etain Base guests of CO.
18 Oct 65
VIP, Air Chief Marshall Sir E Huddleston - tour of facilities with COS and CO, COpsO.
21 Oct 65
Staff visit of Captain Dohery (RCN) and party to discuss CF-104 aircraft engine problems.
22 Oct 65
Staff visit and courtesy visit to CO of Mr Williamson, Chief Customs Officer, Trenton. Inspection of AMU Canada Customs facilities.
28 Oct 65
Staff visit of S/L Stubinski, Inspection of Identification System.
1- 31 Oct 65
The DM Audit at 1 Wing was completed this month.
A contract was let to construct an addition to the swimming pool. This project, costing close to $10,000.00 was started this month and will provide badly needed dressing room facilities.
On 12 Oct 65 the new Audio Visual French Course (VIF) began with 94 students of all ranks and Monsier P Launoy as instructor.
On 13 Oct 65 the semi-annual Trade Examinations were held with 44 tradesmen as candidates.
Accidents investigated by AFP during October:
Reportable: over $100.00 damage, injuries, court action, etc, total 6
Fatal: Nil
GME: 2
29 airmen attended the Alert Augmentation Force Course.
During the month of October, 109KU carried out 17 VIP flights in 113:10 hours of actual flying time.
Month of November 1965
4 Nov 65
Commanding Officer welcomed the DND School teachers to 1 Wing for their Annual Conference and opened conference with a briefing.
Commanding Officer and Protocol Officer visited Mr Paolini, new Prefect of the Meuse Department, at the Prefecture at Bar le Duc.
5 Nov 65
Staff visit to 1 Wing of Mr McLeod Director General Engineering and Constructions CFHQ, re the considerations of building new school at the PMQ site.
6 Nov 65
Commanding Officer opened the hockey season by throwing the puck at the first regular league game at the Arrowhead Arena.
Commanding Officer presented Pipe Band with a scroll received from the Mayor of Dijon in recognition of the Pipe Band's participation at the International Music Festival at Dijon.
11 Nov 65
Remembrance Day - Parade and Church Service - Commanding Officer read the lesson at the (P) Church service.
12 Nov 65
Arrival of Mr JS Hodgson from the Assistant Deputy Minister's Office off SF161 enroute Paris.
18 Nov 65
Group of local citizens from Longwy Assisses visited 1 Wing - Commanding Officer briefed and welcomed them.
On 18 Nov 65 F/L Symington and F/O G Jensen were piloting a T-33 number 21614 on a poor weather day. While executing an approach at Phalsborg USAF airfield their aircraft struck some tree tops. F/L R Symington took control of the aircraft and ordered F/O Jensen to eject. Although F/O Jensen successfully ejected F/L Symington had insufficient altitude and was killed after ejecting.
19 Nov 65
Air Commodore Aldwinkle and Mr JS Hodgson via rail from Paris to 1 Wing for departure on SF152.
26 Nov 65
Mess Dinner at the Officers Mess - Air Commodore RC Stovel (Chief of Staff 1 ADHQ) Guest of Honour.
29 Nov 65
Commencement of annual Senior Qualifying Examinations for officers with 15 candidates writing.
1 Wing bade farewell to an old friend retiring from the RCAF. The last North Star run left Marville 13 Nov 65 (See photographs Appendix "C").
1-30 Nov 65
Accidents investigated by AFP during November:
Reportable: over $100.00 damage, injuries, court action, etc, total 9,
Fatal: Nil
GME: 4
47 airmen attended the Alert Augmentation Force Course.
During the month of November, 109KU carried out 17 VIP Flights in 100.00 hours of actual flying time.
Month of December 1965
14 Dec 65
Commanding Officer and Mrs Avant attended a cocktail party at the USA Verdun Post in honour of new commander.
16 Dec 65
Visit of W/C GS Galley, 1 Air Div SOCE and Maj JP Wiebe 1 Air Div HQ DRCEO for review of CE activities on site.
1-31 Dec 65
Commanding Officer and Mrs Avant visited all sections during the Christmas period.
A new receiver site/radio room building was completed. The radio room continued to operate satisfactorily as the old building was torn down and the building erected around the old one.
Station Store (formerly PX) - a project, originated late in 1964 by W/C St Jean, for major improvements to the Station Store, was approved, and work commenced in September 1965. This project, costing some $40,000.00 was receiving final touches at the year's end and involved, in addition to a complete revamping of the building's interior, substantial new construction. The entrance to store was moved to face the parking lot.
Offices and departments were relocated, and new departments were built. The new Store is a real improvement on the old. Included in the project were renovations to the Wing Snack Bar - results were excellent.
Accidents investigated by AFP during December:
Reportable: over $100.00 damage, injuries, court action, etc. total 13.
Fatal: Nil
GME: 4
Basic Security Course: 78 airmen attended the Basic Security Course.
During the month of December, 109KU carried out 8 VIP Flights in 45:45 hours of actual flying time.