HISTORICAL RECORD
1 AIR DIVISION HQ
KEY POSITIONS
1 AIR DIV HQ
1 DEC 60 TO 31 MAY 61
AOC |
A/V/M LE Wray |
CofS |
A/C PA Gilchrist |
DJA |
S/L AE Beaupre |
SOAF |
W/C WM Mills |
FLO |
Cmdt PHR Poirot |
SOPR |
W/C RV Dodds |
SOFS |
S/L DF Archer |
SOPlans |
W/C MC Smith |
SOOrg & Man |
W/C HG Marriott |
SPSO |
A/G/C G Sutherland |
SOPA |
W/C LA Hall |
SOPC |
W/C PS Delaney |
SOGT |
S/L AC Munn |
SORA/P |
W/C EWS Gilbert |
SORA/RC |
S/L JRG Poirer |
SOMS |
W/C JH Murray |
SOSec |
A/S/L MV Whitfield |
CO 35 Field Dental Unit |
Lt Col GR Covey |
CO 1 Air Div Postal Unit |
Capt WB Wolverten |
SASO |
G/C HC Ledoux |
SOInt |
S/L DV Thompson |
SOND |
S/L FA Wingert |
SOAP |
S/L LD Allett |
SOAOps |
W/C CC Brown |
SOMet |
W/C WEH Cooper |
SOGE |
W/C HM Fitzgerald |
STSO |
G/C DB Wurtele |
SOAE |
W/C JG Jordon |
SOArm |
W/C DO Shaw |
SOPhoto |
F/L M Konick |
SOCE |
W/C SD Walker |
SOMSE |
F/L LT Stewart |
SOSup |
W/C AH Tinker |
SOMov |
S/L HW Keane |
HISTORICAL NARRATIVE
1 AIR DIVISION HEADQUARTERS
NARRATIVE REPORT
1 Dec 60
RCAF Pipe Band from 1 Fighter Wing, Marville, played in Hotel de Ville of Metz, piping in St Nicholas as he arrived in the city and paid his respects to the Mayor. The colourful and popular Air Division Pipe Band had led the annual St Nicholas parade through the streets of Metz prior to arriving at the ancient city hall, in which the Skirl of bagpipes was heard for the first time.
2 Dec 60
St Nicholas, the patron saint of Lorraine, visited the General Navareau school in Metz and was given an enthusiastic greeting by more than 200 Canadian youngsters, children of RCAF personnel stationed in the city.
5 Dec 60
An RCAF Air Division Sabre day fighter crashed into the tiny, isolated Alsace village of Lichtenberg today, demolishing a stone cottage and killing a woman and her four year old son. The plane fell into the village after its pilot, F/O Harry Schoning, 23, of Aliz, Alta., had parachuted to the ground following a control seizure. The continued its flight for nearly 35 miles, seeking out the village, set in a heavily wooded area of the Vosges, by a million to one chance. The dead woman was Madame Hilda Mees.
6 Dec 60
An official message of condolence and regret was issued today by the commander of Canada’s NATO Air Division, Air Vice Marshal Larry Wray, in connection with the crash of an RCAF Sabre into the Alsace village of Lichtenburg, resulting in the death of a woman and her four year old son. It was explained that the pilot had done everything humanly possible before leaving his aircraft, to ensure that it would not fall into an inhabited area.
12 Dec 60
A squad from the RCAF Air Division’s 30 Air Materiel Base at Langar, England, armed with special heating equipment, has assisted in drying out more than three dozen civilian homes, damaged by floods near the base. Herman Nelson heaters from the base were made available for the job after the Canadians received a call for assistance from the police of nearby Nottingham. They were manned by RCAF personnel who worked for a three day period.
14 Dec 60
"Operation Merry Christmas", the Air Division’s annual all out drive to bring Christmas cheer to others in Europe less fortunate than themselves, got into high gear the middle of the month. Squadron, units, church groups, messes and clubs, schools, wives clubs, and other groups, were all involved in special charitable activities involving orphanages, old people’s homes, needy families, and others in need of help. Charitable activities continue throughout the Air Division on a year round basis, but hit their high point during the Christmas season. Air Division personnel in France contributed more than $2600 to the husband and father of the woman and four year old child killed them on Air Division Sabre crashed into the Alsace village of Lichtenburg. The money was presented to M. Albert Mees by the Commanding Officer of 2 Fighter Wing, Grostenquin, France, where the aircraft had been based. The contribution – not connected in any way with legal compensation for the accident – was collected as a concrete expression of sympathy.
21 Dec 60
F/O Frans Gruninger, 25, of Three rivers, P.Q., bailed out of his Sabre 35 miles from 3 Fighter Wing, Zweibrucken, Germany, today, when his aircraft developed a suspected engine seizure. He suffered only a slightly sprained ankle. The pilot was from 434 (Bluenose) Sabre Squadron at 3 Wing.
29 Dec 60
Both occupants of an Air Division T-33 jet trainer from 1 Fighter Wing, Marville, France, bailed out of the aircraft yesterday following a power loss. F/L Robert Henry of Saskatoon, Sask. Received a broken arm, bruises and lacerations. The other occupant of the plane, F/L GW Petri of Peel, Ont., escaped injury.
25 Jan 61
Members of 441 (Silver Fox) Sabre Squadron, 1 Fighter Wing, Marville, France, were engaged as 1961 opened in renovating an old three storey house in Montmady, a town of 3000 near the base. In addition to general renovations, the squadron personnel are collecting beds, mattresses, and other items, required when the house becomes a boarding school later in the year for 40 homeless young girls. The project got under way after an appeal to the Canadians by a Carmelite nun, Sister St John of the Cross, who, without funds, was attempting to start the school.
27 Jan 61
A CF-100 AW interceptor from 423 (Eagle) Squadron, 2 Fighter Wing, Grostenquin, France, crashed at 7 O’clock tonight, shortly after taking off on a routine training exercise. Both members of the crew were killed. They were F/L AR Schellongovsky, 24, pilot, from Chilliwack, BC, and F/O MJ Zimmer, 26, navigator, from Cudworth, Sask.
2 Feb 61
F/O Robert Hallworth, 26, of Taber, Alta., a pilot with 439 (Sabre Tooth Tiger) Sabre Squadron, 1 Fighter Wing, Marville, France, escaped with minor injuries when he bailed out of his Sabre this morning at an altitude of 30,000 feet. The pilot bailed out of the aircraft after experiencing control difficulties.
5 Feb 61
An RCAF Air Division team took third place in the first annual Air Forces Europe Skiing competition, completed today at Zermatt, Switzerland. The title was won by a French team, with an RAF squad in second place. Teams from German and United States air forces also took part in the meet. Top individual Canadian skier was F/O Jack Barr of Renfrew, Ont., from 2 Fighter Wing, Grostenquin, France. He finished 11th in the slalom and 6th in the giant slalom.
23 Feb 61
The pilots of two Sabre jet fighters from 4 Fighter Wing, Baden-Soellingen, Germany, were killed today when their aircraft collided in the air. They were W/C Roy Smith, 37, of Middleton, N.S., officer commanding 444 (Cobra) Squadron, and F/O Eugene Payne, 27, of Lakefield, Ont., also a member of 444 Sqn.
14 Mar 61
F/O Edwin Noss, 24, of Bassano, Alta., a pilot with 434 (Bluenose) Sabre Squadron, 3 Fighter Wing, Zweibrucken, Germany, escaped injury when he bailed out of his crippled Sabre jet fighter today. He left his aircraft at an altitude of 500 feet near the base after experiencing engine difficulties.
14 Apr 61
A group of top CBC radio and television stars arrived at 1 Fighter wing, Marville, France, aboard an RCAF aircraft today to begin an entertainment tour of Canadian forces in France, Germany and Egypt.
21 Apr 61
61 AC&W Squadron, the RCAF Air Division radar squadron, was today formally presented with its official badge. The presentation was made to the squadron’s commander, Wing Commander Cy Yarnell of Toronto, by the Air Officer Commanding the Air Division, Air Vice Marshall Larry Wray.
28 Apr 61
The 50-piece RCAF Band from Air Transport Command arrived at 1 Fighter Wing, Marville, France by air from Canada today to begin a month long European tour. The Band is to play at RCAF Air Division and other NATO bases, and will also play numerous civilian engagements in France, Germany, and the UK.
4 May 61
The volunteer Drum and Trumpet Band from 2 Fighter Wing, Grostenquin, France, today won the annual Air Division Band Competition, held at 3 Fighter Wing, Zweibrucken, Germany.
26 May 61
F/O Thomas Cameron, 22, a Sabre jet pilot from 2 Fighter Wing, Grostenquin, France, was killed late last night when the motor car he was driving went off the road a struck a tree. The accident occurred at Homburg Haut, Germany, about 60 miles east of Metz, France.
APPENDIX "A" TO
HISTORICAL NARRATIVE
1 AIR DIVISION HQ
1 AIR DIVISION, RCAF, METZ, FRANCE
Organization and Management
NARRATIVE REPORT
Dec 60
The established position of Staff Officer Mobile Support Equipment was upgraded from Flight Lieutenant to Squadron Leader.
Jan 61
The Air Division ceiling was amended by the upgrading of 25 Flying Officer positions to Flight Lieutenant. These positions were used to fill long outstanding requirements in 1 Air Division Headquarters, Support Unit Metz, each Wing HQ, and at Decimomannu.
Apr 61
The two T-33 aircraft were removed from establishment of each squadron and six added to the establishment of each Wing HQ. An additional T-33 aircraft was established at 2 (F) Wing to cover the extra proficiency flying commitments arising from units in the Metz area. Effective 1 Apr 61, SOMS position at 1 Air Division Headquarters and 1 W/C Specialist Med/MO position at 3 (F) Wing Hospital were upgraded to Group Captain.
May 61
On May 61, 5 Movements Unit Langar was disbanded and reformed as 5 Movements Unit Marville. The re-location of this unit is to provide movements facilities for the European terminal of the CC-106 operation. During the period 1 Air Division ceased to publish Organization Directives. Material previously promulgated through Directives will be contained in Organization Instructions and in Air Division Instructions (ADIs).
APPENDIX "B" TO
HISTORICAL NARRATIVE
1 AIR DIVISION HQ
1 AIR DIVISION RCAF METZ FRANCE
Planning
NARRATIVE REPORT
Dispersal and Hardening
Although SACEUR is still wedded to the necessity for the 7 Km off-base dispersal sites at NATO airfields, as outlined in MC60, 1 Air Division HQ continues to hold the view that this policy is invalid. 1 Air Division HQ has continued to make representation to SHAPE, through AFHQ, to review the dispersal concept with the hope that dispersal funds would be released for a realistic programme of aircraft and personnel hardening. In this connection, Belgium has been asked to hold in abeyance any action on the provision of dispersal sites for Bertrix and St Hubert airfields, and no action has been taken to provide dispersal sites for the RCAF airfields in France and Germany. In fact, the AFCENT 1961 Infrastructure Report recommends the deletion of funds for dispersal sites for the RCAF Airfields in Germany and recommends that funds saved by this action be earmarked for an aircraft hardening programme at these airfields.
SHAPE, in March 61, came out with what appears to be a realistic solution for the protection of ASP aircraft weapon systems. In brief, infrastructure will fund the construction of hardened shelters for 15% of the aircraft in the ASP role providing that the user nation aircraft have the capability of being zero launched from within the hardened shelters. SHAPE has invited user nations to make bids for such shelters in the 13th infrastructure slice but to date Canada has not applied for such funds.
Operations and Survival Under Conditions of Nuclear War
The paper "Concept of Operation 1960-68, 1 Air Division, RCAF", which includes the operational ground measures that would be taken by 1 Air Division personnel during an emergency and the estimated requirements for personnel shelters, was sent to AFHQ for approval. AFHQ agreed in principle with the plan but advised 1 Air Division Headquarters that funds for additional personnel shelters would not be provided by Canada. 1 Air Division HQ’s has therefore discarded further attempts to secure personnel shelters and has incorporated the estimated threat and the operational ground measures for personnel into the 1Air Division EDP.
Introduction of the CF104 Aircraft into 1 Air Division
Role. It has been decided that the present plan for the use of the CF 104 precludes its employment in a formal reconnaissance role. Instead, the aircraft will be used primarily in the strike role with reconnaissance being a bonus capability, when required, for post-strike low-level daylight operations. The employment of the CF 104 in the strike role is being studied by 1 Air Division Headquarters and AFHQ.
SAS and QRAs. The many problems associated with the location, construction, security and safety of the special ammunition storage and Quick Reaction Alert sites are being studied and negotiated by 1 Air Division Headquarters with the German and American authorities.
Dependents Evacuation and Survival Plans
A 1 Air Division plan, which takes into account the aspects of survival on site in addition to the evacuation to safer areas, and replaces the plan for the evacuation of dependents during an emergency, has been approved by AFHQ, and has been promulgated to the 1 Air Division Units.
CC-106 Logistics Air Support for 1 Air Division
Move of 137(T) Transport Flight to the Continent
The proposed move of 137(T) Flight to the Continent has been delayed until 1962. This move cannot be divorced from consideration of the rundown of 30 AMB, which in turn will be decided by the method of disposal of Sabre aircraft and spares with the phase-out of Sabre squadrons in Europe. There has as yet been no decision as to which European bases will be most suitable for the location of 137(T) Flight.
International Agreements
France
APPENDIX "C" TO
HISTORICAL NARRATIVE
1 AIR DIVISION HQ
1 AIR DIVISION, RCAF, METZ, FRANCE
Intelligence
NARRATIVE REPORT
Jan 61
Planning was initiated for the Annual Combat Survival Exercise "SPRING TRAP" to take place during the month of June. The principle alteration from previous exercises would be a 24 hour limitation of the interrogation phase.
2 Mar 61
Cpl. Brown TOS from AFHQ/DAI
20 – 24 Mar 61
The fifth and sixth Intelligence Indoctrination courses were held at 4 (F) Wing. These courses of two days duration are designed to indoctrinate newly arrived aircrew into the general intelligence picture in the Air Division.
26 Mar 61
Cpl. Wright transferred to 1 (F) Wing.
Apr 61
In conjunction with the CF-104 re-equipment programme the area of "Target Materials Requirements" came under constant study.
6 Apr 61
LAC Amyot reported to SOInt to take up period of contact training.
13 May 61
Sgt. Albertson TOS from AFHQ/DAI.
APPENDIX "H" TO
HISTORICAL NARRATIVE
1 AIR DIVISION HQ
1 AIR DIVISION, RCAF, METZ, FRANCE
Personnel
Personnel Administration
Survey of Deaths – During the period 1 Dec 60 to 31 May 61, there were 9 services and 11 dependent casualties for reasons as shown below:
Service |
|
Aircraft Accidents |
4 |
PMC Accidents |
3 |
Natural |
2 |
TOTAL |
9 |
Dependents |
|
PMC Accidents |
3 |
Natural |
8 |
TOTAL |
11 |
Food Services Branch
S/L KT Bradshaw, Staff Officer Food Services, was transferred to AMCHQ. S/L RG Stantial assumed position of Staff Officer Food Services on transfer from ATCHQ effective 8 May 61.
Recreation
The Grey Cup Film and films of the Eastern and Western final games were received within a few days after each game was played. The films were circulated to every possible RCAF unit in Europe and to all Canadian Embassies.
There was an increase of exhibition hockey games with various European teams. All the wings formed strong station teams and, instead of the RCAF Flyers from 3 (F) Wing being the only team playing the Europeans, the Wing teams (from which the Flyers previously obtained top notch players) played quite a few exhibition games. The Flyers have played in a German civilian league for five or six years and effective this fall it has been decreed that no RCAF team will be allowed to play in a civilian league but that exhibition games could be continued to be played.
The 1 Air Division Trumpet and Drum Band competition was again held at 3 (F) Wing and 2 (F) Wing were successful in winning the competition. The new band from 1 Air Division Support Unit, although only formed two months previously, performed admirably.
Mr. E. McEwan, Deputy Director of RCAF recreation, and Mr. J Craine, CBC, visited 1 Air Division HQ and all the wings to inspect and report on radio station facilities and activities. Mr. McEwan also inspected recreation facilities and discussed recreation programmes.
Two Red Cross Water Safety and Instructors Courses were conducted at 2 (F) Wing and 30 AMB. Mr. M Lachance from Red Cross Winnipeg was in charge of the courses and was assisted by F/L D Kempson from 1 (F) Wing, as well as by several senior qualified instructors from Grostenquin and Langar.
In May there was another tour of 1 Air Div units and SHAPE, AAFCE, and CJS London, by a regular force band. The band was the ATC unit stationed in Toronto. The tour was a month long and this year the band accepted more "off base" engagements than usual, and were extremely popular with the Continentals.
The USAFE invited RCAF personnel to their softball officials clinic at Garmisch in April. Ten personnel were selected from various wings and attended the course. These personnel conducted their own clinics on return to their unit.
There were the usual inter-section and inter-unit championships in winter sports activities. Following are the results:
Inter-Unit Badminton |
1 AD SU |
Inter-Unit Basketball |
1 (F) Wing |
Inter-Section Basketball |
1 AD SU |
Inter-Unit Broomball (women) |
2 (F) Wing |
Inter-Unit Hockey |
3 (F) Wing |
Inter-Section Hockey |
1 AD SU |
Inter-Unit Soccer |
1 AD SU |
Inter-Section Volleyball |
4 (F) Wing |
There were also invitational tournaments in Badminton, bowling, curling, 22 rifle, skeet, soccer and volleyball. Minor hockey flourished for the dependents and champions were declared at the Pee Wee and Bantam level.
The 1 Air Division Sports Achievement Trophy for the fiscal year was won for the first time by 2 (F) Wing. This trophy is presented to the unit that gets the most number of points for participation and for being a finalist or champion in the many sports throughout the year. Points are also given for the number of clubs formed, such as archery, 5BX, XBX, fencing, gymnastics, judo, skin diving, table tennis, boxing, water polo, photography and weightlifting. Because of lack of facilities and personnel, 1 AD SU, 30 AMB Langar received 1.3 and 3 points as a coefficient respectively, to every 1 point that the other units obtained. As a result of the co-efficient the final point spread between all units as very close and although 30 AMB did not win a single competition, that unit was second in the final standings.
Chaplaincy Service – Protestant
Visitors Dr. RB Snow, CBE, Recruiting Secretary of the Church Missionary Society visited all the Military Installations throughout 4CIBG and 1 Air Division 9 – 23 Mar 61, concentrating on 1, 2, 3, 4 (F) Wings, SU/Metz and 30 AMB between 16 – 23 Mar 61 in accordance with a detailed itinerary formerly submitted to the Office of the Chaplain General (P)
Dr. Snow’s pictures which she used in her illustrated addresses and lectures n the Vellere – Ludhiana Mission Hospitals in India where she had worked as a Medical Doctor for over 30 years were very well received by large audiences on all bases. There has been greatly added interest in missionary endeavours in India as a result of her tour.
Statistics for Period 1 Dec 60 – 31 May 61
Divine Worship Services conducted |
218 |
Total Attendance |
26,173 |
Holy Communion Services |
100 |
Total number of communicants |
3,071 |
Hospitals visits made |
270 |
Total number of patients visited |
1,634 |
Number of homes visited by chaplains |
1,156 |
Total casualty calls |
50 |
Total number of baptisms |
156 |
Marriages conducted |
26 |
Funerals conducted |
16 |
Confirmations |
65 |
Sunday School Sessions |
161 |
Total attendance at Sunday School |
26,781 |
Classes of Religious Education in Day Schools |
299 |
Total attendance at R.E. Day School Classes |
34,120 |
Total Chapel Offerings for this period |
$7906.05 |
Total Sunday School Offerings for period |
$2278.64 |
Roman Catholic Chaplaincy Service
Statistics for the period were:
Number of Masses (Sun and Holy Days) |
430 |
Total attendance |
59,654 |
Number of Masses (weekdays) |
872 |
Total attendance |
11,632 |
Catechism (No. of children attending) |
50,818 |
Families visited |
713 |
Hospitals (No. of patients visited) |
2,345 |
Total number communions |
19,392 |
Annual Missions (No. attending) |
831 |
Interviews |
1,812 |
Special activities of the Staff Officer for Religious Administration (RC) were as follows:
6 Jan 61
20 Apr 61
13 – 19 May 61
23 – 26 May 61
ANNEX I TO APPENDIX "E" TO
HISTORICAL NARRATIVE
1 AIR DIVISION HQ
1 AIR DIVISION RCAF – STRENGTH – 31 MAY 61
OFFICERS |
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UNIT AND LOCATION |
MALE |
FEMALE |
AIRMEN |
AIRWOMEN |
CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES |
1 Air Division HQ, Metz, France |
140 |
3 |
13 |
33 |
25 |
1 Air Division Support Unit, Metz, France |
23 |
2 |
249 |
33 |
263 |
61 AC&W Squadron and 6 TACC, Metz, France |
32 |
158 |
30 |
||
6 Movements Unit, Paris, France |
5 |
14 |
6 |
||
1 (F) Wing, Marville, France |
175 |
8 |
1010 |
32 |
353 |
2 (F) Wing, Grostenquin, France |
205 |
8 |
1126 |
45 |
406 |
3 (F) Wing, Zweibrucken, Germany |
187 |
14 |
951 |
35 |
434 |
4 (F) Wing, Baden-Soellingen, Germany |
178 |
8 |
934 |
33 |
453 |
30 Air Materiel Base, Langar, England |
50 |
3 |
248 |
15 |
327 |
RCAF Air Weapons Unit, Decimomannu, Sardinia, Italy |
9 |
62 |
9 |
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RCAF Advisory Group to WGAF, Oldenburg, Germany |
10 |
3 |
|||
INTEGRATED STAFFS |
|||||
ACNMR, SHAPE, Paris, France |
14 |
18 |
|||
RCAF Support Unit, AAFCE, Fontainbleau, France |
27 |
67 |
1 |
||
RCAF Support Unit, 4 ATAF, Ramstein, Germany |
25 |
80 |
OTHER SERVICES |
OFFICERS |
OTHER RANKS |
RCN – Legal DJA |
1 |
|
CA – Postal Corps & RCASC |
3 |
22 |
RCDC |
3 |
5 |
TOTAL |
7 |
27 |
APPENDIX "F" TO
HISTORICAL NARRATIVE
1 AIR DIVISION HQ
1 AIR DIVISION, RCAF, METZ, FRANCE
Security Services
NARRATIVE REPORT
A – Personnel
The SOSec Branch establishment remained at 1 S/L, 2 F/L, 1 F/O, 1 WO2, 1 FS, 1 Sgt, 1 Sgt airwoman, 2 Cpl, 1 Clerk/Adm AW and I civilian clerk. Strength during the period of review was: 1 S/L, 2 F/L, 1 F/O, 1 FS, 2 Sgt, 2 Cpl, 1 LAC, 1 Aw Clerk/Adm and 1 civilian clerk.
B – Security
Liaison Visits
8 – 22 Feb 61
Between the 8 and 22 Feb 61, SOSec and a 4 CIBG Specialist Team (Major CG Forrest, Lt LF Hanns, Sgt DE Appleby and Sgt WD Walters) visited all wings to survey physical security requirements.
22 Mar 61
On 22 Mar 61, SOSec, CO SIU(E) and NsecO1 (F) Wing visited Bitburg Air Force Base in Germany to see how SHAPE and USAFE special weapons security policy was implemented at a typical USAFE base. During this visit, they met the Base Commander and were escorted round the base by the base Chief of Security and Law Enforcement (CSLE- formerly known as Base Provost Marshal), and the head of the local CSI detachment.
Vulnerability Tests
23 – 24 May 61
Vulnerability tests were conducted at each of the four wings.
Security of Personnel
During the period under review 211 security clearance requests were forwarded to AFHQ and 347 security clearance certificates received from AFHQ were forwarded to units.
This HQ added 196 names and 1 French association to the 1 Air Division Denial of Entry List.
Security Infractions
This HQ reported to AFHQ 17 security infractions committed by formations in Canada, and during the same period four security infractions committed by Air Division units were investigated.
C – Police
Investigations
During the period under review, the AFP conducted a total of 639 reportable investigations covering:
Deaths |
9 |
Assaults |
5 |
Loss and Thefts |
56 |
Property Damage |
9 |
PMC Accidents |
430 |
GME Accidents |
41 |
Absence Without Leave |
9 |
Disorderly Conduct |
22 |
Impaired Driving (non accident) |
47 |
Miscellaneous |
11 |
PMC Licensing
At the beginning of Dec 60 there were 5799 PMC registered under the AF licensing system. At the end of May 61 the number of PMC had increased to a total of 6062.
During this period the following license plates and documents were issued:
Registration Certificate – 1975
International Certificate – 2005
Operators Licenses – 1190
International Driving Permit – 2207
Carnet de Passage – 24
Triptyques – 2091
License Plates Issued – 114
Scooters Registered – 25
APPENDIX "N" TO
HISTORICAL NARRATIVE
1 AIR DIVISION HQ
1 AIR DIVISION, RCAF, METZ, FRANCE
Visitors
NARRATIVE REPORT
14 Dec 60
General JML Accart, Commander, 1st Tactical Air Force FAF
10 Jan 61
Group Captain CL Ingles, AFHQ/AMTS/CCE/DCBC
Group Captain WL Gillespie, AFHQ/VCAS/COR
Group Captain HD Armour, AFHQ,AMTS,DMP
Wing Commander DA Brownlee, AFHQ/AMP/PMov
Squadron Leader AW Richardson, ATCHQ
Wing Commander HL Baudoux, AFHQ/VCAS/COR
Wing Commander RL Christie, AFHQ/VCAS/COps
3 Feb 61
Lieutenant Colonel MR Beamer, AFHQ/VCAS/DADO
Squadron Leader EB Gray, AFHQ/VCAS/DADO
8 Feb 61
Major CG Forrest, 4 CIBG
21 Feb 61
Wing Commander RB Waitt, AMCHQ
Squadron Leader J Gibbons, AMCHQ
24 Feb 61
Mr. ML Clossey, Department of National Health and Welfare
28 Feb 61
Mr. GE Steele, Secretary, Treasury Board of Inquiry (visited 2 (F) Wing only)
7 Mar 61
Air Commodore MP Martyn, TCHQ/CStaffO
10 Mar 61
Group Captain D Gooderham, AFHQ/VCAS
13 Mar 61
Squadron Leader HJ Reeves, AFHQ/AMP/DAPC
Squadron Leader WF Wiltshire, AFHQ/AMP/DAPC
14 Mar 61
Group Captain WM Diggle, AFHQ/AMTS
Squadron Leader WM Ronberg, AFHQ/AMTS
Squadron Leader RW Huson, AFHQ/AMTS
21 Mar 61
Doctor Eileen RB Snow, Recruiting Secretary Church Missionary Society.
23 Mar 61
Brigadier WJ Lawson, Judge Advocate General
11 Apr 61
Surgeon Rear Admiral TB MacLean, Surgeon General Canadian Armed Forces
18 Apr 61
Group Captain HD Armour, AFHQ/DMS
Wing Commander EJ Grosz, AFHQ/DMS
Wing commander CL Burness, AFHQ/CTel
20 Apr 61
Group Captain JF Mitchell, RCAF Stn Winnipeg
3 May 61
Mr. DR Beckett, AFHQ/AMTS
9 May 61
Wing Commander E Wilson, TCHQ
Squadron Leader W Chandler, TCHQ
Squadron Leader WD Birch, RCAF Stn Cold Lake
Group Captain GM Fawcett, SOTel/AMC
Mr. JV Argyle, DND/ADM(R)SREL
Mr. B Davis, Treasury Board of Inquiry
Major HJ Stenger, AMC/STelO
Squadron Leader MK Young, AMC/STelO
Lady Banting
11 May 61
Air Commodore RB Whiting, AFHQ/AMTS/CCE
Brigadier HI Meuser, AHQ/DOMG
Mr. HA Davis, Treasury Board of Inquiry
Mr. CY Lougheed, Sup of Finance Officer of Deputy Minister
12 May 61
Rear Admiral AH Storr, National Defence College
Brigadier AFB Knight
Air Commodore WP Gouin
Mr. GP Kidd
Group Captain AG Bridgman
Mr. WE Cowie
Mr. CS Gadd
Colonel MC Holden
Mr. WM James
Group Captain ER Johnston
Brigadier JRB Jones
Brigadier RC Lampriere-Robin
Dr. LJJ L’Heureux
Group Captain NL Magnusson
Mr. JR Neville
Mr. MHG Rodgers
Colonel RL Rutherford
Captain EH Russell
Captain FE Snyder
Above party visited 3 (F) Wing only.
13 May 61
The Most Reverend MA Labrie, Bishop of Hilte
15 May 61
Mr. CB Stafford, Assistant Executive Commissioner of Boy Scout Training
16 May 61
Honourable HC Green, Minister of External Affairs
Mr. HC Green
Mr. Ian W Robertson, Department of External Affairs
Mr. R Campbell, Assistant to Minister of External Affairs
Mr. PJ Jephson, Executive Assistant to Minister of External Affairs
Mr. G. Ignatieff, Assistant Under Secretary of State
16 May 61
Squadron Leader RH Strouts, AFHQ/VCAS/DAIRS
17 May 61
Wing Commander F Songhurst, ATCHQ
Wing Commander RA Powell, ATCHQ
Squadron Leader GM Gordon, ATCHQ
21 May 61
Air Commodore WW Bean, AFHQ/COR
Air Commodore RH Bray, AFHQ/CAE
31 May 61
Air Vice Marshal FS McGill, Glassco Commission
Brigadier HR Tuttle, Glassco Commission
Group Captain G Broadley, AFHQ/
APPENDIX "J" TO
HISTORICAL NARRATIVE
1 AIR DIVISION HQ
1 AIR DIVISION, RCAF, METZ, FRANCE
Combat Operation Centre
NARRATIVE REPORT
Definitions of Abbreviations |
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Live Scramble |
Armed Aircraft flown off to identify an unknown aircraft |
ADIZ |
Air Defence Identification Zone |
IDF |
Interceptor day fighter |
AWX |
All Weather Fighter |
ZULU |
Alert aircraft on readiness. |
JAMMING |
Interference with radio/radar operation by man made means |
1er CATAC |
First Tactical Air Force (French) |
SECTION |
Two aircraft flying in tight formation |
COC |
Combat Operations Centre |
SOC |
Sector Operations Centre |
CAP |
Combat Air Patrol |
TRACK |
Aircraft Flight path as it appears on the plotting board in radar operations room. |
IFF |
Electronic equipment for identification friend or foe. |
List of Call Signs |
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SALESMAN |
Air Division Combat Operations Centre |
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YELLOWJACK |
61 AC&W SQN |
METZ |
STUDENT |
BASE CALL SIGN |
MARVILLE, FRANCE |
MOTHBALL |
1 (F) WING CALL SIGN |
MARVILLE, FRANCE |
HORSESHOE |
ALPHA – BRAVO AND ECHO TO PAP INCLUSIVE 445 AW SQN |
MARVILLE, FRANCE |
CARTRIDGE |
ALPHA TO NOVEMBER 439 IDF SQN |
MARVILLE, FRANCE |
CHECKERBOARD |
JULIET TO WHISKEY 441 IDF SQN |
MARVILLE, FRANCE |
HORSEMAN |
BASE CALL SIGN |
GROSTENQUIN, FRANCE |
CASHBOX |
2 (F) WING CALL SIGN |
GROSTENQUIN, FRANCE |
HANDCUFF |
CHARLIE-DELTA AND JULIET TO UNIFORM 423 AW SQN |
GROSTENQUIN, FRANCE |
MADCAP |
DELTA TO QUEBEC 421 IDF SQN |
GROSTENQUIN, FRANCE |
SANDAL |
ALPHA TO DELTA |
GROSTENQUIN, FRANCE |
STRONG BOX |
BASE CALL SIGN |
ZWEIBRUCKEN, GERMANY |
STONEWALL |
3 (F) WING CALL SIGN |
ZWEIBRUCKEN, GERMANY |
RHUBARB |
ALPHA – ECHO-FOXTROT |
ZWEIBRUCKEN, GERMANY |
STOPGAP |
GOLF TO UNIFORM INCLUSIVE |
ZWEIBRUCKEN, GERMANY |
HORNET |
DELTA TO XRAY INCLUSIVE |
ZWEIBRUCKEN, GERMANY |
YARDAM |
BASE CALL SIGN |
SOELLINGEN, GERMANY |
CARTOON |
4 (F) WING CALL SIGN |
SOELLINGEN, GERMANY |
CHOPSTICK |
ALPHA TO HOTEL INCLUSIVE |
SOELLINGEN, GERMANY |
JACKET |
JULIET TO YANKEE INCLUSIVE |
SOELLINGEN, GERMANY |
JAILER |
QUEBEC TO YANKEE INCLUSIVE |
SOELLINGEN, GERMANY |
5 Dec 60
YJ reported that HMP lead of a section of 4 IDF in difficulty with right aileron U/S and controls sticking, height 32000, possibility of bail out. Helicopter scrambled from Ramstein to 2 (F) Wing. The pilot bailed out at 0847. Report received from helicopter that the crash occurred at Lichtenburg and two houses are burning. Crash resulted in two civilian fatalities. Track #81L, proceeding from behind Iron Curtain (lf1030) squawking emergency, identified as Ht1. Advised by 4ATAF that there is a 170 mile per hour jet stream in the area. HT1 landed at Rhein Main at 1201 short of fuel.
11 Dec 61
Number 4 of SBS IDF Section experiencing aileron control difficulties. Search and Rescue were alerted but SBS4 landed safely at 0951 at 3 (F) Wing.
15 Dec 61
Langar reported that track JAG 26 an F86 had crashed on the Isle of Man, after the pilot bailed out. This information was changed at 1106 that JAG26 was a USAF 102 and the USAF had everything under control. SOS in HD4540 – Chopstick A diverted to intercept. CHA escorted to SOS, a French F-84, into Strasbourg and then landed at Bitburg, short of fuel at 1451Z.
20 Dec 60
SOS occurred in JH1040. HTK2 had engine trouble and under Sembach control. Pilot bailed out 5 miles east of Sembach and was picked up by an US Army helicopter which was airborne. Section was airborne on local training. Hopscotch 93 declared an SOS due to fire warning light, but landed safely at 0939. A SOS appeared in JH1040. Identified as Polio 92 a USAF102 under Sembach control. Polio 92 landed at Ramstein at 1151, low on fuel. HMP2 declared an emergency due to intermittent flame outs, and was handed back from Boxcar to YJ control. YJ handed over control to Sembach and the Section landed there safely at 1238Z.
28 Dec 60
Yellowjack reports Catfish 7 has experienced a flame out in the Etain area. Search and Rescue alerted. CHD vectored to investigate. Chambley reports an aircraft crash 3 miles west of Chambley and helicopter scrambled from Toul. Chambley reports sighting a parachute and YJ report chaff return. CHD has spotted a Canadian T-33, relatively intact with canopy and two seats missing. Both occupants OK and now in Chambley Infirmary
6 Jan 61
Report of suspected mid air collision in the Arres area by Romilly. After a thorough check of all Air Division aircraft it was reported at 1630Z, that the crash was a collision between two cars followed by an explosion.
10 Jan 61
SASO ordered all CF-100s grounded until special inspection of canopy wiring completed.
17 Jan 61
Digging at 61 AC&W Squadron has resulted in cutting of landline cables to COC. Estimated repair time is 24 hours.
19 Jan 61
61 AC&W Squadron reports Stopgap Alpha on Scan Plan exercise has declared an emergency over Zweibrucken. While under Zweibrucken control due to low fuel state. Because of weather Stopgap Alpha diverted to Ramstein under Logroll and landed 1318Z.
20 Jan 61
Received exercise Senior Sentinel instructions from W/C Brown (SOOps).
23 Jan 61
Catfish Bravo declared an emergency in KE3022, short of fuel. This aircraft landed safely at Sembach at 1337Z.
27 Jan 61
2 Wing received report from civilian source that an aircraft had crashed and was burning, approximately 4 miles north of their station. HMC2 called in to YJ on climb out, going to check on crash info but no contact with HMC1. Horseman Charlie 2 confirms fire at the above location. Ground party unable to confirm any casualties because aircraft is badly burned. W/C Murray reported 3 flying boots found and additional information has been passed to AOC and W/C Brown.
2 Feb 61
Student November #3 bailed out. Parachute visible. Position ED1055. Pilot seen on the ground by Student November 4. Vehicle picking up pilot in open ground.
16 Feb 61
First Intelligence (synthetic) reports on Exercise Co-op. Exercise Co-op effective 0637Z. This is an AIRCENT sponsored exercise involving all formations in Central Europe. It is to be played in two phases. Phase I will be a day phase and phase II will be a night phase.
23 Feb 61
Mid air collision between Yardarm Tango 243 in HB2020, on practice scramble against Horseman Q section. Air Rescue alerted to call 3 Wing tower after take off. Tango 4 reported seeing one bail out. Wreckage of one aircraft reported near Niederaurback. 3 Wing tower report parachute drifting in Ramstein Area. The second helicopter is scrambled. Helicopter picked up one pilot and proceeded to 3 Wing. 3 Wing report the second aircraft has been reached and the pilot is in the cockpit.
3 Mar 61
G/C McNair (Jailer 1) landed with 3 minutes fuel at 2 (F) Wing following declaration of emergency and flying distress patterns. Escorted to GCA by Horseshoe Papa.
14 Mar 61
Yellowjack reports that one of Hornet Juliet Section has ejected over 3 (F) Wing. Helicopter scrambled. 3 (F) Wing reports, pilot has been picked dup and is OK.
3 Apr 61
Strongbox Romeo under Boxcar control declared SOS and was handed back to YJ. SOS was a flame out and after a successful relight landed at 3 (F) Wing at 1541.
13 Apr 61
Exercise Quick Train initiated by SS Net. Exercise Quick Train terminated
18 Apr 61
Crash reported by 3 (F) Wing, 7 miles north of station. Crash confirmed to be Madcap India lead on flight from 2 (F) Wing to 3 (F) Wing. Pilot ejected while under GCA control and was picked up OK at 1143Z.
20 Apr 61
Sandal Tango on Exercise Roulette diverted to SOS over Hahn by Legreil. SOS was a German AF F84F who had lost his radio. Sandal Tango escorted him into Buchel.
24 Apr 61
General de Gaulle invokes special powers. Radio reports all flying over French territory restricted. Notam received forbidding all foreign national civil and military over France.
28 Apr 61
All restrictions on flying removed.
2 May 61
Exercise Sad Sack effective 1200Z. This is a 4 (F) Wing exercise to test the reaction times and capabilities of all sections to meet EDP requirements. It consists of a day and a night phase. Sad Sack completed
13 May 61
Twenty four CF-100s airborne as part of target force for RAF Air Defence Exercise Matador.
14 May 61
Twenty four more CF100s airborne for Exercise Matador targets.
15 May 61
Final target force of 24 CF-100s airborne for Exercise Matador.