2450 Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron (Auxiliary) Sherbrooke, PQ

National Archives of Canada


Historical Record
1 December 1959 to 31 May 1960
2450 Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron (Auxiliary)
Sherbrooke, PQ.

11 Dec 59

Unit members proceeded to Heavy Site for weekend training.

14 Dec 59

Unit Pay Parade 2000 hrs.

16 Dec 59

Local Training ceased for 59.

19 Dec 59

Children Xmas Party sponsored by the Officers Mess and "Ladies Auxiliary".

20 Dec 59

Local Orphans Christmas Party sponsored by Unit members.

Cocktail Party Officers Mess

1 Jan 60

Officers were hosts at a New Years Reception.

16 Jan 60

F/O R Nault promoted to rank of F/L. Unit members proceeded to heavy site for weekend training.

20 Jan 60

Recruiting for RTTP, Summer Training, 1960 commenced.

24 Jan 60

Officers Qualifying examinations held at Unit HQ. F/O Trade, F/L GSK.

29 Jan 60

Unit members proceeded to heavy site for weekend training.

7 Feb 60

Officers Qualifying Examinations held at Unit HQ. F/O GSK, F/L Trade.

15 Feb 60

A/C JB Harvey CStaffO ADC/HQ, inspection, visiting Unit.

24 Feb 60

P/O F Blier promoted to rank of F/O. P/O MALL Cloutier promoted to rank of F/O.

5 Mar 60

Unit members proceeded to Heavy Site for weekend training.

18 Mar 60

Unit members proceeded to Heavy Site for weekend training.

21 Mar 60

S/L Gray CEO ADC/HQ visits unit to discuss painting interior of buildings (now completed - 2nd and 3rd floors).

23 Mar 60

RTTP recruiting ceased. (135 students interviewed).

1 Apr 60

Cpl J Williams FtrCOp (3) promoted to Sgt
Cpl JM Mercier ClkAcc (3) promoted to Sgt
LAC CA Beland (3) promoted to Cpl
LAC JR Bourguignon FrtCOp (3) promoted to Cpl
LAC JAG Carrier FtrCOp (3) promoted to Cpl.

Unit members proceeded to Heavy Site for weekend training.

4 Apr 60

Pay parade held 2000 hrs. RTTP Selection Board held to choose most eligible students for Summer Training.

20 Apr 60

S/L H Head Command Radar Main officer visited Unit. Inspection of equipment.

30 Apr 60

Phase #1 RTTP commenced 44 students, one student failed to report; SOS. Clothing parade RTTP personnel - St Hubert.

Unit members proceeded to Heavy Site for weekend training.

4 May 60

Promotion Board Officer held at Unit HQ.

6 May 60

Unit members proceeded to Heavy Site for weekend training.

13 May 60

CO, RSO, CAdO, attend annual inspection of Air Cadets #67 Rotary Sqn Sherbrooke. Inspecting Officer G/C Colpitts - Air Cadets officers and wives guests at the Officers Mess for a reception and buffet lunch.

15 May 60

Wearing of #6 Summer Dress becomes compulsory.

18 May 60

12 Scouts from St Georges Church Sawyerville Que, taken on tour of building - S/L Pook and S/L Haverstock Reserve. Coordinating Officers - ADC/HQ visited Unit.

20 May 60

A very successful re-union of all ex-members along with presents members and their wives was held on 20 - 21 May 60. Some 75 ex-members and present members along with their wives attended this event. Some coming all the way across Canada.

The festivities included a stag party at Unit HQ on Sat evening for male personnel, while suitable entertainment was provided for female visitors at the King George Hotel.

A golf tournament Sat 21 May followed by a dinner at Magog and a Dance back at Unit HQ.

At the dinner S/L Cameron present CO announced his retirement and named his successor and new CO as F/L GC Morrison who will be promoted to S/L upon taking over commander 18 Jun 60.

F/L GC Morrison's promotion and his choice of a new CO met everyones approval.

27 May 60

Unit members proceeded on weekend training to Heavy Site.

28 May 60

RTTP Phase #1 Exam held; of 44 students who wrote 41 were successful.

30 May 60

F/O Stiles EJ assumes duties of RSO in the absence of F/L "Johnny" Fontaine on Flying Duties - 30 May to 13 Jun inclusive.

(GC Morrison) S/L
Commanding Officer
2450 AC&WS (Aux)
Sherbrooke, Que.