Historical Record
1 June 1952 to 31 December 1952
2450 Aircraft Control and Warning Unit (Reserve)
Sherbrooke, PQ.
The location, function, and establishment of the unit have remained unchanged since the last period ending 31 May 52.
The unit continues in a state of activity.
Officers are as follows:
| CO | S/L FW MCCrea |
| CTO | F/L GW O'Boyle |
| CADO | F/L JAH Cameron having left town, he was replaced by acting CADO in the person of F/O Brigden during the month of Oct 52 |
| Supply | F/L MCBowen |
| SAO | F/O HC Leech |
| OCRSU | F/O KN Smith |
| PRO | F/O MM Vineberg replaced F/O Bowker 5 Dec 52 |
| Security Officer | F/L Martin appointed 15 May 52 |
| Hon W/C | Ex W/C Eric Webser AFC |
4 Jun 52
The Group Commander, G/C Archambault AFC visited the unit. A formal parade, inspection, and march past was held. Turnout was 162 personnel, assisted by the bugle band of No 67 RCAC Sqn.
11 Jun 52
Rev Father Moisan and Rev Elton Scott were officially appointed RC and Prot officiating clergymen.
31 Jun - 31 Aug 52
36 additional summer trainees were taken on for a two month period. Full reports have been submitted. Results were most disappointing due to examination papers not following the syllabus laid down. This difficulty has also been reported to higher authority. 17 trainees have remained with the unit.
14 - 28 Jul 52
Summer camp was held at Ancient Lorette and at Mont Apica. Both camps were considered successful and full reports, as required, have been submitted.
4 - 6 Oct 52
22 Officers and personnel visited Mont Apica for exercises.
23 Oct 52
G/C Archambault AFC, accompanied by a full inspecting staff again visited the unit.
Nov 52
The unit paraded together with other service units in Sherbrooke for Remembrance Day ceremonies. W/C Webster, Hon W/C of the Unit, taking the salute from all service units. 118 personnel attended. Unit officiating clergymen conducted the RC and Prot Church Services.
Dec 52
A Christmas Party was held for 140 orphans and underprivileged children from local institutions. This was perhaps the most successful social function the unit has ever held. A New Years Eve dance for all ranks was also held and was successful.
Due to the fact that the Sherbrooke Regiment (12th Arm'd) have no mess an invitation was extended to them and a joint reception planned for New Years Day.
There have been no casualties to unit personnel, on or off duty. There has been no accidents or damage to major equipment. There have been no honors or awards to personnel of the unit.
(FW McCrea) S/L
CO 2450 AC&WU (Aux).