2455 AC&W Sqn (Auxiliary)
VICTORIA, BC

National Archives of Canada


Historical Narrative
2455 Aircraft Control and Warning Unit (Aux) Victoria, BC.
1 December 1960 to 31 March 1961

The Squadron officially came into being on 16 Feb 51. The Squadron funtion is to train ASFtrCs and FtrCOp personnel to a skill level which would permit their being employed at Regular Force AC&W sites in the event of hostilities. The first HQ for the Squadron was in the old RCAF Recruitment Centre at 1315 Government Street where the Squadron remained until 1 Sept 1951 when it moved to Balmoral Building on Douglas St. Permanent Sqn HQ was officially opened by His Honour the Lieutenant Governor on 21 May 1954. The new Urban Centre at 865 Yates Street formerly the Begg Motor Building was renovated to Squadron requirements.

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The following is a list of Officers in key positions:
On date of disbandment - 31 Mar 61.

COS/L DB AscottAS/FtrC
COpsOF/L MB MacLeanAS/FtrC.
CTSOF/O S HornerTech Tel
CAdOF/L SG EalesPers/Adm
PAdOF/L BM ShraggePers/Adm
RSOF/L PJ O'NeillAS/FtrC

18 Dec 60

Annual Childrens Christmas Party held at Sqn HQ.

19 Dec 60

Annual Airmens Dinner held at Sqn HQ.

31 Dec 60

Annual New Years Ball held at Sqn HQ

2 Jan 61

Messes of Sqn open for annual New Years Day receptions.

12 Jan 61

Disbandment ceremonies held at Sqn HQ. A/C Truscott senior officer attending.

14 Jan 61

Ladies annual Mess Dinner held by Sqn. Officers and wives of Officers Mess of Sqn HQ.

31 Jan 61

All personnel not required for minimum operational committment released this date.

28 Feb 61

Operational Committment of Sqn cancelled this date.

31 Mar 61

Sqn officially ceased operation.

(DB Ascott) S/L,
CO 2455 AC&W Sqn (Aux) Victoria BC.