2400 AC&W Unit (Aux)
TORONTO, ONT

National Archives of Canada


Narrative Report
2400 Aircraft Control and Warning Unit, Toronto, Ont.
21 September 1955 to 30 November 1955

21 Sep 55

As per Squadron Training Order 28/55. Further Squadron appointments to supplement Squadron Training Order 27/55, in regard to Fighter Control Operators within their crews.

3 Oct 55

As Squadron Training Order 29/55. Appointment and Instructor Appointments amendment to previous appointments. Registration of the Squadron entertainment, sports and magazine committees.

4 Oct 55

As Squadron Training Order 30/55. F/L DW Fedeski assumes the duties of Officer i/c Qualifying Examinations vice F/L L Waterfield.

5 Oct 55

Squadron Parade Commander F/L Lehman. Lectures and synthetic training as scheduled for the evening.

12 Oct 55

Special fifth anniversary parade. Parade Commander S/L Illingworth. Presentation of trade group certificates to Fighter Control Operators. Squadron personnel joined the unit airmen and airwomen in their lounge afterwards for their party.

As Squadron Training Order 31/55. Notation of the committees to govern squadron activities.

17 Oct 55

As Squadron Training Order 32/55. F/L EA Skilleter assumes duty as #2 Flight Commander vice F/L JH Roberts. Notation of Flight Organization within the Squadron.

19 Oct 55

Squadron Parade with F/L Richardson, Parade Commander. Lectures as detailed.

21 Oct 55

Detail under F/L R Ogilivie departed for 31 AC&W Squadron, Edgar, for week-end exercises.

23 Oct 55

Squadron Parade with F/L Waterfield, Parade Commander. Lectures as detailed. Convoy at Downsview manned by squadron personnel.

21 - 23 Oct 55

On the week-end training at 31 AC&W Squadron the controllers completed 16 live intercepts and three synthetic exercises. Fighter Control Operations filled positions with permanent force. F/L Fedeski completed his 25 live intercepts this week-end.

26 Oct 55

Squadron Parade with F/L Waterfield as Parade Commander. Lectures and synthetic exercise as detailed.

27 Oct 55

As Squadron Training Order 33/55. Appointments, transfers and leave of absence effected squadron noted.

29 Oct 55

Special parade by designated personnel to operate synthetic exercise for visiting staff officers of ADCHQ to 2 Group Headquarters.

30 Oct 55

Special parade in synthetic training unit for designated personnel with F/L Ogilvie as OC Parade.

2 Nov 55

Squadron Parade with F/L Lehman as Parade Commander. Lectures and synthetic training as detailed.

3 Nov 55

As Squadron Training Oder 34/55. Notation of appointments, transfers entered. Designation of officers as inventory holders for the Squadron. Notification made of squadron personnel to write Trade Board Examinations on 18 Ded 55.

4 Nov 55

Designated personnel proceeded to 31 AC&W Squadron, Edgar. F/L Gray i/c detail for week-end exercise.

6 Nov 55

Squadron parade with F/L Fedeski Parade Commander. Lectures and synthetic training as detailed. Convoy at Downsview manned by designated personnel.

5 - 6 Nov 55

Detail at 31 AC&W had a very successful week-end with 31 live intercepts completed. Conditions were exceptionally good during this period. F/L Gray completed his 25 live intercepts. Fighter Control Operators with detail filled positions with the regular force.

9 Nov 55

Squadron Parade with F/L Gwynn, Parade Commander. Lectures as detailed carried out. F/O Grant from 31 AC&W Squadron lectured controllers on Interceptions.

13 Nov 55

Special parade for NCO courses as detailed by F/L Fedeski.

As Squadron Training Order 35/55. Routine notification of Duty Personnel. Transfers, Enlistments, and Leave of Absence.

16 Nov 55

Squadron Parade with F/L IL Gwynn Parade Commander. Unit carried out lectures and synthetic training as detailed.

19 Nov 55

Designated personnel proceeded to # 31 AC&W Squadron at Edgar. F/L l Waterfield, i/c detachment.

19 - 20 Nov 55

Week-end at 31 AC&W Squadron was limited for operations due to the limitations caused by the weather on the aircraft flights. Four successful live intercepts were logged.

20 Nov 55

Squadron Parade with F/L Gwynn Parade Commander. Lectures and synthetic training carried out as detailed on order.

As Squadron Training Order 36/55. Notification of internal transfers within the unit. Basic training personnel transferred to active Fighter Control Operator flights.

23 Nov 55

Squadron Parade with F/L Lehman as Parade Commander. Lectures carried out as detailed.

27 Nov 55

Special parade of detailed personnel for exercise in the synthetic training unit.

30 Nov 55

Squadron Parade with F/L W Richardson as Parade Commander. Lectures and instructions carried out as detailed in order.

(RA Illingworth) S/L,
CO 2400 AC&W Sqn (Aux)