Narrative Report of
2403 AC&WU Squadron (Aux)
1 June 1958 to 30 November 1958
1 Jun 58
A two hour lecture was given to all ranks on fire fighting procedures, by personnel of Stn Calgary. The lecture and demonstration of fire fighting equipment was under the direction of Sgt D Gannon.
8 Jun 58
Cpl W Brewer of 4010 MU, Stn Calgary gave a first aid lecture to all ranks.
A sports afternoon was held for all personnel. A baseball game was organized with the officers playing against the airmen.
12 Jun 58
5 Air Div announced that F/O D Houchin and F/O CA Young successfully completed the Fighter Controller course on 29 May 58. F/O F Phillips and F/O RM Toivanen passed the Phase III of local fighter controller course.
20 Jun 58
Four controllers proceeded to Stn Cold Lake for the last contact training weekend before summer standdown.
29 Jun 58
F/L FJ Marsh announced plans for summer camp at RCAF Stn Comox Summer Training facilities had been arranged previously, when F/L Marsh was in Comox in May.
10 Jul 58
A briefing was held for all members proceeding to summer camp. Travel Warrants were issued for persons proceeding by rail and claims were issued to those proceeding by PMC. F/L Fenwick briefed members of the rail party.
13 Jul 58
A squadron family picnic was held at Ghost Dam. Due to inclement weather, few people were able to attend. The families who came were rewarded with hot dogs, ice cream and pop. Games were played afterwards.
17 Jul 58
A total of 31 personnel from 2403 Sqn travelled by rail, PMC and aircraft to Stn Comox for the purpose of 15 days continual opertional training. This total was made up of 20 officers and 11 other ranks.
28 Jul 58
Cpl G Macartney arrived from 5 Air Div HQ to replace LAC L MacDonald in the Orderly Room. The latter was transferred to Stn Holberg.
6 Aug 58
5 Air Div announced F/O Beaudry, F/O Donovan passed Phase II exams of the Local Fighter Controller course.
4 Sep 58
Results of Phase II & III Fighter Controller courses were announced. Six fighter controllers passed the Phase III course completely and two partially passed the course. Five controllers successfully passed the Phase II course.
8 Sep 58
F/O R Keith was transferred to this unit from Stn Cold Lake replacing F/L J Fenwick who was posted to Stn Cold Lake.
11 Sep 58
First parade after summer camp.
6 Oct 58
A Squadron barbeque was held by all members and their guests at Colpits Ranch. F/O W Parslow was in charge of arrangements, about 100 people enjoyed the highly successful evening.
15 Oct 58
The officers of this unit held a mess dinner in honor of A/C AD Ross, Commander, 5 Air Div HQ. The Commander spoke on the role of the Auxiliary in time of national emergency. This affair was attended by 24 officers. Guests included the CO's of the other squadrons of Stn Calgary.
16 Oct 58
The annual Commanders Inspection parade was held. A/C Ross was accompanied by Capt GC Chestnutt, USAF Exhange Officer.
19 Oct 58
Trade exams were held for the FtrCOp, ClkTyp, ClkACc and Discip trades. One officer attempted the Phase I FtrC exam.
2 Nov 58
CO's parade was held at 1300 hours. The CO commended the squadron on its appearance. He presented scrolls to 20 RTTP graduates.
30 Nov 58
2403 Sqn provided 26 officers and 40 other ranks for a Wing Parade held at Grace Presbyterian Church. The parade was under the direction of W/C Kelly, 30 Wing.
This unit has enjoyed a very successful half year of operations. Summer Camp at Stn's Comox and Holberg was both intensive and productive.
This coupled with a concentrated contact training programme with Stn Cold Lake, in addition to our local training has produced the following tangible results:
7 controllers successfully completed Phase III of their Controllers Course.
2 Controllers successfully completed Phase II of their Controllers Course.
Also 4 other ranks sat their Group 1 trade exams.
5 other ranks sat their Group 2 trade exams.
1 other rank sat their Group 3 trade exams
in the Oct trade examination, the results of which are still pending.
This places this unit in what appears to be a favourable position when compared with other RCAF AC&W Sqn auxiliary units and with all sections of this squadron functioning as smoothly as they are, gives cause to believe that the ensuing half year will be equally successful.
30 Nov 58
The strength of personnel this unit as at 30 November 58 is as follows:
| REGULAR OFFICERS (Support) | 1 |
| REGULAR AIRMEN (Support) | 4 |
| AUXILIARY OFFICERS | 30 |
| AUXILIARY AIRMEN | 45 |
| AUXILIARY AIRWOMEN | 11 |
| TOTAL | 91 |
(RG Ings) S/L,
CO 2403 AC&WU (Aux) RCAF,
Calgary, Alta.