Historical Narrative
2416 Aircraft Control and Warning Unit (Reserve) Ottawa, Ont.
1 July 1955 to 31 December 1955.
5 Jul 55
Squadron is now on stand down for the summer months. This evening completed the final briefing for Summer Camp at Foymount.
9 - 23 Jul 55
This period constituted this Squadron's fifth Summer Camp period and the 3rd year at Foymount. All agreed that this was the best so far.
11 Aug 55
S/L Beaudette successor to S/L Baril of Group Headquarters made a personal visit to this Squadron. Various Squadron problems were discussed such as Establishment, Recruiting and Training.
26 Aug 55
Red letter day in Squadron's history. Air Marshal Breadner Trophy was presented to this Squadron for the best RTTP Squadron efficiency in training under F/L Dobson.
6 Sep 55
Staff Meeting held. Purpose was to discuss establishment vacancies and their recruitment. Present: S/L Walker, F/L Collinge, F/O O'Neill, F/O Thompson.
13 Sep 55
Training parades commenced for the 1955 - 56 season. F/L MR Dobson was appointed CTrainO, F/L HJE Martin was appointed MobO.
25 Sep 55
Pierre Normandin CBC TV producer has arranged to have this Squadron appear on "Round Town" on 26 Oct 55.
27 Sep 55
CO's first inspection of the winter training phase.
1 Oct 55
F/O Pearson, RSO has now been appointed Chief Instructor.
11 Oct 55
Sgt Wells, Sgt Skinner, Sgt Richard and Cpl Pritchard received promotional awards.
13 Oct 55
Regular weekly operational trips to Foymount have been inaugurated. Four crews, one crew per weekend.
15 Oct 55
S/L Walker and F/L Dobson attended the annual Group Commander's Conference at Montreal. Squadron Dance at the National Aeronautical Establishment at Uplands. Although inclement rainy weather, the attendance very good.
17 Oct 55
Ladies Auxiliary meeting held at 7 Delaware. Mrs EO Collinge - President.
20 Oct 55
F/L C Brooks, ADC SecO and F/L H Astraff, ADC PRO arrived from Montreal to assist in TV show.
26 Oct 55
"Round Town" television show 7:30 to 8:00 PM featured 2416 AC&W Sqn.
14 Nov 55
Annual Mess Dinner was held at 7 Delaware. Guests of honour were:
Air Marshal Miller - Deputy Minister of National Defence
A/C Carpenter - Chief of Air Operations, RCAF
G/C Richer - #1 Group Headquarters (Aux).
20 Nov 55
Representatives from 2401 AC&W Sqn Montreal were assisting in Operational schedule for synthetic trainer.
22 Nov 55
The Squadron has enlarged its training facilities by taking over all of #2 Building at Uplands.
29 Nov 55
W/C Woolfenden, Commanding Officer of Foymount inspected the Squadron in the Drill Hall on the occasion of its monthly CO's inspection. He also explained "Crackerjack" to all Phase 2 Controllers.
1 Dec 55
S/L Levesque - Group Headquarters
F/L Malone - ADC
F/L Vincent - ADC
F/L Dobbins - AFHQ
The a/m officers were present at a Staff Meeting held at #2 Building. The purpose of the meeting was to bring the Squadron up to date on policy matters affecting promotions, transfers, trade exams, recruiting, etc.
12 Dec 55
The Ladies Auxiliary held their 1st Annual Dinner at 7 Delaware. 30 members were present, including the wives of 4007 Medical Unit Officers.
15 Dec 55
Cessation of training for the Christmas period.
(WB Walker) S/L
CO, 2416 AC&W Sqn (Aux)