Historical Narrative
2442 AC&W Sqn (Aux) Sea Island, BC.
Compiled and Presented for the Period
1 Dec 59 to 31 May 60
by
242659W F/O MA Young
(T Ellison) S/L,
Commanding Officer,
2442 AC&W Sqn (Aux), RCAF,
RCAF Station Sea Island,
Richmond, Vancouver, BC.
FORWARDED TO AIR FORCE HEADQUARTERS
via
5 AIR DIVISION
CONTROL
Control of 2442 AC&W Squadron is exercised by the Commander, 5 Air Division HQ and AOC - ADCHQ.
FUNCTION
The present function of 2442 AC&W Sqn is:
Names of Officers in key positions and changes therein with effective dates:
| Commanding Officer | 50211 | S/L T Ellison |
| Chief Adminstrative Officer | 58287 | F/O HM Campbell |
| Personnel Administrative Officer and Women's Personnel Officer | 20078W | F/O JG Firth |
| Assistant Personnel Administrative Officer (eff 22 Mar 60) | 39356 | F/O CPR Litchard |
| Attendance Officer and Station Services Officer | 242659W | F/O MA Young |
| Chief Technical Services Officer | 156894 | F/O KM Brambleby |
| Chief Operations Officer | 122633 | F/L FA Thomson |
| Assistant Chief Operations Officer (eff 1 Apr 60) | 58460 | F/L KT Brown |
| Accountant Officer | 165828 | F/L JA Doran |
| OC Training | 156537 | F/L DC Clough |
| Trade Training Officer | 59705 | F/L AJ Boehm |
| OC Support | 32618 | F/L JEE Nichol |
| Medical Officer | NIL | |
| Supply Officer | NIL | |
| Public Relations Officer | 39356 | F/O CPR Litchford |
| Education Officer | NIL | |
| Statistics Officer (eff 1 Apr 60) | 156852 | F/O KD Urquhart |
| Security Officer | 55000 | P/O RN Pugh |
HONOURS AND AWARDS
NIL
DEATHS
NIL
FUNERALS
NIL
PRESENT ESTABLISHMENT
The present establishment of 2442 AC&W Sqn (Auxiliary) is:
REGULAR (Support)
Officers -1
Airmen - 2
AUXILIARY
Officers - 53
Airmen - 80
Airwomen - 33
NARRATIVE REPORT
6 Dec 59
Staff visit from F/L McMahon from ADCHQ.
7 - 11 Dec 59
227409 F/O RT Hamilton AS/FtrC proceeded to Stn Holberg for Phase III evaluation.
8 Dec 59
Sqn officers held a dining-in night for the officers and their wives, at the RCAF Stn Vancouver Mess. Dancing to orchestra music followed the meal. Guests included G/C Barker, W/C Watts and Major Blais, 757 Sqn Blaine AFS.
10 Dec 59
Sqn officers entertained the airmen and airwomen of 2442 at a games night held in the Squadron lounge. A variety of games were played, prizes presented, and refreshments served. Evening enjoyed by all.
13 Dec 59
39438 F/O K Graham AS/FtrC posted from 2442 Sqn (Aux) to 5 Air Div HQ for a period of special duty with the regular force.
17 Dec 59
Officers of 2442 served dinner to the airmen and airwomen of the Sqn, at their annual Xmas Dinner.
Stand-down for Xmas.
17 - 29 Dec 59
14629 F/O DL Temple AS/FtrC proceeded to Stn Holberg for a period of Special Duty.
30 Dec 59
Officers of 2442 Sqn held a New Years Eve party at 19 Wing Officers Mess. Mmebers of the other Aux Sqns, ex members of 2442 and guests all had a most enjoyable tome.
1 Jan 60
Promoted to F/L:
58287 F/O HM Campbell Pers/Adm
140851 F/O D MacKenzie AS/FtrC
7 Jan 60
Sqn commenced training after Xmas Stand-down.
Staff visit from S/L Shaw 5 Air Div HQ.
15 Jan 60
Successfully completed Phase II Local Air Services Fighter Controller Course:
164816 F/O G Cassie
217494 F/O C Lea
166043 F/O Madill JL
217588 F/O GH Newhouse
166041 F/O WE Phillips
16 Jan 60
Sixteen officers from 2442 Sqn attended the Mess Dinner in honour of W/C Sproule's retirement.
31 Jan 60
Sqn officers and their wives attended the annual 19 Wing Cocktail party, held in the 19 Wing Officers Mess.
8 Feb 60
58933 P/O AJ Edwards AS/FtrC promoted to F/O.
12 Feb 60
Sqn officers held a most successful Valentines Party at 19 Wing Officers Mess. G/C Barker and officers from 757 Sqn Blaine USAF, attended as guests. Mugs were presented to ex Sqn members.
21 Feb 60
156854 F/O GR Newman AS/FtrC assumed the duties of Entertainment Officer vice 39356 F/O CPR Litchford.
10 Mar 60
Sqn Officers attended the annual 19 Wing Officers Mess Dinner at the Vancouver Hotel. Very successful evening.
22 Mar 60
39356 F/O CPr Litchford Pers/PI transferred to Pers/Adm with seniority from 4 Sep 57.
1 Apr 60
Aux Sqn commenced parades Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 2000 hrs to 2200 hrs.
58019 Sgt DW Murray Discip 2, Squadron Warrant Officer promoted to FS.
58985W Cpl EL Forseng FtrCOp 3
59577 Cpl HF Barge FtrCOp 3
59459 Cpl RA Juriet FtrCOp 3
All promoted to Sgt.
59315 F/L EH Brubaker AS/FtrC and 156538 F/L LF Williamson AS/FtrC both transferred to Sup Res due to civilian commitments.
22 Apr 60
58985W Sgt EL Forseng married Mr H Tosse.
23 Apr 60
Sqn officers held a hard times dance to which ex members and guests were invited, Sqn mugs were presented.
28 Apr 60
S/L Pook, ADCHQ made a technical liaison visit.
1 May 60
166159 P/O BG Smith ACC transferred from 19 Wing.
7 May 60
165942W LAW PD Stockman ClkAdm (Aux) and 226826 Cpl JP Jones RdrTech (G) (C&W)3 (RSU) were married.
15 May 60
Final Wing Ceremonial Inspection held for A/C AD Ross, GC, CBE, CD Cdr 5 Air Div.
29 May 60
200784W F/O JG Firth Pers/Adm Special Duty in lieu of camp training during leave of RSO.