Historical Summary
RCAF Station Gypsumville, Man.
1 Jun 63 to 31 Dec 63
Introduction
Gypsumville is a heavy radar station located on a ridge 150 miles north of Winnipeg in the interlake region of Manitoba.
Major Function
Gypsumville’s function is to detect aircraft by use of its AN/FPS-27 Search Radar and its two height finders AN/FPS-507 and AN/FPS-26. The information obtained by the Radars is converted by an AN/FST-2 Computer and passed by Telco to sector headquarters at Duluth Minnesota. The GATR Site is Sector’s link with intercepting aircraft.
Between 1 Jun and 31 Dec all radar equipments were accepted on AFTO 88, SAGE Peaking was completed, and SAGE Testing was begun.
NIL.
Trade advancement was carried out on a continuing basis with special emphasis being placed on Radar and Communications Technicians.
The AN/FPS-27 Search Radar; AN/FPS-26 and FPS-507 Height Finders; GATR Site; and Telco were accepted from installation contractors. On 10 Sep 63 the Turbine plant began supplying power to the operations site. By the end of December 63 it was expected that the unit would be operational around the latter part of January 64.
NIL.
NIL.
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16 Jul |
CE Inspection |
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17 Sep |
AOC ADC visit |
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12 to 15 Oct |
Accounts inspection |
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21 Oct |
Protestant Chapel dedication |
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6 Nov |
RC Chapel dedication |