Historical Record
639th AC&W Squadron
Lowther, ON
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639th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron |
Kenneth B Joyce, Major, USAF |
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37th Air Division (Defense) |
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To operate and maintain a Direction Center facility as part of the integrated Air Defense System of the 37th Air Division (Defense) for the purpose of conducting air defense operations within this system. |
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Officers |
Airmen |
Civilians |
Total |
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Assigned |
14 |
145 |
10 |
169 |
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Attached |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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1 Search Radar AN/MPS-7 in Arctic tower; 1 Height Radar AN/MPS-14 in Arctic tower; 1 IFF AN/GPX-20 less SIF equipment; 1 Video Mapper AN/GPA-30; 1 Telephone Equipment AN/GTA-6A; 2 Teletype AN/FGC-20; 1 Teletype AN/FGC-25; 3 Radio VHF BC640 BC639; 4 Radio UHF Multi Channel AN/GRC-27; 1 Radio HF AN/GRC-26A; 1 Crypto Account; 4 Radio UHF Single Channel AN/GRR-7 AN/GRT-3; |
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Section II COMMENTARY |
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On 22nd January, members of the Kapuskasing Lions Club, were conducted on a tour of the site. During the early part of this year the necessary equipment was secured and installed for a closed system radio station on the base. During the month of March the first Commanders Dining In was held. On 7th March, teachers from the Kapuskasing Schools, were conducted on a tour of the site. On 13th March the airmen held a party to mark the opening of their club. |
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Typed Name and Grade of Commander Kenneth B Joyce, Major, USAF |
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