1325-1 (Commanding Officer)
Canadian Forces Station Lowther
Kapuskasing, Ontario
P5N 2Y7
12 March 1982
National Defence Headquarters
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0K2
Attention: Directorate of History
ANNUAL HISTORICAL REPORT
CFS LOWTHER - 01 JAN 81 TO 31 DEC 81
References: A. CFAO 71-7
Canadian Forces Station Lowther
UIC 2400
The function of CFS Lowther remains the same. A few changes occurred during the year 1981.
One of the prime projects that finally came to reality was the conversion of the entire Station to commercial electric power in August 81.
Another project that finally came about after a long waiting period, was the Station receiving five new MHMQs which permitted five more families to move from Kapuskasing to the Station.
There were no paramilitary taskings for CFS Lowther during the year 1981.
Once again during 1981, CFS Lowther was invaded by several dignitaries who decided to brave the Great White North. Mess dinners, luncheons or receptions were organized to host our visitors. The particulars are as follows:
01 Apr 81
Brigadier General Les Price and his wife Ruth. Deputy Commander of 23rd NORAD Region.
15 May 81
Lieutenant Colonel Hatfield - Air Command Chaplain (Protestant).
13 - 14 Oct 81
Brigadier General Stewart Deputy Commander of 21st NORAD Region.
17 Nov 81
Brigadier General Ferguson (USAF) Commander of 21st NORAD Region with Colonel Hannigton.
An accident severely damaged one of our new Panels which was written off. No injuries occurred from the accident.
For Air Defence training purposes: 7 Live Exercises, 20 Simulated Exercises including 13 Formats Exercises only, 29 Electronic Counter Measures Demonstration and 3 Emergency Defence Plan Exercises.
A good point of interest is CFS Lowther had its first maximum participation exercise with 87 Fighter Interceptor Squadron (12 hours duration) in a Level V configuration (Autonomous Operation).
Signed by:
CC LeBlanc
Major
Commanding Officer
Attachment:
Annex A List of Officers on strength and number of other ranks on strength.
Equipment Changes That Have Been
Implemented In The Past Year