Mont Apica, QC

1 Jun 56

Friday – CO’s Inspection in the morning. Comm Party held in the Rec. Hall in the evening very successful.

Saturday – Dull day but very warm. Bowling Dance in the Rec. Hall in the evening. Beautiful buffet lunch served.

Sunday – RC Church services in the afternoon. First softball game of the season with Airmen defeating Officers. Rain in the evening. F/O Turner arrived from AFHQ.

Monday – Bright spring day at last. F/O Turner left today.

Tuesday – CO’s conference in the morning. Wet rainy day again.

Wednesday – W/C McLaren arrived today from AFHQ.

Thursday – W/C McLaren left today. Cubs and Scouts held a Father and Son Banquet this evening.

Friday – Dull showery day. CO’s Inspection in the morning.

Saturday – Air Force Day. Cold dark day with low clouds. Various activities on the station with dance in the evening a huge success.

Sunday – Cold and drizzly. Station Bagotville over to play softball with Mont Apica – Mont Apica being the winners. RC Church services today.

Monday – At last a beautiful day! CO and COpsO away for day to RCAF Station Bagotville.

Tuesday – Dull day with heavy showers but extremely warm. CO’s Conference in the morning.

Wednesday – Extremely warm day. Quiet on the unit. F/O Collins, F/O Proud, F/O Hull arrived from ADCHQ.

Thursday – Heat worse today. W/C Gallagher and F/L Raymond were on the station today. F/O Walker away for the day in Quebec City. Thundershowers late in the day.

Friday – Dull muggy day, threatening rain. CO’s Inspection in the morning. F/O Collins, F/O Proud and F/O Hull left today.

Saturday – Bright and sunny with high wind. Dance in the evening in the Rec. Hall.

Sunday – Extremely cold wind. Many families away fishing but extreme cold spoiled the day. Snow flurries late in the afternoon.

Monday – Sun shining brightly but still extremely cold. F/L Jacques arrived today from St. Hubert.

Tuesday – Lovely summer day. CO’s Conference in the morning. Brownies held bake sale in the evening.

Wednesday – Still warm and bright. Film "Julius Caesar" in the station theatre. Rain all evening and night helped ease the forest fire hazard.

Thursday – Wet in the morning and dull and threatening the rest of the day. Small Admin party in the evening.

Friday – Rainy all day. Corporal’s Club held party in the Station Club Room. A very successful venture.

Saturday – Bright quiet day on the station. Black flies and mosquitos reported in for the summer. F/L Thompson, Protestant Padre in from St. Hubert.

Sunday – Church services in both RC and Protestant churches. Double header ball game with Bagotville in the afternoon. Lovely hot summer day.

Monday – All night rain. Dark and cloudy all day. A/C McKell on the station today.

Tuesday – Bright summer day with strong winds blowing. CO’s Conference in the morning.

Wednesday – Windy day but bright sunshine. Quiet day on the station.

Thursday – Wet, rainy day. Roads quite slippery where construction under way.

Friday – CO’s Inspection in the morning. Many leaving station for the long weekend.

Saturday – Quiet day on station. Many away.

Sunday – RC Church services today.

Monday – Dominion Day. Holiday on the Station with fireworks, etc. Dance in the evening.

Tuesday – NO CO’s Conference this morning. Postponed to following week.

Wednesday – Bright summer day on the station. Baseball team away to Kenogami.

Thursday – Station fairly quiet. Roads both north and south under construction making driving most hazardous.

Friday – Damp day. F/L Thompson, Protestant Chaplain arrived from St. Hubert for the weekend.

Saturday – Quiet Saturday. Ball game rained out. No dance in Rec. Hall this Saturday.

Sunday – Services in both churches this Sunday with F/L Thompson having special story for the children.

Monday – All day rain. Many new personnel reporting in on the unit today.

Tuesday – Steady rain in the early part of the day. CO’s Conference in the morning. S/L Boyczuk and F/L Selbey here from ADC.

Wednesday – Quiet day on the unit.

Thursday – Cpl. Handley and Cpl. Eileen MacDonald promoted to Acting Sergeants today.

Friday – Wet and rainy clearing up by afternoon. Officers Promotion board held in afternoon.

Saturday – Rainy most of the day. Summer fun day mostly washed out but dance in the evening very successful.

Sunday – RC Church services today. F/L SJ Pus, the new CAdO arrived today.

Monday – Dull rainy day. F/L Pus reporting for work today.

Tuesday – CO’s Conference in the morning. Office party for F/L Twambley in the Party Room in the early evening.

Wednesday – Many new personnel reporting in today.

Thursday – Weather changeable all day. Roads under construction very bad because of heavy rains.

Friday – CO’s Inspection in the morning. Station fairly busy with F/L Twambley leaving today. CO’s parade in the morning.

Saturday – Beautiful day for a change. Much activity at the swimming pool despite the heavy barrage of black flies, mosquitos etc. Dance in the Rec. Hall in the evening well attended. F/L Thompson arrived on the unit for the weekend.

Sunday – Services in both RC and Protestant churches. Station ball team to Bagotville in the afternoon. Scattered showers.

Monday – Dark and rainy most of the day. Station quiet.

Tuesday – Still dark and rainy. No CO’s Conference in the morning. CO and CAdO away to ADCHQ in the afternoon.

Wednesday – Dark gloomy day. Rain off and on all day. Roads most difficult.

Thursday – Steady downpour through the night with stead drizzle through the day. F/L Pus, CAdO arrived back from Command. Roads remain bad.

Friday – Rain again. CO’s Inspection in the morning.

Saturday – Swimming meet washed out by noon hour by heavy rain. Children’s events only were run off. Monte Carlo night in the Rec. Hall a huge success.

Sunday – Dull day again with rain most of the day. RC Church services held today.

Monday – Rain continues. Roads almost impassable with many vehicles getting bogged down.

Tuesday – Bright sunshine most of the day but inevitable rain in the evening. A/V/M MM Hendrick and A/C Whiting were on the unit for the afternoon along with W/C Trichuk and Mr. Alexander re accommodation problems. No CO’s Conference today.

Wednesday – Dark rainy day, cold and miserable. Tower road almost impossible - construction and weather conditions combining to make vehicle traffic most hazardous. Alert in the afternoon. F/O Tracey on the unit today.

Thursday – Bright sunny day but extremely cold wind. No movie tonight because film did not come in.

Friday – Bright day but extremely windy. Many people leaving station for long weekend. F/L Pus away for weekend.

Saturday – Beautiful warm day. Liberty Run not so crowded probably due to stores in Quebec closing at noon in the summer. Dance in the Rec. Hall in the evening.

Sunday – Still extremely warm. Pool well patronized. RC Church services today.

Monday – Civic Holiday – many at pool. First nice long weekend this year.

Tuesday – Unit quiet after long weekend. Nice weather holding on. No CO’s Conference this morning.

Wednesday – Clear and bright day. Station softball team defeated RCAF Station Bagotville in season finals. Thunder shower in evening.

Thursday – Clear and warm again. F/O Walker getting ready to leave the following day for St. Hubert to attend Female Officers Conference.

Friday – CO’s Inspection in the morning. F/O Walker left today. F/L Parker, protestant Padre, arrived from St. Hubert for the weekend.

Saturday – Bright warm day. Quiet on the station. Station Institute held a Whist Drive which was very successful.

Sunday – Service in both Protestant and RC churches. Nice weather continues.

Monday – F/L Parker left today. F/L Pus away on leave. Weather still lovely and bright.

Tuesday – Back to normal – rain started during the night. Foggy wet day. No CO’s Conference this morning.

Wednesday – Heavy rain during the night but bright sunshine during the day. Unit quiet.

Thursday – Dark cold day – heavy rain in the afternoon. G/C Coles (SOMS) visiting the unit today.

Friday – W/C Rogers in today from Command. F/O Madden and Mr. Larue arrived in the afternoon by helicopter. CO’s Inspection in the morning.

Saturday – Liberty Run well filled today. Square dance in the Rec. Hall in the evening well attended and much enjoyed.

Sunday – RC Church services in the afternoon. Rain off and on all day.

Monday – Cold day with extremely high winds. F/L mock, CTSO, reported on the station today.

Tuesday – Still extremely cold. CO’s Conference in the morning. S/L Neven on the unit from ADCHQ.

Wednesday – Extreme cold still holding on. F/O Scott reported on the unit. Heavy rain began in the evening and continued all night.

Thursday – Still dark and cold with rain off and on. Station fairly quiet.

Friday – Rain steady all day making bad roads much worse. F/L Raymond here from Bagotville for the day. W/C Snider away for the day. F/L Parker arrived late in the afternoon.

Saturday – Dark, wet and cold most of the day. Dance in the Rec. Hall in the evening. Heavy rain causing much trouble on Tower road.

Sunday – Services in both RC and Protestant churches today. Corporal’s Club held a very successful picnic today in Lac St. Jean area. Heavy hail storm in the afternoon.

Monday – Bright sunshine during the day but extremely cold with high rains, followed by thunder and lightning storm in the evening which lasted for an extremely long time. F/L Pus back off leave today.

Tuesday – No CO’s Conference today. CO away for the day.

Wednesday – Cold dark day, station quiet. CO still away. Bingo held in the Rec. Hall this evening.

Thursday – Dark and cold again. Roads extremely bad where still under construction.

Friday – Bright sunny day for a change. Many people leaving the station late in the afternoon for the long weekend. CO back on the unit today.

Saturday – Liberty Run in the morning fairly full. Dance in Rec. Hall in evening – semi-formal, was well attended.

Sunday – RC Church services today. Station quiet.

Monday – Labour Day – one of the nicest days of the summer. Black flies and various bugs, however, keeping everyone indoors.

Tuesday – CO’s Conference this morning. Another lovely day. Flies much worse – small children being the most unfortunate victims.

Wednesday – Station quiet – fine weather conditions.

Thursday – Warm and dark all day. Thunder and lightning storms heavy in the evening with heavy rain.

Friday – CO’s parade in the morning. CO’s Inspection today. F/L Thompson in this weekend, from Command. Extremely cold and dark.

Saturday – Station quiet, only a few took the Liberty Run today. No dance in the Rec. Hall.

Sunday – Cold and cloudy all day. Services in both RC and Protestant Churches.

Monday – Cold and dark with threatening rain. F/L Thompson left today on the mail run.

Tuesday – CO’s Conference in the morning. Cold but bright day.

Wednesday – Beautiful fall day turning quite cold in late afternoon. Bingo in Rec. Hall in the evening.

Thursday – Dark cold day trying very hard to rain. Progress being seen in erecting the Steelox building between the schools. F/O and Mrs. Brown proud parents of a baby boy.

Friday – Downpour of rain most of the day. CO’s Inspection in the morning. F/L Pus left on leave this afternoon. Snow late in the evening.

Saturday – Cold day with snow in morning. MARS hard time dance in the evening was very well done and well attended. Liberty Run held up in Quebec City because of bus breakdown.

Sunday – Still cold. RC Church services today. Several foxes visiting the station and inspecting garbage cans.

Monday – F/L Walker returned from leave today. Dark cold day with scattered showers. Capt. Dufresne, dentist, arrived on the unit from Station Bagotville today.

Tuesday – Cold with snow flurries during the day. CO’s Conference in the morning.

Wednesday – Bright sunny day but extremely cold. Heavy frost during the night. Roads very bad. The CO went to Station Bagotville in the afternoon.

Thursday – Steady cold rain which turned into the first snow of the year during the night. LAC and Mrs. Jeffrey became proud parents of a baby boy in the Station Hospital.

Friday – Dark cold day, still snowing off and on. CO’s Inspection in the morning.

Saturday – Cold and dark day. Liberty Run to Quebec was enhanced with the beautiful autumn colours on all sides. Blue Sky Review, variety show entertained the station in the Rec. Hall for two performances.

Sunday – Church services in both Protestant and RC Churches. Still very cold.

Monday – Station quiet. The cold weather disappeared during the night.

Tuesday – CO’s Conference in the morning. F/O EH Collins in for the day from ADCHQ.

Wednesday – Another fine day. Bingo in the Rec. Hall in the evening.

Thursday – F/O Tracey from ADCHQ was on the unit for the day.

Friday – CO’s Inspection in the morning. Construction continues on the new buildings about the station.

Saturday – Beautiful fall day. Dance in the Rec. Hall in the evening.

Sunday – RC Church services today.

Monday – Rainy day, not much activity on the station.

Tuesday – Dark day. CO’s Conference held in the morning.

Wednesday – F/O Willis and WO1 Smyth here from ADCHQ. Bingo again with still no jackpot winner.

Thursday – Ordinary Station Routine today.

Friday – Special CO’s Conference dealing with Grocery Store and Snack Bar. F/O Willis and WO1 Smyth left today. Many leaving the station for the long weekend.

Saturday – Many on the Liberty Bus today leaving for Thanksgiving weekend.

Sunday – RC Church services today. Protestant Sunday School in the morning.

Monday – Thanksgiving Day quietly observed on the station.

Tuesday – First real heavy snow storm, of the year. Roads are extremely slippery. Foxes are still visiting the station.

Wednesday – Cold dark day with heavy snow in the evening. Bingo well attended in the Rec. Hall.

Thursday – Bright sunshine today but remaining cold. No unusual activity.

Friday – CO’s Inspection in the morning. F/L Thompson arrived from Command for the weekend. Record Dance in the Rec. Hall.

Saturday – Beautiful fall day. Station quiet.

Sunday – Services in both Protestant and RC Churches. New Protestant Choir under direction of Mrs. Mock took part in service today.

Monday – Still wonderful weather. Padre Thompson left today. The Admin Section moved to the basement of the Protestant School in the afternoon.

Tuesday – CO’s Conference in the morning amid much clatter from carpenters, electricians etc.

Wednesday – CO, CAdO and SAO away today to Command. Still very warm all day but suddenly cold with snow during the night.

Thursday – Dark cold day. Station quiet.

Friday – CO’s Inspection in the morning. Wonderful weather still staying with us.

Saturday – Another fine day. Dance in Rec. Hall in the evening was well attended.

Sunday – RC Church services in the morning and afternoon. Protestant Sunday School in the afternoon.

Monday – Extremely warm day. Capt. Dufresne, dentist, arrived on the station this morning.

Tuesday – CO’s Conference in the morning. F/O and Mrs. Janes welcomed a baby boy in the Station Hospital. Heavy rain during the evening turning extremely cold during the night.

Wednesday – Extremely high winds and very cold. Bingo in Rec. Hall in the evening. Much activity in the Grocery Store and Snack Bar prior to turning it over to concessionaires on 1 Nov.

Thursday – Bright sunny day with sharp wind. Construction going on by leaps and bounds.

Friday – CO’s Inspection in the morning. Bright fall day. Final stocktaking in the Grocery Store today.

Saturday – Children’s Halloween Party in the Rec. Hall. Rainy day and evening no damper to the little goblins around the station. Square Dance for the grownups afterwards in the Rec. Hall.

Sunday – Services in both churches today. F/L Miller, Protestant Padre arrived from Bagotville a bit late after being delayed by car trouble. Another lovely day.

Monday – Bright sunny day. Station quiet.

Tuesday – CO’s Conference in the morning. Construction goes on rapidly on the unit. Accommodation for airmen very acute with new personnel reporting in.

Wednesday – Fall weather remains unusually mild. Bingo in Rec. Hall extremely well attended as Jackpot builds up.

Thursday – CO away most of the day. Preparations being made for the Halloween Dance being held on Friday evening in the Rec. Hall.

Friday – No CO’s Inspection in the morning because of unofficial visit of Lt. Governor of Prince Edward Island and party to the unit today. Halloween Dance in Rec. Hall a huge success.

Saturday – A lovely fall day. The station quiet as many people going off the station for the weekend.

Sunday – RC Church services and Protestant Sunday School in the afternoon.

Monday – Dark wet day, cold and damp. Construction still going on by leaps and bounds on the Steelox building. LAC and Mrs. Berry became parents on a nine pound baby boy who arrived during the night.

Tuesday – No CO’s Conference this morning. Fine weather still continues. S/L McKergow arrived on the unit late today.

Wednesday – Fairly quiet day. Bingo Jackpot won by AW Paradis.

Thursday – Rain most of the day. S/L McKergow left the unit today. F/O Tracey, Welfare Officer, was on the station for today.

Friday – First real snow storm of the year. CO’s Inspection in the morning. F/L Thompson arrived on the unit for the Remembrance Sunday weekend.

Saturday – Still snowing with winds. Station quiet. Record Dance in the Rec. Hall in the evening.

Sunday – Parade in the Rec. Hall in the morning. Snow off and on all day. Services in both RC and Protestant Churches and Protestant Sunday School in the afternoon.

Monday – Snowing steadily all day. F/L Thompson, Protestant Padre, left for Command this afternoon.

Tuesday – Snowing. CO’s Conference in the morning.

Wednesday – Bright most of the day. Bingo in the Rec. Hall in the evening.

Thursday – Real heavy snow all day. Roads quite bad. Snow turned to freezing rain late in the evening. Roads almost impassable.

Friday – Still very mild. Rain and snow all day. Officers Dining-In Night in the evening.

Saturday – Many on the Liberty Run to Quebec today. Lovely winter weather. Record Dance in the Rec. Hall in the evening. WA Fall Fair in the afternoon very successful.

Sunday – RC Church services and Protestant Sunday School in the afternoon. Snow fell off and on all day.

Monday – Bright winter day, turning quite cold during the evening. LAC and Mrs. Flaro welcomed a new daughter in the station hospital.

Tuesday – CO’s Conference in the morning. Bright sunshine all day. Cpl. and Mrs. Danberger became the proud parents of a baby girl in the Station Hospital. W/C Spear and F/L Tinker and F/L MacInnes arrived on the station today. S/L Yarnell and F/L Pus left late in the afternoon for Quebec City.

Wednesday – Nasty rainy day. Roads extremely bad; Tower road almost impassable. W/C Spear, F/L Tinker and F/L MacInnes left today. F/L Pus and S/L Yarnell arrived back from Quebec late in the morning.

Thursday – Snow all day. Roads quite tricky after all day rain of Wednesday. F/O Tetley returned to the station after a lengthy stay in Ste. Foye Hospital.

Friday – Snow all day. CO’s inspection in the morning.

Saturday – Grey Cup Day – many personnel going to Quebec City to watch the game on TV in Quebec. Eskimo fans happy for another year. Turkey bowling began this morning.

Sunday – Lovely bright sunny day. Services in both Protestant and RC churches. Protestant Sunday School in the afternoon. Turkey bowling finished off today. The 2452 Auxiliary arrived on the station for the day, taking over the operational positions for the day. Full coverage by press and radio from Quebec City was given to publicizing the work of the Auxiliary AC&W Squadrons in #1 Air Defence Sector.

Monday – Station quiet with no unusual activity.

Tuesday – Bright winter day. No CO’s Conference today, because many away on TD.

Wednesday – Another bright winter day. Station quiet today. Bingo was well attended in the Rec. Hall.

Thursday – Snowing steadily all day. F/O Whitley arrived today from Command.

Friday – CO’s Inspection in the morning. Preparations being made for RCAF Station Parent visit and Sports Meet for the weekend.

Signed by:
(EC Snider) W/C

1 Jun 56

Friday – One unknown aircraft appeared at 1546 GMT. A fighter was scrambled from St. Hubert but the scramble was cancelled by Largo who received a revision of the flight plan which was late in coming to us. 440 Squadron aircraft left today on first leg of trip to Cold Lake. F/O Dockendorff left also for Cold Lake to take part in rocket-firing exercises. F/L McLean left on leave.

Saturday – An unknown aircraft appeared at 1227 GMT. As Bagotville was below VFR a fighter was scrambled by Crystal from St. Hubert. Identification was made under Scooter control. The unknown aircraft was a L1049 Constellation whose flight plan was delayed. A second unknown aircraft appeared at 1641 GMT. A Bagotville CF-100 was put on five minute readiness but scramble was made by Largo from St. Hubert. The aircraft was later identified by flight plan revision. A third unknown aircraft appeared at 1847 GMT. Rhino 43 and 35 were diverted and interceptions were completed under Umpire control. The aircraft was a L1049 Constellation. Beanpole exercise was delayed again. Aircraft to enter Canada at 0035 GMT on 5 June. F/O Brown left for course at Moody AFB, Georgia.

Sunday – A great deal of weather appearing on scope today. Communications affected.

Monday – F/O Tetley returned from three weeks TD at 1 ADCC Lac St. Denis.

Tuesday – Faker exercise involving Bagotville, Scooter, Scabbard.

Wednesday – Large scale Sector exercise. Targets for Scabbard totaled nine aircraft. Target callsign was "Bakelite" in two sections of "Red" and "Yellow". Fighters assigned for Scabbard control totaled six aircraft in two sections of three each. Fighter callsigns were "Rhino Red" and "Rhubarb Green". Rhino Red attempted three runs but none were successful. Rhubarb Green attempted one run only as the other two aircraft in the section aborted. This run was also unsuccessful as the fighter locked on to wrong aircraft. Tactical results of exercise were four missed intercepts, nil missions accomplished. Although the tactical results were not good, the controlling and tracking was well-executed and much beneficial experience was gained for future exercises. Target tracks weaved considerably. To add to the days excitement, there were three unknown aircraft, although fortunately none appeared during the exercise. Two occurred before the exercise at 1541 and 1654 GMT, and one after at 2003 GMT. The last two of these unknown aircraft were identified friendly before scramble action was taken, but the first was intercepted by Rhino 43, who identified it as a Pan-American C-97.

Thursday – An unknown aircraft appeared in Crowbar’s area at 1200 GMT. Rhino 43 was scrambled under our control and the aircraft was identified as a Pan-American DC-6. An ECM exercise scheduled by Largo for today was cancelled because of aircraft unserviceability.

Friday – Three unknown aircraft appeared at 1140, 1205 and 1441 GMT. The first two, of which the first was in Crowbar’s area, were identified by late flight plans before scramble action was taken. The third unknown aircraft also appeared in Crowbar’s area and Rhino 39, who was up on an air test, was diverted. He obtained a contact but had to return to base because of insufficient fuel to carry out a run. In the meantime, Rhubarb 10 was scrambled for Crowbar control, but was handed back to us without completing an intercept as the unknown aircraft’s speed was too high to chase and catch him before running out of fuel. During this time Crowbar identified the unknown aircraft by late flight plan. Four Auxiliary officers from 2452 Squadron in Quebec City arrived for the weekend and controller training.

Saturday – Air Force Day. Dependents visited the Tower where their tour commenced with coffee and doughnuts in Room 100. S/L Yarnell gave a lecture on what operations are all about, followed by tours of the radar and operational sections. Although the weather was not too favourable, there was a good turnout and all seemed well-impressed. There was a fly-past of four CF-100 aircraft from Bagotville in box formation, but only one pass was made because of cloud, and although formation was good, visibility from the observers position on the ground limited appreciation of the display.

Monday – At 1600 GMT Rhino 36 was scrambled on an aircraft flying left hand triangles. It was identified as one Anson on a photo mission, and in no difficulties, although three complete triangles were made. Two aircraft were scrambled on Keystone "Canteen" aircraft. Rhino 49 completed an intercept and identified the aircraft as one B-47, but Rhubarb fighter broke off. Warning telling from Crystal was not adequate and track was not picked up by us until over Quebec. No tactical action was ordered on "Jolly" aircraft overfly. "Umpire" callsign changed to "Snowshoe" effective today.

Tuesday – Two sections of three aircraft each were assigned to intercept two Keystone aircraft. "Beanpole" mission. Rhino Blue aircraft all missed their intercepts because of late scramble due to communication difficulty with Bagotville tower. Rhubarb Red aircraft accomplished two VIPs but one aircraft in the section had to abort because of oxygen trouble. Crowbar had two unknown tracks but identification was made before scramble action was taken. ECM exercise scheduled for today was postponed.

Wednesday – A sort lived emergency occurred today when Rhino 47’s fuel pressure failed. He displayed Mode 4 IFF but landed at Bagotville safely. Two unknown aircraft appeared at 1507 and 1605 GMT. Rhubarb 17, on PI’s was diverted and first aircraft was identified as a Norseman. The second was identified as an Anson 5 by late flight plan although Rhino 37 on PI’s, was diverted but was unable to complete the intercept through loss of contact.

Thursday – Two distress signals were received from aircraft in Snowshoe’s and Scooter’s areas respectively. The first landed safely at Quebec City before any action was taken, and the second, in the Casey area, was scrambled upon when observed to be flying triangles. Rhubarb 21 reported seeing the aircraft ditch in the lake and two occupants emerge on the wing and swim to shore.

Friday – Three unknown aircraft appeared today at 0946, 1250 and 1830 GMT. The first two were identified prior to scramble, and the third was assigned for interception by Rhino Red section diverted from PI’s. Rhino Red was called off by Largo before runs were made, as interception was to be made by Blacksheep aircraft.

Saturday – Puritan 1 (W/C Duncan) on cross country flight from Val d’Or – Bagotville – St. Hubert – Val d’Or in a C-45, was to be intercepted on instruction from Largo. Three aircraft available at Bagotville were scrambled and all three completed successful identification runs. A Canadian civil aircraft (IJF) reported a forest fire at 4920N 7120W. Largo was advised.

Sunday – Off the air for emergency maintenance for much of the day, although normal GCI operations were carried out between the breaks. One unknown aircraft appeared at 1511 GMT as a result of an incorrect flight plan. Largo provided amended information. F/O Healey-Ogden left for course at Moody AFB, Georgia.

Monday – More trouble with radar serviceability caused us to be off the air during multiple fighter-target exercise. Aircraft originally assigned to Scabbard went to Snowshoe for whom Scabbard initiated scramble action. During the intervals when we were on the air, two unknown aircraft were reported at 1357 GMT in Scooter’s area and at 1700 GMT in our own area. No scramble action was taken on the first aircraft as Crystal had scrambled. Rhino 32 was scrambled on the second but had no joy on unknown aircraft and was handed over to Snowshoe to take part in exercise, on Largo’s compliance. A teletype report was then received which correlated with the unknown track to Largo’s satisfaction. P/O’s Curran, Janes and Elvidge received notification of promotion to F/O.

Tuesday – In the early morning (GMT) a Mode 4 IFF was displayed but it turned out to be four aircraft flying over Burlington. Although we went off the air for the first day of radome painting, some activity in handling Snowshoe’s scrambles for B-47 overfly, was engaged in. Painting is to continue during daylight hours in good weather. It should be completed in a week.

Wednesday – Off again for most of day for painting. Forest fire reported 20 miles west of Scabbard.

Thursday – EW Kit unserviceable for six hours. One unknown appeared at 2240 GMT but was identified by late flight plan prior to scramble. LAW Patterson, former "Ops B", received notification today of promotion to rank of F/C. F/O Elvidge left on leave to BC. F/L McLean returned from leave. F/O Gatz returned from course at Moody AFB and leave in BC.

Friday – T-33 aircraft scheduled to arrive at Bagotville to act as targets in Sector exercise scheduled for today, had to turn back and landed at St. Hubert because of bad weather. They finally arrived at Bagotville, causing a slight delay in the exercise. Target callsigns were "Bakelight" with Red and Green sections of six aircraft each. Scabbard fighters consisted of three, two and three aircraft in sections. Callsigns were "Rhino Red", "Rhubarb Blue", and "Rhino Yellow". Red section had two missions accomplished, one missed intercept; Blue had one mission accomplished and one missed intercept; and Yellow section all missed because of control transmitter unserviceability. The exercise was considered fairly successful. Target leader called in from St. Hubert to compliment Target Marshal (Scabbard 6 – F/L McLean) on good work in assistance.

Saturday – A great deal of emergency maintenance was required because of EW Kit unserviceability. EW Kit was finally removed and expected serviceable again in 24 hours. Operated most of day on CPS-6B only. Radome painting was discontinued as a new paint had to be obtained. One unknown aircraft appeared at 1152 GMT. Scramble action was taken from Crystal and aircraft identified as a Clipper 115. Three Auxiliary officers from 2452 Quebec Squadron arrived for weekend training.

Monday – Rhino 48 had an emergency under Scooter control. Starboard engine was unserviceable but landed safely at Bagotville.

Tuesday – An unknown aircraft appeared at 1421 GMT and Rhino 33 and 35 scheduled for practice intercepts, were vectored after it. Contact on unknown aircraft was lost over Quebec and although Rhino 35 orbited searching, the result was no joy. Rhino 33 was diverted onto an unknown in Snowshoe’s area which he identified as a DC-3. ECM exercise scheduled for today was postponed until tomorrow.

Wednesday – Two unknowns appeared today at 1201 and 2226 GMT. The first was intercepted by Rhubarb 17 and identified as a Lockheed Hudson. The scramble on the second was cancelled as track was identified by late flight plan. ECM exercise scheduled for today was postponed until tomorrow because of weather.

Thursday – 18 KN-97’s on exercise "Mabel" with callsigns "Oxteam" were scrambled upon using all available aircraft at Bagotville. Six sorties were carried out by Rhinos 44, 34 and 39, and Rhubarb 10 and Rhubarb 22 who was airborne twice. All sorties met with success. ECM exercise was being conducted simultaneously using two types of chaff. Scope photos were taken. A practice distress exercise was carried out using scramble procedure. Rhino 42 and 45 flew distress pattern and Rhino 48 was scrambled but Rhino 42 and 45 had to return to base because of fuel shortage before interception was made. F/O Dockendorff returned from Cold Lake rocket-firing exercise.

Friday – Two unknowns appeared in our area at 1336 GMT and 2325 GMT. The first was scrambled upon by Rhubarb 17 and was identified as an Air France Super Constellation. The second was in our area but carried by Scooter. It was identified later by flight plan after incorrect amplifying data passed by Scooter had been corrected. Another Scooter unknown track was ordered scrambled on, and intercepted under our control by Largo. Interception was made by Rhubarb 21 who identified it as AF 350. A distress exercise was carried out scrambling Rhino 31 on Rhino 49 who flew distress pattern. Exercise successful.

Saturday – Two unknowns appeared at 0849 and 0913 GMT. Both were scrambled on and intercepted by Rhino 43 who reported the first as a TCA Super Constellation, and the second as a Pan-Am C-97. An exercise to test readiness times was engineered by Largo and W/C Handley (OC – 432 Squadron) without the Squadron’s knowledge, or Bagotville Operation’s knowledge either. An aircraft was scrambled from 30 minutes and was airborne in 18 minutes, and a second aircraft on 30 minutes was brought to 15 minutes in 7 minutes. Good show!

Sunday – Very little activity as Bagotville socked in with no recovery. F/O’s Bullock, Dockendorff, Healey-Ogden, Todd and Wright received Permanent Commissions.

Monday – Sunstroke 14 from St. Hubert proceeded to Bagotville as a Faker. Interception was made by Rhubarb 21 but was not successful as no lock-on was obtained. Rhino 48 (S/L Campbell and navigator, F/O Naylor) were here on cross training and liaison visit.

Wednesday – Two unknowns appeared at 1902 GMT and 2035 GMT. Although the second was correlated with flight plan prior to scramble action, the first was intercepted by Rhino 47 who was up on local. It was identified as a P-2V.

Thursday – Four unknowns appeared at 0002 GMT, 1108 GMT, 1949 GMT and 2311 GMT. The first and last were in Crowbar’s area and the other two in ours. Rhino 42 and 47 were diverted from PI’s under Scooter, and interception identified the first aircraft as a Flying Boat who was 20 minutes ahead of schedule. Largo advised that a violation report was to be filed. Scramble on the second unknown was made by Rhino 41 who reported evasive action. Because of this, the identification was difficult for the pilot to confirm. Bogey was reported in succession as an Expeditor, Hudson and Lodestar with a narrow red stripe and white top. Aircraft turned out to be on a photo mission. The third aircraft was intercepted by Rhino 47 who was diverted from a cross country flight, and was identified as a C-45 on a revised flight plan schedule. The final unknown aircraft was scrambled on and interception made by Rhubarb 14 who identified it as a Mosquito whose position report was incorrectly passed to us by Snowshoe. A further 24 hour delay on "Red Cap Centre" mission was advised by Largo.

Saturday – Conditions 1 and 2 jamming by Fricasie aircraft during 1400 – 1500 GMT was experienced. Six officers of Quebec Auxiliary Squadron began summer camp training special duty.

Monday – F/L Johnson and F/O Tetley commenced leave.

Tuesday – An emergency IFF mode was picked up at 0010 GMT and triangle pattern observed at 0015 GMT. Rhubarb 11 was scrambled and intercepted one CF-100, Rhubarb 5, and both aircraft returned safely to base, at 0130 GMT. One unknown, appearing in Scooter’s area at 2051 GMT was identified by Bagotville tower as Rhubarb 5 (again), and although Rhubarb 22 was scrambled, interception was not carried out because of violent evasive action. ECM condition 1 was observed between 2200 – 2300 GMT. Caused by Blacksheep aircraft. Intelligence Officers, S/L Boyczuk and F/L Selby arrived on two day intelligence briefing visit.

Wednesday – One unknown aircraft appeared at 1635 GMT but scramble was effected by Crystal from St. Hubert. Repeated attempts were made to contact a KC-97 aircraft in the area and request permission to intercept him, but contact could not be made. ECM condition 1 observed between 0001 – 0100 GMT. Dome painting, using new type paint, resumed. Scabbard to be off the air for one hour each evening shift. Three Auxiliary controllers proceeded on cross training at Bagotville for two days.

Thursday – Off the air from beginning of midnight shift to the end of Greenwich day, because of Radome painting and unserviceability.

Friday – Scabbard remained off the air until 0150 GMT when CPS-6B returned to operation and EW Kit became serviceable at 1603 GMT. Three unknown aircraft appeared at 1650 GMT, 1757 GMT and 1824 GMT. The first was identified by Montreal ATC and scramble was cancelled. The second aircraft was investigated by Rhino 41 and 43 who were diverted from PI’s with Snowshoe. The unknown aircraft was observed by aircrews to be an aircraft on floats with yellow fuselage and red upper wing. Rhino 41, in Mark V CF-100, returned to base because of fuel shortage. This unknown was finally identified as a Mallard by Quebec tower. Rhino 43 was diverted onto third unknown with Rhino 42 who was getting airborne for a harlequin exercise. The unknown aircraft faded over Forestville with Rhino 42 and 43 still searching. A call to Forestville revealed nothing and Rhino 43 was obliged to return to base because of low fuel supply. Rhino 42 was handed over to Eaglebeak who had picked up unknown aircraft, but no joy received and Rhino 43 returned to base. Eaglebeak later identified the aircraft as a P-2V. More Auxiliary personnel arrived for summer training and F/O Janes went on leave.

Saturday – One unknown aircraft appeared at 0108 GMT and was scrambled upon and intercepted by Rhubarb 7 who identified it as one CF-100 – Rhubarb 8, a Faker. Position reports accepted from, and navigational aid given to, 10 KC-97’s, "Feather" overfly proceeding to Goose Bay. No tactical action taken.

Sunday – Two unknowns were reported and both were identified by Largo and no scrambles initiated. One was a Faker to penetrate USA. F/O Brown returned from course at Moody AFB, Georgia, and F/O Tetley returned from leave. Four Auxiliary officers arrived on special duty for summer camp training.

Monday – Rhino 36 (F/O Garner and F/O Stamp) on cross training from Bagotville which carried on into evening shift. F/O Dockendorff began two weeks leave.

Tuesday – Two Fakers were laid on for interception by Largo. As pick-up was too late to scramble, two F-86’s completed runs under our control from Eaglebeak.

Wednesday – Two Fakers again today were made available for interception but runs on both were broken off with no joy. However, two CF-100’s returning to Bagotville from Chatham were intercepted successfully by Rhubarb 6 and 21. F/O Gatz began two days cross training at Bagotville.

Thursday – F/O Janes returned from leave.

Friday – One unknown aircraft appeared at 1328 GMT and was intercepted by Rhino 45 on scramble. It was identified as one KC-97 with callsign "Maple 19". Rhubarb 6 and 10 were scrambled on B-47 Keystone tracks and both completed identification runs.

Saturday – Scooter had an unknown at 1844 GMT on which Rhino 48 was scrambled under our control. Rhino 48 got into a tail chase and was unable to complete intercept because of ECM. Unknown was a Faker. A second Faker was intercepted successfully by Rhubarb 16 at 2310 GMT.

Sunday – Two Faker exercises were run today. The first Faker aircraft appeared at 0137 GMT and Rhino 36 and 35 on PI’s were diverted for interception. Rhino 36 was successful but Rhino 35 locked on to Rhino 36 by mistake and missed intercept. Rhubarb 16 was scrambled after the second Faker at 1604 GMT and completed a successful run.

Monday – A very successful distress exercise was run today with Rhubarb 3 successfully guided to emergency aircraft at 1837 GMT, and both returned to base safely. F/O Tetley left for rocket range controlling at Cold Lake today. G/C Buchanan was here on a visit regarding accommodation. Talk of reducing unit strength if no immediate relief forthcoming.

Tuesday – Rhubarb 23 who was under Snowshoe control for PI’s was reported believed crashed 8 ½ miles northeast of base, at 0125 GMT. At 0645 GMT, pilot and navigator of Rhubarb 23 crew were both reported safe after low altitude bail out. At 1745 GMT, Rhino 47 was scrambled after "Random" B-47 overfly. Visual contact was made with four B-47’s and fighter was handed over to Crowbar for completion of intercept. Although ordered by Scabbard through Crowbar back to base, this crew was a little over keen and took chase after the B-47s in attempt to make a splash. After repeated orders back to base because of fuel state, Rhino 47 finally headed back to Bagotville (with reluctance as they never did catch the B-47’s) and cleared to tower 25 miles out of Bagotville with 3100 pounds. Condition 1 jamming at 130 degrees, was reported at 2029 GMT. It lasted about ten minutes and affected EW Kit only. At the close of the Geenwich day, Rhubarb 9 and 19 made VHF contact. They had penetrated from the north as Fakers but no radar contact was made.

Wednesday – F/O Law off for to days cross training at Bagotville.

Thursday – An unknown which appeared at 1646 GMT turned out to be a Faker, Rhino 39. Rhubarb 6 was scrambled and made successful intercept. Rhubarb 20 was diverted from PI’s at 2110 GMT to intercept an unknown aircraft which turned out to be a Beechcraft.

Saturday – Three Auxiliary controllers from 2452 Squadron in Quebec began summer camp training. F/O Elvidge returned from a month’s leave in BC.

Sunday – F/O Dockendorff returned from two weeks leave.

Monday – A scramble of Rhino 48 was made on an unknown appearing at 1613 GMT. No intercept was made as contact was lost on the unknown although five passes were made on the DR track. Snowshoe then identified the track by late flight plan. F/O Campbell transferred to St. Margarets.

Tuesday – Rhino 40 and 48 were scrambled on an unknown aircraft appearing at 1858 GMT. Both completed successful runs and the aircraft was identified as a CF-100 Faker, Rhubarb 9.

Wednesday – Scabbard handled scrambling and recovery of fighter aircraft under Snowshoe control for "Rocky" B-47 overfly. F/L Bauset of 2452 Quebec Auxiliary acted as Duty Controller during large scale Sector exercise. The alert was sounded on Largo’s advice of Cocked Pistol at 1938 GMT. Three fighters of four aircraft were scrambled for Scabbard control and completed successful intercepts on targets which tracked from north to Ottawa and back to Bagotville. All clear was sounded at 2157 GMT. Three Auxiliary controllers proceeded to Bagotville on two days cross training.

Thursday – Second Sector exercise run today but without much participation by Scabbard. Target tracks turned west and although fighters were scrambled, the targets were too far west for our interception, and remained on CAP till Cocked Pistol state released. PI’s were run after exercise.

Friday – At close of Greenwich day a distress exercise was run, scrambling Rhino 19 on Rhino 48 who flew distress pattern. Both landed safely. F/C Patterson left for Officer’s School, London, on posting.

Saturday – F/O Gaston left on three weeks TD to 1 ADCC at Lac St. Denis. Nice sunny day, best of the year. There has been a lot of rain until now.

Sunday – A successful Faker exercise was run today with Rhino 37 diverted and Rhino 39 scrambled on Rhubarb 7. Three Auxiliary controllers completed summer camp training today. F/L Johnson returned from leave.

Monday – Faker exercise was run using Rhino 34. Rhubarb 9 and 16 were diverted from PI’s and Rhubarb 9 made a successful splash. Rhubarb 16 returned to base with a little fuel trouble.

Tuesday – At 2227 GMT an alert was sounded through short circuit in alarm system. F/L Mclean, F/O Todd, F/O Gatz, F/O Law, F/O Elvidge and Mr. Winton, Wire Chief, plus one bus load of personnel responded before alert could be cancelled by Orderly Officer. S/L Yarnell (COpsO) and F/O Meredith (ECM Officer) left for ADCHQ for EXCM course. F/O Healey-Ogden completed course at Moody AFB, Georgia, and is taking leave before returning. Beautiful weather continues. Almost a record for August as this is fourth sunny day in a row.

Wednesday – An unknown track appearing at close of Greenwich day was too far south for our scramble. Crystal took action and track was a Faker – Rhino 48.

Thursday – Two unknowns appeared at 0343 and 1546 GMT. Rhino 37, scrambled on the first, identified it as a C-124. Rhubarb 19 and 23, on PI’s, were diverted onto the second aircraft which turned out to be a Faker. Both aircraft ended up on a tail chase and Rhubarb 19 completed the identification.

Friday – Trenton Search and Rescue reported that a CF-100 circled LaTuque and two chutes were observed descending. Police investigation revealed that the chutes were attached to sand bags only. No reason or source for this activity could be found but it is suspected that it was experimental equipment out of Quebec. F/O Wright left on TD to Edgar.

Saturday – A Faker aircraft penetrated our area without pickup until IFF mode displayed. Faker aircraft then did a practice intercept on a CF-100 under surveillance to Chatham.

Sunday – One unknown appeared at 1944 GMT and was scrambled upon, but aircraft was identified by late flight plan and landed at Roberval before interception was completed.

Monday – An unknown appearing at 1012 GMT was scrambled upon and identified as a BOAC aircraft. Unknown status due to flight plan mix up through another aircraft with duplicate callsign. Mixup straightened out following intercept identification. Rhino 49 and Rhubarb 10 were scrambled on exercise intercepting 4 F-86'’ from Stewart AFB proceeding to Bagotville. Successful interception was made and F-86’s were escorted to Bagotville. The daily Faker was intercepted successfully by Rhubarb 20 at 1854 GMT. Two F-86’s were airborne for exercise out of Presque Isle. Successful intercepts on them were carried out by Rhino 37 and Rhubarb 10 who were scrambled. F-86 callsign was "Manifold Kilo". Preparations began today for an NCO controllers course of three weeks duration training period. NCO’s selected were FS Liataud and A/Sgt. Handley, instructed by F/O Gatz. P/O Temple left on annual leave to BC.

Tuesday – The daily Faker was intercepted successfully by Rhino 38 at 1827 GMT. B-47 overfly, "Spiral 85", was successfully intercepted by Rhubarb 23 at 2309 GMT on scramble. F/O Bullock left on three weeks annual leave.

Wednesday – An exercise utilizing four F-86D aircraft at Bagotville was run using Rhubarb 16 and Rhino 33 as targets at different times. F-86D’s were scrambled with callsigns "Manifold Kilo", one section of two aircraft, and "Elliot Golf", also a section of two aircraft. Manifold Kilo 1 aborted on the runway on first scramble, and was not able to get airborne for the second scramble either. All intercepts were successful otherwise. Two unknowns appeared in Crowbar’s area at 2103 GMT and in our area at 2138 GMT. The first was intercepted by Rhino 48 and 46 on diversion from PI’s under Scooter control. Rhino 46 identified unknown aircraft as a twin Bonanza. Rhino 48 made a pass in an attempt to get aircraft numbers but reported it as a twin-engined aircraft, possibly an Aero Commander with black wing tanks and a red and white fuselage. The aircraft, a C-46, later landed at Mont Joli. The second unknown aircraft was identified prior to intercept action. F/O Wright returned from TD at Edgar.

Thursday – A second exercise using F-86D’s out of Bagotville was arranged today. Rhino 43 acted as target Faker and Manifold Kilo ( 1 F-86-D) and Elliot Golf (2 F-86-D’s) as well as Rhino 51 were scrambled. Rhino 51 completed a VIP, Elliot Golf both broke off in a tail chase, and Manifold Kilo got a phase III splash. Two CF-100’s, Rhino Bravo section, were scrambled on B-47, Spiral 85, returning from Goose Bay. Both fighters did successful VIPs. An unknown appearing at the beginning of the Greenwich day, was intercepted on scramble order by Rhubarb 14 who identified it as a Canso aircraft. F/O Wright began two weeks leave.

Friday – The daily Faker, appearing as an unknown in Crowbar’s area, was successfully intercepted by Rhino 38.

Saturday – F-86D’s visiting Bagotville were given surveillance on their return to Stewart AFB today.

Sunday – F/O Healey-Ogden returned from leave.

Monday – One unknown appearing at 0337 GMT caused Rhubarb 21 to be scrambled and he was handed over to Crystal for completion of intercept. An ECM exercise utilizing one C-119 from 104 K Flight who worked through 1 and 3 Sectors, was run today. Exercise involved electronic, communications and mechanical jamming. Electronic jamming was not too effective, and broadcast control technique was used with reasonable results. Scrambled were Rhino 42 and Rhubarb 4, 8 and 21, all of whom completed runs. VIPs were made as chaff caused stern approaches. Photos were taken. F/O Todd left today to represent Mont Apica at the CNE in Toronto. F/L Johnson left on transfer to St. Margarets.

Tuesday – An unknown aircraft appearing at 0730 GMT was to be scrambled upon by Eaglebeak on our warning but scramble was cancelled on advice from Mont Joli tower that the aircraft was a DC-4. Largo requested a violation incident report. F/O Scott arrived on transfer from St. Margarets.

Wednesday – Two Fakers were scrambled on today. The first was successfully identified by Rhubarb 10 on diversion from a harlequin exercise. Two fighters were diverted from PI’s, Rhino 37 and 39, and Rhino 49 scrambled on the second faker. Rhino 37 could not complete intercept because of unserviceable AI. Rhino 39 broke off on lost contact and Rhino 49, in tail chase with no overtake, also broke off.

Thursday – The daily Faker passed through our area with no pickup. However, another CF-100 made unknown because of ETA destination was 20 minutes out, was scrambled upon and intercepted by Rhino 50. CF-100 was Rhino 37 crew.

Friday – Surveillance was given to fighters proceeding west on "Green Salad" exercise. Rhino 43 was scrambled and completed practice intercepts with Duckbill Bravo F-86 aircraft.

Saturday – One unknown aircraft, appearing at 0626 GMT, was scrambled upon by Rhino 42, but contact with aircraft was lost before Rhino 42 got any joy. Mont Joli tower informed us of an aircraft that landed there at 0653 GMT, possibly it. Further checking done by Largo.

Sunday – P/O Temple’s promotion to F/O effective.

Monday – C-119 was airborne for approximately 4 ½ hours during which their communications, electronic and mechanical jamming were experienced. Successful intercepts were completed by Rhubarb 4 and Rhino 45, who made several runs each on two scrambles each. Photos were taken although camera was unserviceable at beginning of exercise. Rhino 38 was scrambled and splashed successfully Inkspot 18, an overflying B-47.

Tuesday – F/O Gaston completed TD at Lac St. Denis for Sector training.

Wednesday – Scabbard scrambled Rhino Blue, section of two aircraft, on harlequin interception of "Northglide" B-47 overfly. Rhubarb Red was also scrambled through us for Scooter control. Rhino Blue completed four phase III splashes on two tracks. Communications jamming in the form of music, and electronic jamming received from Fricasie 3 just prior to above exercise.

Thursday – An unknown appearing at 0140 GMT was actioned by Largo. Another unknown appearing at 1635 GMT was too far south for scramble by Scabbard. Snowshoe scrambled from St. Hubert. Largo requested a violation report filed on this aircraft which was a B-47, Lacey 13. A third unknown appearing in Crowbar’s area at 1652 GMT was identified by Midwife before pickup in Scabbard. Rhubarb 7 was scrambled on a fourth unknown appearing at 2130 GMT but contact was lost and aircraft identified by late flight plan before interception completed. Rhubarb 7 was then handed over to Scooter for an unknown in their area. Rhino 33 completed an identification run on Fricasie C-119 aircraft which appeared as an unknown aircraft at 2252 GMT. Electronic and mechanical jamming began shortly before scramble and continued during interception.

Friday – Rhino 45 and 48 were scrambled for B-36 overfly and both aircraft made two successful splashes each. Scramble action was initiated by us for Scooter also. An unknown appearing at 1720 GMT was scrambled upon by Snowshoe from St. Hubert. F/O Wright completed leave today.

Saturday – B-47 "Rocky" overfly of four aircraft was one hour early, and so only one aircraft, Rhino 31 was available for scramble under our control. Rhubarb 13 was also scrambled for Snowshoe. Rhino 31 was ordered back to base by Largo prior to completion of intercept.

Monday – Two unknowns appeared in our area at 0845 and 2109 GMT, although warning-tell on the latter was received from Crowbar. No tactical action was taken on the first on Largo’s orders, and Rhino 44 was scrambled on the second, identifying it as a civilian Beechcraft.

Tuesday – Two unknowns cross-told from Snowshoe but never carried by Scabbard appeared simultaneously at 0129 GMT. Scramble was cancelled as no pickup received. F/O Bullock returned from leave.

Wednesday – Surveillance given to "Random" flights but no tactical action taken. An unknown appearing at 2315 GMT was identified prior to scramble.

Thursday – Large scale tactical action taken on three flights of B-47 "Jolly" overfly. Largo declared "Cocked Pistol" at 1700 GMT and Lemon Juice at 2002 GMT. A total of eight fighters were scrambled with one air abort, Rhubarb 13, and one ground abort, Rhino 45. Of those fighters assigned, Rhino 48, 35 and Rhubarb 5 each accomplished one mission, and Rhino 38 and Rhubarb 3 accomplished two missions each. Rhino 31 missed intercept because he had to break off to avoid collision.

Friday – One aircraft, Rhino 42, was handed over from Scooter on return trip from Ottawa, to intercept B-47’s "Flagpole" overfly, and Rhino 49 was scrambled on them. Rhino 42 did target recognition on five B-47’s and Rhino 49 did TR on two flights of four B-47’s each.

Saturday – An unknown aircraft appearing at 1216 GMT was scrambled on by Crystal from St. Hubert. Rhino Red section of three aircraft was scrambled on Delta Delta 8, a B-47 overfly with three successful intercepts.

Sunday – Rhino 33 was scrambled on an unknown GObC track at 1530 GMT, but unknown aircraft landed at Bagotville, before intercept could be completed.

Monday – An unknown appeared in Scooter’s area at 1412 GMT and although Sunstroke 18 was diverted to it, and Blacksheep 17 and 20 were handed over to us from Crystal, all for our control, no intercepts were completed as the unknown track faded before missions were attempted. A single engine Beechcraft which landed at LaTuque was believed to be aircraft in question. F/O Temple returned from leave in BC and California. F/O Todd returned from TD at CNE in Toronto.

Tuesday – Surveillance given to KC-97 "Leeway" aircraft. Sector exercise scheduled for today was postponed until tomorrow because of weather at St. Hubert. Fighters assigned did harlequin practice instead. Photos were taken of PI’s. Daily Faker was intercepted during above PI’s by Rhino 50 handed over to Snowshoe control. Faker was Rhino 38. An unknown appearing after above exercises at 2059 GMT was identified by Rhino 45 on diversion, as an Astinson float of gray and green colour combination. Target faded just prior to fighter’s contact. F/O Todd proceeded on leave.

Wednesday – Tactical action was taken on three flights of four B-47’s in "Strongheart" overfly. Fighters assigned to us included Rhino 38 who attempted a run on first flight but got a Tallyho only as AI was unserviceable. Rhubarb 11 was also scrambled, attempted two runs, accomplished one mission and missed the other intercept. Photos taken. Intermittent ECM was experienced from 1945 to 2240 GMT. Caused by Upkeep 14, Big Photo aircraft in Mudpie area.

Thursday – B-47’s Ajax flight of Strongheart mission continued from previous day (Greenwich) but only three VIPs were made by Rhino 46 and 51. Ajax 15 was vectored over Lake St. John to drop wing tanks. An airfile was received from an aircraft which was scrambled on at 2111 GMT. It was identified by Rhubarb 7 as a red and white C-45. Jamming E1 was received from B-52 aircraft, Upkeep 11, out of Loring, at 2225 GMT. Remainder of Ajax flight and Adam flight of Strongheart mission which were delayed 24 hours, passed through toward end of GMT day. Intercepts were made by Rhino 41 and 51 and Rhubarb 4.

Saturday – An unknown appearing at 1537 GMT, was intercepted by Rhubarb 11 following scramble, who identified it as a C-46 of World Airways. Blacksheep 15, who had been scrambled by Crystal, came north to do PI’s with Rhubarb 11. Another unknown appeared at 1836 GMT on DR plots only from Crowbar. It was later identified by corrected flight plan. Mechanical ECM was experienced from an aircraft out of St. Hubert. A son was born to F/O and Mrs. Brown in Station Hospital, seventh child.

Monday – F/O Todd returned from leave.

Tuesday – Greenback SAC overfly scheduled for today was delayed 24 hours. F/O Brown began a week’s leave.

Wednesday – Greenback mission delayed another 12 hours and tactical action began at close of Greenwich Day by scramble of six aircraft for Snowshoe and Scooter controls, three each. Began yearly maintenance.

Thursday – Bench Warmer SAC overfly first delayed 24 hours, and at close of GMT day, a signal was received cancelling it altogether.

Monday – F/O Brown completed week’s leave following birth of son.

Tuesday – F/O Law began month’s annual leave.

Wednesday – Annual maintenance completed today. F/O Tetley returned from Cold Lake CPU and annual leave in Alberta and BC.

Thursday – Two Fakers were scrambled on at 0038 GMT by Rhino 34 and at 0230 GMT by Rhubarb 22. Both Faker’s were in Scooter’s area and contact was lost. By the time contact was remade, fighter in both cases was out of position and broke off intercept. A local flying aircraft reported a large fire about five miles from Presque Isle. Reported to Mont Joli.

Monday – F/O Evans transferred to Lac St. Denis.

Tuesday – Sunstroke 2, in our area, was cross-told to Snowshoe as an unknown, for Faker exercise at Largo’s request. Condition 1 ECM experienced between 2030 and 2040 GMT. B-52, Upkeep 14, responsible – Big Photo working with Eaglebeak.

Wednesday – Surveillance given and PX’s passed from Aggie 27, KC-97 weather ship from Harmon AFB at close of yesterday, and same service given Oxteam and Dunbar aircraft today, on which no action was taken.

Thursday – Tactical action was taken on Benchwarmer B-52 overfly. Rhubarb Red and Blue, two aircraft each, and Rhino Red and Blue of two aircraft each also, were scrambled. A total of five missions were accomplished. On return leg of Benchwarmer overfly, all intercepts were run by Crystal and Scooter with scrambling through Scabbard.

Friday – An unknown appearing at 2101 GMT was to be intercepted by Rhino 46 and 51 diverted from PI’s, but contact on unknown was lost and identification by late flight plan was made before intercept action taken. SAC overfly "Lucky Boy" was delayed 24 hours.

Saturday – Tactical action was taken on Lucky Boy SAC overfly. Three flights, Oboe Amber, Oboe Blue and Oboe Green were intercepted by Rhino 75 and Rhubarb 14 who accomplished one mission each. Rhubarb 14 had a Judy a second time but was obliged to break off. Rhubarb 1 and Rhubarb 14 also completed a VIP each. Committed fighters who missed intercepts were Rhino 36 and 42 whose runs were head on, and Rhino 75 who had oxygen trouble, and Rhino 36 who had AI trouble.

Sunday – Exercise Lucky Boy continued with targets as yesterday and Scabbard doing Scooter’s scrambling as well as her own, plus recovery of all fighters under Scooter and Snowshoe as well as Scabbard. Scabbard’s three fighters Rhino 36, 75 and 33 all got phase III splashes on B-47’s of the first wave. Although they remained airborne hoping to hit the second wave, fuel shortage made return to base necessary.

Monday – Lucky Boy overfly again today. Scooter and Snowshoe had no fighters but Scabbard had two, Rhubarb 5 and 15. Rhubarb 5 attained visual on targets but AI was unserviceable and Rhubarb 15 completed VIP. A third aircraft, Rhubarb 2 was made available at the last minute and gained target recognition on second and third waves. Scabbard handled scramble and recovery of Rhubarb 13, who was made available for Scooter at third wave.

Tuesday – Sector Chance Light exercise run today with seven aircraft under Scabbard control, of which two aborted because of Snowshoe aircraft in our area interfering with intercept action.

Wednesday – Exercise Fur Collar, B-52 overfly was intercepted by Rhubarb 11, only aircraft under Scabbard control, who accomplished three missions. Scabbard handled scramble for Snowshoe as well.

Thursday – F/O Harris arrived from Lac St. Denis on transfer following a weeks leave.

Saturday – Eskimo was unable to raise an aircraft on a cross-country to Bagotville from Trenton. Rhubarb 15 on PI’s was diverted to lead this aircraft in but it was found that it had contacted tower successfully and was landing.

Sunday – Daily Faker was intercepted by Rhubarb 7 at 1850 GMT on scramble.

Monday – 1 OFU callsign changed to "Chancellor" in lieu of "Duckbill" effective 1 Nov 56.

Tuesday – Scramble on Penthouse 5 Faker was cancelled due to weather. A KC-97 was observed doing unusual manoeuvres, and flight was followed until track faded. No emergency was declared so no action taken. F/O Tetley proceeded to St. Foy DVA Hospital for treatment.

Wednesday – An unknown appearing at 1826 GMT was identified as Rhino 49 following scramble action and interception, as a Canso. A violation report was filed.

Thursday – Second wave of Hot Seat overfly was delayed 24 hours.

Friday – Upkeep 10, B-52 aircraft, was scrambled on and successfully splashed by Rhubarb 6, 10 and 13. During this time Rhubarb 10 was diverted onto an unknown track appearing at 1646 GMT, which was identified as an aircraft on photo recce. F/O Law returned from leave and F/O’s Bullock and Gatz proceeded to CPU at Cold Lake.

Saturday – Hot Seat exercise run beginning of GMT day. Scabbard scrambled and recovered fighters for Snowshoe.

Monday – F/O Tetley returned from DVA Hospital at St. Foy.

Tuesday – Mechanical ECM observed between 1900 and 2030 GMT. A son, first child, was born to F/O and Mrs. Janes in Station Hospital.

Wednesday – Exercise Hell Fire re-routed and began at end of GMT day, with no tactical action. F/O Janes began weeks leave.

Thursday – Rhubarb 6 and 22 were scrambled and intercepted second wave of above mentioned B-47 overfly. There were three successful splashes. A B-26 aircraft, Fleetway 88B, who had trouble with oil pressure and lost one engine, was successfully landed at Mont Joli. Liaison was made between Scabbard, Snowshoe, Montreal ATC and Canadian Customs. Sector Change Light exercise was run today. Scabbard scrambled and recovered aircraft for Scooter as well as her own. Scabbard had two sections of two each, Rhino Brown and Rhubarb Green, who all got splashes, except Rhino Brown 2 who air aborted because of unserviceable radio. Rhubarb 19 was scrambled on an unknown which turned out to be one B-47 of Pig Tail overfly. Splashes were made on two of flight of four B-47s.

Friday – Rhubarb Red and Green, two aircraft each section, were scrambled on B-47 Oddball overfly. All except Green 1 accomplished splashes on first cell, and all except Green 2 got splashes on second cell. In first case, Green 1 passed six miles in front, and Green 2 did not have enough fuel for second cell. A second wave of Oddball aircraft expected tomorrow.

Saturday – Rhubarb 9 and 11 were scrambled on second wave of Oddball B-47s. They were committed after three tracks and all splashes were successful, a total of six. For the second cell, Rhubarb 9, 13 and 21 were scrambled for control by Auxiliary personnel. No splashes were made.

Tuesday – F/O Janes back on duty following weeks leave after birth of son.

Wednesday – Surveillance given to Oxteam KC-97’s and was to be given to Nimblebat CF-100s – our 445 Squadron on its way overseas – 20 aircraft. ECM was experienced from 1200 to 1230 GMT. Condition 1.

Thursday – An unknown appearing at 0014 GMT was an aircraft 18 minutes ahead of schedule. Sunstroke 9, handed over from Crystal, was vectored in and gained a contact but broke off. 445 Squadron Nimblebat was given surveillance as noted yesterday following delay because of ceiling. Exercise Caveman delayed 24 hours.

Friday – ECM experienced at 0200 GMT.

Saturday – S/L Yarnell left on weeks TD to St. Hubert.

Tuesday – Jamming experienced from 1715 to 1740 GMT. Two Fakers were identified by Rhubarb 15 who was diverted from local flying.

Wednesday – Exercise Chance Light III was postponed 24 hours and overfly Fur Collar delayed.

Friday – No tactical action was taken by Scabbard for Chance Light but surveillance given targets (Gigolos from North Bay) and recovery of fighters to Bagotville. F/O Temple left on TD to 1 ADCC, Lac St. Denis.

Sunday – Remembrance Day. Golden Arrow overfly cancelled. Two Auxiliary officers from 2452 Quebec Squadron were here for weekend training.

Monday – S/L Yarnell returned from TD at St. Hubert.

Tuesday – Two Fakers were scrambled on by Rhubarb 10 and Rhubarb 14. The former missed the intercept as his AI was unserviceable and Rhubarb 14 completed a VIP. Tire Change wave III overfly cancelled.

Wednesday – An unknown appearing at 2102 GMT was diverted onto by Crystal. Scabbard had cancelled a scramble following faulty identification.

Friday – Poor weather for flying. Bagotville and Presque Isle reported snow and icy runways making scrambles possible for emergencies only. No recovery possible. Tone was heard on distress channel.

Saturday – Snowshoe is conducting a search for a T-33 who crashed in their area yesterday. Scabbard assisted by passing information to Bagotville operations. F/O Todd left on weeks TD to St. Hubert (ECM course). F/O Curran, who went on leave on Friday, 15 Nov, was married today in Eastview, Ottawa. Two Auxiliary officers arrived on weekend training.

Monday – Bald Eagle overfly cancelled. Scabbard handled recovery of nine aircraft who were on practice GCI demonstration. Photos were taken. Search for T-33 continued yesterday and today. Included F/O Wright who was piloting Expeditor, AF 2324 out of Bagotville. F/O Bullock and F/O Gatz returned from TD at Cold Lake.

Wednesday – Jolly overfly cancelled. Omit and Albert aircraft overflew Scabbard’s area but no tactical action was taken. F/O Meredith and F/O Brown went on cross-training at Bagotville for two days.

Thursday – Chance Light aircraft were scrambled upon and intercepted by Rhino Alpha, two aircraft, both phase III.

Friday – Omit aircraft scheduled for overfly today cancelled. Remaining Ascot aircraft were scrambled on and intercepts successfully completed by Rhubarb 15 and 3, and VIPs by Rhino 75 and Rhubarb 23. Rhino 33, handed over from Scooter, had to break off because of Rhino 75’s VIP, and Rhubarb aborted in the air. F/O Todd completed TD at St. Hubert. Six Auxiliary controllers from 2452 Quebec Squadron arrived on weekend training.

Sunday – A Faker exercise using CF-100s from Bagotville was run and recorded for press. Callsigns used were Blackbird for target and Fighter Turnip section of two interceptors. Ten Quebec Auxiliary controllers here on day’s training in connection with visit of the press reporters.

Monday – All exercises scheduled for this evening were cancelled by Largo. Powerhouse Yardbird overfly was delayed 24 hours, second wave. First wave went through with no tactical action.

Wednesday – Powerhouse Yardbird delayed another 24 hours. F/O’s Harris and Gatz proceeded on two days cross-training at Bagotville.

Thursday – Copper 3 of section of B-47s in Powerhouse Yardbird overfly, was disoriented and Scabbard vectored him back to his flight. Scramble and recovery was done for Scooter as well as Scabbard fighters on Powerhouse B-47s. Scabbard had three sections of two aircraft each, Rhino Yellow and Rhubarb Green. All interceptions were successful.

Friday – Four Auxiliary controllers from 2452 Quebec Squadron arrived for weekend training.

Signed by:
(CS Yarnell) W/C
COpsO
RCAF Station Mont Apica, PQ
15 Apr 57

(ES Snider) W/C
CO
RCAF Station Mont Apica, PQ
24 Apr 57