Senneterre, QC

Unit Trade Exams held this date with 16 personnel writing.

228846W F/O MM Marquis, Med/Nur – SOS to Station Bagotville.

227578 F/C CA Reinhardt (ROTP) released.

205542 F/O RK Wolfe, AS/Ftr Controller – TOS from Falconbridge. 208083 F/O RJ Ferguson, AS/Ftr Controller – SOS to ADCHQ.

A parade sponsored by the Canadian Legion was held in Senneterre with one flight of Air Force personnel present from the unit. An Airwomen’s softball team from Parent played the Airwomen from Senneterre. Game was called in the 3^rd inning due to rain. 46782W F/O EP Phillips, Pers/Admin. Granted a Permanent Commission.

Seven Airwomen from 2424 (Aux.) Squadron Hamilton reported in for special duty.

Station Fund purchased a membership in the Siscoe Island Golf and Country Club – Val d’Or, for the use of all personnel. 2402 (Aux.) Squadron, Winnipeg, under command of 120236 S/L VP Grant arrived for a period of two weeks summer camp.

20077 S/L AJ Simpson assumed temporary command during the absence of W/C WC Kent, Commanding Officer.

A puppetry course was commenced this date – Instructions were given by F/O MI Wilson, Reverend WA Godden – Protestant Padre, AC RJC MacDonald and AC L Davey.

20077 S/L AJ Simpson assumes command in the absence of W/C WC Kent, Commanding Officer, from this date to 2 Aug.

It was found necessary to place the area known as the "Gravel Pit", which had formerly been used for swimming "Out of Bounds". A policy of having weekly security spot checks of all offices was instituted. 122701 F/O FA Nixon, AS/Ftr Controller – SOS to 1 Air Division.

Station Cabaret Dance planned was cancelled due to heavy rain. The regular CO’s parade was commanded by the visiting Auxiliary personnel from 2402 Squadron Winnipeg.

The following Officers AS/Ftr Controllers from 2424 (Aux.) Hamilton reported in for one weeks summer training:

215501 F/O EC Brewer, AS/Ftr Controller – SOS to Falconbridge.

236676W P/O OL Blair, Med/Nur reported in from 10S London. 23618W F/C MAC Hamel, URTP Pers/Admin, reported in for Special Duty and will be employed with the CAdO. 214552 F/O GW Chase, AS/Ftr Controller – TOS from Station St. Margarets.

209521 F/O RK Metheral AS/Ftr Controller – TOS from Station Falconbridge. 14424 F/O WJ Cunningham AS/Ftr Controller – TOS from Station Edgar.

162192 F/O RC Austin AS/Ftr Controller – SOS to Station Edgar. The Officers of the 2424 (Aux.) Squadron Hamilton returned this date to their home unit.

20077 S/L AJ Simpson, 2161 F/L CM Campbell and 236676W P/O OL Blair proceeded to Malartic with a parade of Airmen and Airwomen and assisted in dedicating a war memorial in conjunction with the Canadian Legion of this Town.

A Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic was held in the Station Infirmary. Members of the team were entertained in the Officers Mess after the Clinic.

Security Indoctrination lectures were commenced for all available Station personnel.

49275 F/O HG Jamieson AS/ Ftr Contr. – SOS to Station Falconbridge. 160245 F/O RM Wright AS/Ftr Contr. – TOS from 3 ADCC Edgar.

25953 F/O JM Rogers appointed Honorary PMC of Sr. NCOs Mess vice F/O Proud. 22613 WO1 RA Round – TOS from St. Margarets to be RadO vice F/L RJ Emerson. 160264 F/O WM Crooks and 206916 F/O WH Wortley, AS/Ftr Controllers TOS from Falconbridge.

Today at 1710 hours a helicopter from Bagotville arrived. It remained overnight and gave a number of the Unit’s personnel a ride. Departed on the 4^th of Aug at 0800 hours.

S/L AJ Simpson, F/O EP Phillips and FS WJ Jessiman plus six Airmen as pallbearers proceeded to Val d’Or, as a funeral party for 218922W AW1 ML LaPlante of 194-19^th Street, Val d’Or – killed in a car accident at Trenton. Airmen and Airwomen were: LAC Fox, LePage, Genest, Robinson, Blanford and Hughes. Cpl Jones, AW DeChatevert, MacDonald, Cameron, Walsh and Yuill.

206923 F/O CM Cohen, AS/Ftr Contr. – SOS to Edgar.

40013 F/L EM Martin, Chap/P – TOS from Station Whitehorse. Padre Martin will be the Protestant Padre for this Unit at Station Parent. 19962 W/C JA Duncan appointed CO of RCAF Station Senneterre vice 867 W/C WC Kent – SOS to ADCHQ. 162135 F/O JD Mosgrove AS/Ftr Contr. – TOS from Station Edgar.

209521 F/O RK Metheral appointed Sports Officer, Chairman Protestant Church Committee and Chairman Library Committee vice F/O Cohen, F/O Campbell and F/O Proud respectively. 14424 F/O WJ Cunningham appointed Ground Search & Rescue Officer vice F/O EL Babcock.160264 F/O WM Crooks appointed Theatre Officer, Intelligence Officer and Ground Defence Officer vice F/L Emerson, F/O Stock and F/O Brewer respectively. 160245 F/O RM Wright appointed Current Affairs Officer, Chairman Main Building Fire Committee and Chairman Safety Council vice F/O Ferguson and F/O Campbell. Immunization parade conducted in Station Infirmary for pre-school age children. 214576 F/O EL Babcock, AS/Ftr Contr. – SOS to Station St. Margarets.

22615 WO1 RA Round appointed Chairman School Board vice F/O Austin.

160264 F/O WM Crooks appointed A/CAdO from this date to 8 Sep.

20077 S/L AJ Simpson assumes temporary command during the absence of 19962 W/C JA Duncan, Commanding Officer.

22615 WO1 RA Round appointed Radar Officer vice 16442 F/L RJ Emerson.

160244 F/O LA Campbell, AS/Ftr Contr. – SOS to Station Edgar. 16442 F/L RJ Emerson Tech/Tel – SOS to ADCHQ.

Wearing of winter dress became optional on this date. 49275 F/O HJ Jamieson AS/Ftr Contr. from Falconbridge and Dr. Fairlee (ORB) reported in on TD for special exercise. 232688 LAC FT Rayner promoted to A/Cpl.

Officer’s Promotion Board convened – President – 19962 W/C JA Duncan, DFC, CD. Member – 27174 S/L J Jaworski, AFC, CD.

A Station Recreational Council was formed to coordinate all recreation on the Station. Chairman appointed was 209520 F/O RK Metheral.

TE Exams held in Upper Lounge of Sgt’s. Mess; 31 personnel writing.

200981 FL JLP LeBlanc Med/MO – SOS to Station Uplands.

A Battle of Britain Church Parade scheduled for Senneterre cancelled because of unfavorable weather.

27174 S/L J Jaworski assumes temporary command during the absence of 19962 W/C JA Duncan, CO. 206916 F/O WH Wortley, appointed Unit Chairman of the Canada Savings Bond Committee.

Elections in PMQs resulted in the following being elected – Mayor: Sgt. Bevan-Pritchard. Secretary: Cpl. Brophy. Aldermen: Cpl. Brown, Cpl. Rayner, LAC Croft, LAC Quann. 23308 F/C Bush, UT/Pilot – TOS from Station Moose Jaw. The following promotions were received this date:

Wearing of Winter Dress compulsory.

Station Oyster Party and dance held in the Coast to Coast Club.

Dr. Donald Vince spoke at the Current Affairs hours, using the topic "Trouble in Argentina".

Puppetry course commenced at the Craft Shop.

110091 F/O PR Moorhouse AS/Ftr Contr. – TOS from 10S London.

The Officers and Sr. NCOs entertained the members and their wives of the Kinsmen and Kiwanis from Val d’Or in the messes and with a Station tour.

222175 F/L JLE Girard Med/MO – TOS from 10S London.

Post Office Savings facilities were opened in the Unit Post Office.

The Christmas Gift Shop opened in the old Grocery Store.

Mr. KB Sayeed gave a talk in the Current Affairs hour "Life in Russia today".

The Cpl.’s Club held their Mess Dinner today.

160245 F/O RM Wright, AS/Ftr Contr. – SOS to Mont Apica.

19962 W/C JA Duncan re-assumes command on return from course.

Submitted in accordance with AFAO 71.00/01

(JA Duncan) W/C
CO, RCAF Station Senneterre, PQ

Appendix "A" to
S21-6-2 (CO)

1 Jun 55

A for P’s approved for MIR Lavatory, screens for clarigester. Fire Committee meeting. Mr. JA Langlois, Alexander Murray, arrived and inspected the roof areas for which his company held bonds.

Prepared A for P for tower interlock system.

Mr. Loomis, Mr. Buchan DCEF, F/O Pinke DCED, arrived for inspection of new contract. Inspection of kitchen equipment and refrigeration.

Unserviceable dryer in the refrigerator, combined mess.

CEO to Val d’Or for fire inspection. F/L Wadleigh DCEF staff on visit re CEI.

Tested Forestry pumps. Chlorine residual #1 well 4.0, #2 well 0.35.

A for P’s prepared for photo section, exterior painting of 17 PMQs. Estimate received for pressure gland, main tower.

A for P prepared for teletype workshop. A for P approved for Recreation Hall floor.

A for P approved for Val d’Or wiring of unit heater, central heat.

Fire inspection by Sgt. Kinich, Command Fire Marshall, and Cpl. Miller. Fire alarm pulled at 1500 hours at box 213. Fire truck proceeded to PMQ area before going to building #7, killed F/L LeBlanc’s dog on the way, 3 ½ minutes to arrive at fire.

Fire section started new schedule, two men on duty at a time.

A for P’s approved for drip pan, main building, two garment racks.

Lamothe Construction arrived to start road contract. A for P raised and approved to hire four more casual laborers.

Mr. Gauthier, Department of Health & Welfare, arrived for inspection of sewer and water. Lightning blew fire alarm system, runway lighting and cut-outs of all transformers at Val d’Or.

Boiler inspector arrived and inspected boilers. A for P approved for dust floor RX, TX1 and TX2.

A for P’s approved for repair of cracks in basements of 35 PMQs, Beacon at Val d’Or, Tower Interlock system.

Contractors starting work on access road. CE personnel assigned to weight scales.

Practice fire alarm. Temporary building 31 located in parking area, Main gate, 3 minutes 25 seconds from alarm to water on fire. Repairing defective hydrant at PMQ #12.

A for P submitted for installation of water bypass.

High winds at 1245 hours, maximum 78MPH. Damage to trees falling across power lines. Service entrance to PMQ 55 broken. Shoulders washed out on roads in several places. Relay on Hydro circuit breaker at TX1 burnt out.

Contractor started asphalt on access road, CNR track at road through old Atlas Camp bridged for traffic temporarily. A for P raised to cover repairs to storm damage.

Inspected asphalt surface of access road, unsatisfactory condition.

Sited in skeet range.

Access road completed from main gate to CNR crossing to TX site. Roadway through Atlas Camp across CNR closed to traffic, main roadway opened.

Road repairs inside camp started by Lamothe Company.

Sand seal started on station roads.

A for P approved to install one 4" cold water meter, for additions and alteration to control tower Val d’Or, for installation of water bypass in cooler Bldg #1.

WO1 Harkin from ADCHQ (heating) arrives.

CEO to Val d’Or as technical member on CSC board for Stationary Engineer 3. Chlorinator unserviceable at sewage plant, discovered at 1900 hours, repaired at 2300 hours.

A for P raised to repaint interior Building 5, and for construction of W skeet range.

A for P raised for sports facilities.

Clarigester – PM of Supernatant dropped to 6.4, digester was running at 71 F. Heat boosted and lime added. A for P’s raised to tie fire siren to fire alarm Val d’Or detachment; to install and connect exhaust fan and to erect a set of steps in back of Airwomen’s quarters.

Digester tank temperature 78 degrees F. PH 6.4 ¾

Digester tank temperature 80 degrees F. PH 6.4 ¾

Refrigerator unserviceable in Snack Bar. Expansive valve in ice cream cabinet sticking.

Recreation Hall sidewalks started.

Digester tank temperature 80 degree, PH 6.5, hard rain in evening. A for P raised to increase A for P for Rec. Hall floor.

Material arrived for High School partitions. A for P raised for roof repairs Rec. Hall building. A for P approved for painting of 30 PMQs interior.

High School partitions started. Byers Construction arrived to start Glulam Arch repairs. Delphis Cote started Rec. Hall roof repairs.

Rec. Hall roof completed. Hired one carpenter for High School partitions.

F/O Rogers to DCL Montreal on TD regarding roads.

A for P approved for painting of Building #5.

FS Searle reported for duty as Foreman of Works. 17 PMQs repainted on A for P 29/R. A for P to hire two casual workers.

A for P’s approved for construction of W. Skeet Range, to tie fire siren to fire alarm at Val d’Or, to install exhaust fan for stairs to hydrant building #5, for Rec. Hall floor.

A for P raised to install 200 feet of guard rail at top of steep embankment.

A for P raised and approved for repairs to underground steam lines. A for P approval to repaint 17 PMQs. A for P raised and approved for repainting part of Supply Section.

A for P approved for guard rails in front of Combined Mess.

A for P raised to install 200 V electric range.

A for P raised and approved to hire two casual laborers.

Water main broken outside main gate. Boucher and Pare Quickway shovel hired, repaired 1900 hours 11 Oct.

A for P raised and approved to convert rooms 202 and 204 in the right tower into a photo section.

A for P raised to construct forward teller dias. A for P raised for heating system maintenance, and for installation of 4 foot circuit panel on stove.

A for P raised to install pressure and radiator valves, to install shelving in all buildings.

WO2 Gaudet to Val d’Or hospital with a heart condition, estimate of stay – one month.

F/O Harvey, WO1 Harkin, SOCE staff on a visit.

A for P’s for repair of steam traps, for construction of photo section.

CEO to Val d’Or on road take-over.

Sgt. Bimson, PPOp arrived from North Bay for two months TD.

CEO and Mr. Boucher to Val d’Or to check runway lights. Painting of thirty PMQs completed.

First heavy snow, plows out most of the night.

Courchene and LaFleur of Val d’Or arrived to start painting combined mess building #5.

Steam line insulated at break between loop F and manhole #2.

CEO to ADCHQ for CE conference.

Miscellaneous items for the six month period:

There were two power failures, one five minutes and one fifteen minutes, plus one planned interruption of five hours, 25 minutes, with the station being supplied from diesel power.

Oil consumption: Diesel oil 66,128 gallons. Fuel oil 100,743 gallons.

Amount of gasoline consumed – 10,456 gallons.

Distance travelled – 85,266 miles

Amount of lubricating oil used – 570 quarts

Cost of repairs - $2,816.00

Number of tires replaced – 17

Number of new batteries – 8

Number of accidents – 1

Personnel changes – SOS –3, TOS – 4

Number of ambulance runs to Val d’Or – 28

Major repairs – two new blocks, 4 clutches and pressure plates.

Condition of roads – improved from last six months.

Use of chains – NIL on light vehicles which are equipped with suburbanite tires.

Cinders very satisfactory when used on slippery roads.

Number of temporary drivers used – 18

Trade Board results – 8 successful, 2 failures, the two failures were successful on the next Trade Board.

Amount of gas written off – 107 gallons

Number of personnel on courses – 2

Number of scheduled runs per week – 132

Number of vehicles at RCAF Station Senneterre – 23. Val d’Or – 7

Recreation runs, large bus – 18

Outside contracts – 16

Number of inventory checks – 1. Results – 2 pair of mitts short.

Vehicle movements were as follows:

Truck snow blower serial 111E50-A51 to garage Laval for repair 23 Nov. Tractor crawler serial 117H24B52 to Auto Service Corp. for repair 23 Nov. Note – Although these vehicles have been up for repairs since May, action was just recently finalized by AMC, and they will be away for the greater part of the snow season.

Truck stake, serial 447B-E55 received from 6RD 30 Jun. Truck stake, serial 284B45-B51 sold to CADC 4 Oct. Tractor crawler, serial 205H24-B52 to Mont Apica 25 Jul.

Vehicle movements during the period:

Stocktaking was completed in all sections in accordance with Interim Supply Instruction #21.

Personnel strength was 11 service and 4 civilian, however this was reduced to 7 service and 4 civilians in November.

The Unit Barrack Account check commenced 24 Nov, but has not yet been finalized.

Clothing parades were held twice a month with approximately 70 attending per parade.

Civilian tailor in attendance once per month, handling an average of ten each time.

Number of DDP requisitions was 127, total amount $37,607

Number of petty cash purchases was 281 for a total of $885

Number of LPO’s was 148, amount $5,829.

Number of LOF’s was 154.

Number of outgoing shipments 326 with a total weight of 108,510 pounds.

Number of incoming shipments was 1287, total weight of 370,170 pounds.

External demands submitted, "A" Code 200, "B" Code 1360.

Clothing demands submitted, "A" Code 55, "B" Code 171.

Discrepancy reports raised on other units 8.

Discrepancy reports raised against this unit – nil

Number of Inspection Receipt Vouchers processed was 305.

Number of Receipt Vouchers from the depot was 1354.

Number of Receipt Vouchers from other units 49.

Number of Conversion Vouchers processed – 388.

Number of Issue Vouchers processed – 1275.

Number of Supply Signals raised: QU’s 24; QA’s 6; QB’s 23.

Personnel off work because of illness – Sgt. Stitt was in hospital for 21 days and had 21 days sick leave.

During the period there was a complete revamping of the supply organization including new organization chart, new and more detailed duty analysis, almost completely new physical layout, new stock control locations and SSO’s office. Space is now utilized to better advantage and much time is saved by Stock Control staff. Telephones are now installed in R&I section, clothing, stock control and the SSO’s office. Interior of the building was repainted. Completed review of Stock Control cards almost completed. Inactive card trays set up. A chart of Supply returns and lockup inspections was set up. A lockup is now provided for the laundry inventory.

Standing contracts – Boot Repair – Ben & Butch, Val d’Or. Laundry – Gaby Laundry, Val d’Or. Dry Cleaning – Spotless, Val d’Or. Dry garbage – Oscar Grandchamp, Senneterre. Water Treatment – Canadian Industries Ltd, Montreal. Gas, oxygen – Canadian Liquid Air. Gas, acetylene – Imperial Oxygen, Montreal. Liquid chlorine – Canadian Industries, Montreal. Clothing repairs – JC Pepin, Senneterre. ME gasoline – Petrofina, Val d’Or. Lumber – General through DDP.

6 Jun 55

Airman on loan from Comm Section since 25 May, returned to his section.

AN/TPS-501 transmitter and receiver assemblies returned to factory for repair.

Inventory 9 – Telecommunications broken down and Inventory 37 assigned to radar.

LAC Kelly married to A/Cpl. Hall (MedA)

Radar Officer to Radar Officers conference at ADCHQ.

Five personnel arrived from Auxiliary Unit, Winnipeg, for two weeks summer training.

RCA personnel arrived to install AN/TPS-501, TX – RX assembly. This equipment was formerly at Parent.

Northern Electric personnel arrived to investigate apparent troubles experienced with main radar, but found nothing out of order.

"Cocked Pistol" sounded at 20:35, lasted until 0930 19 Jul. Good turnout of personnel, shifts augmented for duration of alert.

"Cocked Pistol" at 0001 until 1130 hours.

Cpl. Brophy to Malartic for dedication of war memorial.

Northern Electric personnel under Mr. Heaven, arrived for peaking operation on the AN/FPS-3, completed 16 Aug.

RCA personnel, under Mr. Alexander, arrived with necessary components to complete AN/TPS-501 installation, left again 27 Aug.

Marconi personnel under Mr. Miller reported in to do maintenance on ISG-98, completed 18 Sep.

Mr. Alexander from RCA arrived on a pre-overhaul visit prior to maintenance on AN/TPS-501.

RCA overhaul crew under Mr. Adams arrived for maintenance on TPS-501, completed 18 Sep.

Four man crew from Northern Electric under Mr. Swan arrived to install antenna pedestal jacking pads.

AOC’s Inspection.

New shift schedule now in effect allowing more personnel on day shift.

Jamming exercise commenced, lasted until 17 Oct. Radar personnel attended ECM lectures during this period.

IFF pressure gland installation completed by CE personnel.

Three technicians from CAEL in for IFF inspection. Mr. Heaven of Northern Electric arrived for pre-overhaul inspection of FPS-3. Two FPS-3 indicators shipped to Clinton.

Main radar off the air from 0800 until 1745 on the 29 Nov for IFF installation.

"Cocked Pistol" sounded at 1700 – all technicians reported for duty. Commenced new DTelO roster (8 hour shifts).

Miscellaneous items:

Replacement of components for the period was as follows: Tubes – 312; Resistors – 6; Condensers – 2; Transformers – 5; Relay – 3; Exciter lamps – 3; Blower – 2; Charging choke – 1; Flexible waveguide – 1.

Total operating time was 3883 hours 15 minutes, out of a possible 4368 hours.

Total off the air time was 484 hours 45 minutes, which is broken down as follows:

The limited serviceability time of 92 hours was mainly because of the MTI being unserviceable. Special shutdown was for the GPX-7 installation, and installation of antenna pads. The standby time was for emergency IFF repairs.

Change of personnel during the six month period:

Posted out: 1 F/L; 1 FS; 1 Sgt.; 3 A/C’s.

Reported in – 1 WO1; 1 FS; 1 Sgt; 1 Cpl.; 3 A/C’s; 1 AW

2 Jun 55

Constructed bins for storage of crystals.

Modifications carried out to AF/URG-60 receivers.

Telephone cable being repaired at pole 38 by Northern Electric Telephone Company, also changed terminal count behind combined mess (5 extra lines for that area)

Three operational lines to Parent installed 1 Jun have been unserviceable 90% of the time to date.

Cables being installed for ADC plotters.

Telephones installed for Wire Chief, CAdO, and CEO.

Serviceability of Parent lines now improved.

G/C Gwinn visited the section.

Beacon antenna collapsed.

Antenna being constructed for VHF tests as suggested by G/C Gwinn.

Switch being installed on all headsets to cut out transmitter when not required.

Teletype pony circuit to OR installed.

Five VHF channels reported u/s. Investigation showed that 15 channels were being monitored at one time in monitor room. This is a recurring fault that no amount of explanation seems to cure. VHF monitor amplifiers being constructed in workshop.

Operation "Big Boise" commenced.

Wire Chief called to straighten out Position 32, trouble due to lack of knowledge of Operations personnel.

Applied Penetrem to RX site floor. The first coat was messy, the second coat better, the third to be applied by professional painter.

Jacks rewired on plotting table, which has been separated into three sections.

Antenna multicoupler at RX site u/s. No manuals on this equipment. Schematic traced out from equipment wiring.

SMO’s telephone moved to his new PMQ.

Door left open at TX2 (Breach of security).

Both schools placed on same telephone line (518). Line 519 used for M&I accounts.

UHF evaluation tests carried out. Channels 2 and 3 good on receive, 2 and 4 u/s. All four TX were u/s because of antenna trouble, to be repaired by CAEL party.

Duty controllers foot switch rewired so that it cuts off #1 amplifier when actuated.

Civilian Switchboard operators being hired to replace FtrCops.

Daily sensitivity checks commenced on URG-60 receivers.

Antenna installed on Officer’s Mess.

PA System installed in Airmen’s canteen for dances etc.

VHF antenna removed from Val d’Or control tower.

Mr. Silver, from Sonograph, arrived to install recorders. Installation completed 6 Nov.

Trouble in NE-603 telephone system caused by recorder installation. Conversation over radio channels is recorded with an echo effect. Corrected on advice from ADC.

Feedback through channel #1 amplifier due to recorder modification causes everything said in DC’s cabin to be heard over DC’s headset (HF, VHF, telephone, etc.). Solved by turning amplifier down when DC talking on channel #1.

NE-603 System further modified for better performance of the recorders.

Miscellaneous Items:

Equipment failure during the period:

Parts consumption:

Communications maintenance – tubes 130, miscellaneous 8.

Telephone maintenance – tubes 15, cords 18, headset caps 50, fuses 100, miscellaneous 7.

Traffic Analysis:

Personnel changes:

4 Jun 55

Insect control spraying carried out by aircraft supplied by Rockcliffe, 510 gal of DDT concentrate loaded on aircraft at Val d’Or. Spraying very successful in controlling pests.

Submitted request to Quebec Licensing Bureau for chauffeurs licenses for RCAF driving personnel.

Supervised ME Safe & Skilled Driving Competition, held at RCAF Senneterre. Winner of competition was Cpl. Lifford.

Originated memo for construction of guard rail in front of combined mess parking lot.

Carried out inspection of three microwave sites between Senneterre and Noranda.

Investigation carried out to discover reason for stocktaking shortage of gasoline at ME section.

Inspection of all sections prior to visit of AOC.

Amended Duty Telecommunications Officer Orders for use during operation "Cracker Jack". New eight hour shift schedule drawn up for period.

Requested information from Crouse-Hinds Company in respect to operation of rotating beacon at Val d’Or which was suspected to be faulty.

1 – 7 Jun 55

During this period Puritan was experimenting with tilt as KC 97’s and B-47’s were flying through the area and no intercept action was taken.

Aircraft seemed to be flying left hand triangle. Identified as B-17 on photo run.

ECM activity mechanical – VHF lasting for approximately one hour.

CS Red – a section of 4 aircraft had a 25 minute air show over the station.

VC 277 C-47 sprayed camp site area.

Practice intercepts with Ukelele 1-7 and 9-11. Radar – VHF very poor, four intercepts carried out and aircraft returned to base.

Practice intercepts DP 502.

The month of June was taken up with most of the time devoted to flight surveillance.

Operations exercise Picket Fence. UL4 had visual contact with 5 B-47’s. DP’s 10 splashed 3 – B-47’s, under Puritan control. During the period 1 – 7 Jul mechanical and VHF jamming was encountered but no intercept action under Puritan control.

B-47’s through the area, intercept action taken. DP5’s splashed 3 B-47’s.

CPA 108 advised on 121.5 large forest fire south of Lac De Loups and another one 20 miles south of this one. Sector was notified.

Puritan had a lot of trouble with Radar, IFF and VHF during this period.

Puritan advised by Sector that "Big Noise" had been in effect since 13 Jul.

"Cocked Pistol" declared at 0300Z. Snowman at 0525Z. An incident occurred when AP was passed as an unknown track from Puritan and the Sector went back to Lemon Juice. This caused some confusion. No intercepts were carried out by this station. During this period the reserve squadron from Hamilton was here for summer camp.

Exercise stand-down for 30 hours. Practice intercept 5 UL 4&11. DP 8-10.

Condition "Apple Jack". 1510Z released from Big Noise.

Practice intercept DP 9-11.

Practice intercept. UL 1 & 3.

Practice intercept. UL 1 & 12.

Channelization completed, now have 15 channels in operations. During July synthetic exercise carried out – plus the exercise to test Air Defence. Helicopters made frequent appearances shuttling between Bagotville and Cochrane, Ontario.

Helicopter landed in front of Combined Mess and personnel enjoyed short hops. Practice intercepts UL 7 & 10; CS Red 1 & 2; DF 3 &5.

Practice intercepts DO 3 & 5.

Practice intercepts CS 1 &2. GSM split in three parts for easier plotting and to eliminate plotting rods.

Practice intercepts CS Red 1 & 2. CS Red 1 & 2 directed to investigate an aircraft doing triangle. Identified as Esquire 30 doing lock-ons – practice intercepts resumed.

Practice intercepts DP 1 & 25, DP 1 &3.

Practice intercepts DP 1 & 3.

AW1 Hird flown home to London Ontario, father seriously ill. Aircraft came from Uplands.

Practice intercepts DP 7 & 14.

Unknown track – UE65E intercepted by DP 10. Identified as C-47.

Practice intercepts CS Red 1 & 2. ECM – UE35E – Chaff intercepted by CS 79 – identified as C-47, VC 665.

Practice intercepts UL 4 & 9. Practice intercepts UL 5 & 12.

Practice intercepts CS Red 1 & 2. ECM UG5E. Scrambled CS 1, splashed 1 – C-47 VC 665. Practice intercepts DP 4 & 6. During this month a complete change over of fighter controllers was completed.

Practice intercepts UL 4 & 12. Puritan carried 4 WX balloons on scope. Sugarcane advised there are no Moby Dicks in the area.

Practice intercepts UL 5 & 7.

Canberra aircraft in our area, first pick-up in BD 1509, Tilt 15, electrical. Dr. Fairley here for exercise also F/O Jamieson.

Canberra aircraft RAF Air 773 radar contact. Part of exercise "New World".

Canberra aircraft in area. Radar and VHF contact. These aircraft passed directly over Puritan. Exercise "New World" completed.

Practice intercepts CD Red 1 & 2; DP 4 & 8.

Practice intercepts DP 4 & 8.

Practice intercepts DP 2 & 7; CS 1 & 2.

Practice intercepts UL 6 & 12. CD Red under Puritan control, playmate a Canberra.

Practice intercepts UL 7 and 9. Operation "Devil Dog", 3 waves of B-47’s, strength 4. No intercept action. Practice intercepts UL 16 & 17; UL 7 & 9.

Operation "Devil Dog", 3 waves of B-47 strength of 4 aircraft. No intercept action.

Practice intercepts UL 6 & 10; UL 3 & 12.

Elevator now on commercial power.

Practice intercepts DP 12 & 13; CS 1 & 2.

Practice intercepts UL 16 & 18; UL 9 & 18; DP 8 & 13.

Practice intercepts UL 3 & 17. During the month flight surveillance was carried out with a number of aircraft.

Practice intercepts DP 5 & 12; DP 2 & 25.

Practice intercepts DP 10 & 14.

Practice intercepts UL 3 & 9.

Practice intercepts UL DeF’s, UL 9 and UL Red 2. Air conditioning in building went u/s. ETR 3 days.

F/O Marshall with his mobile ECM equipment started their jamming and lectures.

F/O Wright flying a Seabee reported overdue. Action taken. F/O Wright called by phone 13 hours later reporting he was down on a lake and picked up by another aircraft.

Practice intercepts UL 7 & 8.

Practice intercepts UL 4 & 14.

Practice intercepts UL 4 & 14; UL 16 & 17; UL 19 & 18; DP 6 & 11; DP 14 & 2; UL 3 & 7.

Practice intercepts UL 3 & 7; DP 4 & 13; CS4 1 & 2.

Practice intercepts UL 7 & 8; UL 3 & 19.

Practice intercepts UL 9 & 11.

Practice intercepts UL 3 & 9.

Operation "Roadbed" B-47’s, 3 aircraft intercepted by DP 4 & 8.

Operation "Roadbed", B-47’s intercepted by UL R1, UL R3. "Roadbed Cherry" operations completed with 3 flights of B-47’s. No intercept action on this last one. DP 12 double flame-out, squawking 4. Eskimo control recovery at Ottawa.

Practice intercepts UL 3 & 5. Solar interference observed in upper and lower beams.

Practice intercepts CS4 2 & 3, and CS4 1.

New A/G/A authentication code introduced. Practice intercepts UL 5 & 8. TCA now operating out of Val d’Or instead of CPA. Warning order – Exercise "Cracker Jack" to be held some time between 1 Dec and 29 Feb. Black day for controllers at Puritan.

Cessna 170 reported missing out of St. Jovite, destination Amos.

SAR looking for Cessna 170. Aircraft will work out of Val d’Or.

Two Canso aircraft in search for Cessna. Numerous reports about missing Cessna, all leads followed up but no find.

Puritan working with search aircraft VC 663 – VC 414.

Practice intercepts UL 11 & 19.

B-47’s through the area, no intercept action.

Practice intercepts UL 7 & 9. UE23E intercepted by CS4. Identification a PB-4 CF-INB.

Practice intercepts UL 6 & 8.

Puritan on EW state for exercise "Cracker Jack". Controllers released to proceed on TD to other points. Fighter Cop strength decreased during this period – also because of the exercise.

Personnel changes in Section during six month period:

Appendix "C" to
S21-6-2 (CO)

There will be a parade in the town of Senneterre on 1 Jul 55 at 11:00 hours – sponsored by the Local Branch of the Canadian Legion. The following personnel will be on parade:

Parade will form up in front of the Combined Mess at 10:15 hours. Dress will be summer #6 and medals will not be worn.

Appendix "D" to
S21-6-2 (CO)

There will be a Commanding Officer’s Parade on 14 July 55 in front of the Combined Mess at this Unit.

The only personnel to be excused Parade will be those on days off, graveyard shift, and skeleton staffs where applicable.

#1 Flight will be composed of personnel from Headquarters, Supply, Rec. Hall, Hospital, Service Police and Mess Hall.

#2 Flight will be composed of personnel from Operations, Technical Section, ME Section, CE Section and Power Plant

#3 Flight will be composed of all personnel from 2402 (Aux.) Squadron.