Senneterre, QC

Secret
71-04-04(CO)
Appendix "A"
to AFAO 71.00/01

Invaded by mosquitos. Aerial spray carried out this date. F/L AK Beak Air/P departed from Station Senneterre on release to take up employment with the Department of Transport in Ottawa. Mr. G McNamara, Civilian Wire Chief, reported on behalf of Canadian Telephone Company. F/L JMC Morin Med/MO transferred to Quebec Military Hospital for Post Graduate Training. Dr. L Trudeau from Montreal was employed as Unit Doctor for period 1- 30 Jun 60. AFP’s commenced checking PMQ dependent’s bicycles for a Bicycle Rodeo.

In order to relieve Fire Picquet and still permit augmentation of Fire Fighter manpower, a Volunteer Fire Brigade was formed under the direction of the Fire Chief. Volunteers were taken from the MSE, Supply, CE, Heating Plant, Recreation and Radar Sections. The Brigade is trained each Friday afternoon by members of the Fire Department under the direction of the Fire Chief, Sgt. Ferris. The volunteer brigade numbers thirteen men.

W/C CC Underhill CO briefed 428 Squadron from Uplands, who commenced operating out of Val d’Or Detachment.

One AFP assisting QPP in vehicle safety checks.

F/O DA Dobie Tech/Tel reported in on transfer from Alberta U Squadron. F/O HS Shufelt Acc reported in from Station Sea Island on transfer to this Unit. F/L EH Jones Chaplain (P) proceeded on annual Protestant Retreat from 6 to 9 Jun and Chaplain’s Refresher Course from 14 to 14 Jun, convening at Trinity College in Toronto.

F/L OJ Mallieau Acc handed over duties of SAO to F/O HS Shufelt before departing on transfer to Station Gander. F/O Edge and F/O Rutten arrived on TD from Station Foymount and Station Falconbridge respectively for Operations Duties. Golden Hawks arrived at Val d’Or Detachment.

SOAF Inspection carried out by F/L JC Carroll ADCHQ. The softball programme on the Unit was activated with five intersection teams in one league and a three team ladies league was formed. Golden Hawks put on an Air Show for Station Senneterre.

The Station Fire Chief, one Corporal and two Airmen were detailed for duty as crash crew during the Air Show at Val d’Or Detachment. An Air Show was held at Val d’Or Detachment, featuring the Golden Hawks, the Red Knight, 428 Squadron CF-100’s, 101 S&R Squadron Canso, 408 Squadron Lancaster and 436 Squadron C-119. The coordinating committee sponsoring the Air Show was handled jointly by Senneterre and Val d’Or Detachment. All advance publicity was handled by the OC of the Detachment, F/L Bourassa. There were some eight to ten thousand spectators present during the Air Show, which was very successful. Remodelling started on the Airmen’s Canteen.

A Bistro Night and Beatnik Party and Dance was held in the Rec. Centre for all personnel. F/O B Wooding AS/FtrC was transferred in from Station Lac St. Denis.

A Bicycle Rodeo was held for the dependent’s children, with the Station AFPs acting as judges. Care of bicycles, safe operation, road rules and riding ability were tested. Forty-four children participated.

F/L HS Moore as NDO and Sgt. MB Fletcher GDefMN arrived on TD from Station North Bay to arrange Nuclear Defence Schedules.

Canadian General Electric conducted an overhaul of the AN/FPS-6 during the period 14 – 24 Jun. F/L Cowell, Command Fire Marshall, visited Station Senneterre and Val d’Or Detachment. F/O WA Sage, AS/FtrC transferred to ADCHQ for duty with RCAF Staff at 25 NORAD Region Spokane Air Defence Sector, Larson AFB, Washington.

WO2 JE LaFranchise TelMSupt(G) arrived on transfer from Station Clinton.

S/L ND Cairns, Air/P, arrived on transfer from 432 AW Squadron Bagotville for duties as Station COpsO. Beechcraft missing after overshoot from Val d’Or Runway – lost from scopes – weather poor. Air Search was organized out of Trenton 17 Jun and Search and Rescue Team dispatched from Station Senneterre. Aircraft was found 2 – 3 miles from Val d’Or Airport after co-pilot, Mr. John Reid, stumbled out of the woods near East Sullivan on 18 Jun 60. Mr. Manothe, of Lamothe Construction Company, Amos, owner of the aircraft was trapped in the cabin and burned to death. The pilot, Mr. McBroom, was pulled from the aircraft by the co-pilot and left under the shelter of the wing. Both of his arms were broken – was found dead from exposure and black fly and mosquito bites when S&R arrived on the scene.

FPS-6 on annual maintenance from 18 to 24 Jun 60.

F/O AR Barnett, AS/FtrC, proceeded on TD to Station Trenton for approximately two weeks at attend SIT Course.

F/O RR Nordquist and Mr. DP Grundy AMCHQ STelO visited Station Senneterre to discuss the overhaul of radar system and inspection of trainers.

F/L DR Paige AS/FtrC transferred in from Station Foymount. Dr, JA Patton, Ottawa NORAD Sector SDC Representative arrived at Senneterre to discuss the disposition and use of obsolete STP films and urgent Unit STP problems. Quebec Provincial Elections held this date.

A Station Bingo was held in the Rec. Hall. Renovations to the Airmen’s Club completed. W/C Underhill CO officially opened the Club that evening.

Lobster parties held on Station. Lobster was flown in by Station Bagotville CF-100.

F/L JMJM Giguere Med/MO reported in this date for duties as SMO. W/C CC Underhill, CO, became the proud father of a son, John David. Trade Board results arrived this date.

CD’s were presented on CO’s Parade by W/C Underhill to F/L HF Hull SCEO, and Sgt. G Mallette, Cpl. KW Bartlett and Cpl. JJ Bernier. Officers Promotions:

AN/FPS-20 and AN/GPS-T2 courses were held during the month of June. During the month of June, all PMQs were given a fire inspection by a Senior Officer accompanied by an NCO Fire Fighter. All Station Buildings were inspected in the same manner.

Children’s swimming classes were commenced for the summer holidays. Eighty dependent children registered for the classes which were held each week day morning. F/L R Blair Reserve Chaplain (P) reported in for special duties for the period 1 – 31 Jul 60, during which time, F/L EH Jones, Station Chaplain (P) was on Annual Leave. Three courses of two days each were held during Jun and Jul on SIF (AN/GPA-501). New Tower Badge system in effect at the Operations Building.

S/L AR Abercrombie CTSO departed this Unit on transfer to AFHQ.

F/L Ward and F/O Donovan reported in from Reserve Unit for duty in Operations Section. Qualified operations personnel commenced six hour course in Teletype.

Money was stolen from the Juke Box in the Airmen’s Canteen and also from the commercial washing machine in the Airmen’s Barracks. Search of the barracks was conducted on the CO’s authority, with no results. Audit was carried out by Deputy Minister Auditors.

The final bingo of the season was held in the Rec. Hall with the Jack Pot and all prizes being given away.

Two fires were reported during this period. Both fires were caused by smoking in bed and occurred in the NCO’s Barrack Block on 8 and 9 Jul 60. In both cases, losses were recovered from the individuals concerned.

F/C AT Downs Tech/Tel posted to Station Senneterre from Station Foymount for Summer Training.

The Archery Club was re-organized and the summer program commenced.

W/C CC Underhill, CO, departed the Station on Annual Leave for period 15 Jul to 4 Aug 60. S/L ND Cairns COpsO assumed temporary command of the Station for that period.

An outdoor summer dance with South Seas decorations was held in the Tennis Court. Mr. M D’Errico of Beaver Asphalt Company was taking photos of the Unit. AFPs confiscated his film.

F/L JA Archibald Tech/Tel transferred in from AFHQ VCAS CTEL DRDP to Station Senneterre.

LAW Hawkes and LAW Sills, both FtrCops, were elected to represent this Unit at the CNE in Toronto.

The quarterly inspection of the Operations Building alarm system was carried out on 21 and 22 Jul by Veillet and Gosselin Company of Val d’Or.

The Senneterre sports teams proceeded to Station Parent for the Summer Carnival competitions. Forty-eight personnel – male and female – participated.

S/L ND Cairns COpsO, F/O JH Jette STelO, and F/O AR Barnett AS/FtrC proceeded on TD for one day to Sector Edgar to discuss modifications to the Battle Commander’s Cabin. F/L JH Maxwell acting CO for the day.

A Stag Party was held in the Officer’s Mess to welcome F/L SM Deane to the Club of "Henpecked Husbands". Equipment overhaul and relocated in Controller’s Cabin from 27 Jul to 3 Aug 60.

F/L HF Hull Tech/CE SCEO departed on transfer to 2 (F) Wing.

Radar Section assisted with the renovations to the Duty Director’s and Battle Commander’s Cabins from 29 Jul to 4 Aug.

F/L SM Deane SGTO was married in the Station Chapel.

During the month of July, the playground equipment was repaired, repainted and re-erected in the school playground by the Fire Fighters during their spare time.

Miss Brenda LeBlanc, CO’s Secretary, was married to LAC Poirier in the Station Chapel.

Bulldozer sent down town to start levelling ground for new Curling Rink.

F/O ER Cowan AS/FtrC, transferred in from Station Holberg.

A Station Picnic was held at Lake Tiblemont, sponsored by the PMQ Council. A Beach Dance and Corn Boil was held in the evening on the lake shore.

F/O FRLY Cliché Tech/CE reported in from Station Winnipeg for duties as SCEO. Mr. Reddy of Canadian General Electric visited this Unit from 8 Aug to 11 Aug to give technical assistance on the AN/FPS-6 height error.

RCA arrived to begin the AN/FPS-507 installation.

A four team Flag Football League was formed on the Unit with two games to be played each week. A three team Soccer League was formed and commenced playing.

F/O Gilmour Air/P reported in from 433 Squadron North Bay on transfer to this Unit.

Installation of Test Board completed by Tel Maintenance Crew.

The Airwomen’s All Star Softball Team travelled to Station St. Huberts by air and defeated the ADC Airwomen.

The Hawks, intersection softball winners, travelled to Station Parent to compete in the RCAF Zone IV semi-finals. The Senneterre team defeated Parent two games to one.

Vancal (Canadian Aviation Electronics) arrived 22 Aug and departed 6 Sep. Calibration of all our test equipment was completed.

S/L JAO Levesque Air/P reported in on transfer from JCJ Indo China.

W/C Underhill presented CD’s to Cpl. F Spour and LAC FO Gallant on CO’s Parade.

F/O Cinq-Mars Med/Nur reported in on transfer from Supernumerary MACHQ AU Duty CFMS Hospital Halifax.

Film was confiscated by AFPs from Mr. JC Dionne of 257 Garon Blvd., Drummondville, Quebec.

WO1 WT Lewington TelMSupt(G) RadO transferred to Station Holberg. F/O GV Brown Air/Nav obtained his release upon completion of his tour of SSC. Schools opened this date.

The PMQ Council elections were held for a Mayor and six Councillors. A Station Dance was held to present the Council and Mayor. A Northern Electric Team of fifteen men completed an overhaul of the AN/FPS-20 during the period 8 Sep to 22 Sep.

F/O NM Danson Med/Nur transferred to CFMS Hospital Rockcliffe.

Supply Section was handed over to FS P Taschereau on departure of F/O WK Jackson Sup who was transferred to 11 TSU Montreal. F/O AH Crawford Air/Obs transferred in from 433 Squadron North Bay.

WO2 WO DeLong TelMSupt(G) transferred in from Station Parent.

F/L Howson ADCHQ Security Officer arrived on TD for a detailed security inspection. Station clean-up day.

The Cubs and Scouts Group Committee sponsored a dance to raise funds for Scouting.

The Soap Box Derby was held for the PMQ children and was followed by a Softball Game for the PMQ Council Trophy, which is presented to the winner of the softball game on Derby Day between the boys from the Town of Senneterre and the RCAF Station. Won by the Town.

Battle of Britain Sunday was observed with a Church Parade.

S/L P Ardeline AS/FtrC and F/O IJ Anderson AS/FtrC arrived for Summer Camp training. Basic Theory refresher course held for trade board candidates 19 Sep to 11 Oct.

An overhaul of the 15-J-1D was completed by Mr. Gravel of RCA from 20 to 23 Sep. F/O KB Jacobs ASWelO ADCHQ arrived on TD for a two day period for the purpose of interviewing personnel.

S/L Campbell, S/L Lunn ADCHQ and F/L Moore Station North Bay arrived for a Simulated Nuclear Fallout Exercise.

F/O JH McCallan AFHQ/AMP arrived for the purpose of inquiring re movements of personnel. F/L RK Harvey posted to RCAF Staff School Toronto.

Station Senneterre received "very good" rating in DM Audit held at this Unit July 60.

Mr. Rodrique of RCA caulked the AN/FPS-507 and AN/FPS-20 radomes during the period 28 Sep to 3 Oct.

F/O WM Henderson AS/FtrC transferred in from Station Holberg.

Dr. James McKenzie from Royal Victoria Hospital employed as civilian doctor from 30 Sep to 15 Oct during which period F/L Giguere Med/MO was on annual leave.

F/O BV Thomas Sup reported in on transfer from 5 SD Moncton and assumed duties of SSupO. Station Parent Soccer Club visited Senneterre and were defeated in two straight games. Captain T LeSage dentist and his assistance Private JA Frett arrived on TD for duty in the dental Clinic from 1 Oct to 30 Oct 60. Moose hunting season open – Sgt. Belanger SWO and Mr. Pomerleau successful.

F/O RJ Gilmour Air/O proceeded on TD to attend Controllers Basic Course 15 for approximately two weeks at Station Cold Lake. Northern Electric Crew arrived and replaced three VHF Antenna at RX Site. Installation of the AN/GLH-501 Azimuth Time Recorder was completed by Canadian Arsenals 3 – 5 Oct inclusive. Wearing of Winter Uniforms compulsory.

A two man team from Northern Electric installed a prototype modification on the AN/FPS-20 X-80 rectifier cabinet during 4 – 6 Oct.

F/O NA Christopher AS/FtrC and FS FS Nelson FtrCop from RCS Clinton visited Station Senneterre re staff training visit field requirements for Fighter Control Operators.

F/O GE Emmerson Air/Obs transferred in from Station Cold Lake.

Fire Prevention Week was celebrated during the week 9 – 15 Oct. The Fire Section staged an opening day parade through the PMQ area, passing out pamphlets and "Sparky" comic books to the children. Fire Fighters and volunteers were dressed in comic costumes. During the week, the Fire Section gave lectures and demonstrations to Station Personnel. As a climax to the weeks activities, the annual "Fireman’s Ball" was held in the Rec. Hall 14 Oct. Invited guests to the Ball included members of Fire and Police Departments in the District.

Pirates defeated Yankees in World Series. Handing over of the AN/FPS-507 Height Finder from RCA took place.

Administration and PMQ telephones renumbered.

Three courses of one week duration were held during Oct and Nov on the AN/FPS-507. F/L JM Lapointe arrived on TD for a Verification of Funds.

The Station Sports Banquet and Dance was held. Awards for Summer Sports were presented by W/C Underhill, CO, to the winning teams.

A children’s novelty swim meet was held in order to demonstrate the accomplishments of the children to their parents. An East-West Grey Cup Flag Football game was played in the Station Sports Field, with the West winning. Reverend Father J Brien, Chaplain (RC) visited this Unit, and seven Brothers from the town of Senneterre toured the Operations Building.

F/O JJ Grogan Pers/AFSec and FS WF Hannan ADCHQ arrived on TD for a period of three days for the purpose of conducting counter sabotage course. A staff inspection of the Radar Section was carried out by F/O Alloway of ADCHQ on 24 and 25 Oct.

S.L Grigg SORG ADCHQ arrived on TD for a two day Staff Visit.

Communications Section installed a temporary antenna for Broadcast Control at TX2 Site. A Ground Infiltration Exercise was conducted by FS WF Hannan of ADCHQ. Results were very successful.

A bingo was held by the PMQ Council to commence the season and to raise funds for the Station Christmas Party which is held each year for the dependent children. Poppies were sold on the Station this date. Sales totaled $62.44.

Halloween Parties held in Officers and NCOs Messes as well as the Coast to Coast Club. The ADC Children’s Wire Swim Meet was held in the Station Swimming Pool.

F/O DJ French Acc arrived on TD at this Station from Station Bagotville for the purpose of acting as technical member of M&I Audit Board. W/C Underhill, CO, presented awards to children who were successful in the various contests that took place during the Fire Prevention Week. Trick or Treat night in PMQs.

During the month of November, the Fire Section staged a toy drive throughout the PMQs. The toys collected are repaired or reconditioned and prior to Christmas, are turned over to the Knights of Columbus in Senneterre for distribution to the needy families of Senneterre and district. Last year toys were distributed to 32 families, wherein, 150 children were pleased to receive toys for Christmas.

Snow arrived this weekend, but not for long, as it disappeared within a few days.

One NCO from Station North Bay arrived on TD for the purpose of Nuclear Defence Training for a period of two weeks.

A short visit to this Station by A/V/M WR MacBrien AOC/ADCHQ and his Aide de Camp S/L Marsh. Cocktail party and buffet was held in the Officer’s Mess in his honor. Search and Rescue Party was sent out on a search north of LaSarre for a missing hunter.

Remembrance Day Parade was held in the Town of Senneterre, with one Flight on Parade.

Party in Airmen’s Club sponsored by Labatts Brewery of Val d’Or.

A party of approximately fifty personnel proceeded to Val d’Or for Remembrance Day Parade.

F/O B Jacobs ASWelO ADCHQ paid a one day visit to this Station for the purpose of interviewing personnel. Hobby Shop in operation as of this date.

The power mains were down to TX2 Site due to high winds. Restored two days later when two poles had to be replaced.

Station Orderly Room’s establishment was increased by one Clerk Admin. Air evacuation arranged for Constable Roy of the RCMP from Val d’Or to Montreal – ill with infected throat. Mr. Reddy of Canadian General Electric did a check on the electrical zone of the AN/FPS-6 antenna.

Mr. Aldershaw of Canadian Marconi visited our Unit to give a lecture on the care and handling of the 7182 magnetron for the AN/FPS-507.

G/C ES Light Director of Religious Administration (P) AFHQ and W/C W Rodger SORA/P ADCHQ arrived for dedication of the new Protestant Chapel, which took place on 20 Nov.

F/O MM Lukacs PAdO departed on TD for Station Centralia to attend Administrative Course.

The RCA Mobile Repair Party arrived to begin the SM-72 modification for the AN/FPS-6.

"Operation Dry Glass" ceased operations at Val d’Or Detachment as of this date. "Operation Dry Tank 3" commenced operating out of Val d’Or for the period 1 Dec 60 to 31 Mar 61.

Appendix "A" – CE, MSE and Photo Section Reports.
Appendix "B" – Operations Report.

Submitted in accordance with AFAO 71.00/01

(CC Underhill) W/C
CO RCAF Station Senneterre.

Appendix "A"
to S71-04-04(CO)

The following projects were completed by the CE Section during this period:

Painting – Exterior of six PMQs, interior of nineteen PMQs, runway markers at Val d’Or Detachment, interior of Power Plant, three rooms at Station Hospital at Val d’Or, exterior of five buildings – Supply, MSE, Power Plant, Ration Building, Bulk Fuel and Pumping Building at Val d’Or.

Air conditioning system in the Control Tower at Val d’Or Detachment.

Replacement of eight poles on power line.

Road repairs on Station and access roads.

Extended roof eaves at Recreation Centre.

Laying of floor tile in hallway of Combined Mess.

By-pass switches for APU’s at TX1, TX2, and RX Sites.

Installation of double throw switches in five PMQs.

Landscaping – Sodding around PMQ driveways and slopes and ground stabilization in front of new chapel.

Construction of a Supply Scrap Compound.

Relocation of VHF/UHF (electric power supply).

Renovated the Duty Director’s cabin.

Temporary draughting pit for Fire Hall made by damming up ditch behind Supply Section.

Gasoline Used – 13, 158 gallons

Oil Used – 639 quarts

Mileage driven – 129,128

Vehicles on Strength – Senneterre – 22; Val d’Or – 17

Vehicle Accidents – MSE – Nil; Users – 1; and Industrial – 1

Cost of Repairs for vehicles - $5,882.00

Major Repairs carried out – 1

New Tires Installed – 25

Recreation Runs – Nil

Ambulance Runs (to Val d’Or) – 17

Condition of Roads – 23 miles of gravel (to Val d’Or) maintained year around. Icy and slippery in fall and winter. Road from Unit to Senneterre, narrow pavement, dangerous shoulders.

Scheduled duty runs per week – 242

Temporary Drivers – 97

Operational commitments of the AC&W Radar Recording Camera System resulted in 14 rolls of 35mm x 100 feet film being used to record thirteen exercises.

There were 129 K5s (Photo Work Order) in this period. Reprints and 63 new requirements used 588 sheets of 4 x 5 film, 1067 sheets of 8 x 10 inch photo paper and 173 flashbulbs.

Appendix "B"
to S71-04-04(CO)

5 Jun 60

428 Squadron VO call sign L, K, and J.

This Unit went on double take for Desk Top III. Boneyard Exercise – CF-100 targets, 2 pair fighters.

Cocked Pistol for Desk Top III at 0712Z. Fade out 1820Z. 16MAs, 2MIs. Boneyard 25 Exercise.

UA – Boneyard Exercise. XE – Multi ECM.

No notice Cats Eye 24. Cocked Pistol – 1645Z. Total 5MA – 10MI.

Alert was sounded at 1130 local due to DEW Line Penetration.

Yamhill handled Chessmatch. Aircraft from OW for first time. Exercise very successful.

Chessmatch – 2 targets. 1 pair fighters off VO. Radar poor pick up at 152 NW.

Exercise Sioux Arrow 5 to commence at 0400Z. Triangulation used. Lights and UHF blacked out twice. Tracking continually lost.

At 0200 hours local 20 B-47’s jamming XE.

Call signs in VO have changed to use color call sign, beginning with Black, Yellow, Orange, Purple, Green and Brown.

Boneyard III Exercise.

Preparation for Cats Eye 19.

Cats Eye 19 at 2200 hours local. Terminated at 0400.

ECM Exercise with CF-100s. All personnel held back after 1630 hours.

No control of aircraft from 1730 to 2100 due to changes on UHF crystals and promotion board for officers.

Cocked Pistol – 1800 hours. Terminated – 2300 hours.

Live scramble on XE24 – Unknown Identified C-46 – Nordair. Cross telling for officers to Ramore.

Chessmatch Exercise – 2 pair fighters. 1 target. Total 2MAs. Started simulated build up Desk Top III. Round House for Duty Clock – STP Exercise starting 13 Jul.

Several people called up to Operations Building for four hour STP starting at 1900 hours.

Wide Awake Exercise. Evaluation of 26 Air Division. F-101 and F-89 fighters.

Boneyard ECM Mission.

XE33 – Unknown by speed and angels 2123 Squawk 4, F – 2141.

Chessmatch cancelled due to bad weather.

1430 FPS-6 off three hours – daily maintenance.

F/O Bouius controlling Orange 1, did a let down over VO Runway. Orange 1 was advised of bad weather condition and was requested to go on tower frequency. Orange 1 requested to stay on channel frequency and was lost by Puritan Controller. Orange 1 crashed by Puritan 1000 feet short of runway. Extensive damage to aircraft. Pilot not injured. Orange 2 and 3 landed in St. Hubert.

Chessmatch – 1 pair of fighters for XE and XG. Cats Eye 20 – Apple Jack 1204Z. Dark House 1310Z. Fade Out 1520Z. Explosion over Windy Lake. Cats Eye FAKER 3 unaccounted for.

Nordair 52 Unknown at 0006. F at 0014 – Revised flight plan. 0430 – Big Blast Red Eagle. GOW2 – SOS – 1906. Crews down to minimum manning.

Cats Eye Exercise. Cocked Pistol – 0830.

ECM scheduled 1600 hours. C-119. VO ulitized.

Camera on XB20 SOS over Chalk River. SOS was VC314 (F-86) doing aerobatics – parrot u/s. Chessmatch Exercise.

Big Blast Sound Wave. 4 B-47’s – 1333 SOS Cold Wind K2. Right wing fuel tanks not feeding. Recovering VO – camera on. Cancel SOS 1407. 1715 Big Blast – Bank Clerk ACC. 1800 Think Ahead Mission.

0417 Big Blast Red Eagle. 6 B-47’s ECM on L and S Band. Cone 2. Unknown XE45 – 2041. 12000 feet – 90 knots – no scramble.

Unknown – LH430 – 15 miles off in space.

Counter Punch Exercise – 1 target North Bay.

Triangulation Drumstick set up for Big Blast. Sound Wave 0315. Bank Clerk at 0500Z. 1928 Double Take.

Fast Pace 1100Z. Big Noise 1220Z. Lemon Juice 1310Z. Eseat 1330Z. Apple Jack 1410Z. 16 aircraft penetrating MCL 1645Z. Nudet everybody disintegrated 1700Z.

Cats Eye 21. Cocked Pistol 0815. Terminated 1630 heavy traffic.

HBK reported forest fire 290 at 63 from our nest. VO requested to pass info to QPP.

XE27 Unknown off flight plan.

YB closed to all traffic due to minor accident.

Boneyard 1 Exercise 1700 – 1910.

Big Blast 2004. Boneyard 2 – 2003 C-119 ECM – E&M L&S.

Partial warning ECM Boneyard 2. C-119 1700 – 2115. ECM M&E. All 3 NORAD participating. Remote Exercise. C-119 Unknown XE21 0018. 0025 F by authentication.

Chessmatch 45.

0005 Unknown Nordair 52. Made it by Sugarcane. Heavy AD condition.

0830 local – minor flood Radome Leaked through on first, second and third floors. Permission from Sugarcane to go off air for 30 minutes for "Mop Up Operation". 2100 Chessmatch.

1525 EWU Flight Plan – Boneyard 3. ECM E on L Band.

Cocked Pistol 2115. Exercise Sioux Chief for Termination 0700Z.

Apple Jack 2306. Nudet Report 01XE MD2525 S A. All clear 0250. Bank Clerk Mission 0420.

Yamhill down for STP.

0220 Big Blast Bank Clerk. 4 B-47’s ID 0400. 0220 Big Blast Sound Wave. 4 B-47’s ID 0500.

Exercise Sky Shield – Went on Apple Jack 1030. Fade Out 1038. 13 committals for XE. 9 MA’s, 5 kills, 3MI.

0425 Bank Clerk. This was an ECM Exercise with 4 B-47’s. ECM very heavy. DOT Controller visited Operations for a conference.

Search radar was off the air for period 15 – 18 Sep 60.

Big Blast Bank Clerk. ECM on L & S Bands. This was carried out by 4 B-47’s.

Big Blast Bank Clerk. ECM on L & S Band to a great quantity. Big Blast Sound Wave – 4 B-47’s ID 0500.

Big Blast Sound Wave. We went on Big Noise Apple Jack 1825 and Dark House 2006. Fade out was 2300. Cats Eye 22 Exercise went very well.

All Admin lines out.

One hour lecture on Emergency Procedures. Big Blast Sound Wave.

Search was off air for a considerable length of time for Radome checking.

WX Scout Exercise Big Show carried out by B-47’s at 1607.

This Unit struck Big Noise Apple Jack at 1930. There was a SAGE briefing for all NCO’s.

Aircraft called in on Emergency Squawk. There was a fire in the cockpit. The "blaze" was put out with a fire extinguisher.

F/O Christopher and FS Anderson on TD from Clinton interviewed FtrCop Group Ones. Big Blast ECM condition I.

HRI Lectures on operations of new HRI given by Sgt. Stevens to Operations Personnel.

Big Blast Mission.

There was a SAGE Exercise involving 102 targets in our area. There was no intercept activity but all positions were manned.

Mr. T Cochran flying for Federal Equipment of Canada on route from Toronto in a Dove aircraft was classified Unknown at 1715.

A long no-warning exercise up to 36 hours, commencing this date, was held in conjunction with ADC Visiting Team.

1920 Emergency Squawk painted on our scopes for aircraft Gizzard III. This aircraft had a receiver failure.

1708 – XE37 was made Unknown for twenty minutes. The aircraft was early in flight plan. Believed to be Ruppee 67. Sugarcane scrambled.

A Cats Eye 26 for all Units was held. At 0823 we went on Big Noise Apple Jack. 1750 Fade out. All clear sounded.

1954 XE24 ID ME 2040 Classified Unknown. Possibly Dianna 93. No correlation of flight plan and a 2020Z XD Ident Unknown by SIF as Dianna 93.

0545 Big Blast Sound Wave 4 B-47’s.

0745 XE24 Jamming 71 Unknown. Reclassified Friendly by authentication. Also XE25 and XE 26. Jimmy 31 and 35.

MRSR Rupee 16 and 10. Radar Report Room scopes were re-arranged to allow Radar Reporters to view the ASM.

0650Z Foyer 23 Whiskey 2 Chaff drop.

1800 Big Blast Mission – HNT 29, 17, 60, 47.

C-119 Boneyard 2 ECM demonstration for GCI Sites. MRSR Rupee 20 and 24.

0036 Unknown XE – Suspect Nordair 52 – 5 minutes of limits. Identified Friendly 0038Z within limits.

2015 Squawk emergency – G04 fuel trouble – landed safely at YB.

Although severe winter weather has been late this year in this area, it is finally in evidence with VO, UL, OW all showing very low vision in freezing drizzle today.

Sound Wave Sierra. Big Blast Mission Ant 28, 23, 31, 24 and 52. 1440Z VO 10 minute aircraft was put unserviceable for 15 minutes because all VO aircraft were covered with heavy ice. Big Blast Bank Clerk – Riders 46, 30, 21 and 39.

Big Blast Sound Wave Mission – Much flying cancelled due to bad weather.