SECRET
NARRATIVE REPORT
RCAF Station Beaverbank
1 Dec 60 to 31 May 61
Section II – CAdO
The following is an outline of the activities of the CAdO for this period.
1 Dec 60
F/O RD Morrow Sup reported in on completion of disembarkation leave from Egypt.
3 - 5 Dec 60
A/C EC Poole paid a staff visit to this unit. F/L NW Rehder Sup SOS on transfer to ADCHQ.
6 Dec 60
AC1 Perkins on transfer to this unit from Station Clinton involved in an accident at Bass River, NS.
9 Dec 60
Protestant Chapel furniture installed.
31 Dec 60
Sgt. CF Barker reported being involved in an accident on the Hammonds Plains Road.
1 Jan 61
F/O E McLachlin Tech/Tel promoted to F/L.
8 Jan 61
LAC CE Thompson FtrCop involved in a PMC accident in Springhill, NS.
12 Jan 61
An ADC Briefing Team of nine USAF Officers visited this unit and briefed Operations Officers.
31 Jan 61
A/C FL Gerow and members of the USAF, Colonel Veneziano, two Lieutenant Colonels and two Majors visited.
2 Feb 61
Presentation to F/L PG Chipman CAdO on transfer to CEPE Station Uplands.
6 Feb 61
F/L AF Titus and F/L CA Pinneo visited the unit.
12 Feb 61
S/L KE McKenzie SOCE AFHQ and Mr. JA McPherson paid a routine staff visit.
13 Feb 61
F/L M Majocha Air/RN TOS this unit to assume duties as CAdO. Captain Leppard Corps of Commissionaires visited the station for inspection of Commissionaires.
20 Feb 61
G/C JJ Powell SOMS/ADCHQ carried out a one-day staff visit.
21 Feb 61
F/L WA Fulton from ADCHQ visited STelO.
26 Feb 60
Sgt. OJ Barker and LAC Schroeder were drivers of PMC’s involved in accident just south of main gate on Beaverbank Road.
1 Mar 61
S/L AD Swainson of ADCHQ visited CO.
13 Mar 61
F/L KM Cady and WO1 JA McDougall visited station from ADCHQ.
16 - 24 Mar 61
F/O JJ Grogan and F/L DO Bly of ADCHQ visited CAdO. A/C DAR Bradshaw visited the station.
17 Mar 61
F/O GH Stock awarded first clasp to Canadian Forces Decoration.
22 Mar 61
Counter sabotage and vulnerability test.
28 Mar 61
F/O JR Walsh awarded Canadian Forces Decoration.
1 Apr 61
F/O RB Dickie of 2405 (Auxiliary) Squadron arrived for one weeks training.
5 Apr 61
Conference of DOT, RCN and Halifax International Airport personnel.
9 Apr 61
W/C W Rodger of ADCHQ visited CO.
10 Apr 61
Protestant Chapel dedicated.
16 Apr 61
F/L EP Phillips of ADCHQ visited.
23 Apr 61
20th Anniversary of airwomen in RCAF - flag football and buffet. S/L DC Osborne of Station St. Hubert visited CO and SAO.
25 Apr 61
Major E Abramson, Captain A Sauls and airmen of Barrington AFS visited the station. Cpl. JAD St. Onge received CAS’ thanks for suggestion.
26 Apr 61
F/O AJ Kirkley of Station Parent visited COpsO.
27 Apr 61
F/L LWF Beasleigh of ADCHQ visited CO.
29 Apr 61
Sports Banquet - presentation of trophies. F/L E Birch of 2405 AC&W (Auxiliary) Squadron arrived for two weeks training.
1 May 61
Commanding Officer promoted to Wing Commander.
3 May 61
LAC JE Bate FtrCop involved in PMC accident on Beaverbank Road.
9 May 61
Captain Charbonneau and airmen from Barrington AFS visited station for cross training.
12 May 61
Sgt. FC Munson awarded first clasp to Canadian Forces Decoration.
13 May 61
S/L KE McKenzie of AFHQ visited SCEO and DCL representative on station.
15 May 61
F/L JL Denouden of 2405 AC&W (Auxiliary) Squadron arrived for 11 days training.
18 May 61
Major T Broman, Captain R Cole USAF and Mr. L Schaut and Mr. A Loring visited station to discuss construction.
21 May 61
F/L KH Franke of Station Bagotville spent the day on the station.
23 May 61
Sgt. RL Richardson awarded Canadian Forces Decoration.
24 May 61
G/C and Mrs. AU Houle visited the station.
27 May 61
F/L WD Bevans and F/O J Grundy of 2405 AC&W (Auxiliary) Squadron arrived for training.
28 May 61
RC First Communion Service.
Section III – Chief Technical Services Officer
The following is an outline of the activities of the sections under command of the CTSO.
17 Dec 60
Mr. JA MacPherson, CCE AFHQ, arrived for inspection of new construction.
4 Jan 61
CCE Company under Mr. R Martin arrived on the unit to peak CPS-6B.
9 Jan 61
Mr. PG Canning, Mr. JA MacPherson, CCE AFHQ Ottawa, arrived for inspection of new construction.
17 Jan 61
Mr. J Cramm of RCA Company arrived to commence overhaul of 15J1D.
24 Jan 61
CHE Company Team under Mr. J Temple arrived to commence PPI overhaul.
13 Feb 61
S/L K MacKenzie and Mr. JA MacPherson, CCE AFHQ, arrived to inspect new construction.
14 Mar 61
Mr. JA MacPherson, Mr. Trischcuk, S/L K MacKenzie, F/L Shives, all of CCE AFHQ and Major White, M/Sgt. Wood, Mr. Pollach, Mr. Timmer all of 4602nd USAF arrived for inspection of new construction.
12 Apr 61
Mr. JA MacPherson, CCE AFHQ arrived for inspection of new construction.
15 May 61
S/L K MacKenzie, Mr. J MacPherson, Mr. Davis CCE AFHQ arrived for inspection of new construction.
25 May 61
The Burroughs Defence System team comprising 20 personnel under Site Engineer Mr. C Proctor arrived to commence installation of FST-2.
Section IV – Senior Controller
The following is an outline of the activities of the Senior Controller section for this period.
1 Dec 60
Commencing at 0001Z, the track designators and serial numbers for this sector underwent a change. The sector prefix is now "X" (X-Ray) with Redtape’s suffix being "B". Also the track numbers for this unit now run in a block (600-699). Exercise "Sioux Gold" produced nothing but surveillance for this unit. During the exercise very limited ECM was experienced.
2 Dec 60
Ten practice intercepts with CF-100s. STP exercise held.
3 Dec 60
Twelve practice intercepts with CF-100s. One unknown track in Bangor area IDFR by SAGE.
4 Dec 60
Eight practice intercepts with CF-100s/ One unknown track (A515) faded on west bound heading before being re-identified.
5 Dec 60
STP exercise held. FPS-502 caused trouble during the day. Remained unserviceable until mid day 6 Dec. ECM experienced from a/c in 26 NNR.
6 Dec 60
Boneyard 1 (EWU C-119) ran an ECM demonstration run. Nil fighter participation.
7 Dec 60
Two hours emergency maintenance required due to failure to CPS-6B antenna drive.
8 Dec 60
Unknown track carried for seven minutes in area just west of Sable Island. This track was strength four. Split into two tracks. Both IDFR by Boston. Emergency tone and squawk in Midwife area proved to be Golden Hawks. No trouble. NNR began news reports on T/T 148.
9 Dec 60
STP exercise held. Smoke in surveillance room caused by smoke filtering through cable ducts fro SAGE Annex construction area. No danger.
10 Dec 60
Emergency maintenance on 6B requested by the Techs. Bearing trouble in the 400 cycle generator made EW unserviceable for 20 minutes. ECM condition 1 from a/c working Boston area. STP exercise held. Flight following and handover to Shalamar control of VC156 carrying CAS from Halifax to Downsview.
11 Dec 60
One unknown IDFR by Boston.
12 Dec 60
STP exercise held. Severe snow storm in area. Living-off personnel excused duty.
13 Dec 60
Living -out personnel excused duty in the afternoon because of blowing snow. Special 16 (IL-18) landed at Sydney on flight from Goose Bay to Havana, Cuba. Aircraft and passengers remained in Sydney overnight.
14 Dec 60
Special 16 overflew this area enroute to Havana. Close liaison maintained between this unit and Bangor while this a/c was in our area. Two CF-100s from Chatham given surveillance on a strike mission against Bonaventure fifty miles south of Halifax.
15 Dec 60
Two CF-100s given surveillance on strike against Bonaventure.
16 Dec 60
STP exercise held. Six practice intercepts with CF-100s.
20 Dec 60
One B-47 given surveillance westbound. ECM condition 1 from a/c working in Bangor area.
30 Dec 60
One unknown - later IDFR by Boston area.
Summary 1 Dec 60 to 31 Dec 60
|
Tracks detected |
4468 |
|
Intercepts (live) |
133 |
|
Intercepts (synthetic) |
402 |
|
Exercises (live) |
1 |
|
Exercises (synthetic) |
10 |
4 Jan 61
ECM condition 1 from a/c working Loring area.
5 Jan 61
Exercise "Sioux Hunt". Participation by CANAS and F-101s. Results 5 MAs and 3 MIs.
7 Jan 61
Practice intercepts with CF-100s.
8 Jan 61
Scopes being overhauled by GE.
9 Jan 61
Practice intercepts with Banshees. UFO reported in early morning by Dartmouth citizen. Believed to be a/c moving through clouds.
11 Jan 61
Handover of F2H a/c to Pepper for close control.
12 Jan 61
Scope camera off for overhaul. "Big Photo" site run by B-52.
13 Jan 61
Practice intercepts with F-89Js. ECM condition 2 from a/c working Boston area.
17 Jan 61
Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft.
18 Jan 61
Remote control exercise with CF-100 aircraft.
19 Jan 61
Practice intercepts with F-101s. "Mayday" squawk picked up from VC1581 - false transmitter in a/c caused false presentation. Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft.
22 Jan 61
Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft.
23 Jan 61
Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft. Practice intercepts with F-106 aircraft.
26 Jan 61
Practice intercepts with CF-100 aircraft. STP 727 carried out. Practice intercepts with CF-100 aircraft.
27 Jan 61
Practice intercepts with CF-100 aircraft.
28 Jan 61
Practice intercepts with F-89J aircraft.
31 Jan 61
Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft.
Summary 1 Jan 61 to 31 Jan 61
|
Tracks detected |
4184 |
|
Intercepts (live) |
215 |
|
Intercepts (synthetic) |
326 |
|
Exercises (live) |
2 |
|
Exercises (synthetic) |
10 |
|
Controlled Flights |
3 |
1 Feb 61
Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft. GCI site run by Sousa 38.
2 Feb 61
Practice intercepts with F-101 aircraft.
4 Feb 61
ECM condition 1 from a/c in Boston area. Exercise "Blast Off" carried out.
6 Feb 61
Remote control exercise with CF-100 aircraft.
7 Feb 61
ECM exercise carried out with EWU target. Practice intercepts with CF-100 aircraft. Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft.
9 Feb 61
Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft.
10 Feb 61
Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft.
13 Feb 61
Practice intercepts with CF-100 aircraft. Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft.
14 Feb 61
Practice intercepts with CF-100 aircraft. Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft.
15 Feb 61
Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft.
16 Feb 61
Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft.
17 Feb 61
Practice intercepts with CF-100 aircraft.
20 Feb 61
Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft.
21 Feb 61
Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft.
22 Feb 61
Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft.
23 Feb 61
Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft.
24 Feb 61
Practice intercepts with CF-100 aircraft.
28 Feb 61
Practice intercepts with F-101 aircraft.
Summary 1 Feb 61 to 28 Feb 61
|
Tracks detected |
4235 |
|
Intercepts (live) |
608 |
|
Intercepts (synthetic) |
65 |
|
Exercises (live) |
2 |
|
Exercises (synthetic) |
10 |
1 Mar 61
ECM condition 1 from Loring area. Practice intercepts with F-2H aircraft.
3 Mar 61
Jamming from B-47s on "Apache Dance" exercise. Practice intercepts with CF-100s. Practice intercepts with F-101 aircraft.
7 Mar 61
Practice intercepts with F-2H aircraft. Practice intercepts with CF-100 aircraft.
8 Mar 61
One unknown - IDFR as MATS 40144. Practice intercepts with F-89J and F-2H aircraft.
9 Mar 61
Additional frequencies 2291., 239.7 and 299.1 on UHF.
10 Mar 61
Practice intercepts with F-101 aircraft.
13 Mar 61
Practice intercepts with CF-100 aircraft.
14 Mar 61
Practice intercepts with F-2H aircraft. Remote control exercise with CF-100 aircraft.
15 Mar 61
Squadron call signs now abbreviated to first and last letter.
16 Mar 61
ECM condition 1 from Levi 33. GSM reverted to true north.
17 Mar 61
1670 kcs now operational. Results to date are average.
19 Mar 61
Practice TAC Tell exercise in effect. Emergency maintenance for 30 minutes.
20 Mar 61
Practice intercepts with CF-100 aircraft.
21 Mar 61
Surveillance given to Trod 17 and handed over to Rebuke control.
22 Mar 61
VC143 reported UFO heading SSW. Object was observed by eight people. Unable to find further information regarding this object. Practice intercepts with F-101 aircraft.
23 Mar 61
ECM exercise with CF-100 a/c on EWU C-119 a/c. This unit to handover USAF a/c on 364.2 or 274.2 mcs. Practice intercepts with CF-100 aircraft.
24 Mar 61
Practice intercepts with F-2H aircraft. ECM condition 1 from NW.
27 Mar 61
Practice intercepts with F-2H aircraft.
28 Mar 61
Practice intercepts with F-2H aircraft. Jamming condition 1 from Caswell AFB area.
29 Mar 61
Practice intercepts with CF-100 and Banshee aircraft.
30 Mar 61
Practice intercepts with F-2H aircraft.
Summary 1 Mar 61 to 31 Mar 61
|
Tracks detected |
5116 |
|
Intercepts (live) |
247 |
|
Intercepts (synthetic) |
184 |
|
Exercises (live) |
1 |
|
Exercises (synthetic) |
10 |
4 Apr 61
Practice intercepts with F-2H aircraft.
6 Apr 61
Practice intercepts with F-2H aircraft. "Sioux Indian" exercise carried out.
7 Apr 61
ADR requested information on an emergency signal from a fishing vessel. None received at this unit. Practice intercepts with F-89Jrcraft. Practice intercepts with F-2H aircraft. Until further notice all intercepts on SAC a/c suspended - due to accident in northern Ontario.
8 Apr 61
Exercise "Big Lobster" held.
9 Apr 61
A/C McLean and W/C Rodgers arrived on unit for dedication of Protestant Chapel.
10 Apr 61
Practice intercepts with F-2H aircraft. Practice intercepts with CF-100 aircraft.
12 Apr 61
Practice intercepts with F-101 aircraft.
16 Apr 61
"Mayday" squawk from VC122. Aircraft landed safely at Summerside.
17 Apr 61
Practice intercepts with CF-100 aircraft.
19 Apr 61
Practice intercepts with F-2H aircraft.
20 Apr 61
Practice intercepts with F-2H and F-101 aircraft.
26 Apr 61
Bangor requested any information available on MATS a/c in trouble. Emergency was not initiated. False report received from amateur operator. Practice intercepts with CF-100 aircraft.
27 Apr 61
Only telling of compulsory tracks until "COIN" procedures come into effect.
Summary 1 Apr 61 to 30 Apr 61
|
Tracks detected |
4884 |
|
Intercepts (live) |
163 |
|
Intercepts (synthetic) |
226 |
|
Exercises (live) |
2 |
|
Exercises (synthetic) |
15 |
1 May 61
Practice intercepts with F-2H aircraft.
2 May 61
1670 kcs to be checked each shift.
3 May 61
Practice intercepts with F-2H aircraft.
4 May 61
Practice intercepts with CF-100 and F-2H aircraft.
5 May 61
ECM from "Big Blast" mission in north. AC231 requests reports on any pick-up on weather balloon released from Ottawa. Nil sitings from this unit.
6 May 61
1670 kcs no longer on continuous transmit. To be keyed from DD position when required.
8 May 61
Practice intercepts with F-2H aircraft.
10 May 61
Practice intercepts with CF-100 aircraft.
11 May 61
Practice intercepts with CF-100 aircraft. Practice intercepts with F-2H aircraft.
12 May 61
Practice intercepts with F-2H aircraft. Electronic jamming condition 2 from "Big Blast" exercise.
15 May 61
Practice intercepts with F-2H aircraft.
16 May 61
Practice intercepts with F-2H aircraft. Practice intercepts with F-101 aircraft.
17 May 61
ECM condition 1 from Boston area. Remote control with CF-100 aircraft.
19 May 61
ECM condition 2 from "Big Blast" mission passing north of this unit. Practice intercepts with CF-100 aircraft.
21 May 61
Practice intercepts with CF-100 aircraft.
23 May 61
Practice intercepts with F-2H aircraft.
24 May 61
ECM exercise with EWU C-119 target. Practice intercepts with CF-100 aircraft.
25 May 61
ECM condition 1 from "Flashlight Peron" mission. Practice intercepts with F-2H aircraft. Surveillance given WC623 through thunderstorm.
26 May 61
Practice intercepts with F-2H aircraft.
28 May 61
Sabotage suspected in USA because of damage to radio relay stations. This unit fully manned until released by Sector.
29 May 61
Practice intercepts with F-2H aircraft.
31 May 61
Special 1 passed through area and given flight following. Practice intercepts with F-2H aircraft.
Summary 1 May 61 to 31 May 61
|
Tracks detected |
5105 |
|
Intercepts (live) |
276 |
|
Intercepts (synthetic) |
113 |
|
Exercises (live) |
5 |
|
Exercises (synthetic) |
11 |
Section VI - Security
1 Dec 60
Insecurity - 2050 hours. Door #37 of the Combined Mess found unlocked. 1 case of liquor and 12 cases of beer inside. Determined to belong to Sgts. Mess and securing action taken.
2 Dec 60
Loss of Blanket - 0230 hours. LAC Bytham reported one issue red blanket missing from Airmen’s barracks.
3 Dec 60
Confiscated Counterpane - 0020 hours. One RCAF counterpane confiscated from car of LAC J Spurr.
6 Dec 60
PMC Accident - 1500 hours. Report received that AC1 Perkins on transfer to Station Beaverbank from Station Clinton had been involved in an accident at Bass River NS at 0900 hours, 6 Dec 60. Perkins required medical attention. Estimated damage to his vehicle of $100.00.
7 Dec 60
Investigation - AFP checking report that civilians at Cole Harbour, NS were in possession of RCAF issue parkas. It was found that these items had been purchased through war surplus stores.
9 Dec 60
Fire Alarm - 0435 hours. Fire Alarm sounded. Smoke smelled in Operations Building. Investigation determined that it originated from heaters used at the construction site adjacent to the building.
10 Dec 60
Insecurity - 2010 hours. Door to Accounts section, Orderly Room found insecure.
13 Dec 60
Accident Investigation - 0830 hours. F/O Buckle reported that his car had been damaged while it was parked in the Operations Building parking lot. Subsequent investigation determined that Mr. Cameron (civilian employee) had been in collision with complainant’s vehicle.
PMC Accident - 1514 hours. RCMP reported that a car driven by LAC Perry had gone off the road at Lower Sackville, NS at approximately 0600 hours. Perry and Cpl. Grantmyre were injured and taken to Stadacona hospital. LAC Jackson and LAW Duguid other passengers in the car were uninjured. Car considered to be a write off.
15 Dec 60
Insecurity - 2240 hours. North door of Station hospital insecure at this time.
17 Dec 60
Insecurity - 1945 hours. CO’s entrance to Administration Building found insecure.
21 Dec 60
Fire - 2035 hours. Small brush fire started by Department of Highways employees on the Nicholson Road at rear of CE Section was extinguished. No fire alarm sounded. Sgt. Coolen attending from Fire Hall.
23 Dec 60
Dog Complaint - 1000 hours. LAC RA Moore reported that a dog owned by LAC Staples had attacked his son resulting in medical attention being required. Dog examined for rabies and certificate of good health obtained from veterinary.
24 Dec 60
PMC Accident - LAC Reid (Comm Tech) after being refused exit from the unit at the main gate, drove his PMC off the unit by the back road at rear of station hospital. Subsequently had an accident on the Beaverbank Road, slight damage to vehicle. No injuries to himself or passengers - LAC Bates, LAC Jackson and LAW Duguid. LAC Reid was charged and awarded a $10.00 fine and 7 days CC.
31 Dec 60
PMC Accident - Sgt. CF Baker reported that he was involved in an accident on the Hammonds Plains Road on the 30 Dec 60. No injuries resulted.
Station Passes
|
274 |
CAFIB 33s |
Daily Pass |
|
9 |
CAFIB 32s |
RCAF Regular - Operations Building |
|
1 |
CAFIB 32 |
Civilian - Operations Building |
|
1 |
CAFIB 32 |
Civilian - Domestic Site |
|
5 |
CAFIB 32s |
Dependant Passes |
3 Jan 61
Drunkeness - 0030 hours. F/L McLachlan called and stated that LAC D Snider was being held in the City Jail for being drunk. LAC Snider was let out of jail on bail at 0600 hours on the 4 Jan 61.
5 Jan 61
Insecure - 0130 hours. The main entrance door to the Senior NCOs Mess could not be secured as it was frozen with ice and snow.
Animal - 1300 hours. Writer brought a dog belonging to Cpl. Alain down to the guard house as the dog was bothering school children.
6 Jan 61
AWA - 1300 hours. FS Hellard called to inform us that LAC RW Blanchard has been AWA since 0800 hours 4 Jan 61.
8 Jan 61
AWA - LAC RW Blanchard returned to the base. Was placed on charge and received extra duties.
Accident - 2030 hours. LAC CE Thompson, FtrCop this unit reported that he was involved in a PMC accident at 2345 hours 7 Jan 61 in Springhill, NS. Nil injuries to LAC Thompson and approximately $60.00 damage to his PMC.
16 Jan 61
Key Survey - Cpl. Donnelly and LAC Townsend doing a Key survey at the Operations building.
18 Jan 61
Insecure - 0145 hours. Duty AFP found the Liquor Cabinet in the Officer’s Mess open and all liquor gone. A check with the OO FS Warren revealed that F/O Johnston had told the bar steward to leave it open for some repair work.
24 Jan 61
Incident - 0115 hours. LAC Reids PMC slid into the ditch between the Operations Building and the Transmitter site. LAC Reid didn’t have any snow tires or chains on and the road was too slippery.
Theft - 1200 hours. FS Desjardins reported a theft of a pillow from room 212 officers quarters which had occurred during the weekend. This pillow as noted missing at 1600 hours 23 Jan 61. The pillow was recovered later and turned over to the SWO.
Incident - 1600 hours. LAC Doyle’s Tool Box returned to him from Mont Apica. LAC Doyle had reported the Tool Box missing on 2 Dec 60.
25 Jan 61
Poll Tax - 1030 hours. AC Tanner escorting the Poll Tax collectors up to see the Commanding Officer.
Transportation - 1400 hours. Cpl. Skillicorn travelling to Shearwater to pick up the new CAdO F/L Majocha.
26 Jan 61
Transportation - 1000 hours. Cpl. Skillicorn proceeding back to Shearwater with F/L Majocha.
Inspection - The writer with the SWO on inspection of the Airmen’s Barracks.
27 Jan 61
Inspection - LAW Rye checking the Airwomen’s Barracks for lost red blankets.
28 Jan 61
Insecure - Duty AFP found Door No. 23 corridor between Airmen’s and Officer’s Mess leading to the Combined Mess insecure. Complete area and mess checked and door secured. FS Brown informed.
30 Jan 61
Accident - LAC W Fraser, MSE called and stated he had struck Mr. Victor Lively’s son with his PMC approximately 2 ½ miles south of the Station. Fraser took Mrs. Lively and son to Dr. LeBruns at Bedford. The child had only suffered a slight bump behind the left ear which wouldn’t give him any trouble. Mrs. Lively stated she did not blame LAC Fraser.
Insecure - Duty APF found the Solarium door in the Hospital unlocked. Interior checked and secured. Col. Lilje informed.
31 Jan 61
Animal - Writer brought a dog belonging to LAC Pouliot down to the guardhouse. LAC Pouliot informed.
Incident - Mr. L Leblanc, a carpenter at the CE section reported a dog had tore his overshoe while he was walking in the PMQ area. The dog was found to be owned by Cpl. Finlay.
Station Passes
|
255 |
CAFIB 33s |
Daily Pass |
|
10 |
CAFIB 32s |
Dependant Passes |
|
252 |
CAFIB 32s |
RCAF Regular - Reissued |
|
42 |
CAFIB 32s |
Civilian - Operations Passes - Reissued |
|
12 |
CAFIB 32s |
Civilian - Domestic Passes - Reissued |
|
13 |
CAFIB 32s |
Visitors Passes |
|
55 |
CAFIB 32s |
2405 (Auxiliary) Passes - Reissued |
1 Feb 61
Replacement - 0800 hours. Cpl. Meurant Commissionaire reported for duty taking Cpl. Huntley’s place.
Loss - F/O Morrow reported loss of a tube tester from the Electronic Stores.
PMC Accident - F/L Symington reported that he had an accident at the HQ’s parking lot. His brakes locked as he attempted to make a left turn into the HQ’s parking lot. The car proceeded to slide and damaged the #6 Hose Reel Building.
2 Feb 61
Replacement - Commissionaire Cook reported for duty replacing Commissionaire Lively.
Investigation - 0830 hours. NCO i/c AFP was requested by the CAdO to institute an investigation into the disturbance in the Airwomen’s Quarters by an alleged Male personnel in their quarters. Investigation revealed the following male pwesonnel in AW Quarters on the 1 Feb 61. LAC’s Perry, Baxter, Melanson, Dakers and Byham. The girls involved were LAW’s Shaw, Murray, Moore and Hilchey. LAW Till caused a disturbance in LAW Goyette’s room and when asked to leave grabbed LAW Goyette by her jyama top.
3 Feb 61
Barred From this Station - Commanding Officer instructed the AFP that the former LAW VD Brown is barred from this station.
Alert - 1410 hours. Siren sounded for the Operations Alert.
6 Feb 61
Detention - The following persons were paraded before F/L Jewitt Acting COpsO and awarded ten days detention: LAC’s Byham, Melanson and Baxter. LAC Perry awarded eight days detention.
7 Feb 61
Ambulance - 0520 hours. The ambulance departed unit for Stadacona hospital with Mr. Matt Prim a civilian on this unit.
Detention - LAC Dakers was paraded before S/L Keele, CTSO and awarded eight days detention. The following airwomen were paraded before F/L Jewitt and awarded Confined to Camp as follows: LAW Shaw - ten days, LAW’s Moore, Hilchey, Murray and Till - seven days. 1430 hours. LAC Moore proceeding to Camp Gagetown, NB with the Airmen undergoing detention.
8 Feb 61
Missing Items - 1200 hours. FS Desjardins reported five air mattresses missing from the Airmen’s barracks.
Missing Items - 1500 hours. The missing mattresses were recovered.
10 Feb 61
Speeding - F/O Stock reported that the Halifax Transfer Company truck driving through PMQ area came around a corner speeding and slid across the road sideways. The driver was informed of his speeding infraction and his company informed.
11 Feb 61
Incident - Cpl. Moffitt reported to the Guardhouse and stated that his dog was foaming at the mouth and throwing fits. He asked if he could have the dog shot. Duty AFP took the dog to the dump and killed it with a 9mm.
Incident - 0200 hours. Cpl. Church, OC reported to Duty AFP that the record reflector in the 8 Lanterns Room was broken by Cpl. Deveau, FtrCop by accident. The SWO was later informed.
13 Feb 61
Inspection - 0930 hours. The new CAdO F/L Majocha arrived at the guardhouse for inspection.
Inspection - 1630 hours. Captain Leppard Corps of Commissionaires arrived on unit for inspection of the Commissionaires. Commissionaire Cook was suspended for the day.
15 Feb 61
Fire - Sgt. Bast discovered Richard Mathurin (son of Cpl. Mathurin) and John Warren (son of FS Warren) setting a fire in the Rec. Centre downstairs underneath the south stairway. Sgt. Bast extinguished the blaze. A slight damage to floor and two table and two tables stored there. Both boys taken home and parents informed.
16 Feb 61
Incident - LAC Knickle interviewed with reference to reported loss of Hot Water Tank. Tank was returned to CE Section by LAC Knickle.
Replacement - Commissionaire Curtis reported for duty taking Commissionaire Cook’s place.
18 Feb 61
Drinking While on Duty - While on patrol near the CE section the writer observed Mr. Davis, Pump and Sewage, staggering as he walked passed the CE section. The writer carried out a check and noted that the man had suffered from indulgence in alcoholic beverages. Further investigation was carried out.
19 Feb 61
PMC Accident - LAC Stanley, Fire Fighter, reported being involved in a car accident. LAC Stanley stated he had parked his car off the Beaverbank Road and a car driven by Mr. Smith (civilian this unit) slid on the icy road and hit into LAC Stanley’s car.
20 Feb 61
Replacement - Cpl. Croft, Commissionaire, reported for duty replacing Commissionaire Meurant.
21 Feb 61
Accident - LAC Flemming, while playing basketball in the Rec. Centre, went through one of the windows in the entrance door to the gym. LAC Flemming’s right arm was cut so the ambulance took him into Stadacona Hospital.
26 Feb 61
PMC Accident - 2000 hours. Sgt. Barber’s son reported car accident immediately south of Station on Beaverbank Road. Cpl. Skillicorn investigating and RCMP immediately called. Cars driven by Sgt. Barker and LAC Schroeder were involved. Mrs. Barker, LAC Calhoun and LAW Calhoun were taken to Stadacona hospital with undetermined injuries. Cars were a complete write off.
Instructions - 2330 hours. FS Richard, OO advised that no personnel be allowed to drive off the unit due to the road conditions.
Station Passes
|
201 |
CAFIB 33s |
Daily Pass |
|
3 |
CAFIB 32s |
Dependant Passes |
|
8 |
CAFIB 32s |
RCAF Regular Passes |
|
4 |
CAFIB 32s |
Civilian - Operations Building Passes |
|
1 |
CAFIB 32 |
Civilian - Domestic Site Passes |
1 Apr 61
Insecurity - Whilst on patrol the duty AFPman found the kitchen door in the MIR unlocked. This allowed access to the MIR proper. The pharmacy was also insecure at this time. Nursing Sister contacted. MIR checked and secured.
3 Apr 61
Discipline - Civilian, Mr. Fred Boutlier, Station Steam Plant, was checked at the main gate by the duty AFPman for attempting to operate his PMC whilst under the influence of alcohol.
5 Apr 61
Accident - CPO, Mr. Spinny, reported to this office that he had witnessed a dog being struck by a speeding vehicle on Beaverbank Road, south of the unit. The vehicle involved failed to stop following the accident. Complaint investigated.
8 Apr 61
Discipline - Duty AFPman had occasion to check 42553H ABRM Fritton, RCN, Albro Lake at the unit main gate. Subject was attempting to take beer off the Station. AB Fritton is now on the Station "Black List".
9 Apr 61
Theft - Report received by this office from CEO, F/O Johnson, to the effect that a person or persons unknown had made off with a quantity of liquor and beer which was left over from a section party held in the Station Rec. Centre. Investigation initiated.
Chapel Opening - AFP staff assisted in the official opening of the new Protestant chapel.
17 Apr 61
Insecurity - Whilst on foot patrol the duty AFPman found the Officer’s Mess Fridge unlocked. LAC Ayres, duty bar steward, was contacted and an inventory check was immediately made. All was in order. Fridge secured.
18 Apr 61
Discipline - LAC F Tanner was paraded before the CAdO, F/L Majocha, charged under section 114, NDA, found guilty and was awarded a fine of $25.00 and 14 days CC.
19 Apr 61
Arrest - LAC Louis Leblanc was placed under open arrest by F/O Wenaas for having reported for work at Operations whilst under the influence of alcohol.
Discipline - 61697W LAW Carol Duguid was paraded before the COpsO, S/L Bruner charged under sections 118 and 88, NDA. Found guilty and was awarded a fine of $15.00.
Insecurity - Whilst on patrol the duty AFPman found the north door to the Station Headquarters building unlocked. Building checked out and secured.
22 Apr 61
Discipline - LAC Edward Thompson, FtrCop, was placed under open arrest. Authority - F/O Janes, for having been absent from his place of duty.
New Personnel - Commissionaire Daniel Joseph Fetinko reported in for duty relieving Commissionaire F Purvis.
28 Apr 61
Discipline - LAC E Thompson was paraded before the COpsO, S/L Bruner, charged under section 81 of the NDA. Found guilty and was awarded a fine of $25.00 and seven days extra work.
Registered PMCs
|
Officers |
24 |
|
Airmen |
125 |
|
Civilians |
66 |
|
Visitors |
15 |
2 May 61
Discipline - LAC P Bowser paraded before COpsO. Charged under Section 81, DNA. Awarded a $10.00 fine and seven days extra work.
Insecurity - North door of Administration building found insecure at 1955 hours, 2 May. Check made inside - all found in order.
3 May 61
Accident - LAC JE Bate, FtrCop, involved in PMC accident on Beaverbank Road. Slight injuries to Bate. Extensive damage to his auto.
5 May 61
Insecurity - F/L Marsh reported loss of a classified document at Operations Building. NCO i/c AFP investigated and recovered same. Compromise unlikely.
7 May 61
Damage - Window of Central Warehouse office in Rec. Centre was broken accidentally by personnel using gymnasium. Action taken by duty AFPman to ensure security until repairs could be effected.
8 May 61
Insecurity - 0015 hours. Rear entrance of Station Grocery Store found unlocked. Grocery operator responsible. Door was secured after check.
10 May 61
Insecurity - Kitchen entrance of Station Hospital insecure are 2040 hours. Interior check made. Cpl. Lilje notified. Door locked.
11 May 61
Insecurity - Solarium doors of Station Hospital insecure at 1815 hours. Interior check made. Cpl. Lilje notified. Door secured.
12 May 61
Fire - 1820 hours. Small bush fire in woods rear of PMW area. Station Fire Department attended and blaze extinguished. Workmen in area during the day believed responsible. No damage.
15 May 61
Theft - 1630 hours. Station Barber, Mr. W Creelman reported that approximately $17.00 was stolen from the Barber Shop during pm of this date.
17 May 61
Insecurity - 1935 hours. North door of school insecure. Interior check made. All in order. Door secured.
18 May 61
Discipline - 0240 hours. LAW Shaw went through the barrier driving her PMC without signing out. Also disobeyed AFPman’s instructions to halt.
19 May 61
Insecurity - 2250 hours. Station Beauty Parlor door insecure. Locked after check made.
Trespassing - Two RCN personnel from Albro Lake, observed entering unit other than by main gate. Unable to apprehend as they departed hastily. CO Albro Lake informed.
23 May 61
Discipline - LAW Shaw awarded a $20.00 fine and 3 days extra work by COpsO. Section 118 DNA.
Damage - 1500 hours. Window at MIR accidentally broken by Gregory Wagner, Brian Chapman, James MacDonald and Douglas Thompson - dependent children on unit.
25 May 61
Insecurities - North door of Administration Building, inside door of CO’s office and main door of Supply section found insecure on this date during check.
Fire Hazard - A fire hazard discovered by duty AFPman in cleaners storeroom in Administration Building was reported to the Fire Hall who will action.
26 May 61
Accident - Cpl. B Veale, reported that her PMC had been damaged by a hit and run driver - either on the 25th or 26th May. Investigation being conducted in this matter.
27 May 61
Fire - Bush fire reported by F/L Ryan in woods north of PMQ area. Fire Department attending with other personnel called out for occasion. Blaze extinguished. Believed caused by NS Power Company employee working in area on previous day.
28 May 61
Damage - Report of damage to a wall in the Airmen’s Canteen games room was received. Investigation revealed that LAC Belanger was responsible, however it was not willful damage.