Beaverbank, NS

The following is an outline of the activities of the CAdO for this period.

Century Series Briefing Team headed by Lt. Colonel Johnson visited the unit.

S/L Palmer (ADC) Recreation paid staff visit to this unit.

F/O JE Simmons, Pers./Admin., SOS this unit on completion of service with RCAF.

Staff from Russian Embassy, Ottawa, toured station escorted by CAdO.

F/L GR Wonnacott and F/L PG Brewster (ADC) made semi-annual SOPA Inspection.

F/O RD Morrow, Supply, promoted to F/L.

Captain NL Soucie of Chief Program Branch GSMO visited unit for inspection of progress of FST-2 installation. F/O EM Bolovich SCEO TOS this unit.

W/C Riddell SOCE ADCHQ made annual SOCE inspection.

F/O ML Bolovich Med./Nurs. TOS this unit to assume duties as SMO.

LAC R Staples involved in PMC accident at Waverly NS. No injuries incurred.

Lt. A Reveley and four Staff Sergeants from Barrington AFS visited station for three days cross-training.

LAC JW Smith and Cpl. JF Lacharite involved in accident near Kennercook NS. Both treated for minor lacerations.

F/O WD Johnston SCEO SOS this unit on transfer to RCAF Station Centralia.

Lt. CC Underwood and party of four Staff Sergeants from Barrington AFS arrived on unit for Operations Cross-Training.

LAC WC Hall and LAC WF Benedict involved in accident on Highway #2 near Shubenacadie NS. Both treated for lacerations.

F/O MMB Couture Med./Nurs. SOS this unit on transfer to RCAF Station Chatham.

F/L E McLachlan Tech/Tel SOS this unit on transfer to Medmenham UK.

Station/ADC Track and Field Meet. F/O BP MacDonald Tech/Tel TOS this unit and assumed duties as Radar Officer.

S/L DL Thompson Command Matron ADC paid two-day staff visit.

W/C Sarty SOGT ADCHQ made two-day staff visit to discuss ground training.

RCAF bus driven by LAC D McLaughlin and semi-trailer owned by Eastern Woodworkers involved in accident on Highway #1 at Lower Sackville.

A/V/M WR MacBrien AOC ADC accompanied by S/L W Marsh made annual inspection of this unit.

F/L BC Marsh leaves unit on posting to CJS(W) for course prior to transfer to RCAF Station North Bay effective 14 Feb 62.

Management Analysis Team consisting of F/L Cottrell and F/O Archibald from ADC held management conference this unit. F/O D Wagner and WO2 NR Miller SOMSE ADCHQ paid two-day staff visit.

Captain DQ MacKenzie RCPC from Halifax made Postal Inspection at the unit.

F/L J Cline and F/L AD McLeod visited the unit.

Cpl. AW Clarke awarded Canadian Forces Decoration.

F/O JW McDavid and Mr. R MacLennan from AMC paid four-day visit re GLH-S01 installation. Sgt. Mosher, AB GDefMn and LAC Madden FS GDefMn from MAC conducted annual Passive Defence Training.

FS GH Brown MedA from RCAF Station Summerside carried out Hygiene Inspection.

Mr. R Williams (Cleaner-Helper) charged and sentenced to one year’s suspended sentence after pleading guilty to a charge of theft (under $50.00).

W/C Gallagher SORA/RC from ADCHQ paid staff visit.

F/O KL Webb Food Services Officer from ADC paid staff visit. S/L KE McKenzie and WO CM Smith of AFHQ visited for inspection of new construction.

F/L Rintoul and LAC Madden of MAC distributed and recorded Personal Radiation dosimeters DT60s to all personnel.

Cpl. RW Armstrong involved in a vehicle accident in Lower Sackville NS. No injuries were incurred.

S/L Milner, S/L Dent and F/L Thirtwall of AFHQ paid visit concerning CE scales.

F/L DL Giggey ADC paid staff visit to Telecom Section.

S/L C Brown ADCHQ OPC briefed the Officers of this unit on RCAF Optimum Personnel structure. LAC P Bowser was involved in a vehicle accident in Pictou NS. Damage was extensive and severe head lacerations were suffered.

Sgt. Yetman was awarded the Canadian Forces Decoration. FS M Warren and WO1 Liddle were awarded the first clasp to CD.

F/L GR Howson Pers/AF Security from ADC paid staff visit to this unit.

The following is an outline of the activities of the sections under command of the CTSO.

One tower SN5450-809-1192 and Tower Group Installation Kit P05840-611-0636 total 110,975 pounds shipped on five trailer trucks to Chibougamau (Site C-42) Rigid radome shipped via two trailer trucks to RCAF Station Moosonee.

231260 LAC DE Knickle, MSE Tech 3, appointed Royal Life Saving Society Life Guard Corps Cadet - Jun 61.

The following MSE operators competed in the station truck rodeo "Safe and Skilled Driving Competition: 1961:
210140 LAC WRW Fraser - MSEOp 3
235929 LAC DH McLaughlin - MSEOp 3
208438 LAC DM Parsons - MSEOp 3A
216535 LAC JW Smith - MSEOp 3A
LAC Fraser gained the most points with 307. LAC Parsons came second with 291 points.

AN/FST-2 accepted by GSMO as a complete installation.

WO2 I McIvor, ADC St Hubert, carried out Fire Inspection of the station.

F/O D Wagner and WO2 W Miller of the MSE Inspection Team arrived from ADC St Hubert.

Canadian General Electric installation crew arrived on site to commence installation of AN/FPS-6B.

AN/FPS-6B formally handed over for unit control and operation.

The following is an outline of the activities of the Senior Controller section for this period.

Several checks carried out on 1670 kcs with good results. Additional security precautions are now necessary because of numerous civilian personnel working around the Operations building. Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft.

Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft.

Practice intercepts with CF-100 aircraft. USAF century series briefing team spoke to all controllers regarding USAF aircraft operations and control. In addition, an hour was devoted to SAGE and associated aircraft control.

ECM strength 1 from Flashlight mission. Practice intercepts with CF-100 aircraft.

Exercise "Think Ahead" (Live) held. Canas participation restricted by weather. Two F2H aircraft diverted to Chatham.

ECM exercise with CF-100 and F2H aircraft against EWU C-119 target. Practice Intercepts with F2H aircraft.

Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft.

Intercepts against SAC aircraft are now authorized with unarmed interceptors. NORAD and SAC will continue efforts to remove this restriction. Practice intercepts with CF-100, F2H and F-89J aircraft.

ECM exercise with CF-100 interceptors against EWU CF-100 jammer. Practice intercepts with F-89J aircraft.

Back-up height finder (TPS-502) will be unserviceable indefinitely awaiting parts.

Flight following VC153 with CAS on board. Tri-region STP Problem 727 held.

Exercise Big Echo 2 (live) held with USAF ADC B-57 aircraft as targets and F2H and F-89J aircraft as interceptors. Practice intercepts with CF-100 aircraft.

Adjacent USAF control agencies are to be advised in advance if ECM exercises over Canada will affect them.

Exercise Sioux Knife (live) held. Because of track cancellations there was no interceptor participation in this Sub-Sector.

ECM exercise with EWU C-119 aircraft on demonstration run only. Practice intercepts with F-89J aircraft.

Practice intercepts with F-89J aircraft.

This unit is to ECM score each SAC missions on 1 and 8 Jul and each Friday thereafter for the following six weeks. Practice intercepts with F2H and CF-100 aircraft.

This unit will immediately man all Battle Staff positions on receipt of Alert Condition Defcon 2/Fast Pace or higher state of readiness.

Practice intercepts with CF-100 aircraft.

Simulation equipment (15J1D & T2) are on annual overhaul for approximately one week.

Practice intercepts with F2H and CF-100 aircraft.

Practice intercepts with F2H, CF-100, F-89J and F-106 aircraft.

Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft.

Exercise Sioux Leader (live) held. Five tracks were detected. Two commitments resulted in two MAs by F-106 aircraft based at Loring AFB.

ECM site run by USAF B-52 aircraft. Maximum strength 2 jamming.

Today a CF-100 aircraft based at Chatham was allotted to this unit for checks on the MF transmitter. Results were discouraging. An effort is to be made to modify the antennae installation. Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft.

Practice intercepts with F-89J and CF-100 aircraft.

Practice intercepts with F2H and CF-100 aircraft. ECM exercise 1 held using a CF-100 aircraft as target with two CF-100s as fighters. All armed aircraft at Chatham will now use the call sign "ZULU" in addition to the regular callsign.

Practice intercepts with F2H and F-89J aircraft. MF transmitter checked with C-45 aircraft with poor results.

The video mapper equipment will be unserviceable indefinitely awaiting a high voltage condenser.

Several occurrences of ECM from aircraft working Bangor Air Defence Sector. Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft.

Radio station CHNS called seeking information on a TCA emergency. Halifax tower was contacted and it was revealed that TCA 709, a ferry flight to Montreal with one dead engine, had another engine on fire over Tucker Lake. The aircraft subsequently landed safely at Halifax International. S/L Mahoney of ADCHQ paid a one day visit to check control procedures.

Practice intercepts with F-89J aircraft. Fog has been preventing intercept activity with F2H aircraft for several evenings.

Scheduled evening operations with 870 Squadron cancelled because of fog. Practice intercepts with F-89J aircraft.

Several land lines were out for 30 minutes because of trouble in the Newcastle, NB area.

Difficulties with the MF transmitter still evident. Practice intercepts with F-106 aircraft. Emergency declared by an inbound Argus aircraft with engine trouble. Emergency cancelled after the Argus crossed the coast line. Scheduled intercepts with F2H aircraft again cancelled because of fog at Shearwater.

Four F2H aircraft given surveillance on route to rendezvous with HMCS Bonaventure. ECM exercise held with a C-119 as target and two CF-100 Chatham based aircraft as interceptors.

Practice intercepts with CF-100 aircraft.

Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft. MF transmitter is now serviceable.

Practice intercepts with F2H and F-89J aircraft.

MF transmitter again giving poor results. Antennae installation suspected to be the cause.

ECM strength 1 received from aircraft working St. Margarets. STP exercise 727 held in Northern NORAD Region only. Battle damage and communications outages provided greater realism than in former STP exercises.

Practice intercepts with CF-100 aircraft. ECM site run by 99^th SAC Bomb Wing.

Exercise Sioux Magic held. This unit had control of two F-89J aircraft but no targets were available. No further participation by this unit.

Soviet IL-18 designated "Special 21" landed at Halifax International at 1254Z. This aircraft carried Yuri Gagarin and entourage from Cuba to Halifax to be the guests of Cyrus Eaton.

At 0931Z this unit was advised by St. Margarets that Russia had launched another space vehicle carrying a Major Titov into orbit. Soviet IL-18 (Aero Flot 75708) carrying Yuri Gagarin departed Halifax at 1755Z. Carried by this unit as track X623. At 1820Z the track was being carried by Sydney.

870 Squadron Shearwater are conducting night flying during the period 7-11 Aug. This unit can expect intercept control activity on these evenings. Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft.

Excessive water usage was reported by the pump house operator. Source of trouble was determined to be the flush valve of a toilet receptacle located on the second floor of the Operations building. A visit was made to the unit by the new Operations Officer at Shearwater, Lt. Commander Bayes. Transport was via helicopter using the ball diamond as the landing field. Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft. The restriction of no armed interceptor practice intercepts for F-100, F-102 and F-106 aircraft has been removed except against SAC aircraft.

Big Blast mission conducted by the SAC 99^th Bomb Wing. ECM from three B-52 aircraft with four F2H aircraft as interceptors. Good results. Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft. Remote control exercise with 4 CF-100 aircraft.

Big Blast mission as conducted on 9 Aug. Practice intercepts with F2H and CF-100 aircraft. Round House Alpha declared at 2324Z for exercise Desk Top IV.

Big Blast Mission as conducted on 10 Aug. ECM exercise with C-119 as target and two CF-100 aircraft as interceptors. Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft.

Exercise Desk Top IV (synthetic) held. This unit to alert schedule at 0937Z when readiness state cocked pistol received from NORAD HQ. Exercise Fade-out at 2200Z.

Several occurrences of ECM from aircraft working the St. Margarets - Moisie area. Practice intercepts with CF-100 aircraft.

Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft.

Eight B-52 aircraft given flight follow through this units area of radar coverage.

Exercise Big Lobster (live) held. This unit had two F-89J Air National Guard aircraft for control against two USAF ADC targets. Results three MAs and one MI.

This unit advised by Sector that a serious forest fire threatens their unit and evacuation may be necessary. This unit to be prepared to take over Sector responsibilities.

Special 3 carried as track number X538 given flight follow. Vice President Lyndon Johnson on board. Two ECM site runs by SAC. Scheduled control with F2H aircraft cancelled because of weather.

F2H aircraft scheduled for evening control cancelled because of fog. This unit now authorized to close the message centre on weekends and holidays.

New antennae being installed for the MF transmitter. Practice intercepts with F-106, T-33, CF-100 and F2H aircraft.

Practice intercepts with F-106 aircraft.

One ECM site run by SAC. Practice intercepts with F-89J and F-101 aircraft.

Several aircraft given surveillance around heavy thunder storms in this area.

Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft.

ECM exercise held with EWU C-119 aircraft as target and two Chatham based CF-100 aircraft as interceptors. ECM experienced from aircraft working St. Margarets and Moisie. Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft.

Several B-52 aircraft given flight follow. Practice intercepts with F2H and CF-100 aircraft.

Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft.

Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft.

Request received from Barrington for this unit to provide close surveillance on Cubana 476 which landed at Halifax International at 2012Z. Cubana 476 was subsequently airborne at 2256Z with destination Czechoslovakia. Carried as track number X651.

Short emergency maintenance period required to adjust radar antennae equipment.

Practice intercepts with F-101B aircraft. Two site runs by SAC B-52 aircraft. Maximum ECM received was strength two.

Practice intercepts with F2H and F-89J aircraft.

Semi-emergency declared by an Argus aircraft returning to Greenwood from sea position at 0725Z. Hydraulic services were lost. Aircraft given flight surveillance until handover to Greenwood tower. Fleetwood 1 (Dakota 808) with the Air Officer Commanding Air Defence Command on board landed at Halifax International at 1615Z.AOC arrived at this unit at 1700Z for annual inspection of the station. Two pairs of F2H aircraft and one T-33 were under control for demonstration intercepts when the AOC visited the Operations site. Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft.

Fleetwood 1 with AOC on board given flight follow with subsequent handover to Sydney. This unit on Round House Alpha at 1853Z for exercise Sioux Noose. Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft.

Operating on CPS-6B radar only. The EW kit will be unserviceable until 11 Sep awaiting parts. Alert schedule implemented on declaration of Cocked Pistol at 1017Z for exercise Sioux Noose. During the exercise there was good activity in this sub-sector. Control was given to F2H and F-89J aircraft against 13 fakers crossing our area with good results. Exercise fade out at 1701Z.

Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft.

ECM EWU exercise held with C-119 a/c as jammer and two Chatham based CF-100 a/c as interceptors.

Practice intercepts with F2H and CF-100 aircraft.

Practice intercepts with F2H and CF-100 aircraft. G/C Houle, S/L Wallis, and Mr. Jardine of Sector St. Margarets are visiting the unit to observe STP exercises on 15 Sep. Reports of an unidentified flying object received from F2H and CF-100 aircraft under control. Sector advised that USN Coast Guard also reported similar information. No other information was available.

Several land lines temporarily unserviceable due to moisture.

Main radar off the air because of antennae drive motor failure. Estimated return to operation is 48 hours.

Request for an ECM Manual Radar site run was denied because of radar status.

It is now necessary to pass controller strengths to Sector each morning by 0900 hours. Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft.

It was learned that the authentication code had been compromised. New authentication code in use for the remainder of September. Lateral Tell was received from Barrington during maintenance period for back-up radar.

Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft.

Receiver site operated on auxiliary power for two hour maintenance period.

A reported SIF emergency squawk was subsequently determined to be SIF malfunction. Moncton ATC was extremely concerned. Main radar became serviceable. However, several shut-downs occurred for equipment checks. The Station fire alarm system was activated by an over-sensitive sensing unit in Zone 12. While it was a false alarm, Fire Hall personnel reported to the Operations Building with minimum of delay. Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft.

Memorandum to all operations personnel indicating that dosemeters for recording radiation absorption will be issued in the neat future and worn while on duty.

Fire alarm system again activated because of the over-sensitive sensing unit in Zone 12. The unit was changed and further false alarms are not anticipated. Back-up height finder will be unserviceable indefinitely awaiting parts.

Practice intercepts with CF-100 and F-89J aircraft.

Back-up height finder now serviceable.

Video Mapper now serviceable.

PPI Camera clock will be unserviceable indefinitely. No spare available.

Transmitter site operated on auxiliary power for a two-hour maintenance period. ECM condition one experienced from an aircraft operating in the St. Margarets area. Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft.

Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft. Two F2H aircraft diverted to Summerside because of rapidly deteriorating weather at Shearwater. Suspected SOS squawk was determined to be Navy 1580 under Halifax approach control surveillance and not in trouble. Faulty SIF equipment.

One ECM Manual Radar Site run carried out by SAC.

Aeroflot 75724 (Russian IL-18) carried as Special 10, track number Y493, landed at Halifax International at 1735Z. Special 10 again airborne at 1901Z and carried as track number X666 by this unit. Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft.

STP exercise carried out. Practice intercepts with CF-100 aircraft.

Information regarding Hurricane "Francis" passed from Boston Meteorological section. This storm has maximum winds at 90 knots. Position at 0400Z was 3800N 6440W.

ECM condition 1 from SAC (Silex 31). EWU exercise ECM condition 1. F2H and CF-100 interceptors on C-119. Nite practice intercepts with F2H aircraft.

Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft. ECM condition 1. Aircraft working 21 AC&W. VC 20740 returned with engine feathered. Surveillance given this aircraft until over to ZX range. Advised Soviet IL-18, call sign RPJUG, leaving Havana for Soviet. This aircraft will pass through the Halifax area. Landed at Halifax at 2035Z. Practice intercepts with CF-100 aircraft.

Soviet a/c off Halifax at 0835Z - carried as X676. Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft. CINC NORAD declares Double Take "A" re Exercise Sky Shield II. Practice intercepts with CF-100 aircraft.

CINC NORAD declares Round House "A" at 13/1000Z re Sky Shield II. STP exercise carried out.

At 0805Z CINC NORAD declared Fast Pace "B" re Exercise Sky Shield. Station alert was sounded at 0807Z with maximum manning and Battle Staff completed by 0828Z. At 1138Z, simulated Air Defence Cocked Pistol was implemented. At 1637Z, Big Noise "D" was implemented. This exercise carried on until Fade Out was declared at 15/0505Z. During exercise close liaison and support between this unit and CANAS.

Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft. STP exercise held. Evaluation team postponed visit until January 1962. Practice intercepts with F-101 aircraft.

ECM condition 1 from Humpty 42. STP exercise carried out. Practice intercepts with CF-100 aircraft. Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft. Checkerboard exercise held.

Practice intercepts with F-89J aircraft. Electronic jamming strength 1 from NW.

ECM condition 1 from 310 degrees magnetic. Pasha 22 working in Bangor area.

ECM condition 1 experienced from a/c in Bangor area.

Practice intercepts with CF-100 aircraft.

ECM condition 1 from 310 degrees magnetic. Source unknown. Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft. EWU exercise against C-119 jammer. Practice intercepts with F-89J aircraft.

Practice intercepts with F-89J aircraft. Practice intercepts with CF-100 aircraft.

STP exercise held.

Practice intercepts with F-101B aircraft. Practice intercepts with F-89J aircraft.

Surveillance to Agony 41 on request. Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft. ECM condition 1 from B-52 working Bangor. Practice intercepts with F-101 aircraft.

STP exercise held. Practice intercepts with F-89J aircraft. Practice intercepts with CF-100 aircraft.

Practice intercepts with F-101 aircraft. Practice intercepts with CF-100 aircraft. STP exercise held.

Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft. New land line 31676 from Redtape to Pepper now functional.F2H a/c from 870 Squadron utilized during Big Lobster. F-101 a/c from Bangor under close control of this unit during exercise. "Drumstick" activated for Big Blast mission.

F2H a/c for practice intercepts. Jamming condition 1 from 310 degrees magnetic.

STP exercise help.

STP exercise held. Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft.

Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft. STP exercise held. Electronic jamming condition 1 from a/c working Barrington area.

Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft. Practice intercepts with CF-100 aircraft.

COC reported ECM from unknown source in Northern Sector. Nil indications at this unit. ECM condition 1 from 280 degrees from a/c working Boston area. Practice intercepts with CF-100 aircraft. Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft. Practice intercepts with F-101 aircraft.

STP exercise held. Practice intercepts with CF-100 aircraft.

Flight following Viscount with Prime Minister aboard on flight from Halifax to Ottawa. Handover to Midwife. ECM condition 1 from 280 degrees magnetic. Aircraft making run on Barrington.

ECM condition 1 from Bangor area. STP exercise held. Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft.

STP exercise held. ECM from Snag 1 running on Bangor. Practice intercepts with CF-100 aircraft. VC 1547 for MF checks - strength 3. Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft.

Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft.

Exercise Shock Wave. Active participation with F2H a/c was anticipated. Exercise cancelled. ECM condition 1 from aircraft in Loring area. Practice intercepts with F-101 aircraft.

STP exercise held. Practice intercepts with F-89J aircraft.

Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft.

Exercise Big Echo 4. F2H a/c participated. Targets were T-33 from Goose Bay to Bangor. Six tracks over a period of 2 ½ hours through this area.

Alert re aircraft "IVH" on flight from Moncton direct Summerside. Nil radar paint nor voice communication. Aircraft landed safely at Summerside.

X601 unknown. IDFR by Mohawk. Aircraft Mayday squawk proved to be faulty transmitter in airborne equipment. STP 726 held.

STP Desk Top IV held.

Exercise Sioux Pipe held. Active participation by 870 Squadron (RCN). Practice intercepts with CF-100 aircraft.

Practice intercepts with F-101 aircraft. Practice intercepts with F2H aircraft.

The following is an outline of the activities of the Security Section for the period.

Door leading to Senior NCO’s beer lock-up found insecure by AFPman on duty. Area checked and door secured.

North door leading to Station Snack Bar/Grocery Store found insecure by duty AFPman on patrol. Mr. M Lively informed and the door was secured.

Discipline - 0035 hours. A civilian, Mr. AR Davis, Burroughs Defence Installations, was checked for impaired driving. Subject civilian had ran a stop sign, running his PMC in a ditch.

Loss - Complaint received fro SWO, FS Desjardins, to the effect that a RCAF issue blanket was missing from the Officer’s barracks. The incident was investigated by this office and the blanket recovered.

Discipline - Mr. FP Boultier, civilian employed in Station Steam Plant, was checked at the main gate for impaired driving. Subject civilian was later awarded a seven day suspension of duty for this offence.

Discipline - LAC A Baxter, FtrCop, was paraded before the Commanding Officer charged under Section 88, NDA. Found guilty and was awarded a fine of $50.00 and 14 days CC.

Theft - A report was received from Mr. Langdon, Burroughs Defence Installations to the effect that a person or persons unknown had stolen a transistor radio belonging to him from the Senior NCO’s dining room. Investigation by this office revealed that the subject civilian had merely misplaced the radio. It was recovered and returned to Mr. Langdon.

Fire - At 0015 hours, a report was received from the Duty Orderly Corporal to the effect that he had discovered one of the couches in the Airmen’s Institute smoldering. The incident was actioned by Station Fire Hall personnel. Damage consisted of a small hole approximately the size of a silver dollar. Apparently the fire was caused by a careless smoker.

Discipline - Mr. K Richards, civilian, Station Food Services, residing on Beaverbank Road reported that there were several service personnel creating a disturbance in a trailer rented by Mr. Baker, casual laborer, CE Section. Mr. Baker’s trailer is located immediately next to Mr. Richard’s residence. Mr. Baker was cautioned against creating any further disturbance.

Discipline - AFPman on patrol reported that a window had been discovered broken in the Station MIR. Access to the hospital could not be gained through this window.
VIP Inspection - 1600 hours. Staff from the Russian Embassy, Ottawa, made a brief tour of the Station area escorted by the CAdO.

Dogs - A complaint was received from the wife of Mr. M Rainforth, civilian employed in Station CE section, that a dog belonging to LAC Aker had attacked her near her PMQ. No injuries were suffered however LAC Aker was informed of the regulations governing the tethering of dogs on DND property.
Discipline - A telephone call was received from the Airwoman’s barracks block to the effect that a male prowler was in the area. The incident was investigated by the duty AFPman with negative results.

Damage - LAC C Moore, PMQ #104, reported that a person or persons unknown had cut the window screens in his bathroom and master bedroom on the night of 23 Jun 61. Investigation of the incident revealed that the damage was caused by Master Blair Todd, dependant son of FS GT Todd and Master Raymond Oram, dependant of Sgt. W Oram, FtrCop, this unit.

Discipline - A complaint was received from Mrs. Jewitt, PMQ #87, to the effect that she had apprehended a young child, 4 year old dependant son of FS Yearly, PMQ #97, in the possession of matches and in the process of starting a fire in the wooded area at the rear of the PMQ area. FS Yearly was contacted and advised of the situation.

Dogs - Report received from Blair Todd, dependant son of FS Todd, that his sister Rouilla had been bitten by a dog, owned by Cpl. FR Moffitt. Girl was bitten on right hand and right calf and was treated by N/S at Station Hospital. Dog was chained to garage at rear of Cpl. Moffitt’s PMQ as per SSO’s. Dog was taken to Halifax Veterinarian Hospital where a rabies test was conducted. Apparently negative.

Investigation - Cpl.’s Skillicorn and Donnelly conducted a summary investigation into a moving claim submitted by LAC Hobbs.
Insecurity - Three windows in station hospital found open. Cpl. Lilje NCO i/c, advised and windows secured.

PMC Accident - LAC R Staples, FtrCop this unit, reports that he had been involved in an accident at Waverly, NS. He was accompanied by his wife and children, who apparently suffered no injuries. Accident investigated by Halifax RCMP.

PMC Accident - Report from RCMP advising that LAC JW Smith (OPMME) involved in a PMC accident near Kennetcook, NS. Cpl. JF Lacharite (Sup Tech) was sole passenger in Smith’s car. Other car involved owned by Mr. Rueben White of Upper Kennetcook. Both airmen treated for lacerations at HMCS Stadacona hospital. Cpl. Lacharite to remain in hospital while Smith released after treatment.
Insecurity - Window in rear of Supply Section found open by AFPman on station patrol. FS Thompson advised and window secured.
Discipline - LAC RJ Malone (Sup Tech) found asleep in his PMC parked in front of Supply Section. Ignition key removed as sleep appeared to have been induced through over-indulgence of alcohol.

Investigation - Cpl.’s Mallett and Donnelly to Stewiacke RCMP Detachment re accident investigation LAC Smith.
Discipline - Peter Desjardins cautioned re driving without license after being observed behind the wheel of Farmer’s Dairy truck. Driver also cautioned regarding children operating vehicle.

Loss - Mr. Lively reported loss of Grocery Store keys. Issued with a new set. Keys which were reported lost have been recovered.

Discipline - Reported by Sgt. Stokes that RCAF Station Gorsebrook ball team had taken beer aboard bus on leaving this unit after playing ball last evening. A course of action has been decided should such an incident occur again.

Discipline - 244121 LAC WJ Doucette, FtrCop, placed in open custody for drunkenness. Released from custody on authority of Commanding Officer in am.

Accident - Report received from Mr. GT Smith to the effect that he hit a child’s tricycle with his PMC in front of the Station store, causing considerable damage to the tricycle which had been left in the road. Tricycle is in the property of dependant child of LAC Reed. Arrangements have been made regarding situation for damage.
Security - Ring of keys left by F/L Morrow in cubby hole of Officer’s Mess. Keys would fit locks in Supply Section and for this reason were brought to guardhouse for safekeeping by AFPman as they were too easily available to unauthorized persons while left in the Officer’s Mess.

Dogs - Duty AFPman observed stray dog - once the property of LAC Bonevitch, SOS this unit. Inquiries were made and present owner of dog found to be a Mrs. Mosher, who was advised of the whereabouts of the dog.
Insecurity - Pop Cooler in Operations building reported to be insecure. As steward responsible for security not on unit, cooler to be secured as best as possible with pop cases being placed on top until return of steward. On return of steward shortage of $1.50 discovered, to be repaid by Operations personnel, who had consumed pop on an honour system, as the change box had been removed from the cooler.

Discipline - Mike Desjardin observed driving Farmer’s Dairy truck in PMQ area. Driver of truck warned regarding incident.
Medical - Nursing Sister contacted after report received from Cpl. DB Veale that LAW SF Hall required medical treatment urgently. Ambulance dispatched to Halifax with Hall.

Discipline - 244121 LAC WJ Doucette, FtrCop, appeared before F/L V Jewitt charged with drunkenness under Section 88 of the NDA. He was found guilty and was awarded a $25.00 fine and three days extra duty.

PMC Accident - LAC WC Hatt telephoned AFP to report an accident involving a PMC owned by LAC WF Benedict on Highway #2 near Shubenacadie, and another, Mr. RC Coates of Amherst NS. Both airmen sustained lacerations to face and head and were treated by Dr. McGinnis of Shubenacadie. A station wagon was dispatched with the Nursing Sister and the airmen were returned to the unit, apparently not requiring hospitalization.

Discipline - Report from Sgt. Yetmen regarding 3 visiting members of Sackville fire department, who were in the area of the airwomen’s parking lot. The civilians were located and escorted to the main gate. They left accompanied by several airwomen.

Report from F/O Brown, duty director, that the CTechO’s office was open and the key not in its usual place. The office was made secure by the AFP. F/O Brown also pointed out that the "U-bolt" located at the bottom of the filing cabinet in the EX-O’s office was located so as to enable the locking bar to be forced in an easy manner.

Damage - Report from F/O Belovich that five children in possession of a hammer in the Rec. Hall. The children were removed and no damage was found. Entrance was gained through the door left open by the pump and sewage.
Theft - Report from the CO of money taken from his pocket while he was swimming. Report was investigated and the life guard was told to keep a closer check on the locker rooms.

Attempted Theft - Report received that a small bike had tried to be stolen from FS Yearly by two children visiting at LAC Slanwhite. Children were seen putting the bike in back of their fathers truck. Close check to be kept if this truck appears on the unit again.

Drunkenness - A PMC was noted parked in front of the Rec. Hall. The driver of the vehicle was a civilian from the NS L&P ball team. He was under the influence of alcohol and was found lying in the ditch with his trousers down. His friends were told of his condition and they all immediately left.

Discipline - Sgt. Corrigan visiting from North Bay refused to sign out at the main gate and created a disturbance. He also attempted to force the AFP truck off the highway while proceeding down the Beaverbank Road.

PMC Accident - Reported an accident at the Airmen’s barracks parking lot involving PMC operated by Sgt. JC Matton and a PMC operated by LAC RA Grouette.

Fire - Request from Duty Controller, F/O Buckle, that WO LeBlanc be contacted as a U/S electric fan in room 303 of the Operations Building was overheated. Fire Hall was called and the fire fighters disconnected the fan. No damage to fan or wiring.

Insecurity - While on check of Rec. Centre it was found that three boys had gained entrance by maneuvering the lock on the east entrance and forcing the door. A warning was issued.

Insecurity - While on station patrol the north sliding door leading to the warehouse in CE section was found to be insecure. F/O Belovich was contacted and LAC Wallace secured the door.

Complaint - Reported by Nursing Sister Belovich that the McCollum’s in PMQ #99 are neglecting their children. The action taken was that a memo was sent to the CAdO regarding the situation.

Damage - Wayne Jeffrey, dependant child of Mr. Gerald Lively (civilian cleaner) reported that he had accidentally broken two small windows in the station snack bar. Memo submitted. CE effected repairs.

Security - Cpl. Gillmore, Officer’s Mess bar steward, reported he was several bottles of liquor, wine and beer short - after leaving his bar unattended for a few minutes. The stock was discovered to have been taken as a practical joke by F/O Burns and F/C Kay, and was returned to Cpl. Gillmore.

GMT Accident - Report of an accident involving RCAF Bus, Serial No. 88A30, operated by LAC Donald McLaughlin and a semi-trailer truck, property of Eastern Woodworks Ltd., New Glasgow, NS and operated by Mr. Boyd Jewers. Accident occurred on Highway #1 at Lower Sackville. Damage to service vehicle estimated at $500.00 and approximately $150.oo damage to civilian vehicle. No injuries were reported.

Insecurity - Gas pumps at Hobby Shop garage discovered to have been left operational after closing of garage.

Theft - Cpl. JR Nix reported that meal tickets had been removed from bottles left on his porch (PMQ #44). Burke children (LAC Burke) believed to be responsible.

Insecurity - Outside door to Orderly Room of CE Section found open. All found in order on interior check and door secured by AFP after SCEO advised.

Insecurity - Door to Snack Bar from Rec. Centre lobby found improperly secured. Interior checked. Everything appeared in order and door secured.

Fire - AFP on patrol observed smoke emitting from sewage disposal hut on Operations Road (Hut #22) and investigation revealed pump motor was overheating. Duty Sewage Operator and Fire Hall notified.

Insecurity - Reported by AFP on security check that patio door of Officer’s Mess can not be properly secured.

Fire - Smoke observed emitting from Hobby Shop garage. Fire Hall advised and siren was sounded. Practice smoke bomb had been set in garage.

Security - Firefighter reported hearing voices behind bar in Airmen’s Canteen after canteen supposedly had been cleared. AFP investigated and found LAC’s Bonenfant and Byham (bartenders) who stated they were filling the fridge with beer for handing over of stock the following morning.

Fire - Report of three false alarm fire calls in Operations Building, Zone 12.
Discipline - Duty AFP discovered a PMC, property of Cpl. FR Moffitt had been moved a short distance by persons unknown at the Operations Compound. Two Airwomen, LAW’s Hall and Mason had been in the Operations Building and left the Building during the time it is believed the PMC was moved. Hall and Mason both denied having any knowledge of Cpl. Moffitts PMC being moved. Due to the time of occurrence, between 0300 and 0400 hours, and because both Hall and Mason were in the area at that time, it is quite probable they were involved - although this is merely assumptive and neither conclusive or proven. Cpl. Moffitt reports the starter was damaged by responsible person or persons.

Discipline - 66566 AC1 Gordon Devries placed in close custody after apparently losing control of himself due to over indulgence in alcoholic beverages. Devries was examined by N/S and found to be merely suffering from consumption of too much alcohol. He was released the following afternoon from close custody without prejudice but subject to being charged. (Authority CO)
Fire - Two false alarm fire calls from Zone 12 of Operations Building.

Insecurity - Door to Station Library found open. Secured by AFP after check of interior revealed everything to be in order.

Discipline - 244121 LAC WJ Doucette checked by NCO i/c AF Police for ability to drive due to excessive indulgence in alcoholic beverages and also for having in his possession six (6) bottles of beer. Doucette was not considered capable of operating a vehicle and was transported home by AFP.

Insecurity - Refrigerator in Officer’s Mess found open. Inside were several bottle of beer and a glass containing a five dollar bill and several dollars in change. OO advised by AFP who declined to make stock check.

Insecurity - Main door of MSE Maintenance Shop found open by AFPman on patrol.

Discipline - Cpl. F Gillmore refused permission to sign out at Main Gate by duty AFPman as his ability to drive was impaired. No difficulty experienced with Cpl. Gillmore.
Discipline - Commissionaire Davis reported for duty accompanied by a young lady, Miss Bernice McCullough, of Halifax, who he had picked up on a road north of the unit - where she had been dropped by a stranger with whom she had accepted a ride. The stranger had apparently made improper advances to her and when she balked, he deposited her on a side road. RCMP were advised but Miss McCullough did not want to file complain with them so no further action taken. OO authorized she be transported on MSE bus to Lower Sackville.

Report received from Cpl. St. Onge, MSE Safety Supervisor, to the effect that AFP vehicle, driven by Cpl. Mallett, had been observed speeding on Beaverbank Road. However, Cpl. St. Onge would not back up charge nor divulge name of person who made the report. Two witnesses in AFP vehicle as passengers with Cpl. Mallett both stated vehicle was not exceeding speed limit.

Insecurity - Solarium door in station hospital found open. Duty AFPman obtained key from guardhouse and secured door. Apparently left open during the time F/O Belovich was moving.

Insecurity - Ignition keys for vehicle #500B20, parked in front of CE Section, removed by duty AFPman on patrol. Vehicle apparently left unattended after normal working hours.

Fire - Practice bomb set at school. Fire alarm sounded and AFPman responded with haste.
Insecurity - North entrance to Administration Building found insecure by duty AFPman.

Insecurity - Front door to Grocery Store from phone booth was evidently opened during day by some person. Investigation by AFP revealed that David Yetman dependant of Sgt. Yetman had released bolt lock during morning same day door found open by Mr. Lively. Apparently there was no stock missing. Master Yetman advised of the seriousness of his action.

Theft - Theft of a stop watch from the Rec. Centre reported by LAC TA MacKay (RSpec). Investigation of information given by LAC MacKay revealed that Mr. Ross Williams, a cleaner in the Rec. Centre had stolen the stop watch. RCMP were advised and Mr. Williams appeared in court where he pleaded guilty to a charge of theft under fifty dollars. He was remanded until 1 Nov 61 for sentencing, pending probation officer report. Awarded one year suspended sentence.
Discipline - The Commanding Officer turned over a bottle of Johnny Walker whiskey which he had confiscated from the Officer’s Mess bartender because it was diluted. Bottle retained at guardhouse and no further action by AFP.

Insecurity - South door of Administration building leading into CO’s office found to be not properly shut, although lock engaged. Classified document was found on desk.

Discipline - Sgt. ER Casavant, W&SSOp, was warned in regard to his leaving the unit after 1800 hours without signing out at Main Gate. Sgt. Casavant drove out from unit when Commissionaire raised the barrier to allow another car to enter.
Injury - Master Blair Todd, dependant son of FS Todd, received lacerations to his left forearm when he went through a glass pane in the door of the weight lifting room. Transported to Victoria General Hospital where he received treatment. Twelve stitches were required. Todd is to be assessed the cost of replacing window.

Investigation - Investigation into circumstances surrounding the pop machine in Rec. Centre basement which was reported to have been broken into met with negative results, although children are suspected of being responsible. In this regard the Rec. Centre has been placed out of bounds unless present with a supervisor.
Accident - LAC H Ruckstuhl, Canteen Steward, reported he back over a bicycle while leaving snack bar parking area. Damage to bicycle consisted of bent wheel, twisted handlebars and bent fender. No damage to car. Bicycle belonged to CO’s daughter. CO advised of this accident. No further action by AFP.

Discipline - Complaint received from Cpl. F Conway (Cook) that Cpl. R Ettingers dog was running loose and was also annoying his child. Referred to FS Hellard (Mayor of PMQ Council) who stated he would action complaint.

Traffic Violation - Mr. R Lalonde on International Water Supply warned by duty AFPman re excessive speed on unit. Observed by Commissionaire on duty at Main Gate speeding while approaching gate from direction of Rec. Centre.
Discipline - Mr. A Dumontier of Cribb Construction not permitted to leave unit in his PMC due to his impaired condition. PMC impounded in AFP parking lot.
Fire - Brush fires left burning at site being cleared for new tower flare up at 0320 hours. Fire Hall alerted and scene attended by firefighters who threw dirt on fire in vicinity of woods. Close check on area maintained by duty AFPman throughout the night.
Traffic Violation - Mr. R Handfield of International Water Supply checked by duty AFPman for speeding on unit.
Discipline - Firecrackers confiscated from children of Cpl. Northup, FS Hellard and FS Todd. Children ordered to return to their homes as it was getting late and they had been apprehended two previous times during evening with firecrackers in their possession.

Discipline - Sgt. R Roberts, Radar Tech, reported that his PMC, a 1957 Plymouth sedan, license number 57082, had been taken from his residence by LAC FP Tanner, AFPman, without Sgts. Roberts permission. The vehicle was recovered, same date, in the city of Halifax. Investigation revealed that permission to take the PMC was granted LAC Tanner by Mrs. Roberts, wife of complainant.
Security - At 1445 hours, LAC T MacKay, Rec. Spec, on the instructions of the NCO i/c AFP posed as a Cpl. Ray, in an attempt to gain access to the Operations Building through the normal entrance. Commissionaire C Davis accepted LAC MacKay’s story and issued him a pass. An alert was passed to the Duty Director and MacKay was apprehended on the second floor of operations.

Accident - At 2040 hours, a PMC owned by a Mr. Clifford MacDonald of Eastern Passage, NS, and operated by Miss V MacKay, RCAF Station Beaverbank, collided with the barrier at the Main Gate. The accident resulted in the lights and holding pin of the barrier being made u/s. The barrier was immediately repaired by the C&E Section.

Insecurity - Whilst on patrol, LAC FP Tanner, duty AFPman, observed that the lock on the north fire exit door of the Station Snack Bar was u/s and could be opened by a quick strong pull. The incident was reported to the C&E Section and the situation rectified.

Investigation - At 0001 hours, Sgt. Selensak, FtrCop reported that a person or persons unknown had marked up his PMC with a grease pencil. At the time of the incident the PMC was parked in the Operations Compound. The complaint was investigated by this office with no results as yet.
Loss of "I" Card - Mr. Bishop England, Pump & Sewage Operator, this unit, reported that he had lost his wallet containing his "I" card and personal papers. The loss occurred on his farm near Windsor, NS.
Discipline - LAC P Bowser, FtrCop, was paraded before the COpsO and charged under Section 81, NDA, and was awarded a fine of $20.00 and seven days extra work.

Insecurity - At 2100 hours, this date, the duty AFPman found the kitchen door of the Station MIR insecure. The door was secured by the AFPman and Cpl. Lilji informed.

Discipline - LAC K James was paraded before the CAdO and charged under Section 118. Found guilty and awarded a fine of $10.00 and seven days CC.

Fire - At 2105 hours, whilst on patrol, Cpl. RH Skillicorn, AFPman, had dispersed a group of teenagers from the area of the Rec. Hall public phone booth and on checking this area found the covers of the phone book to be torn off and partially burnt. Later information received indicated that Master Blair Todd was responsible for this incident.

PMC Accidents - Information was received by this office to the effect that on 10 Nov 61, 219759 Cpl. RW Armstrong had been involved in a vehicle accident in Lower Sackville with a Sgt. T Munroe, RC Army, Camp Aldersot. There were no injuries but damage amounted to approximately $1,000.00 to both vehicles. Also on this date, 214718 Sgt. W Oram reported that a vehicle had scraped the side of his PMC while it was parked in Dartmouth, NS. The person responsible failed to stop and report the accident to Sgt. Oram. Damage amounted to approximately $50.00.
Discipline - At 2235 hours, a report was received from Cpl. A Lilji to the effect that a Mr. R Flemming, civilian cook this unit, was causing a disturbance in the Airman’s Canteen. Investigation by LAC L Townsend, duty AFPman, revealed that Mr. Fleming, in an intoxicated condition, was complaining that he was suffering from a heart attack. Because the possibility existed that Mr. Flemming was in fact, suffering from a heart a condition, an ambulance was dispatched and Mr. Flemming transported to Camp Hill DVA hospital. Mr. Flemming later resigned his position as cook as a result of this incident.

Insecurity - At 2330 hours the duty AFPman observed that proper security precautions were not being maintained in the Central Warehouse and that entry could be gained with little effort. The NCO i/c CW was informed and the situation rectified.

Security - Commissionaire R Oldford, on duty at Operations Building observed Mr. Matthews of Cribb Construction about to take a photograph of the Operations Building (outside). Mr. Matthews was instructed on the security regulations regarding cameras in this area.

Insecurity - Whilst on patrol, Cpl. RH Skillicorn, AFPman, found the main door of the Supply Building insecure. A check of the building was made and the door secured. F/L Morrow, SSO, was informed of the incident.

Damage - A report was received from F/O Belovich, CEO, to the effect that someone had knocked over and damaged a sink and its plumbing attachments which had been stored at the rear of his PMQ. The amount of damage was estimated at approximately $25.00.

Insecurity - At 2335 hours, the duty AFPman found the south door to the Commanding Officer’s office unlocked. A check of the room revealed all in order and the door was secured.
Theft - LAC JL MacDonald, FtrCop, reported the loss of his service raincoat from the Operations Building. Investigation by LAC L Townsend, AFPman, revealed that the coat had been taken by mistake by LAC Meustace. The coat was recovered and returned to LAC MacDonald.

PMC Accident - Sgt. W Oram reported that LAC P Bowser, FtrCop, had been involved in a vehicle accident in Pictou, NS. Damage was quite extensive and LAC Bowser suffered lacerations to the head requiring 12 stitches.
PMC Accident - LAC R Schrouder, FtrCop, reported that he had been involved in a minor accident on the evening of 22 Nov 61. Damage to LAC Schrouder’s PMC has been estimated at $40.00. There was no damage to the other vehicle involved.

Insecurity - At 2000 hours, LAC FP Tanner, AFPman, observed that the anchoring post for the chain which has been utilized as a gate at the road leading onto the unit at the rear of the MIR had been pulled from the ground. This damage allowed access to the unit for anyone wishing to use it but had now been repaired by C&E personnel.

Mr. Matthews of Cribb Construction reported the theft of three rolls of large cable valued at $500.00. This incident is at present being investigated by this office and the RCMP.

Discipline - Cpl. GD Ryan, Refg/Tech, was admitted to close custody under authority of the Commanding Officer charged with having submitted a A133 with intent to defraud the Crown.

Discipline - Cpl. GD Ryan was released from close custody and appeared before the Commanding Officer to answer several charges in connection with his fraudulent claim, form A133. Cpl. Ryan was remanded to higher authority by the Commanding Officer.