Resolution Island, NWT

920^th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron
Resolution Island AF Station, NWT, Canada

Luther W Feagin, Major, USAF

Primary equipment: AN/FPS-3(C) –1– Primary Search; Mark X (SIF) AN/GPX-7A –1.

Operations:

During the reporting period, officer and airmen of the Operations Team Positions remained evenly consistent with the authorized strength.

From 1 April to 30 June, 140 hours 45 minutes were spent on training devices (15-J-1C and AN/GPS-T2), and 83 hours of ECCM training were completed.

Personnel:

Airmen in the 902X0 field are on the critical list at this station.

The retention rate for this quarter averages approximately 75 percent. The majority of the personnel separating were airmen in the lower three grades.

The average unit strength for the quarter was ten officers and 124 airmen. This includes personnel of the 1933 AACS Squadron attached to this unit.

Facilities:

Mr. J Wood, an electrical engineer from the Canadian Marconi Company arrived at this station on 26 April 1960 to repair a switch gear in Pole Vault. The trouble was discovered on the main breaker for number three diesel. Mr. Wood completed repair and departed on 30 April 1960.

The diesel fuel line to storage tanks at Yellow Beach was inspected on 1 June 1960. A crack was discovered in the fuel line, and temporary repairs were made by installing a sleeve on the connect pipe for the coming SUNEC season.

The 300 KVA transformer, supplying power for lower camp and water pumping station burned out on 19 May 1960. This was replaced by a 225 KVA transformer from Pole Vault. At least 40 amps difference still exists between distribution on utility power phases.

One of the two emergency generators, UD24, located at Yellow Beach, needs a general overhaul. The hours of operation and/or repairs on the engine are unknown. No records are available.

Mr. Reynolds and Mr. Horan arrived at this station on 13 June 1960 to overhaul diesel engines located at Yellow Beach. Overhaul was not complete due to a lack of spare parts. Non available parts are on order. Mr. Reynolds and Mr. Horan departed on 25 June 1960. A total of 128 man hours were utilized.

Communications and Electronics (Radar):

During this reporting period the incoming and outgoing flow of personnel remained at normal rate. No replacement problems in personnel are foreseen for the coming quarter.

A total of 482 hours of preventative maintenance was performed on communication and electronic equipment. All other equipment operated satisfactorily during this period.

Communications Maintenance (Radio):

During the month of April 1960, a depot calibration team arrived and completed calibration of all test equipment. Plans were drawn up to move the Radio Maintenance Shop to Tower #2.

The setting up of a new tube bench stock has been started with a tube equivalent list to help determine if supply has suitable amounts on hand. A faster and more complete follow-up on all supply requests has been put into use.

Complete re-wiring of the squadron theater speaker system was completed in May 1960. The new speakers were received and installed in the squadron theater, resulting in better audio-fidelity.

This section received matching transformers for broadcasting station WORM’s speakers and installation was completed.

During the month of June 1960, a Gates Mixer Console was installed in WORM resulting in better quality of programming.

The relocation of Radio Maintenance and equipment began in June 1960, and is nearing completion. The TA-43 Mosley beam for the Amateur Radio Station was damaged by heavy ice and high winds. The antenna has been repaired and will be relocated near Tower #2.

Communications Center:

During this reporting period a total of 908 teletype messages were completed and a total of 393 Long Distance telephone messages were handled.

Supply and Air Transportation:

During May 1960, the 330 KVA power transformer that supplies power to the lower camp and the water pump house was shipped out for repairs. The power transformer was returned on 29 June 1960, less several core plates. In the opinion of the electrical engineer with the JA Pitts Company, the lack of these plates will have little or no effect on the operation of the transformer.

During June 1960, 3,146 steel drums in good condition were collected and stacked in the vicinity of Yellow Beach. Approximately the same amount of damaged drums were collected and levelled in a disposal area.

During this reporting period 31 priority requisitions were initiated along with one RNFP requisition.

Air Transportation - (see matrix at end of this report)

Inspections:

No inspections were conducted other than the normal inspections accompanied by the Squadron Commander and First Sergeant.

Morale:

The morale of this station remained at a high level throughout the reporting period.

Prepared by: Robert G Lyman, SSgt, USAF, Historical Officer

William R Sickman, Major, USAF