Narrative Report
2 (F) Wing, RCAF
1 Jun 1958 to 30 November 1958
1 Jun 58
The mens and womens fastball teams played at 1 Wing. The boys won 6-5 and the girls dropped their game 8-5. No flying carried out today.
2 Jun 58
Flying was restricted today due to Exercise Full Play Pre-Alert. The weather was fair all day.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 15:25 | 10 |
421 | 29:15 | 26 |
3 Jun 58
423 Squadron came to state at 0100 hours and remained on same until dawn. 421 Squadron came to state at dawn. General alert was put into effect at 0600Z. The weather was excellent but little flying was done.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 28:15 | 17 |
421 | 50:00 | 36 |
4 Jun 58
421 Squadron was released at dark last night. 423 Squadron had a good night of flying. Full Play continued at a better pace. 430 Squadron returned from AWU, Decimomannu, Sardinia, but will not participate in the exercise until tomorrow. 421 Squadron was released at dark, with 423 Squadron operating throughout the night.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 39:50 | 28 |
421 | 88:05 | 66 |
430 | 39:00 | 26 |
5 Jun 58
Air Chief Marshall Sir George Mills visited the station today. Playing on their home diamond, 3 Wing girls edged our lassies out 11-6. Exercise Full Play ended about dinner time but provided the chance for quite a lot of flying today for IFR Squadrons.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 10:45 | 6 |
421 | 91:10 | 71 |
430 | 57:10 | 48 |
6 Jun 58
Mr. Drideges of the Edmonton Radio and TV visited the station. Two Wing fans were treated to American type ball when Phalsburg played host on 2 Wing diamond to two teams from the American loops. The results were disastrous for Phalsburg. The CO announced that today’s routine would be as Sundays. Zulu must still be carried out, however.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 24:00 | 17 |
421 | 21:40 | 16 |
7 Jun 58
Zulu flying only today.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 26:35 | 16 |
421 | 13:50 | 12 |
8 Jun 58
Again only Zulu flying.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 22:10 | 16 |
421 | 20:40 | 16 |
9 Jun 58
430 Squadron on stand-down today to make up a few holidays they lost while on Full Play and in Sardinia.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 30:50 | 10 |
421 | 52:15 | 40 |
430 | 8:55 | 7 |
10Jun 58
Back to normal. The weather is good, as it has been for a week or so. 421 Squadron was on Zulu and Exercise Sabre Scuffle. 423 Squadron participated in Zulu and Track Toil and 430 Squadron had the pleasure of sharing in Track Toil and Sabre Scuffle. A/V/M Kerr visited the station today.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 31:55 | 19 |
421 | 25:25 | 29 |
430 | 42:15 | 35 |
11 Jun 58
Zulu ended today for 421 Squadron and 423 Squadron. 423 Squadron carried out a few Cine trips on the banner. 430 Squadron did syllabus flying.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 26:00 | 18 |
421 | 27:40 | 24 |
430 | 60:10 | 49 |
12 Jun 58
421 Squadron started off the flying day on Track Toil. 430 Squadron took over the job in the afternoon. 421 Squadron and 423 Squadron got in a few cine missions on the flag. Other flying was syllabus training.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 14:20 | 18 |
421 | 38:20 | 24 |
430 | 33:25 | 30 |
13 Jun 58
423 Squadron held a squadron dance in the Rec Centre. The only 13th Friday this year proved to be too big a risk for 421 Squadron. They stood down. 430 Squadron did Track Toil and 423 Squadron did a bit of Cine. The day passed without incident.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 11:40 | 9 |
430 | 53:15 | 45 |
14 Jun 58
The annual Air Force Day dance held in the Rec Centre was well attended. No flying carried out this weekend. It turned out nice for car washing, camping and picknicking.
15 Jun 58
The station fastball teams hosted 4 Wing. Playing on home ground, 2 Wing emerged victorious.
16 Jun 58
421 Squadron started early on Track toil and spent the rest of the day on Cine. 430 Squadron carried out syllabus flying.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 17:25 | 14 |
421 | 47:20 | 41 |
430 | 34:05 | 38 |
Group Captain HJ Bright, the retiring SOMS and W/C KH Running, his successor, visited the station today.
17 Jun 58
Mr. Gil Christie of the CBC and TV programmes visited the base to collect material for his programmes. All squadrons spend this day on syllabus flying. Much use was made of our new low flying area. We seem to be getting more variety in our flying these days. A good thing.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 16:45 | 13 |
421 | 41:35 | 37 |
430 | 62:00 | 48 |
18 Jun 58
G/C Burgess arrived today. A bad day. CO’s parade. The runway developed its summer fever which left it severely packed in quite a few places. Aside from a bit of conventional flying, only four Sabres took off for a total of 5:00 and 20 mins. E&E commences today. Most of our offerings came from 430 Squadron.
19 Jun 58
The runway is repaired but most of the morning was taken up sweeping the stones off. Flying got into full swing about 1030 hours local. We hear that several of our boys have been caught on the Creep and Crawl.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 26:55 | 15 |
421 | 22:45 | 18 |
430 | 29:00 | 24 |
20 Jun 58
The headquarters staff held a party today to say goodbye to some of our staff including W/C GH Currie our CAdO. Wing Maintenance held a section party in the Rec Centre. Our long spell of good weather has gone for the time being. Rain started about midnight and ceilings were low with visibility restricted in haze and rain over the whole air. We got the news that 11 out of 19 of our men have been caught on the E&E exercise. G/C Searle our CO is also one who will be out in the rain.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 9:25 | 6 |
21 - 22 Jun 58
The Sunday School picnic was held in the Rec Centre owing to threatening weather. The weather has gone back to sunny France’s normal weather, i.e. cold, wet and windy. A bit of Zulu flying was carried out this weekend.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 41:20 | 28 |
421 | 45:30 | 34 |
23 Jun 58
It remained cold and windy but not quite so wet today. The squadrons carried out numerous exercises and 421 Squadron did some night flying.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 31:05 | 20 |
421 | 50:20 | 41 |
430 | 48:40 | 46 |
24 Jun 58
Sponsored by 2 Wing, a four day Red Cross course to qualify instructors was attended by representatives from Air Div and 1 Wing. A nice day, cool with cumulus clouds and a bit of rain. The usual exercises were carried out.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 31:15 | 17 |
421 | 39:15 | 32 |
430 | 33:10 | 26 |
25 Jun 58
Dawned bright and clear but clouded over in the afternoon. Rain showers. 421 Squadron has a small prang - the aircraft flew through a trop top.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 28:45 | 18 |
421 | 30:05 | 26 |
430 | 22:15 | 18 |
26 Jun 58
Another showery day with low ceilings and wind. Flying was carried out as follows.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 24:55 | 16 |
421 | 36:15 | 35 |
430 | 45:05 | 36 |
27 Jun 58
The CO presented awards to successful candidates of the Red Cross course for swimming instructors. Windy, wet and dismal. The cross wind is gusting to 35 right across the runway. With the runway wet and slippery, this is too much for the Sabres and T-33s, so the runway is closed to them. Alternates are marginal or less. The promotion list came through and it proved to be very good. Called for some celebration in the form of parties this night. Nil flying.
28 - 29 Jun 58
Weather improved. Several aircraft on weekend trips to England and Holland. No Zulu flying.
30 Jun 58
A beautiful day. Just a bit of cirrus about. 421 Squadron is on stand down all day. 430 Squadron is on normal flying with a flypast for a section of four this afternoon. T-33 004 S/L McGee and F/L Kitchen from Air Div declared an emergency (hot seat).
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 19:20 | 16 |
430 | 42:45 | 37 |
1 Jul 58
Canada Day. A station Golf Tournament was held at Luxembourg and Sgt Hillman won the tourney. Nil flying.
2 Jul 58
Weather good but many clouds. 430 Squadron on Zulu at noon. The opening of playgrounds and swimming programme. The playgrounds under the supervision of F/O Saracuse and the swimming under the direction of Mrs. Dale and Cpl Powell.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 26:25 | 18 |
421 | 28:25 | 22 |
430 | 17:25 | 15 |
4 Jul 58
Weather good. 421 Squadron stood down and 430 Squadron on Zulu. In a very colourful ceremony, S/L Bourque of 421 Squadron handed over to S/L Allatt.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 34:55 | 20 |
421 | 33:15 | 25 |
430 | 33:30 | 31 |
5 Jul 58
M. Gaston Monnerville, President of the Council of the Republic of France arrived at 2 (F) Wing and was met by the CO and Captain DeMalglaive, the French Liaison Officer. Nil flying by 421 Squadron all weekend.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 23:45 | 16 |
430 | 20;25 | 17 |
6 Jul 58
2 (F) Wing placed second in the European Skeet Championship held at Nellingen in Germany. F/L Strader was the team captain.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 23:00 | 19 |
430 | 21:20 | 18 |
7 Jul 58
Fog in AM otherwise clear. 430 Squadron on Zulu. Normal ops and local flying for 421 Squadron. 423 Squadron on Zulu.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 27:55 | 16 |
421 | 47:45 | 39 |
430 | 37:35 | 30 |
8 Jul 58
Weather good all day. 430 Squadron and 423 Squadron on Zulu. One live scramble for 430 Squadron, ADIS penetration a C-130. Night flying 430 Squadron - 8 and 421 Squadron - 6.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 28:10 | 17 |
421 | 43:00 | 36 |
430 | 32:20 | 29 |
9 Jul 58
One first Station Track and Field Meet was held today. It was a very successful afternoon with 423 Squadron scoring first place. The CO presented the trophies to the winners. Excellent weather but a bit hazy. 430 Squadron ended Zulu at 1200Z. Normal flying which included testing of a new rag, (target).
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 22:20 | 16 |
421 | 28:40 | 32 |
430 | 39:15 | 33 |
10 Jul 58
A recreation safety meeting was held today. Weather excellent. Exercise Argus in effect with 423 Squadron holding two aircraft and crews on 10 minutes all morning and half the afternoon. Nothing untoward happened except most people were excessively warm. Restricted flying due to low visibility in haze.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 23:15 | 14 |
421 | 28:20 | 34 |
430 | 48:50 | 40 |
11 Jul 58
Weather good. Normal flying.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 13:45 | 11 |
421 | 40:20 | 38 |
430 | 49:05 | 43 |
12 Jul 58
The Men’s station fastball team visited Langar and came home victorious. Nil flying over the weekend.
13 Jul 58
Sarre Union held a Folklore and Flower Festival and our band was invited to attend. The weather was good and the folklore and flower festival was well attended by 2 (F) Wing personnel. A float had been constructed by the Sarre Unions residents and some of our children dressed as cowboys, Indians, etc., on the “Canadian” float were participants.
14 Jul 58
Weather excellent. 430 stood down with normal flying by the other squadrons. Runway barrier finished.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 18:15 | 13 |
421 | 33:00 | 32 |
15 Jul 58
Weather good. Normal flying.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 14:05 | 11 |
421 | 43:45 | 36 |
430 | 47:50 | 41 |
16 Jul 58
Weather good. 421 Squadron on Zulu as is 423 Squadron.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 17:15 | 10 |
421 | 25:05 | 20 |
430 | 40:45 | 32 |
17 Jul 58
Weather good. Normal flying.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 22:00 | 15 |
421 | 48:05 | 39 |
430 | 46:15 | 37 |
18 Jul 58
Weather good. Normal flying.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 21:00 | 15 |
421 | 29:40 | 25 |
430 | 49:10 | 39 |
18 - 20 Jul 58
Zulu weekend, 421 Squadron and 423 Squadron.
19 Jul 58
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 14:10 | 12 |
421 | 29:15 | 21 |
20 Jul 58
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 12:30 | 8 |
421 | 25:15 | 20 |
The station baseball teams won over 4 Wing in a game played here today. The station fastball teams, men and women, hosted Air Div. Playing on home ground, 2 Wing emerged victorious.
21 Jul 58
Weather good, normal flying. 423 preparing to move to Sardinia.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 2:40 | 2 |
421 | 27:55 | 23 |
430 | 52:30 | 41 |
22 Jul 58
Weather good, normal flying. 423 Squadron still preparing to move.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
421 | 17:10 | 18 |
430 | 46:40 | 42 |
3 Jul 58
Weather good. 423 Squadron finally prepared and moved to Sardinia for Weaponfire. A/V/M Wray arrived today at 2 (F) Wing and was met by A/V/M Godwin and G/C Searle.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 25:50 | 16 |
421 | 14:30 | 14 |
430 | 28:35 | 26 |
24 Jul 58
Exercise Synthex/Guest. Pilots report no trade. The Officers’ Mess had a cocktail party this evening in honour of A/V/M and Mrs. Godwin, the retiring AOC. The A/V/M was presented with a 2 (F) Wing mug and Mrs. Godwin with a bouquet of flowers.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 26:10 | 28 |
421 | 71:50 | 56 |
430 | 79:45 | 61 |
25 Jul 58
Weather good, normal flying.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 27:20 | 28 |
421 | 33:05 | 31 |
430 | 45:40 | 41 |
26 - 27 Jul 58
The baseball team played host to Fontainbleau and the Eagles defeated them by a score of 4 - 3. A very interesting game to watch. No flying all weekend with the exception of 423 Squadron who flew 27.55 and 28 sorties Saturday at Sardinia.
28 Jul 58
Weather good. Normal flying.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 27:35 | 28 |
421 | 39:15 | 32 |
430 | 37:45 | 33 |
29 Jul 58
Weather good and normal flying.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 32:10 | 28 |
421 | 52:30 | 45 |
430 | 37:35 | 30 |
30 Jul 58
Weather good. 430 Squadron on Zulu in new quarters on ORP. A Track and Field meeting was held today in the Rec Centre.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 15:05 | 16 |
421 | 36:30 | 31 |
430 | 48:10 | 40 |
31 Jul 58
The first half of the summers’ swimming programme wound up with a weiner roast held at the Track and Field grounds. The awards were presented by S/L Patenaude. 95 out of 100 swimmers passed into their next level. A few of the children were able to qualify for two awards. Weather good. Zulu and 421 Squadron on normal work.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 19:30 | 20 |
421 | 38:20 | 32 |
430 | 43:00 | 33 |
1 Aug 58
10 people took advantage of a tour to Switzerland over the holiday weekend. Weather good. 430 Squadron on Zulu, 421 Squadron off.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
421 | 29:35 | 27 |
430 | 13:25 | 12 |
2 Aug 58
Weather good. 430 Squadron on Zulu.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
430 | 29:35 | 26 |
3 Aug 58
Weather good. 430 Squadron on Zulu.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 23:15 | 20 |
430 | 13:30 | 11 |
4 Aug 58
Weather good. Normal flying.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 21:10 | 22 |
430 | 34:10 | 28 |
5 Aug 58
Weather good. Normal flying.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 20:50 | 22 |
421 | 31:05 | 29 |
430 | 28:10 | 23 |
6 Aug 58
Weather cloudy and wet. Normal flying. Station off Zulu at 1200Z.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 24:25 | 25 |
421 | 36:05 | 34 |
430 | 23:00 | 25 |
7 Aug 58
The High School had a dance tonight. Weather cloudy with showers. Normal flying.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 31:55 | 30 |
421 | 34:00 | 28 |
430 | 47:55 | 37 |
8 Aug 58
Weather cloudy and wet. Normal flying.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
421 | 39:10 | 34 |
9 - 10 Aug 58
Aerodrome closed. Sports car racing. Womens and men fastball teams played at 4 Wing and came home victorious. The Rev Dr. and Mrs WJ Gallagher, General Secretary Canadian Counsel of Churches visited the base.
11 Aug 58
Weather cloudy with rain showers. Normal flying.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 25:25 | 24 |
421 | 32:45 | 33 |
430 | 35:00 | 40 |
12 Aug 58
Cloudy with rain showers. Major Hansen, USAFE lectured on Reconnaissance to all IDF pilots this morning. Normal flying after 1000 hours.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
421 | 28:10 | 24 |
430 | 26:40 | 27 |
13 Aug 58
Low cloud with showers. Restricted flying to 0930 hours. 423 Squadron returned from Sardinia this morning.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 26:50 | 14 |
421 | 46:25 | 36 |
430 | 38:10 | 40 |
14 Aug 58
Low ceilings in light rain. Restricted flying until 1400 hours. One T-33 had a collapsed nose wheel and skidded into the runway barrier at the end of 15.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 7:45 | 6 |
15 Aug 58
Weather consists of low ceilings. Normal flying.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 28:40 | 19 |
421 | 33:05 | 30 |
430 | 36:00 | 35 |
16 Aug 58
Weather good. Normal Zulu flying.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 24:00 | 16 |
421 | 30:55 | 28 |
17 Aug 58
Bishop Norris, Bishop of Brandon and Bishop Ordinary to the Forces held a confirmation service today. Weather scattered cloud and warm. Zulu flying.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 24:50 | 16 |
421 | 31:25 | 29 |
18 Aug 58
Bishop Norris and his party were taken on a tour of the base today and a luncheon was held in the Officers’ Mess. Scattered cloud, warm. Normal flying.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 27:40 | 18 |
421 | 25:30 | 22 |
430 | 48:45 | 47 |
19 Aug 58
Scattered cloud and rain. Normal flying.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 20:55 | 12 |
421 | 31:20 | 27 |
430 | 37:00 | 37 |
20 Aug 58
Brigadier Wansborough the retiring Director General of Dental Services visited the base and inspected 2 (F)Wing dental facilities. Cloudy with rain. Normal flying after 1000 hours. CO’s parade being held until that time.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 28:05 | 18 |
421 | 22:40 | 19 |
430 | 25:25 | 23 |
21 Aug 58
Overcast sky, rain showers. Normal flying.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 16:05 | 11 |
421 | 34:35 | 38 |
430 | 45:25 | 39 |
22 Aug 58
Cloudy with rain showers. Normal flying.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 15:10 | 12 |
421 | 20:00 | 23 |
430 | 19:50 | 20 |
23 - 24 Aug 58
Squadrons on standdown.
25 Aug 58
Weather cloudy with low ceilings. Semi-restricted flying in order until 1030 hours local. Two CF100s collided overhead while on the break at 1005Z hours and one of these crashed into the hospital. One crew ejected but only the Obs survived. Three crew were killed including the Pharmacist, F/L Bice and Mrs. Stonham, a patient in the hospital. F/L Chitham and Dr. Jeffreys were both critically injured. Flying cancelled except emergency flights and Air Evacuations.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 5:30 | 4 |
421 | 15:00 | 16 |
430 | 17:35 | 16 |
26 Aug 58
Weather cloudy. No flying until 1000 hours because of lack of emergency medical facilities. Normal flying after 1000 hours.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 12:40 | 8 |
421 | 31:35 | 37 |
430 | 26:05 | 21 |
27 Aug 58
Weather good. Normal flying. Zulu starts today.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 16:45 | 10 |
421 | 55:30 | 53 |
430 | 44:15 | 33 |
28 Aug 58
W/C LJ McLeod, our new CAdO was TOS today. Weather good. Normal flying.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 7:15 | 5 |
421 | 53:00 | 49 |
430 | 41:00 | 34 |
29 Aug 58
The final game of the inter-section fastball league was played and won by 2, 3, 4 hangars over ME section. 2, 3, 4 hangars became inter-section champions. Weather good. Flying cancelled until after the funeral of the accident victims. 423 Squadron off all day except for night flying.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 8:35 | 6 |
421 | 26:05 | 22 |
430 | 30:00 | 23 |
30 Aug 58
Weather clear. Normal Zulu flying. Second game of baseball play-offs played at 3 Wing - for 2 Wing 7 to 1.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 24:45 | 17 |
430 | 18:00 | 16 |
31 Aug 58
Third game of baseball play-offs played at 2 Wing and lost this game 8 - 7. Weather clear. Normal Zulu flying.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 24:45 | 17 |
430 | 18:00 | 16 |
1 Sep 58
Baseball away at 3 Wing and 2 Wing won their 3rd game and came home the Air Division Champions. Weather clear. 423 Squadron stood down. Sabre Squadrons on normal flying.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
430 | 32:45 | 26 |
2 Sep 58
Weather clear. 423 Squadron off this morning for the funeral of F/O Cooling. Flying cancelled until after 0930 hours because of the funeral. Normal flying the rest of the day.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 10:10 | 6 |
421 | 30:40 | 25 |
430 | 8:25 | 9 |
3 Sep 58
Second game of semi-finals Girls Fastball. Playing on their home diamond, 3 wing girls edges our lassies out 6 - 5 with one inning overtime. Weather clear. 423 Squadron deployed to 4 (F) Wing and 421 and 430 Squadrons deployed to Mirecourt today because of extensive runway and taxi strip repairs to 2 (F) Wing.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 22:05 | 20 |
421 | 16:10 | 14 |
430 | 17:45 | 20 |
4 Sep 58
Weather clear. Work progressing on runway. Flying will be carried out off the taxi strip by 109 Comm Flight and Wing Instrument Flight and by any aircraft returning from deployment for maintenance.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 21:30 | 12 |
421 | 34:10 | 29 |
430 | 36:35 | 33 |
5 Sep 58
We held the second station track meet today which was a very poor showing because the squadrons were all away on deployment. Weather clear. Normal flying by 109 Comm Flt and Wing Inst. Flight.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 18:55 | 14 |
421 | 31:35 | 28 |
6 - 7 Sep 58
Nil flying this weekend. Inter-section men’s fastball tournament was held at 4 Wing on the 6th. 3 Wing emerged victorious. The last game of the Girls semi-finals played at 2 Wing vs 3 Wing. The 2 Wingers emerged victorious with a score of 3 - 2.
8 Sep 58
2 Wing - Clear again. Comm Flt and Wing Inst Flt on normal flying.
Mirecourt - 430 Squadron still away. 421 Squadron flying. W/C Banville, 6 TACC on camp for the day. Lighting for dispersals being installed. APU requested for ammo dump lighting.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 17:30 | 13 |
421 | 67:50 | 64 |
9 Sep 58
2 Wing - Weather consists of scattered but the sun is shining. 109 Comm Flt and Wing Inst Flt are continuing normal flying.
Mirecourt - Both Squadrons flying. Visit by G/C Searle and W/C Banville. Beacon off air about 1600 hours.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 18:50 | 12 |
421 | 38:55 | 40 |
430 | 55:55 | 41 |
10 Sep 58
2 Wing - Weather scattered cloud. 109 and T-33 Flts on normal flying.
Mirecourt - Weather still nice and fine. Overcast in morning, but cleared by noon. Zulu began at noon.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 24:25 | 16 |
421 | 36:20 | 42 |
430 | 61:05 | 65 |
11 Sep 58
2 Wing - Sky clear but considerable ground fog. 109 and T-33 Flts on normal flying.
Mirecourt - Weather still good. Some fog in morning. Cleared about 10:00. Both Squadrons flying. 430 Squadron on Zulu.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 26:45 | 18 |
421 | 40:10 | 41 |
430 | 25:15 | 22 |
12 Sep 58
Air Division Track and Field meet was held. 3 Wing took the trophy home. High aggregate for men - LAC Berry 1 Wing. High aggregate for women - LAW Wilson 4 Wing.
2 Wing - Sky clear. 109 and T-33 Flts on normal flying.
Mirecourt - 421 Squadron aircraft nose-wheel up landing well manipulated, no casualties. Dakota flew F/L Orser, pilot of above Sabre, to 3 Wing for x-ray.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 24:45 | 16 |
421 | 45:30 | 52 |
430 | 28:10 | 29 |
13 Sep 58
2 Wing - 2 Wing closed for runway repairs.
Mirecourt - 430 Squadron on Zulu
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 26:20 | 16 |
421 | 25:50 | 32 |
430 | 17:30 | 15 |
Little league baseball played their last game of the semi-finals vs Air Div and won by a score of 5 to 2.
14 Sep 58
2 Wing girls fastball team played their last game at 1 Wing and defeated them 12 to 0, the first shut-out of the season. The game was pitched by LAW Connor, the 2 Wing girls came out with the championship. On this date also the 2 Wing Little League defeated Toul 1 - 0, in the first game of the finals.
2 Wing - 2 Wing closed for runway repairs.
Mirecourt - 430 Squadron on Zulu
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 20:50 | 14 |
430 | 19:40 | 18 |
15 Sep 58
2 Wing - Runway still closed until noon when the CO had a look and declared it open. Weather very good. Taxi strip is unserviceable.
Mirecourt - Normal flying and 430 Squadron on Zulu.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 27:45 | 17 |
421 | 28:10 | 33 |
430 | 31:30 | 25 |
16 Sep 58
2 Wing Little League played their second and last game at Toul and came home with the championship also. The score was 7 to 3.
2 Wing - Weather overcast skies with rain showers. Normal flying by 109 and T-33 Flts.
Mirecourt - Normal flying, weather OK.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 26:10 | 16 |
421 | 11:40 | 9 |
430 | 25:20 | 22 |
17 Sep 58
2 Wing - Weather, fog until 1030 hours. Vis bad throughout the day. Normal flying by 109 and T-33 Flts.
Mirecourt - Fogged in in morning. Slow clearing then rain. No flying weather except late afternoon.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 9:15 | 7 |
421 | 1:05 | 2 |
18 Sep 58
2 Wing - Weather, fog and low visibilities. Very little flying during the day.
Mirecourt - Fog and rain in morning. No flying before noon. Call from 2 Wing, Ammo to go Monday. CE at 2 Wing apparently plan to start moving and pulling out on Monday.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 13:45 | 10 |
421 | 5:20 | 6 |
430 | 20:20 | 18 |
19 Sep 58
2 Wing - Heavy fog during the morning, thinning out during the day. Normal flying during the afternoon.
Mirecourt - Socked in with fog.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 10:00 | 6 |
430 | 7:40 | 8 |
20 - 21 Sep 58
Air Div Skeet was held at 1 (F) Wing. 2 Wing won in A & B league. High gun for the day was Cpl Attrill 2 Wing and A league. High gun for B league was LAC Languard. Lots of rain over the weekend. Low ceilings and poor visibilities. No flying except for 109 Comm Flt. The Battle of Britain parade was cancelled due to the bad weather. Protestant service was held in the Little Theatre and RC service in their chapel.
Mirecourt - Very few left on the camp this weekend. Nil flying by all squadrons.
22 Sep 58
2 Wing - Clear and sunny during the day. Scattered cloud with rain showers during the afternoon. Normal flying by 109 and T-33 Flts.
Mirecourt - Weather clear in morning. Flying by both Squadrons. Camp very muddy following wet weekend. Ammo away to 2 Wing. Mayor of Mirecourt due to visit the camp today.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
430 | 42:15 | 35 |
23 Sep 58
Weather overcast with rain showers most of the day. 430 Squadron arrived back from Mirecourt this morning. 423 Squadron arrived back from 4 (F) Wing this afternoon. 421 Squadron remaining in Mirecourt until 24 Sep 58 and going directly to Sardinia from there. Normal flying carried out during the day.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 22:20 | 18 |
430 | 19:25 | 18 |
24 Sep 58
Weather: Rain showers with low visibilities throughout the day. GCA on Maintenance during the morning. Station commenced Zulu at 1200 hours today. Normal flying, plus Zulu flying. 421 Squadron left Mirecourt for Sardinia this morning.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 17:20 | 12 |
421 | 33:00 | 22 |
25 Sep 58
Weather: Broken cloud with slight rain showers. Zulu flying. One live scramble which was changed to practice intercept after 10 minutes. Normal flying throughout the day.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 29:30 | 18 |
421 | 61:10 | 73 |
430 | 39:15 | 32 |
26 Sep 58
The CO and W/C Dunning went to 3 Wing today to the Air Division Rodeo. Weather: Broken cloud condition. Nil rain. Normal flying during the day.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 31:15 | 19 |
421 | 56:00 | 65 |
430 | 27:55 | 24 |
27 Sep 58
Weather clear and warm. Normal Zulu flying.>
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 27:40 | 16 |
421 | 68:20 | 81 |
430 | 23:20 | 21 |
28 Sep 58
Weather clear and warm. Normal Zulu flying.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 25:20 | 16 |
430 | 17:25 | 15 |
29 Sep 58
Weather: Thin layer cirus, warm. Normal flying.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 35:05 | 19 |
421 | 60:10 | 62 |
430 | 32:00 | 29 |
30 Sep 58
Weather: Overcast in rain with low visibilities. Normal flying.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 23:55 | 15 |
421 | 54:05 | 60 |
430 | 19:05 | 14 |
1 Oct 58
Station Badminton Meeting held today. Weather: low ceilings, light rain. Normal flying.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 17:45 | 10 |
421 | 00:15 | 1 |
430 | 16:00 | 14 |
2 Oct 58
A Sports Committee Meeting and an Inter-Section Hockey meeting was held today. Weather: Raining, low ceilings throughout the day. Normal flying.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 22:25 | 15 |
421 | 60:50 | 93 |
430 | 23:00 | 31 |
3 Oct 58
Weather good. Scattered cloud only. 430 Squadron on half strength, 423 Squadron stood down during the afternoon. Normal flying during the day.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 11:20 | 8 |
421 | 44:00 | 50 |
430 | 37:15 | 30 |
4 - 5 Oct 58
109 Comm Flight only unit flying. Weather good during the whole weekend.
6 Oct 58
Weather cloudy with an odd rain shower. Normal flying.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 25:05 | 15 |
421 | 6:05 | 6 |
430 | 26:50 | 26 |
7 Oct 58
Weather foggy throughout the morning. Normal flying after 1100 local.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 16:25 | 12 |
430 | 44:35 | 37 |
8 Oct 58
A bowling meeting was held today. Weather: ground fog until 1000 hours. Normal flying the rest of the day.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 22:35 | 13 |
421 | 37:35 | 30 |
430 | 38:40 | 36 |
9 Oct 58
The first bingo of the fall and winter season was held with a reasonably large crowd in attendance. Slight ground fog. Normal flying throughout the day.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 18:00 | 11 |
430 | 37:40 | 27 |
10 Oct 58
A “World Fair” tour (Hotel Plan) left for Brussels. Slight ground fog. Normal flying throughout the day. 421 Squadron takes over Zulu from 430 Squadron at 1200 hours. 423 Squadron had a CF-100 run down the barrier and off the end of runway 15. Considered an “A” category crash. Crew uninjured.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 24:00 | 16 |
430 | 24:45 | 22 |
11 Oct 58
Weather: Ground fog. Normal Zulu flying.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 16:15 | 11 |
12 Oct 58
Foggy. Normal Zulu flying.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 26:10 | 16 |
421 | 4:45 | 4 |
13 Oct 58
Fog until 1000 hours. Normal flying during the day.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 24:55 | 17 |
421 | 26:50 | 20 |
14 Oct 58
Cloudy and wet. Normal flying.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 17:45 | 10 |
421 | 10:50 | 8 |
15 Oct 58
The Trade exams were written in the Rec Centre. Cloudy with rain showers Normal flying Zulu finished at noon.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 28:30 | 15 |
421 | 23:35 | 21 |
430 | 29:15 | 30 |
16 Oct 58
Another bingo was held tonight. Cloudy, early morning fog. Exercise "Sunbeam" commenced 0100Z today with 423 Squadron doing eight sorties at that time. Both 421 Squadron and 430 Squadron participated during the day.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 17:10 | 8 |
421 | 21:20 | 17 |
17 Oct 58
Cloudy and wet. Exercise “Sunbeam” still on with all squadrons participating.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 26:05 | 14 |
421 | 41:20 | 28 |
430 | 37:35 | 25 |
18 Oct 58
A big Cub-O-Ree was held at 2 (F) Wing on this day with all the Wings participating. Weather broken cloud condition. Early morning fog. Exercise "Sunbeam" still on. 423 Squadron flew eight sorties at 0100Z hours and eight again at 2300 hours to finish off the exercise.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 26:45 | 16 |
421 | 6:15 | 5 |
430 | 24:30 | 16 |
19 Oct 58
Weather - cloudy with rain showers. 423 Squadron on stand down until Wednesday morning. Both F-86 Squadrons on stand-down today.
20 Oct 58
Cloudy and wet this morning. F-86 Squadrons on normal flying.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
421 | 59:35 | 41 |
430 | 33:20 | 31 |
21 Oct 58
Overcast and raining this morning. 430 Squadron being deployed to Florenns in exchange with a Belgian F-84F Squadron. this exchange expected to last approx 10 days.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
421 | 23:10 | 40 |
22 Oct 58
The Hon. George Drew, Canadian High Commissioner in London accompanied by Major General Kitching, Chairman, CJS London with G/C Burgess arrived on the station today. They were given an extensive tour by the CO. Overcast and wet. Limited flying throughout the day. No night flying because of no alternates.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
430 | 9:40 | 12 |
23 Oct 58
A Live show was held in the Station Theatre. Weather good. Scattered clouds condition. Normal flying by all units. Nil night flying, no alternates.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 17:55 | 11 |
421 | 45:10 | 37 |
430 | 5:25 | 5 |
24 Oct 58
All Wings and Air Div were represented in an invitational basketball tournament held here in both mens and ladies divisions. 3 (F) Wing won the tournament in both divisions. Weather overcast. Normal flying. No night flying, nil alternates.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 27:50 | 17 |
430 | 13:00 | 12 |
25 Oct 58
Weather fair. Normal flying. No night flying, nil alternates.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 27:50 | 17 |
430 | 13:00 | 12 |
26 Oct 58
Weather fair. Normal flying. No night flying, nil alternates.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 25:35 | 15 |
27 Oct 58
Weather clear at last. Normal flying.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 34:40 | 24 |
421 | 47:20 | 38 |
430 | 38:55 | 37 |
28 Oct 58
Fog until noon. Formation practice fly past this afternoon, otherwise normal flying. The station is very busy preparing for the visit of the Prime Minister of Canada.
Squadron | Flying times | Sorties |
---|---|---|
423 | 17:35 | 16 |
421 | 48:00 | 37 |
430 | 37:05 | 38 |
29 Oct 58
Fog and low ceilings, nil flying until after 1200 hours. No night flying because of fog.