Marville, France

Historical Record Technical Wing
1 December 1955 to 31 May 1956
National Archives of Canada


December 1955

This month saw a decrease in flying hours to 696.40 hrs with a maintenance workload of 138 aircraft processed.

The average serviceability was 42.6% down considerably from last month. This month was a relatively routine one with nothing extraordinary occurring.


January 1956

With the advent of a New Year, both the flying hours and average serviceability increased. A total of 1,346:05 hours were flown with an average serviceability of 81.7%. The total number of aircraft processed through maintenance was 193, a considerable increase over last month's workload.


February 1956

Both the flying hours and the maintenance workload decreased this month. The flying hours total 651:55. 109 aircraft accounted for the maintenance workload. The average serviceability increased slightly over last month's to 82.4%.


March 1956

The total flying hours increased to 1806:50, over twice the number flown last month.The serviceability dropped to 58.3%, with a total maintenance workload of 150 aircraft.


April 1956

The flying hours this month continued to increase for a total of 2187:50, despite the drop in serviceability to 57%. The maintenance workload increased almost proportionately to the flying hours giving a total of 182 aircraft inspected and repaired.


May 1956

This month was highlighted by the visit of G/C Hawtrey to 1 (F) Wing. While here, he discussed with the TechAE and TechArmt Officers, the maintenance problems both tecnical and personnel wise being encountered throughout the RCAF. He also gave those present a glimpse into the future aircraft of the RCAF.

The flying hours total a six month high during May for a total of 2,253:15 hours. Likewise the average serviceability a very good increase from 57% for the previous month to 71.4%, increase of 14.4%. The number of aircraft checked and repaired this month decreased to 155.