June 1956
Summary of Operations - Wing Training Flight.
During the month of June the flight flew a total of 59 IF practice trips with the squadron pilots, and five IF test rides. On the 15 Jun we lost our C-45, it was flown to Langar and left there to be prepared for its return to Canada. Our T-33s were utilized by the squadrons for the three unit check-outs of new pilots to the wing. The rest of the months flying was comprised of communication and ferrying trips. A Random arrived 30 Jun with new Mk VIs for 439 (F) Sqn. Wtih them was a new T-33 for us (21503). The Mk V simulator has packed up so there was no simulator time for the month.
Adminstration - NIL
July 1956
Summary of Operations - Wing Training Flight.
During the month we flew a total of 42 IF practice trips with the squadron pilots and gave one instrument rating test ride. The rest of the months flying was made up of communication trips, local flying, air test, etc. Aircraft 022 was brought back from Scottish Aviation on the 20 July in a not too serviceable state.
Adminstration
Temporary Duty
F/O Lockhart went to Rabat with 441 (F) Sqn for the air firing exercise.
August 1956
Summary of Operations - Wing Training Flight.
Flying this month was curtailed for several reasons. T-33 serviceability was low, the squadrons were short of pilots with quite a number on leave, and on TD. Our own pilots also spent a lot of time on TD this month
G/C Williams while enroute to Rabat had an electrical failure in 077 and had to force land at Gibraltar, he got on the runway safe enough but due to the fact that he had no radio, Gibraltor tower wasn't expecting him. There were vehicles crossing the runway and the result was a "B" category crash.
Adminstration - NIL
Temporary Duty
F/O Moore spent most of the month on TD at Langar, flying the C-45 transporting pilots back from Renfrew to Langar.
F/O Lockhart returned from Rabat on 7 Aug where he was air firing.
Transfers
All pilots in the flight except F/O Landreville received their postings this month effective sailing date 17 Oct 56:
F/L Oldfin, F/O Stacey and F/O Lockhart posted to FIS.
F/O McLeod posted to Reserve Support, Vancouver.
F/O Moore to CEPE at Toronto
September 1956
Summary of Operations - Wing Training Flight.
During the month of Sept, a total of 103.45 hrs were flown:
Transport 39.50
Testing 3.20
Ferrying 2.30
Misc 58.05
Instrument flying took a back seat as the new staff to take over Wing Training Flight were getting checked out did mostly solo flying. The official date to transfer is 1 Oct 56 and the end of this month the former staff of Wing Training Flight returned to their respective squadrons pending their repatriation to Canada.
October 1956
Summary of Operations - Wing Training Flight.
During the month of October Wing Training Flight flew a total of 151.30 hrs broken down as follows:
Air Tests 1.05
Transport 13.35
439 Sqn 37.00
441 Sqn 46.15 - (The two sqn times include several unit check-out trips.)
Misc (Mutual, solo, HQ etc.) 45.40
Expeditor 8.15
Included in the above was a total of 91.20 instrument flying (Both cloud and simulated) apportioned as follows:
| 439 Sqn | 441 Sqn | Wing Trn Flt & HQ | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hrs Flown IF | 30.00 | 34.20 | 26.50 | 91.10 |
| Pilots on Strength | 24 | 27 | 10 | 61 ** |
| Average per Pilot | 1.15 | 1.15 | 2.40 | 1.30 |
**For the purpose of these figures, Operations Staff have been included with Wing Training Flight and HQ.
Three instrument ratings were renewed during the month.
No flight simulator work was possible as the new Mark VI Simulator is still under acceptance checks.
T-33 21002 was received from Scottish Aviation but has not been accepted as there are 117 modifications to be completed.
On 1 Oct 56 a complete new staff took over. Headed by F/L Lee (OC), F/Os Webber, White, Frioult, Littleton, and Liukko make up the officer strength.
F/O Littleton went on TD to Weisbaden on the decompression course during the month.
November 1956
Summary of Operations - Wing Training Flight.
During the month of Nov, Wing Training Flight flew a total of 178.30 hrs broken down as follows:
| 439 Sqn | 441 Sqn | HQ | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hrs Flown | 25.10 | 33.45 | 20.15 | 79.10 |
| Pilots on Strength | 27 | 28 | 10 | 65 * |
| Average per Pilot | .55 | 1.15 | 2.00 | 1.15 |
* Includes operation staff, Wing Trainig Flight and HQ
Eleven Instrument ratings were renewed during the month.
No Flight Simulator time was possible as the new simulator is still undergoing acceptance checks.
F/L Lee left for Canada on the UICP Course at Saskatoon on the 12 Nov 56. He is expected to return by 25 Dec.