| Commanding Officer | G/C DJ Williams DSO, DFC, CD |
| Chief Administration Officer | W/C DC Skene DFC, CD |
| Chief Operations Officer | W/C DG Laidler CD |
| Chief Technical Services Officer | W/C KR Grimley CD |
| Senior Accounts Officer | S/L FC Hall |
| Officer Commanding 445 Sqn | W/C EG Ireland DFC, CD |
| Officer Commanding 441 Sqn | S/L LJ Hill CD |
| Officer Commanding 439 Sqn | S/L RY Cannon CD |
| Senior Supply Officer | S/L LEA Fallis |
| Senior Medical Officer | S/L JG Bisset |
| Officer Commanding Wing Maintenance | S/L WH Casley |
| Wing Weather Officer | S/L RH O'Brien |
W/C KR Grimley assumed the postion of CTSO vice S/L GW Reid, effective 2 May 58.
For the month of December 1957.
STATION STRENGTH
| Officers | Other Ranks |
|---|---|
| 160 | 996 |
ARRIVALS
| 243689 F/O LB Campbell | Air/P from 1 (F) OTU Chatham |
| 23738 F/O AD Hughesdon | Air/Obs from 3 (AW) OTU Cold Lake |
| 23300 F/O TO Madden | Tech/Tel from AMCHQ |
| 243735 F/O JL Olson | Air/P from 1 (F) OTU Chatham |
DEPARTURES
| 16698 F/L RJ MacNeil | Air/RO (PAdO) to 2 AOS Winnipeg |
| 203635 F/O EE Frioult | Air/P to CEPE Det Uplands. |
VISITORS
6 Dec 57
S/L Giles, 1 Air Divison Legal Officer
8 - 11 Dec 57
F/L EM McCamon from SHAPE
10 - 11 Dec 57
S/L WI Gordon of 4 ATAF Trier
10 - 11 Dec 57
S/L SI Evans of SOPA Branch, 1 Air Div HQ, who is the officer i/c women personnel in Air Division units, spent two days at 1 (F) Wing meeting the airwomen and inspecting their facilities.
12 Dec 57
W/C W Mills from AFHQ/DAcctg arrived for the Cost of Living Survey, which was conducted at 1 Air Division units for purposes of special allowances.
Deaths and Funerals
10 Dec 57
1012 W/C WV MacDonald, CTSO of 1 (F) Wing, died suddenly after a brief illness of two days. Funeral services were held in the RC Chapel on 12 Dec, attended by the AOC, A/V/M Godwin.
14 Dec 57
228771 LAC MH Ward was killed in car accident in Belgium. His funeral was held from the Protestant Chapel on 18 Dec.
23 Dec 57
7696 Sgt CL McFall died in a car accident not far from the station. WO1 C Grovestine, a passenger, suffered serious injuries. Sgt E Pelletier, another passenger, was not seriously hurt. Sgt McFall's funeral was held from the Protestant Chapel on 30 Dec.
Control Tower
1 - 31 Dec 57
ARRIVALS
Canadian Military (Itinerant) - 211
Foreign Military (Itinerant) - 31
Local Traffic - 758
DEPARTURES
Canadian Military (Itinerant) -183
Foreign Military (Itinerant) - 31
Local Traffic - 758
10 Dec 57
At 1304 hrs, Marville Tower received a distress call from "Olympic Blue", a section of two Meteor jet aircraft of the Belgian Air Force, who reported the crash of a French Air Force jet, believed to be a Mystere, and requested a fix. The tower immediately passed a DF bearing on the aircraft to "Yellowjack" radar station, who also heard the call. Two Sabre aircraft from Marville, "Checkerboard India" section were vectored to the scene by Yellowjack, and Olympic Blue, now low on fuel after orbiting the scene, proceeded to Marville and landed.
24 Dec 57
Marville tower assisted in arranging two air evacuation flights at the request of the hospital. The first call came at 0130 hrs, when Dr. Macdonald requested airlift for one patient as soon as possible. As some time would be required to obtain a Dakota from 2 (F) Wing, the tower, through the Military Aircraft Control Center at Metz, obtained information that USAF C-47 enroute from Trier to Landstuhl could be diverted. USAF 48324 landed at 0306 hrs and was airborne again at 0323 hrs to airlift the patient to Landstuhl. At 1715 hrs, the SMO requested air evacuation of two patients. The tower made arrangements with 109 C&R Flight at 2 (F) Wing, and Dakota 972 arrived at 1928 and departed for Landstuhl with the patients, fourteen minutes later.
General
1 - 7 Dec 57
Safe Driving Week
3 - 4 Dec 57
F/L HJ McGill, WTelO, attended a conference of 1 Air Division telecommunications officers.
4 Dec 57
F/O WG Doyle, Tech/AE, attended a meeting of Wing Cross Servicing Officers at 5 FTTU.
4 Dec 57
The Commanding Officer presented twelve-year medals to four officers and seven NCOs, in a ceremony in the Recreation Center at 1015 hrs. They were:
16698 F/L RJ MacNeil
17488 F/L GH MacMillan
27836 F/L HM Lepard
27792 F/L WT Krantz
25560 WO2 W Hryciuk
24239 Sgt S Rydzik
16504 Sgt NA Bushell
18062 Cpl EW Henry
17685 Cpl LCG Donovan
28666 Cpl JH Cooke
17117 Cpl LL Himmelman
7 & 9 Dec 57
The Station Pipe Band played for the Santa Claus parade at Bitburg Air Base and on 9 Dec for the Santa Claus Parade at Longuy, France.
11 Dec 57
F/L RH Perks, Tech/Arm, proceeded on a week's TD to Decimomannu to observe CF100 firing.
11 Dec 57
F/L BA Morris, Air/P, attended as a member of a disciplinary court at 3 (F) Wing.
14 Dec 57
LAW EA Conn was married to Cpl TA Blowers in the Protestant Chapel.
17 Dec 57
F/O AL Gunn attended a Ground Defence conference at 1 Air Division.
17 - 20 Dec 57
S/L LJ Hill, OC 441 Sqn, attended Air Ground Operations School Course, 58-7 at 12 AF Ramstein.
19 Dec 57
A meeting was held in the Station Theatre to discuss the formation of a Model Railroad Club.
20 Dec 57
Almost one thousand children and three hundred adults enjoyed the Children's Christmas Party in the Recreation Center. Two pipers from the Station Band, Cpl DK Mair and LAC JR Leggat, played for their entertainment.
22 Dec 57
A White Gift Service was held in the Protestant Chapel. Gifts consisted mostly of canned goods and some toys. These and the proceeds of a collection taken then and at the Protestant School in November were taken to the Protestant Orphanage in Sedan.
The Roman Catholic Chapel Committee assisted twelve poor families in Montmedy with food, clothing and coal. The CWL gave donations to the orphanage and Old People's Home in Longuyon.
24 Dec 57
Midnight Mass was offerd in the Station Theatre.
25 Dec 57
Religious services were held in the Protestant and Roman Catholic Chapels to celebrate the feast of the Nativity. Many single personel took advantage of the Christmas holidays (24 - 27 Dec incl) to go on organized tours.
26 Dec 57
One piper, LAC JR Leggat, played at 4 ATAF, Trier, Germany for the Canadian Support Unit Christmas Party.
31 Dec 57
Midnight Mass was offered in the RC Chapel.
The all ranks New Year's Ball, sponsored by the Airmen's Club was greatly enjoyed by all who attended. New Year's leave being from 31 Dec to 3 Jan inclusive, many personnel used this period to visit various European countries.
January 1958
STATION STRENGTH
| Officers | Other Ranks |
|---|---|
| 175 | 1007 |
ARRIVALS
| 243780 F/O DH Brown | Air/P from Stn Chatham |
| 243741 F/O DE Coles | Air/P from Stn Chatham |
| 39973 F/L GH Goodale | Air/P from FIS Trenton |
| 243507 F/O JN Guay | Air/P from Stn Chatham |
| 243760 F/O SL Harris | Air/P from 3 (AW) OTU Cold Lake |
| 243753 F/O GW Petri | Air/P from 3 (AW) OTU Cold Lake |
| 243722 F/O RJ Swanston | Air/Obs from 3 (AW) OTU Cold Lake |
DEPARTURES
| 216277 F/O JA Holt | Air/P to FIS Trenton |
VISITORS
S/L A Kinchen, SOGD, and F/O RD Dakers visited the unit from 1 Air Div HQ. S/L Kinchen gave a briefing on "H" fallout to all section commanders.
A/C Cornblat, AFHQ/C/Mat, during his visit to 1 (F) Wing, gave a lecture to all officers in the future role of the RCAF.
Control Tower
1 - 31 Jan 58
Arrivals
Canadian Military (Itinerant) - 164
Foreign Military (Itinerant) - 3
Local Traffic - 1748
Departures
Canadian Military (Itinerant) - 164
Foreign Military (Itinerant) - 3
Local Traffic - 1748
17 Jan 58
1 (F) Wing AS/FC Officers attended a conference of all 1 Air Div AS/FC officers at 3 (F) Wing.
General
1 Jan 58
This day being the Feast of the Circumcision religious services were held at 1 (F) Wing in the RC Chapel.
Officers and Senior NCOs served the airmen at their New Year's dinner, at which the Station Pipe Major played. The Pipe Major also played for the New Year's celebrations in the Officer's Mess, Senior NCO's Mess and Airmen's Club.
The following promotions were received:
To Squadron Leader: 27601 F/L WH Casley Tech/AE
To Flight Lieutenant:
38643 F/O JE Anderson, Air/P
7882 F/O CF Barlow, Tech/AE
7596 F/O AK Cunningham, Tech/MEE
23300 F/O TO Madden, Tech/Tel
The following received permament commissions:
216277 F/O JA Holt, Air/P
216180 F/O RW Liukko, Air/P
216158 F/O DW Mitchell, Air/P
216297 F/O B Titterton, Air/P
6 Jan 58
School opened for the fall term with a total enrolment of approximately 525 pupils in the DND school at Longuyon and the high school on the base.
Religious services were held in the RC Chapel for the Feast of the Epiphany.
6 - 8 Jan 58
New Air Division ration cards and new USAREUR ration cards were issued.
13 Jan 58
S/L FP Bouchard of SOAF branch and party arrived for four days on an SOAF inspection.
16 Jan 58
The Station Band played for the official opening of the hockey rink. The Commanding Officer dropped the puck for the first face-off. A six-team intersection league commenced play on three nights a week, in addition to a station hockey team and an airwomen's broomball team.
In basketball, 439 Squadron became intersection champions.
In the Air Division Intersection Basketball Tournament, Wing Headquarters became champions.
February 1958
STATION STRENGTH
| Officers | Other Ranks |
|---|---|
| 178 | 1025 |
ARRIVALS
| 236200W F/O MFA Cloutier | Med/Nurs from Stn London |
| 243859 F/O RE Small | Air/P from Stn Chatham |
VISITORS
8 - 11 Feb 58
W/C N Burden, AFHQ/CAS/DFS, visited 1 (F) Wing on a flight safety liaison visit.
19 Feb 58
Capt BW Wolverton visited the unit. He is assuming command of 91 Air Div Postal Unit, this month, replacing Capt EA Weins.
Control Tower
1 -28 Feb 58
Arrivals
Canadian Military (Itinerant) - 164
Foreign Military (Itinerant) - 13
Local Traffic -1332
Departures
Canadian Military (Itinerant) - 164
Foreign Military (Itinerant) - 13
Local Traffic - 1332
10 Feb 58
At 1652 hrs, F/O KR Moreash had just begun a letdown at Marville, from 40,000 feet, when he informed the tower he had red warning lights showing in the cockpit of his Sabre, and that he was abandoning the aircraft. Crash action was taken, and at 1735 hrs, F/O Moreash called by phone. He had ejected successfully and was only slightly bruised. He was picked up at Auflance, near the Franco-Belgium border by a USAF helicopter, despatched from Etain.
27 Feb 58
At 1138 hrs, F/O CP Mullin called Marville Approach Control and reported his Sabre had flamed out at 3000 feet over Etain. He was making a forced landing. The landing was successful, even though unknown to the pilot, his aircraft was on fire at the time. The aircraft burned, but F/O Mullin made good his escape.
At 1533 hrs the same day, F/O JL Olson ejected from his Sabre three miles north of the airfield, after reporting smoke in his cockpit, while on instrument approach. He was picked up by people in the vicinity and was brought to the unit hospital for treatment for back injuries.
General
3 - 7 Feb 58
Seven officers wrote the Flight Lieutenant Qualifying Examinations.
4 Feb 58
F/O WS Howie arrived on TD to discuss airborne telecom servicing new test procedures.
15 Feb 58
Accounts section personnel visited 4 (F) Wing to participate in the annual Accounts Inter-Unit Sports Weekend.
17 Feb 58
F/O WM Watkins, WSecO, proceeded on TD to Air Division to attend a Security Officers Conference.
19 Feb 58
The following are excerpts from two German newspapers on Fasching celebrations in which our Station Pipe and Drum Band participated. - Badische Neueste Nachrichten, 19 Feb 58 - "An attraction itself this year were many musical groups. Every fire department band and music club were out in costumes, endeavouring to give Karlsruhe's procession a little acoustical background. Let's hope that the other bands will not take offence if we give the military bands special praise. The 33rd US Army band, which appeared in uniform, got special applauds; the orchestra of the local Bundeswehr unit also came in seasonal costumes and enjoyed a big ovation; however the star attraction was the Canadian Air Force Bag Pipe Band, which came in the traditional kilts and bearskin hats, taking the hearts of the spectators by storm".
Badische Volkszeitung, 19 Feb 58 - "One hardly knows where to begin to tell about the Fasching Procession. Perhaps as good a start as any would be the Canadian Bag Pipe Band from France, who despite the fact that they were not dressed Fasching-like but wearing their most precious uniforms, drew the most applause".
20 Feb 58
The Station Band played for the Boy Scouts and Cubs Father and Son Banquet and on 21 Feb for the Girl Guides and Brownies Mother and Daughter Banquet.
Feb
Mrs. Reid and Mrs. Kirkman combined to win the Ladies' Doubles Badminton Trophy at the Air Division Tournament. 1 (F) Wing placed sixth in the tournament, going down from first place, which it has held for the past two years. The team trophy is now shared by 2 (F) Wing and Air Division.
Construction of a steam room as part of the swimming pool facilities commenced.
March 1958
STATION STRENGTH
| Officers | Other Ranks |
|---|---|
| 177 | 1022 |
ARRIVALS
| 246720 F/L RA Miller | AS/Met from 10S London |
DEPARTURES
| 46109 F/O RA Cater | Air/P to Stn Metz |
| 224548 F/O AW Hansen | Air/P to Stn Metz |
| 204823 F/O ND Hull | Air/P to Stn Metz |
| 224786 F/O JM Urquhart | Air/P to Stn Metz |
VISITORS
11 Mar 58
S/L EP Carrigan of 3 (F) Wing arrived on an aeromedical liaison visit.
18 Mar 58
F/L RW Tooley Med/MO from 1 Air Divsion arrived on a staff visit.
19 Mar 58
S/L DJ Heath SOSec gave a security indoctrination lecture to squadron officers.
Deaths and Funerals
14 Mar 58
130922 F/O FA Grant, Air/P and 41790 F/O RA Ashmore Air/Obs, both of 445 Sqn, were killed in an aircraft accident. Funeral services were held in the Protestant Chapel on 16 Mar.
28 Mar 58
236167 LAC JJ Doyle was killed in a car accident near Montmedy, France. Funeral services were held in the RC Chapel on 1 Apr.
Control Tower
1 - 31 Mar 58
ARRIVALS
Local Traffic - 1550
Canadian Military - 267
Foreign Military - 15
Foreign Civil - 4
DEPARTURES
Local Traffic - 1550
Canadian Military - 267
Foreign Military - 15
Foreign Civil - 4
7 Mar 58
At 0920Z the DFCO was advised that a high speed plow had run into a Sabre aircraft being towed along the taxi path.
14 Mar 58
At 1030Z RCAF 18368 CF-100 crashed approximately four miles east of the PMQ area, near the town of Beuvilles. Etain Air Base dispatched a helicopter and Beaver aircraft to the scene. They reported no survivors. The navigator's body was found near the vicinity of Revemont. All concerned were advised and the ambulance was dispatched to recover bodies.
24 Mar 58
At 1322Z, Yellowjack advised the tower that Z04 had lost his oil pressure and was proceeding to Rhein/Main airport. Yellowjack later advised that the pilot had bailed out two miles from the Rhein/Main airport. The crashed aircraft was located 3/4 of a mile from there. An aircraft was despatched from here to pick up the pilot. All concerned were advised.
28 Mar 58
At 2347Z, the hospital called for an airevac for a patient with head and leg injuries. Our own C-45 was in the Maint Hangar for repairs. The Orderly Officer was notified and tried to locate the crew of the Bristol aircraft, without success. Aircraft 975 was despatched from 2 (F) Wing at 0109Z and arrived Marville at 1043Z. The ambulance met the aircraft on the ramp and advised the crew that the patient had died. Airevac 975 returned to FFGT at 0200Z.
General
5 - 6 Mar 58
F/O AL Gunn, WDefO, attended a Ground Defence Conference at 1 Air Div HQ.
17 Mar 58
His Excellency, Archbishop Maurice Roy, Archbishop of Quebec and Bishop of the Military Forces administered the Sacrament of Confirmation to twenty-two children in St Joseph's Chapel. He was accompanied by S/L R Poirer SORA/RC and F/L G Grant, RC Chaplain of 3 (F) Wing. The choir from Longuyon sang during the ceremonies. A reception in honour of Archbishop roy was then held in the Airmen's Mess.
The building which was located on the western perimeter of the station and used as a refuelling pool, was completely destroyed by fire. No personnel were injured and there was no loss of vehicles, although some spares were destroyed.
18 Mar 58
F/L J Warren, Chap/RC, left for a Chaplains' Conference at 3 (F) Wing.
18 - 21 Mar 58
The Ground Defence Staff was at 2 (F) Wing for "Exercise Softspot".
24 Mar 58
A French Language Beginners' Course commenced in the Education Centre.
24 - 28 Mar 58
S/L LJ Hill attended the RAF Flight Safety Course at Air Ministry in London, England.
24 - 29 Mar 58
Voting for the Federal General Election in Canada took place. The Band played at PMQ for the opening.
27 - 28 Mar 58
The schoolteachers attended a conference at 4 (F) Wing.
April 1958
STATION STRENGTH
| Officers | Other Ranks |
|---|---|
| 176 | 1004 |
ARRIVALS
| 24340 W/C KR Grimley | Tech/AE from AMCHQ |
| 243810 F/O DH Barnes | Air/P from 1 (F) OTU Chatham |
| 243893 F/O BA Burke | Air/P from 1 (F) OTU Chatham |
| 213142W F/O IE Spencer | Med/Nurs from SU Metz |
| 243831 F/O DT Stock | Air/P from 1 (F) OTU Chatham |
DEPARTURES
| 27934 F/L TN Crane | Air/P to Stn St Hubert |
| 236004 F/L TF Gigliotti | AS/Met to Stn Gimli |
| 38710W F/L ME Howery | Med/Nur to IPRC Lachine |
| 12713 F/L MG Miller | Air/P to FIS Trenton |
| 30364 F/L AH Milne | Air/P to 6 TACC Metz |
| 30059 F/L DE McLean | Air/Obs to 1 Air Div HQ |
| 216180 F/O RU Liukko | Air/P to FIS Trenton |
| 25007 F/O CH McNally | Tech/Tel to 1 R&CS Clinton |
| 216306 F/O DH Pickering | Air/P to FIS Trenton |
| 216297 F/O B Titterton | Air/P to FIS Trenton |
VISITORS
9 - 10 Apr 58
W/C WJF Young, S/L AH Blake from AFHQ and Major JC Bentley USAF, visited 1 (F) Wing on Ground Defence matters. F/L A Kinchen and F/L W Dunbar of 1 Air Division were conducting officers.
230 Apr 58
Mr Gordon Snell of The Prudential Life Assurance Co. of Canada visited the unit to give personnel the opportunity of obtaining guidance in personal insurance for themselves and their dependents.
S/L Sayers, Canadian Liaison Officer with the Belgian Air Force, visited the Wing Armament Section, accompanied by members of the BAF, to examine the set up of Armament Systems and Munitions and Weapons for their CF100 Squadrons.
Control Tower
1 - 30 Apr 58
ARRIVALS
Local Traffic - 1992
Canadian Military - 218
Foreign Military - 12
DEPARTURES
Local Traffic - 1992
Canadian Military - 213
Foreign Military - 12
9 Apr 58
At 1330Z, Yellowjack advised the tower that Rhubarb Sierra 1, a CF-100 from DFZB was making an emergency landing at Marville, as his canopy had blown and his navigator unconscious. The aircraft called on 121.5 and was given ADF steers to base, landing safely. The navigator had regained consciousness by this time. The station ambulance took both pilot and navigator to the hospital. All concerned were advised.
18 Apr 58
At 1620Z, the hospital called requesting airevac to 3 (F) Wing for a boy with a broken leg. The tower called 2 (F) Wing and an aircraft was despatched with a nurse. The aircraft arrived in Marville at 1857Z.
General
1 Apr 58
Many personnel were the happy recipients of news of their promotion. Two flight sergeants were promoted to flying officer and granted permanent commissions. One flight sergeant received his promotion to warrant officer class 2. There were six promotions to flight sergeant, and eleven promotions to sergeant. Of the forty-five promotions to corporal, three were received by airwomen.
3 - 6 Apr 58
In commemoration of the events of Holy Week and Easter, special religious services were held at 1 (F) Wing.
7 - 9 Apr 58
F/O AL Gunn, WDefO, was an observer for "Exercise Fallout II" at Spangdahlem AFB.
13 Apr 58
The Junior Prox de Marville, a sports car race was held at 1 (F) Wing. It was a challenge meet between the Eiffel Club in Germany and the NATO Lorraine League, consisting of Marville, Etain, Verdun, Grostenquin, Metz, and Chambley. Twenty-eight cars were entered. Of the three races, two were won by an American from Trier in a Volvo, and one by F/O Jack Folkins of 1 (F) Wing, in a Mercedes. The event was followed by prize-giving and a station dance in the Recreation Hall.
12 - 14 Apr 58
The Air Division Bonspiel was held at 4 (F) Wing. All Air Division units had a full entry of four rinks. The Bonspiel produced excellent sportmanship and competition among all curlers. The Air Division Championship was won by Cpl Redding's rink of 1 (F) Wing, with S/L Dorey's rink for Air Division as runner-up. F/O McIntosh's rink from 30 AMB took the Consulation Championship and LAC McInnes' rink from 3 (F) Wing was runner-up.
14 Apr 58
Armament flight stores changed over to a supply sub-stores under the SSO, and all main supply armament stocks were transferred to the sub-stores.
15 Apr 58
Nominations for the PMQ Council were held for Wards 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 and 13. In Wards 1 and 2, S/L Hall and WO2 Evans became councillors by acclamation.
The Airmen's Trade Examinations were held in the Recreation Hall, with 101 personnel writing.
19 Apr 58
F/O RA Crouch was married to Miss Shirley Veale in the Protestant Chapel
The Airwomen's Air Division Bowling Tournament was held at 1 (F) Wing. 30 AMB Langar won first place, and 1 (F) Wing came fourth. The Commanding Officer presented the trophies, following the banquet at which S/L Sylvia Evans from 1 Air Div HQ was the guest of honour.
21 Apr 58
Telecom flight stores changed over to a supply sub-stores under control of the SSO and all main supply telecom stocks moved to the new sub-stores.
22 - 23 Apr 58
The VMEO attended a VME Conference at Air Div HQ. During this conference,VME problems peculiar to the various Wings were discussed.
28 Apr 58
PMQ elections were held, with a gratifying turnout of voters.
The Safety Equipment Section moved to its new building, next to Wing Headquarters.
28 Apr - 2 May 58
The Mobile NATO Exhibit was at 1 (F) Wing. The caravan was on the station proper on 28, 29 Apr and 2 May. On 30 Apr and 1 May, it was located at the DND School in the PMQ area. Approximately 800 people visited the display.
29 Apr 58
The Airwomen's Bowling Team defeated the PMQ Women's Team and the Women's Caravan Site Team to become the champions of the Women's Bowling League.
1 - 30 Apr 58
In women's sports activities, 1 (F) Wing became the champions in the Air Div Basketball League, and in the Air Div Volleyball Tournament, with third place in the Intersection Volleyball League.
In men's sports activities, 1 (F) Wing personnel were finalists in the Air Div Basketball League, the Air Div Intesection Bowling Tournament. Players on the Wing Headquarters Hockey Team were the intersection champions. 445 Sqn became intersection volleyball champions and champions in the Air Div Intersection Volleybal Tournament.
May 1958
STATION STRENGTH
| Officers | Other Ranks |
|---|---|
| 171 | 995 |
ARRIVALS
| 121002 F/L JJCA Richard | Tech/CE from SU Metz |
| 240425 F/O CP Amos | Air/Obs from 3 (F) OTU Cold Lake |
| 21105 F/O CM Barr | Sup from 11 TSU Montreal |
| 135461 F/O MA Carter | Air/P from 1 (F) OTU Chatham |
| 216667 F/O BL Giffin | Air/P from 1 (F) OTU Chatham |
| 41084 F/O RB Robinson | Air/P from 3 (AW) OTU Cold Lake |
| 38065 F/O DR Watson | Air/P from 3 (AW) OTU Cold Lake |
| 243817 F/O RA Willhauk | Air/Obs from 3 (AW) OTU Cold Lake |
DEPARTURES
| 17302 S/L HR Knight | Air/P to 3 (F) Wing |
| 12888 F/L JWH Stants | Air/P to 1 Air Div HQ |
| 20881 F/O AD Stoner | Sup to 4 (F) Wing |
VISITORS
4 - 6 May 58
S/L WG Chandler of TCHQ and S/L WD Birch of Stn Camp Borden visited 1 (F) Wing for the purpose of discussing with maintenance personnel whether implementation of training is in accordance with trade specifications, and to obtain information which could be used to improve training on basic trade courses. They also wished to see first hand the implementation of the most recent revisions to trade practices and to determine what changes in emphasis are required in training.
28 May 58
Mr ARK Anderson, superintendent of civilian personnel DND and Mr PA Faguy, Director of Civilian Personnel (Air) arrived in Marville by Comet for TD at Air Division and its units to review civilian personnel administration.
Control Tower
1 - 31 May 58
ARRIVALS
Local Traffic - 1820
Canadian Military - 311
Foreign Military - 11
Canadian Civil - 1
DEPARTURES
Local Traffic - 1820
Canadian Military - 311
Foreign Military - 11
Canadian Civil - 1
General
1 May 58
30180 S/L JW Reid relinguished the duties of Acting CTSO.
2 May 58
24340 W/C KR Grimley assumed the duties of CTSO.
5 May 58
F/O AJ Crosby and F/O KH Chapman proceeded on TD to Stn Trenton to attend the RCAF Flight Safety Officers' Course.
6 May 58
Flying Officers' Qualifying Examination results were received. 89% of the officers trying these examinations passed.
12 May 58
Wearing of summer dress became compulsory.
14 May 58
The first draft of flight cadets arrived for summer employment.
Twenty-five T-33 Silver Stars arrived en route to Greece and Turkey. Named "Operation Starflight" it was the largest mass movement of the jets from Canada, and was the first under the command of RCAF Training Command. A/V/M Bryans, AOC of TC, accompanied the flight. It arrived at 1 (F) Wing after making refuelling stops in Greenland and Scotland. Aftera two-day stopover it flew the aircraft to Greece and Turkey.
15 May 58
This day being Ascension Thursday, religious services were held in the RC Chapel.
The Station Band played at Halanzy, Belgium for the town fete.
17 May 58
LAW A Stipkala was married to Cpl N Lacourciere in the RC Chapel.
18 May 58
The Station Band played at PMQ in honour of Victoria Day.
26 May 58
The Station Band played at Bitburg Air Base for Armed Forces Day.
28 May 58 Flight Sergeants' Qualifying Examinations were held. Four personnel wrote. 29 May 58 Corporals' Qualifying Examinations were held. Sixty-nine corporals wrote. 30 May 58 A successful Bowling Banquet was held in the Airmen's Mess for all league bowlers. Following the banquet trophies were presented by the Commanding Officer in the Recreation Hall and bowlers and their guests danced to a German orchestra. F/L Burianyk and his Square Dancers gave an exhibition of modern square dancing.