| Ccooamnding Officer | G/C DJ Williams DSO, DFC, CD |
| Chief Administration Officer | W/C DC Skene DFC, CD |
| Chief Operations Officer | S/L LJ Liggett |
| Chief Technical Services Officer | W/C KR Grimley CD |
| Senior Accounts Officer | S/L H McLachlan |
| Officer Commanding 445 Sqn | W/C G Sutherland |
| Officer Commanding 441 Sqn | S/L LJ Hill CD |
| Officer Commanding 439 Sqn | S/L RY Cannon CD |
| Senior Supply Officer | S/L CE Dorey |
| Senior Medical Officer | S/L JG Bisset |
| Officer Commanding Wing Maintenance | S/L WH Casley |
| Wing Weather Officer | S/L RH O'Brien |
December 1958
STATION STRENGTH
| Officers | Other Ranks |
|---|---|
| 171 | 1025 |
ARRIVALS
| 32654 F/L DM Norman | Air/P from Stn Cold Lake |
| 3875 F/L CL Vaessen | Air/Obs from Stn Cold Lake |
| 204434W F/O AB Broadfoot | Med/Nur from Stn Summerside |
| 138466 F/O CR Scheldrup | Air/P from 1 (F) OTU Chatham. |
DEPARTURES
| 36821W F/L ML Fraser | Sup to AFHQ/AMTS/ CMat/DMP |
| 32928 F/L JE Jarvis | Air/P to AFHQ/AMTS/CCE |
| 224724 F/O Jr Cook | Air/Obs to 2AOS Winnipeg |
| 140522 F/O DL Redmond | Air/P to FIS Trenton |
VISITORS
5 Dec 58
General de Maricourt, Commander of the "1 iere Region Aerienne" at Dijon, on his semi-annual inspection.
10 Dec 58
G/C EO Campbell, consultant in medicine.
29 Dec 58
Prince Bernhardt of the Netherlands paid an informal visit to the Commanding Officer on his stop-over here en route to another destination.
Control Tower
Arrivals
Local Traffic -1442
Canadian Military (Itinerant) - 188
Foreign Military (Itinerant) - 14
Total - 1644
Departures
Local Traffic -1442
Canadian Military (Itinerant) - 164
Foreign Military (Itinerant) - 14
Total - 1620
General
4 Dec 58
Four Squadron Leaders and three Flight Lieutenants wrote the Staff College Entrance Examinations. S/L SC Hall was the Presiding Officer.
The 1 (F) Wing Pipe Band, played at the St. Nicholas parade, in Thionville, France.
5 Dec 58
The Pipe Band gave a concert at the American Army Verdun Servicemen's Club.
7 Dec 58
The Volkswagen Owners' Club of Marville put on a small rodeo. A Borgward won first place, with a Dauphine coming second and a Karman Ghia third.
13 Dec 58
A Boxing Show was presented in the Recreation Center at 2000 hrs. Boxers from 3 (F) Wing, Etain Air Base (USAF) and 1 (F) Wing participated.
15 Dec 58
The PMQ Council sponsored a Turkey Bingo, which was held in the Recreation Center.
The Cubs, Scouts, Guides and Brownies held a Mistletoe Sale at the PMQ and Trailer sites.
16 Dec 58
The Model Railway Club was born.
18 Dec 58
The COpsO attended a conference at 1 Air Division, held for the purpose of studying the problems related to the recovery of jet aircraft within 1 Air Division, and to make recommendations on a restricted flying program in marginal WX, diversion of aircraft, and night flying programs.
19 Dec 58
School closed for Christmas vacation.
The Childrens' Christmas Party was held in the Recreation Centre. The programme consisted of a one hour concert presented by a professional stage troupe from Germany, during which treats and refreshments were distributed. Santa Claus appeared at 1500 hrs. The party was sponsored by the Station Fund Committee and organized by the recreation staff with the assistance of the school principal and teachers. At 2030 hrs, "Christmas Caravan", an All American Soldier Musical Review was staged at the Station Theatre.
21 Dec 58
Forty-one children from the Protestant Orphanage in Sedan were enchanted by the Sunday School Christmas Pageant in the Station Theatre. During the program, "White Gifts" for the orphans were placed at the foot of the manger. The children were taken to the Airmen's Mess for refreshments. A small gift from the station was given to each one, and turkeys for their Christmas dinner. There was also donations from the Protestant Chapel Guild and Sunday School.
The Roman Catholic Chapel Committee donated to the Old People's Home and to the Orphanage in Longuyon. The St. Vincents de Paul Society, in Montmedy was given parcels of food and clothing to distribute to needy families.
24 - 28 Dec 58
Christmas Leave.
25 Dec 58
Christmas Day. Midnight Mass was celebrated in the RC Chapel.
January 1959
STATION STRENGTH
| Officers | Other Ranks |
|---|---|
| 170 | 1020 |
ARRIVALS
| 30286 S/L CJ Day | Air/P from 1 (F) OTU Chatham |
| 210588 F/L MA Saunders | Sup from AFHQ/AMTS/CMAT/DMP |
| 135946 F/O GF Clay | Air/P from Stn Cold Lake |
| 224099 F/O JG Foy | Air/P from 1 (F) OTU Chatham |
| 231788 F/O R Jones | Air/P from 1 (F) OTU Chatham |
| 209478 F/O WB Lynn | Air/P from 1 (F) OTU Chatham |
| 217865 F/O HG Schappart | Air/Obs from Stn Cold Lake |
DEPARTURES
| 35298 F/L IF Campbell | Air/P to Stn Edgar |
| 46007 F/L HJ O'Mara | Air/P to RU Victoria |
| 17479 F/L LP Pearson | Air/P to Stn St Margarets |
VISITORS
23 Jan 59
Mr T Bailey, Orenda FS representative arrived to carry out a study of the Orenda 14 jet engine fuel system malfunctions.
28 - 30 Jan 59
S/L EP Bouchard and F/L Stokoe completed the semi-annual SOAF inspection.
Deaths and Funerals
2 Jan 59
211876 LAC JRD Carrier SupTech was killed in an automobile accident near Florenville, Belgium. On 7 Jan, funeral services were held at the RC Chapel, with burial at Toul Cemetery.
Control Tower
1 - 31 Jan 59
Arrivals
Local Traffic -1420
Canadian Military (Itinerant) - 121
Foreign Military (Itinerant) - 25
Total - 1566
Departures
Local Traffic -1420
Canadian Military (Itinerant) - 123
Foreign Military (Itinerant) - 25
Total - 1568
General
1 Jan 59
The following officer's promotions were announced:
To Squadron Leader
27650 Acting S/L JGV Bisset - Med/MO
20440 F/L WF Duerr - Tech/Arm
To Flight Lieutenant
204434W F/O AB Broadfoot - Med/Nur
22227 F/O DL Gilmour - Med/Sec
23337 F/O JR Guthrie - Tech/Tel
25803 F/O JEL Hynes - AS/FC
41084 F/O RB Robinson - Air/P
The following officers were granted permanent commissions:
216445 F/O WR Barnes - Air/P
131772W F/O MMCC Berthiaume - Med/Nur
209683 F/O OL Grimm - Air/P
233033 F/O JJL Lapointe - Air/P
224892 F/O FM Marsh - Air/Obs
1 Jan 59
New Years Day
4 Jan 59
200713 F/O JL Deakin Air/P received his promotion to Flight Lieutenant.
4 - 16 Jan 59
F/L R Gourlay Air/P and F/L JHN Smith Air/P attended the Winter Survival School at Bad Kohlgrub, Bavaria.
5 Jan 59
School opened after Christmas vacation with a total of 618 students.
12 - 20 Jan 59
F/O J Austin, WRecO attended the Pers/SS Recreation Officers' Fitness Course at Stn Trenton.
12 - 23 Jan 59
There were no reported PMC accidents in this period.
16 Jan 59
F/L Mc Norris Air/P and F/O JL Lapointe Air/P proceeded on TD to attend the FAF Ski Course at Les Allues.
19 Jan 59
The following entry appeared in DRO's.
COMMANDING OFFICER'S COMMENDATION
218642 LAC GM Challenger - 441 (F) Sqn
19 - 21 Jan 59
F/O W Doyle Tech/AE attended a three-day filtration of fuel course at SF Bowser Co Ltd, Hamilton.
19 - 23 Jan 59
Flying Officers' Qualifying Examinations were held. Forty-five officers wrote.
19 Jan - 6 Mar 59
F/O AJ Milne Tech/AE attended the Tech/AE Electronics Course at 1TTS Aylmer.
22 Jan 59
W/C DC Skene, CAdO attended an informal CAdO's conference at 1 Air Division.
23 Jan 59
A conference concerning aircraft traffic accidents and automobile accidents was held at 1 (F) Wing. The COs of all Wings and 30 AMB attended.
26 Jan - 28 Feb 59
F/O AK Cunningham, VMEO attended the Standard Motor Car Course at the Metroplitan Police Driving School in Hendon, England.
February 1959
STATION STRENGTH
| Officers | Other Ranks |
|---|---|
| 172 | 1030 |
ARRIVALS
| 243999 F/O FE Reagh | Air/P from 3 (AW) OTU Cold Lake |
| 209496 F/O DW Tufts | Air/Obs from 3 (AW) OTU Cold Lake |
DEPARTURES
| 156559W F/O JE Gibb | Med/Nur to 3 (F) Wing Zweibrucken |
VISITORS
12 - 17 Feb 59
F/L JP MacLean Chap/Prot at 30 AMB Langar was at 1 (F) Wing as officiating clergyman for this period, replacing F/L RH Howson Chap/Prot on TD in Sardinia.
26 Feb 59
W/C KA McLeod and F/O LS Wilson of AFHQ/AMTS, with S/L SD Walker of 1 Air Div HQ were at 1 (F) Wing for the purpose of examining bulk fuel storage and dispensing equipment and checking operating maintenance procedures.
Control Tower
1 - 28 Feb 59
Arrivals
Local Traffic -1516
Canadian Military (Itinerant) - 181
Foreign Military (Itinerant) - 17
Total - 1714
Departures
Local Traffic -1516
Canadian Military (Itinerant) - 184
Foreign Military (Itinerant) - 17
Total - 1717
General
1 - 15 Feb 59
F/O BW Donald Air/P attended the 2 ATAF Winter Survival School at Bad Kohlgrub, Bavaria.
2 - 6 Feb 59
Eight offices wrote their Flight Lieutenant Qualifying Examinations.
2 - 6 Feb 59
F/L BA Morris Air/P was on TD at Garmisch, Parkenkirchen, Germany attending the USAF Baseball Clinic.
4 - 5 Feb 59
A Referees' Clinic was conducted by WO2 Milford of 1 Air Division, a former referee in the Quebec Hockey Senior "A" Loop, with years of officiating experience. He also held a skating class, giving practical "on-the-ice" demonstrations.
9 Feb 59
S/L H McLachlan Air/P proceeded on five days TD to Ramstein, Germany to attend an Air Ground Operations Course.
9 - 14 Feb 59
F/L TD Madden WTelO and F/L RD MacKelvie SFCO were on TD conducting a telecom inspection of deployment airfields.
9 - 20 Feb 59
F/L JH Smith Air/P and F/L TH Lambros Air/P were at 3 (F) Wing for the purpose of exchanging ideas on tactics and operating procedures.
13 - 16 Feb 59
F/L WH Norn Air/P and F/O HM Grasswich Air/P attended the FAF Ski Course at Les Allues.
16 Feb - 26 Mar 59
F/L J Jameson Air/P attended the Junior Officers Administration Course at OS Centralia.
18 Feb 59
F/L RD MacKelvie SFCO and F/L TO Madden attended a conference at 1 Air Division concerning deployment airfields.
19 - 20 Feb 59
F/L TO Madden WTelO and F/L JR Guthrie DTelO attended a telecom conference at 1 Air Division on 19 Feb and at 2 (F) Wing on 20 Feb.
23 Feb 59
The Guides and Brownies Mother and Daughter Banquet was held in the Airmen's Mess. The Pipe Major played at this banquet.
24 - 26 Feb 59
S/L RH O'Brien AS/Met attended the Aircent Meteorological Committee Meeting in Paris.
26 Feb 59
The Scouts and Cubs held their annual Father and Son Banquet in the Airmen's Mess. The Pipe Major also played at this banquet.
S/l CJ Day Air/P paid a liaison visit to 61 AC&W Sqn.
26 - 27 Feb 59
F/L MA Saunders Sup visited 312 SD at 30 AMB Langar for the purpose of liaison and familiarization with its organization and warehousing methods and facilities.
28 Feb 59
The construction of the PMQ Recreation Hall is well underway.
March 1959
STATION STRENGTH
| Officers | Other Ranks |
|---|---|
| 168 | 1020 |
ARRIVALS
| 7882 F/L CF Barlow | Tech/AE from RCAF Advisory Group Oldenburg |
| 138555 F/O JPU Desmarais | Air/Obs from 3 (AW) OTU Cold Lake |
| 23183 F/O D Gilkinson | Air/P from 1 (F) OTU Chatham |
| 138493 F/O Mayberry | Air/P from 1 (F) OTU Chatham |
| 21741 F/O DF Murray | Tech/AE from 1TTS Aylmer |
DEPARTURES
| 20443W F/L AB Broadfoot | Med/Nur to 2 (F) Wing Grostenquin |
| 12980 F/L R Gourlay | Air/P to AFHQ/AMP/CPers/DAPC |
| 33568 F/L CJ Malone | Air/P to 1 Air Div SPSO/SOPC |
| 75511 F/O WL Donald | Air/P tp 2 AOS Winnipeg |
| 161143 F/O CRM Higgins | Air/Obs to Stn North Bay |
| 204636 F/O DD Landreville | Air/P on release |
| 224892 F/O FM Marsh | Air/Obs to 2 AOS Winnipeg |
| 224964 F/O CM Steward | Air/P to 129 AFF Trenton./td> |
VISITORS
16 Mar 59
S/L Senior of SOCE arrived on TD for discussions concerning the firing butt wall.
16 - 18 Mar 59
Rev Wm F Ryan SJ of Maison le Colombiere, Paray-le-Monial conducted a Lenten Mission for RC personnel.
18 Mar 59
S/L KT Bradshaw SOFSv paid a Food Service Staff visit.
Deaths and Funerals
7 Mar 59
224568 LAC HL Kiley ClkTyp and 211519 JMA Lavigueur ITech were killed in an automobile accident in Italy on 7 Mar. Funeral services were held in the RC Chapel on 12 Mar.
Control Tower
1 - 31 Mar 59
Arrivals
Local Traffic -2170
Canadian Military (Itinerant) - 248
Foreign Military (Itinerant) - 30
Civilian (Itinerant) - 3
Total - 2451
Departures
Local Traffic -2170
Canadian Military (Itinerant) - 243
Foreign Military (Itinerant) - 30
Civilian (Itinerant) - 3
Total - 2446
General
15 Mar 59
F/O KB Harding Air/P attended the Winter Survival School at Bad Kohlgrub, Bavaria.
7 - 9 Mar 59
1 (F) Wing played host to the Airwomen's Broomball Tournament. It was an enthusiastic and hard-fought tournament, with 2 (F) Wing winning first place by only one point over 1 (F) Wing.
7 - 10 Mar 59
The PPCLI Band from Soest, Germany played for a station dance on 7 Mar. On 9 Mar the school children were delighted by their concert in the DND School. A small but enthusiastic audience attended the concert which they presented in the Station Theatre on 10 Mar.
8 Mar 59
In Florenville, Belgium, 1 (F) Wing Pipe Band played at the parade held during mid-Lenten festivities.
9 Mar 59
F/L T Koch Air/P proceeded on five days TD to Ramstein, Germany to attend an Air Ground Operations Course.
13 Mar 59
A meeting was held for personnel interested in joining the newly organized 1 (F) Wing Civil Flying Club.
F/O R MacDonald Air/P and F/O LW Swanston Air/P proceeded on TD to attend the FAF Ski Course at Les Allues.
15 - 25 Mar 59
F/O GW Petri Air/P attended Winter Survival School at Bad Kohlgrub, Bavaria.
19 Mar 59
PMQ Council elections were held.
20 Mar 59
1 (F) Wing Pipe Band played at USAF Air Base, Ramstein, Germany for the filming of the 10th Annivesary NATO parade. They also performed at the Service Men's Club and the NCO's Club and presented a live radio show over radio station AFN.
22 Mar 59
1 (F) Wing won first place in the Air Division Inter-Section Hockey Tournament.
21 Mar 59
1 (F) Wing won the Invitation Air Divison Swim Meet held at 2 (F) Wing with 77 points. 2 (F) Wing placed second with 36 points, 30 AMB coming third with 29 points, followed by 4 (F) Wing and SU Metz who tied with 28 points each.
28 Mar 59
1 (F) Wing won the Intersection Air Division Hockey Championships held here, defeating 3 (F) Wing 5 to 4, and 2 (F) Wing 6 to 1, and gaining the Bank of Montreal Trophy.
30 Mar 59
Fifty-four teams entered a single round robin in curling. This was the first curling played at 1 (F) Wing.
April 1959
STATION STRENGTH
| Officers | Other Ranks |
|---|---|
| 172 | 1028 |
ARRIVALS
| 202978 F/L DM McNaughton | Air/P from 1 (F) OTU Chatham |
| 138489 F/O E Constantine | Air/P from 1 (F) OTU Chatham |
| 221110 F/O RW Hallworth | Air/P from 1 (F) OTU Chatham |
| 138577 F/O KS Partington | Air/P from 3 (AW) OTU Cold Lake |
DEPARTURES
| 41428 F/L WB Adair | Air/P to AFHQ/AMTS/CCE/DCED |
| 205417 F/L JH Smith | Air/P to AFHQ/VCAS/DAir |
| 130543 F/O AM Burridge | Air/P to 1 Air Div SOInt |
| 210580 F/O AJ Crosby | Air/P to 1 PRC Lachine |
| 130900 F/O RG Hayman | Air/P to 1 Air Div SOFS |
| 233195 F/O RL Richardson | Air/Obs to 2 AOS Winnipeg. |
VISITORS
3 Apr 59
F/L LT Stewart SOVME and Mr AJ Deschutter of Sicard Company discussed VME problems with emphasis on Sicard equipment.
6 Apr 59
Mr George Bain, reporter for the Toronto Globe and Mail, residing in London, England, visited 1 (F) Wing as part of a tour to units of 1 Air Division to obtain unclassified material on Wing Operations and activities for a news story.
10 Apr 59
Leading journalists of the French Press visited 1 (F) Wing, accompanied by interpreters, and French and American conducting officers, to make a total of twenty-five in the party. The Information Services of the US Army and Air Force planned this tour of American, French, and Canadian military installations in France. The tour was linked with the overall plan for the 10th anniversary of NATO. It provided an opportunity for the French journalists to observe NATO forces within their country. Another major object of the tour was to stress the need for continuous harmonious relations. The tour of 1 (F) Wing consisted of a short briefing, lunch, and the witnessing of Sabre and CF100 aircraft scrambles and a Sabre turnaround, with tea in the Senior NCOs Mess, prior to departure.
11 Apr 59
His Excellency, the Most Reverend ML Roy, Military Bishop (RC) accompanied by Monsignor MacLean, Chaplain General (RC) paid a brief visit to 1 (F) Wing. The Archbishop offered Mass in the Station Chapel at 1045 hrs, and addressed and met the RC personnel and their families attending. The visiting party was entertained at a luncheon in the Officers' Mess attended by RC officers and their wives.
14 - 15 Apr 59
Major Dufour, Army Brigade Chaplain (RC) was at 1 (F) Wing.
27 Apr 59
A team from AFHQ composed of G/C Ingles, W/C Fallis, and W/C Monteith of CCE/DCEM discussed the new CE procedures.
27 - 30 Apr 59
S/L RA Osborne, Command Matron made a routine staff visit.
Deaths and Funerals
30 Apr 59
221526 Cpl MT Roach ComTech was killed in a car accident. His funeral was held 4 May, from the RC Chapel.
Control Tower
Arrivals
1 - 30 Apr 59
Local Traffic -2666
Canadian Military (Itinerant) - 164
Foreign Military (Itinerant) - 24
Total - 2854
Departures
Local Traffic -2666
Canadian Military (Itinerant) - 185
Foreign Military (Itinerant) - 23
Total - 2874
General
1 Apr 59
Airmen's Promotions. Seven sergeants were promoted to flight sergeant, thirteen corporals to sergeant, fifty-five leading aircraftmen to corporal, and seven airwomen to corporal.
3 - 4 Apr 59
The Air Division Intersection Bowling Tournament was held here. Team champions were 1 Air Division Support Unit, with 1 (F) Wing team placing third.
4 Apr 59
Allied Forces Central Europe ceremonies in honour of the 10th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization took place at Mainz, Germany. 119 aircraft took part in the master flyover, 16 of these from 1 Air Division including 1 (F) Wing. A contingent of 36 Canadian airmen, also composed in part of personnel of this Wing, marched and carried the Canadian colours as part of the 5000 man parade. Leading the Allied Air Forces contingent in the master parade, was the 1 (F) Wing Pipe Band under the direction of Pipe Major Sgt C Russell and Drum Major Sgt L Cameron. In conjunction with the German Training Command Headquarters Army Band, the Pipe Band played at a concert, that afternoon at Goethe Monument Park. Frankfurt.
7 - 8 Apr 59
F/O J Austin WRecO attended the spring meeting of WRecOs at 1 Air Division.
9 - 10 Apr 59
F/l KF Lowe Wing PRO attended a PROs conference at 1 Air Div.
10 Apr 59
The CEB trade examinations for airmen were held. 82 candidates wrote.
10 - 11 Apr 59
1 (F) Wing Airwomen's Bowling Team placed third in the Airwomen's Bowling Tournament held at 4 (F) Wing. 30 AMB placed first by 100 pins over 4 (F) Wing, 1 Air Div came fourth, 2 (F) Wing fifth and 3 (F) Wing sixth.
10 - 24 Apr 59
F/L HM Lepard Air/P and F/O K Chapman Air/P attended the FAF Ski Course at Le Allues, France.
12 - 19 Apr 59
S/L WH Casley OC Maint attended a nuclear propulsion course at the University of Sheffield, Department of Extramural Studies.
13 - 17 Apr 59
Sgt GS Wallace and Sgt G Jackson took part in the USAFE Fastball Clinic at Berchtesgaden, Germany.
15 - 16 Apr 59
A briefing team on CE procedures from AFHQ gave a two-day briefing at 1 Air Division on program implementation, work control, and financial and materiel procedures. This briefing was attended by the SAO, CEO and Senior Clerk Engineer from 1 (F) Wing.
16 Apr 59
F/L EA Wright FSvO was at a meeting held at 1 Air Div to discuss flight feeding procedures.
17 - 18 Apr 59
The high school students put on a play "I'll Remember Mamma", in the Station Theatre. The play was well acted and enthusiastically received by the audience. Miss M Easton, a high school teacher, was the directress.
18 - 20 Apr 59
A total of 32 rinks took part in the Air Division Bonspiel held at 4 (F) Wing. The Redding Rink from 1 (F) Wing took top place, making 1 (F) Wing the winner for the second consecutive year. Runner-up to the champion was the Henley Rink also from this unit. In the consolation event, 3 (F) Wing was the first with the Furnell Rink and 1 (F) Wing was the runner-up with the Koch rink. All of these rinks took individual prizes and, in addition, the 1 (F) Wing Redding Rink retained the Bank of Montreal Trophy.
21- 26 Apr 59
F/L RB Robinson Air/P attended the Air Ground Operations Course at Ramstein, Germany.
23 Apr 59
Members of the various bowling teams and their guests enjoyed the annual bowling banquet held in the Airmen's Mess. Cocktails preceded the banquet. Trophies and individual awards were presented.
24 Apr 59
F/O JE Hurley Tech/AE proceeded to Les Allues for the FAF Ski Course.
F/O J Austin WRecO was at 3 (F) Wing to attend a briefing by SOPA followed by a meeting of the DND school principals on the school athletic programme for 59-60.
26 Apr 59
S/L CE Dorey SSO left on TD to attend a seven-week RAF Air and Surface Movements Course at the RAF Movements School, London.
27 Apr 59
F/L WH MacLeod Air/P left for 1 (F) OTU Chatham to attend DFLQ Course 4, which terminated 3 Jul.
W/C KR Grimley CTSO was present at the CTSO's Conference held at 1 Air Division.
May 1959
STATION STRENGTH
| Officers | Other Ranks |
|---|---|
| 169 | 1032 |
ARRIVALS
| 139073 F/O DJ Broster | Air/P from 1 (F) OTU Chatham |
| 138600 F/O GR McLeod | Air/Obs from 3 (AW) OTU Cold Lake |
| 138624 F/O RL Thibodeau | Air/P from 3 (AW) OTU Cold Lake |
DEPARTURES
| 42343 F/L Dr Stephens | Air/P to 1 (F) OTU Chatham |
| 209683 F/O OL Grimm | Air/P to 1 (F) OTU Chatham |
| 233028 F/O KB Harding | Air/Obs to Stn St Hubert |
| 210482W F/O MD Keenan | Med/Nur to Stn Trenton |
| 233261 F/O RJ MacPherson | Air/Obs to 2 AOS Winnipeg. |
VISITORS
4 May 59
S/L Helen Sutherland Senior Social Welfare Officer gave an interesting and informative lecture to women personnel. She had arrived from AFHQ to lecture to women corporals taking the SSTS Course at 3 (F) Wing and from there had proceeded to the various Wings.
W/C Ericksen of 1 Air Division and Major Campbell of AirCent were here to study the starter requirements of the CF100 and related cross servicing details.
6 May 59
Bishop Clabaut OMI confirmed thirty-two children in the RC Chapel. On the following day, five adults were confirmed by Bishop Petit, Bishop of Verdun in his private chapel.
11 - 12 May 59
S/L SI Evans, WP Officer in charge of women personnel in 1 Air Div paid a staff visit to 1 (F) Wing. She inspected the facilities provided for the airwomen, and at an informal meeting and social gathering they had the opportunity to meet and talk to her. At this meeting, S/L Evans presented sweaters which the women officers and airwomen had won for sports activities.
14 May 59
F/O W Humphage of AMCHQ was on TD for the purpose of installation of the radio beacon.
18 May 59
S/L Blake, Director of Ground Defence arrived on TD from AFHQ
19 - 20 May 59
S/L AC Munn SOGT at 1 Air Div discussed ground training and civil defence matters with WGTO.
21 May 59
His Excellency Jules Leger, Canadian Ambassador to NATO, and Mrs. Leger visited 1 (F) Wing on a tour of 1 Air Div units. The tour of the Wing included an operations briefing, a visit to the gun butts to observe F86 firing-in and CF100 gun pack firing, a turn around of four Sabre aircraft and a wheel change at 441 Sqn, A CF100 turn around under spray, a visit to Wing Maintenance and Workshops, Armament Workshops, and a tour of recreation facilities. Following the tour a buffet luncheon was served in the Stag Room of the Officers' Mess.
22 May 59
Rt Rev IA Norris, Bishop of Brandon and Bishop Ordinary to the Armed Forces (ACC) administered the Sacrament of Holy confirmation in the Protestant Chapel at 1930 hrs. After the service, coffee and refreshments were served in the Airmen's Mess. While here, the bishop, his wife, and members of their party visited the St Hilaire Cemetery at Marville and the battlefields of Verdun.
Control Tower
1 - 31 May 59
Arrivals
Local Traffic -1957
Canadian Military (Itinerant) - 249
Foreign Military (Itinerant) - 24
Total - 2230
Departures
Local Traffic -1957
Canadian Military (Itinerant) - 203
Foreign Military (Itinerant) - 28
Total - 2188
General
2 May 59
Twenty-five children made their First Communion in the RC Chapel.
4 May 59
Summer dress became optional.
4 - 15 May 59
F/L DM Norman Air/P and F/L CL Vaessen Air/Obs exchanged ideas on tactics and operating procedures with 440 Sqn at 3 (F) Wing.
5 May 59
A fifty-man armed party with 1 (F) Wing Pipe Band in attendance, paraded at the School of Infantry in Arlon, Belgium, on occasion of celebrations of the 10th Anniversary of NATO.
7 May 59
The French language classes for service personnel and dependents were suspended until the fall.
8 May 59
The Pipe Band played for the decoration and memorial service at Montmedy, France.
F/L AL Gunn GDefO was at a conference with ground defence representatives from AFHQ, at 1 Air Div.
1 - 10 May 59
The Pipe Band played for the American Air Show at Laon, France.
11 - 15 May 59
F/L JA Warren Chap/RC attended the annual ecclesiastical retreat at Berchtesgaden, GErmany.
F/L RH Howson Chap/Prot attended the Episcopal Retreat at Berchtesgaden, Germany.
15 May 59
F/L T Koch, F/O DD Chapman, F/O GW Petri, F/O LA Green and F/O LL Tidball were present at the Wing Maintenance Test Pilot's Briefing at 4 (F) Wing.
16 - 18 May 59
The Pipe Band played for the NATO Armed Forces Day celebrations at the USAF Base, Ramstein, Germany.
19 May 59
Summer dress became compulsory.
20 May 59
The CAdO, CEO and WHousO discussed the redecoration of PMQs, at a meeting held at 1 Air Division.
46720 F/L JM McCrae assumed the duties of SFCO vice F/L RD MacKelvie. 40855 F/L M Hayden became Deputy SFCO, replaceing F/L McCrae.
24 May 59
23 candidates wrote their Group 4 Examinations.
The Pipe Band played for the twenty-fourth of May celebrations in PMQs.
25 - 28 May 59
The Recreation Staff conducted a clinic for personnel interested in umpiring fastball.
27- 28 May 59
70 candidates wrote their Corporal's Qualifying Examinations.
28 May 59
27650 S/L JG Bissett Med/MO ceased command of 1 (F) Wing Infirmary and 15107 S/L WA Murray Med/MO assumed command.
31 May 59
The Pipe Band played at the "Foire Exposition de Metz", giving two musical half-hour interludes.