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Clinton News-Record, 1951-11-01, Page 9'THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1951 lq CLINTON NEWS -RECORD RCAF Stalion PAGE NINl, andA•dastr.ai Park News P/OStatin It PpHEAD, NO. Phone 382 Local 39. 51 Clinton RCAF Station Expands Expansion. Program To Cost $0,500,O110 A $10,500,000 • expansion pro ramme is under way at RCAF Station,, Clinton, which will' Make the Station three times its. former :size by the middle of next year. According to G/C E. A. D. Hutton, commanding officer,. buildings worth $3,500,000 Were under construction and another '$7,000,000 worth had been ap- proved and awaited letting of contracts,'- In addition the station is ex- pecting en undetermined number of houses for service families to. =add to the 145 already completed and occupied. Telecommunications Tenders have been called for a t$ 2;5 0 0,0 0 0 telecommunications building which will 'concentrate electronics training under one roof and be one of the largest projects in the expansion pro- 'graiiirne. Buildings under way mainly `are quarters for station personnel and, trainees. Population under the acceleratedtraining program 'will hit an all-time peak of 1,800 ''by the -middle of next year. More Airwomen Clinton wall have more air- women than any other station In Canada except the manning depot at St. John's, Quebec, end hous- ing for them has been given high 'priority, G/C Hutton said, The $7,000,000 worth of build- ings awaiting start of construc- tion will be technical and train- ing centres with the telecommun- ications structure the first one, This portion of the expansion is expected to continue steadily and reach completion by mid- 1952. All present buildings are being retained. Secret Station Clinton was one of the air force's moat vital and secret ste ions during World War II with raining in the new science of radar operations being given. mportant research also was un- ertaken. This role is being continued to greater degree with all types f radio and radar operators and echnicians being graduated. adio officers who will man the electronics equipment in the' all- eather jet fighter, the CF -100, re being trained in conjunction with Clinton's Air Radio Officer chool at Centralia. The aircraft e based et Centralia because Clinton has no airport. t I d a 0 R w a ar S Nothing Pleases .... like your portrait So make your appointment now. You'll be glad you did. MacLaren's Studio '(CLINTON' and GODERICH) PHONE '401 • Clinton or Goderieh (same number both places) CLINTON STUDIO open TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS 1.30 to 7.30 p.m, and SATURDAY Evenings (other times by appointment) er't taw Ft's nice to know you can stay"on your ownrafter65!L. see WITH THE HELP OF A CANADIAN GOVERNMENT ANNUITY When retirement age rolls around, a man wants to sit back and relax without a worry in the world and no need to be a dependent.. A Canadian Government Annuity can help. 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My name is (Mr./Mrs./Miss) I live at Telephone f Date of Birth.._...___.._„_.......„............„...„...-..„ Annuity to start at I$s` I understand that the information I givelwill be held confidential. A $10,500,000 building programme is under way at RCAF Station, Clinton, to make it three times its present size. The above aerial picture from the west was taken some time ago, before the erection of residential and other buildings. More improvements At The Rec Centre to •(By Sgt. T. P. Varaleau) The "Ret Centre", as it is cal- led, is in for a face lifting, al- though at present it is probably the most attractive building of its kind in the RCAF. It is without a doubt the most active. The "powers that be", however, ere aiming for constant improvements. Apart from the recently built lean-to, which will house a new sports store, library, band room, dressing room etc., the large ceil- ing and part of the walls are to be painted and the floor var- nished. This means the Rec Centre will be closed from November 4 to November 26, but the Roundel Terrace will remain open for business. The reopening will be celebrated by a dance featuring the famous Woody Herman dance band and I am sure will prove to be an evening of fun end fine entertainment. It is unfortunate that these alterations are taking place at this time of the year, but with all the building going on through- out the RCAF it is difficult to make alterations at convenient dates, A few will be happy that or- ganized P.T. will cease for three whole weeks - this feeling the P,T. staff does not hare. An attempt will be made to transfer some of the sports equip- ment such as volley ball, tumbling mats, spring board and weight lighting apparatus to A R OS hanger. Practice will begin there for floor hockey. Therefore all activities will not be cut off for sports enthusiasts. A complete sports schedule is to start on the. reopening bf the Rea Centre which should appeal to practically all individual tastes -bowling, table tennis, volleyball, basketball, badminton and floor hockey. In- tersection league competition will be arranged for the above sports, lasting throughout the winter sea- son. A variety of gym equipment is also available. Body condition- ing classes will be held and box- ing and wrestling will be popular as soon as the gym room is ready. The loss of the facilities at the Rec Centre even for such a short period will be a disappointment to many. This only proves what a valuable institution it is. In the course of a day almost every- one on.the station goes to partici- pate in some sport or make use of the Roundel Terrace, In closing Iet us bear ill mind that the Rec Centre is for your use. Your support of its sports and entertainment programmes will ensure its continuing success, 4-9ew•a 4.6-«„64.4-H 4-4 o Yl' Personnel Changes t W/C Harold M. Smith, DFC, 36, New Westminster, BC., has been appointed officer command- ing No. 408 photographic squad- ron, Rockcliffe. W/C Smith, who replaces W/C Donald J. G. Jackson, 36, Plun- kett, Sask., was born and educat- ed in British Columbia and was associated for a short time with the 'Shell Oil Cbmpany , in New Westminster before joining the RCAF in 1941, After pilot training, W/C Smith went overseas where he complet- ed a tour of operations over Germany, winning the DFC for his conduct in the face of enemy action. On his return to Can- ada, W/C Smith was posted to Eastern Air Command Head- quarters, Halifax, where he was camp commandant. *He attended the RCAF Staff College in Toronto in. 1949, pre- vious to being posted to Air Transport Command, where he served as Staff Officer, Postings and Careers. W/C Donald.J. G, Jackson, 36, Plunkett, Sask., and Manor Park, Ottawa, officer commanding 408 photographic squadron, Rock- cliffe, has been posted to the United States for a three months' course, W/C Jackson was educated at the University of Saskatchewan. He joined the Royal Air Force in 1937 end served in Far East- ern Command at Singapore and is easy to carry home Hong Kong. During the war, he was shot down while on air op- erations over Germany and taken prisoner of war, remaining in prison camp until liberated in May, .1945. Returning to Canada he was posted to the staff of North West Air Command headquarters and then attended the RCAF Staff College from October, 1947 un- til July, 1948. He then moved to 413 photo spuadron at Rockcliffe and later transferred to 408 squadron as officer commanding, • During. the_ last three years, W/C Jackson has spent each sum-• mer in Canada's far north direct- ing photo survey operations. W/C Jackson has been living with his wife end two children in Manor Park, Ottawa, for the Iasi three years. After his course, he will be posted to Montreal, GI/C Raymond H. Bray, 41, Ottawa, for the last three years on the staff of the. Directorate of Aircraft Development, Air Force Headquarters, has been transfer- red to RCAF Station, St, Hubert, P.Q„ as senior technical staff of- ficer. G/C Bray was born in Ottawa where he received his early education at Glebe Collegiate, and later at Queens University, where he was graduated with an engineering degree. He joined the RCAF in 1940 as an engineering officer and was posted overseas in 1944, where he served as chief tech- nical echnical officer at Tholthorpe and No. 6 Group Headquarters. • In 1947 G/C Bray was selected to attend Cornell. University for advanced studies' in aeronautical engineering and later he served on the Canadian Joint. Staff in Washington, D.C. • RCAF CWL The Catholic Women's League held its monthly meeting at the A/V/M Hugh Campbell school at 8.30 p.m. Monday evening. Plans were made to raise funds for Christmas parcels for the veterans 'of Westminster Hospital. At the close of the business meeting, bingo was played. Mrs. Baxter, 'Mrs. McGuire, Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Ito- bitaille, Mrs. Bowman were the delighted recipients of candy suckers. At the ,close of the social a delicious lunch was served. Mrs. Baxter and Mrs. Bowman poured tea, with Mrs. T. Dalton and Mrs. Campbell assisting. •' During the lunch, Father Char- bonneau gave a short talk to the members presen.t The Catholic Women's League were, pleased to welcome as members: Mrs. L. Michaud, Mrs. Richard and Mrs. Graham. RCAF PERSONALS F/L Eric Baxter, who flew to England to visit his parents, has returned home. Mrs. Robert Carey is a patient in Alexandra Hospital, Goderich. Her many friends and neighbors wish her a speedy recovery. In The Air Force' The RCAF aircraft, the C-5, which Is carrying the Royal Couple during the airborne part of their Canadian tour, is the only one of Its type in the world. Since it was turned over to 412 Transport Squadron at Rockcliffe air station a year ago it has been used for many important flights. Similar in appearance but slightly larger then the North Star, it is equipped with Pratt and Whitney radial engines with reversible propellers which act as air brakes slowing the air- craft after its landing. The pro- pellers also make it possible for the aircraft to be backed up. This is particularly handy when the aircraft is being parked in front of the loading ramp. The passenger portion of the aircraft is' divided into two main compartments, one with seating capacity for 24 passengers and the other with room for 13 passeng i ers. Storage for baggage is pro- vided under the crew compart- ment and for hand baggage in racks above the seats. The rear portion with room for 13 passengers is the one re- served for the most important persons aboard. It is equipped with two divans, a semi -circular lounge, and executive desk with a swivel chair, 'a filing cabinet and, yes, a telephone to talk to the pilot or attendant. If you get tired the ohesterfields may be made into three-quarter size beds. , There is a private cloak- room and washroom too, the lat- ter supplied with hot and cold running water. The upholstery is mainly blue on the teats, with a heavy blue carpet throughout. The curtains on the windows are Air Force blue tartan, end the walls are paneled with hand rubbed hard- , O ' In Poland during the Month 'of Soviet Friendship, there were signs everywhere proclaiming: 30 Days of Soviet -Polish. Friend- ship, Untler them Poles wrote: "But not one day morel" Wiadom- oscia Polskie, Polish paper pub- lished in France. Organize` IL -and S. Association Here A meeting for the purpose of forming a Home and School As- sociation in the A/V/M Hugh. Campbell School was held on October 11. Mrs. Winkler, chair- men of No. 2 district, London, and Mrs. Joiner, vice-chairman, were present to give their aid in organizing. Both Mrs. Winkler and Mrs. Joiner outlined the aims, end history of the organization which was founded to further better understanding between the child, the parent and the school, At a second meeting held on October 23, it was decided to hold the meetings at 8.30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month, The installation of officers took place with F/S C. Pinnell as president, LAC W. V. Colwell and Mrs. V. Bennett as vice- presidents, Mrs. J. H. Beare as secretary and F/0 L. G. Mitchell as treasurer. The members of the committee are: Miss Clarke, Miss McGuire, Mrs. Chambers, Mrs. Potts and Mrs. H. M. Miller, F/S Ringrose will be in charge of the Programme Committee and Mrs. L. P. Nfiohaud in charge of the Social Committee. During the coming year the As- sociation hopes to have many interesting speakers on such subjects as Health, Education, Handicraft and Citizenship. Mov= les will also be shown relating to. the interests of the Association. All, parents- are cordially in- vited to attend the meetings. The annual' membership fees is only 50 cents and it is hoped that many new members will join as time goes by. Each meeting is followed eby refreshments and a short social interlude. HERE'S A GOOD ONE Among responses to RCAF re- cruiting ads, there usually are a few that tickle the funnybone of selection officers at Air Force headquarters. But one that came in the other day from a young moppet had them rolling in the aisles. The letter resulted from an advertisement which showed the Distinguished Flying Cross and gave details on the meritor- ious aerial combat service re- quired to win It. 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