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TESTING A 'CHUTE

Cpl. E.W. Woodruff is seen test- ing the pulling power of a para- chute at RCAF Station Summer- aide. A veteran of eight years ser-

vice. Cpl Woodruff is an expert

in caring for these silken canop-

iiefs that may save an airman's e.

Neptunes Improve Training At Station Summersicle

According to Airforce officials at R.C.A.F., Station Summerside,

World War II Lancaster: were flown at the OTU, though the Nep-

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the coming of the WW Neptune to Summerside has greatly in- creased the effectiveness of train- ing given at the local base. The station. home of Number 2 Mari- time Operational Training Unit. recently received three of the sleek sub-lrillers for use in the train- ing program carried out there.

Prior to this spring only the

tune had been in use at Green- wood for over a year. This meant that the crews graduating from Summerside to Greenwood had to undergo a further training period at the valley base before they could fly operationally with the two maritime squadrons stationed there. The next course to graduate from Summerside will be able to

AIR FOROE DAY

VISIT YOUR SUMMERSIDE RCAF STATION

All. OUR GOOD WISHES TO THE

Officers and Men

SATURDAY OfTiio

On The Occasion Of

TOWN or SUMMERSIDE

W. A. OURRIE, Mayor.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 9 AIR FORCE DAY

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- time keep the Lancs

Commanding Officer

R. c. A. F. STATION, SUMMERSIDE

AIR FORCE DAY, SATURDAY

THE CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN J. D. STEWART.

BOATES PHARMACY ..

SUMMERSIDE

aitRCAF Station, Summerside M” ”'”"”'””""""”

proceed dircctl lag once they pass from the OTU.

The arrival of the Neptune: brought with it several problems however. For one thing it caused a division in the Maritime course. Now. some crews had to be train- ed on Neptunes while others has still to be turned out on Lancaster. to meet the demands of 407 squad- ron at Comox B.C.. who still em- ploy the World War II bombe. Servicing and maintenance of the new aircraft raised other diffi- culties. It was necessary to train personnel on the vastly more com-

"cated Neptune and the same on their regu- lar flying schedule.

To date most of these problems appear to be solved. The OTU ad- justed its training syllabus to ac- commodate the new aircraft and the men were trained to service them.

The Neptune is the most effici- ent anti-suhniarine aircraft flying today. it incorporates improve- ments in equipment and design that were unheard of when the aircrew of the RCAF flew so valiantly during the Battle of the Atlantic in the last war. Every piece of gear necessary for track- ing down and killing submarines is of the most modern type in the air. At present the whole interior of the aircraft is guarded by a security classification that pre- vents all but bare mention of its capabilities. Suffice it to say that the undersea killcrs of any future war will be hard pressed to stay

y to operational fly- ,

SATURDAY

IIINE 9

We are happy to pay tribute to our Airmen on

this occasion and urge our citizens to visit the-

RCAF STATION, SUMMERSIDE

It's our Air Force.

Group Captain William Swet- man has issued the following in-In vitation to the general public to visit the ncar Station, Summer- D, , , , ,d S 1 da 0 expansion. and llllpl'UVt'lTiEI1i. in si e. on aur y. Canadzis Air Force. A: name

"o bh if r th ffi r.. 'i- 3".d abmad W" men and ma- mennaneda iowomzno ocfe sRCdA;fill1meS 0! "NW ' 1 continue

an . eir llllctriitin ' ' t i"'""””I3'i :.:::::::,."':: or it '" "9 ""”” tgeexciefilz-en: clxrlgrince Edward, "llcrc at Siiiniiicrxirlc. No. 2 Island to join with us misvsamlz. MHl'lililll3- ()D('l'iiilllII&Ii 'llr;iin:ing day as we celebrate our annual'i).I:ltll. continues ils jltll ul turning

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"This is the RCAF's iL'lliil An-

I ' .. "9 5” F01”? D3Y- Meet the men and women

who keep the maple leaf roundel flying high.

THE CHARLOTTETOWN BRANCH CANADIAIN LEGION

alive, whether on the surface or

Air Force Day. well trained crcixs to man

lei iest Plot lteliv

BURBANK. Calif. (AP)-A test pilot has virtually relived in a drug-induced trance his escape from a supersonic jet fighter. the Lo Angeles Times says.

Herman (Fish) Salmon. chief test pilot for Lockheed. underwent a two-hour experiment in an cf- fort to develop all facts in connec-

Mayor. I

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B. E. S. L.

' spent many preparing for our open this Saturday.

our Maritime Squadrons at Greenwood and Comox. Recently E we have acquired P2V-7 Nep- es mites. anpanti-submarine aircraft non with the crowded inn-3m2'.5?.2i"3..i'S..i”i?2hl."?;eMY5iT merits prior to his bailing out last nme grainjng, year from an F-104 Starfighter. 1 "My man. have The pilot, given sodium pento-41.)”.-5 thal-the so-called "truth serum" house -lay on a couch in a darkened preciafe mom and recounted his exper-lihat we are trying in do. The ience. reward for our labours will be Salmon. testing the armament ofiyour attendance at Summe-rside's the F-104, bailed out after a Air Force Day. so be with-us it weapon or ammunition explosioniyou can."

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SATURDAY

AIR roncr DAY SATURDAY, JUNE 9

SUMMERSIDE

RCAF 5TATlON'

A cordial welcome awaits all our citi- zens at the Sumrnerside R.C.A.F. Station Saturday

An interesting program has been arranged to give some insight into the work of this most import-

ant branch of our defence service.

R. C. A. F. ASSOCIATION

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CANADIAN LEGION (B. E. s. L.) SUMMEBSIDE BRANCH N0. 5'

E PROGRAM

(All Times Standard) 1:00-u-Gates Open

.1 :45-Airforco Day Queen Contest will be held In Number 5 Hangar. - t

2:20-Precision Drill by Number 53 lsummorsidol Squad- ron Air Cadots on Tarmac in front of Number Four Hangar.

2:45-Arrival of Official Party and Inspection of Guard of Honor.

1:50-Opening Remarks by 6-6 W. H. Swot-man and Intro- duction of Premier Mothoson.

2:55-,-Introduction of Lt. Governor by Premier and remarks by Lt. Governor.

3:00--Ofhclal Opening of Alrsliow.

3:45-Drll by Glrt Cadets from Number 562 ( ney Squadron).

3:55-Presentation and Crowning of Alrforco Day Queen. 4:05-i-Airshow Continues. 8:00-the Queen.

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IN A sauna to our AIRMEN visit SUMMIISIDI n. c. A. F. STAHON

MARITIIAVIE CENTRAL AIRWAYS no.

VISIT YOUR

SUMMERSIDE RCAF STATION

SATURDAY JUNE 9

TARGET

At home and overseas its aircraft, its weapons and Its skilled men and women work with but one purpose- to keep secure your way of life

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