Daily Diary

No. 33 Service Flying Training School,
Carberry, Manitoba

August 1942

This Transcription of the Operational Record Book of No. 33 Service Flying Training School that was Located at Carberry, Manitoba, Canada was created by the volunteers at the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum, Brandon, Manitoba. You can visit their website by clicking this heading.

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Carberry.

• 1/7/42. STRENGTH: Personnel.

	Officers	Other Ranks	Civilians
RAF	78	995	–
Service Personnel other Than RAF
RCAF	9	102	–
CDC	1	2	–
RCASC	1	3	–
Civilians	–	–	11
Trainees
RAF	1	181	–
RAAF	–	33	–

• STRENGTH: Aircraft.

	Servicable	Unservicable
Ansons	44	34

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Carberry.

• 1.8.42. Weather conditions being very favourable the new month commenced with solo flying which continued all day.
  85661 Flying Officer C.W. Dunnett and 82672 Flying Officer J.P. Meadows both of whom had been at the Unit a long time were busily saying farewell today on their departure to #2 F.I.S. Vulcan.
  47 Airmen Tradesmen were re-classified from A.C.2 to A.C.1. and A.C.1, to L.A.C. today.
• 2.8.42. The usual Sunday morning Church Parade was held at 0940 after which additional work was thrust on the camp in the form of sheet changing owing to the following day being a civilian holiday but not for the Station. Solo flying continued vigorously in fine weather all day. A Special picture show was held in the Recreation Hall in the evening.
• 3.8.42. No form of organised sports have been instituted at Petrel Sub-Station as yet, but preparations for a football pitch are under weigh, there. Good weather conditions admitted of solo flying all day.
• 4.8.42. At the Commanding Officers Conference this morning matters relative to Petrel Sub-station were in evidence. The completion of the provision of fly screens was reported, repairs to and the chlorinating of the water supply at that Station are to be carried out on the departure of the present course, and complaints on the condition of the main camp road are to be rectified. The Commanding Officer, referring to the record number of flying hours and output for July, congratulated both Training Wing and Maintenance Wing. Air Vice Marshall S.J. Goble, Australian Air Liaison Officer paid a hurried visit to the Station, arriving by air at 0915 and departing by air at 1110 hours for Brandon. The Station Hospital presented a scene of activity today when 160 airmen reported there for vaccinations and innoculations.
  With the Station Voluntary Brass Band in attendance the second open air Sing-Song – conjointly run by the Station Entertainments Committee, the Living Out Airmens Club and the Carberry War Services Club – was held at Carberry at 2000 hrs, lasting l½ hours it was voted an improvement on the previous effort.
• 5.8.42. At a Fire Committee meeting today it was felt that the Crash Crew needed more Training. Arrangements have been made for the N.C.O. i/c to be sent on a fire course. A further practical demonstration of the use of fire extinguishers for the Hangar Groups was decided to be held when there would be more spare time during cessation of flying. A meeting of the Model Aero Club was held in the evening.

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• 6.8.42. 21169 W/Commander H.D. Connor arrived by rail today from No. 4 Training Command for Accounts Inspection duties.
  Later in the day 86999 Squadron Leader Rev. L.O. Williams, R.A.F. arrived by rail from Weyburn on posting to this Unit for Chaplain Duties, and 76118 F/Lt. G.C. Oxley-Sidey came by road on posting for Accounts Duties from 34 S.F.T.S. Medicine Hat.
  The Commanding Officer’s recent threat to stop all Officers’ leave if they failed again to raise a football team had its effective results today. Whether they took the threat seriously or whether the reason was because they possessed no football boots is not known at this stage. Anyhow they have decided to play in canvass shoes, having learned from Officers with foreign service, that the Indians prefer to play with bare feet.
  The Airmens’ Mess meeting today revealed that new potatoes were much appreciated as well as the introduction of Cornish Pasties.
  At Petrel sub-station today a well prepared football field, complete with Goal Posts was a noticeable landmark adjoining the huts and apart from the Camp roads the whole Station looked much more ship-shape and a veritable hive of industry.
• 7.8.42. The Station roads – which for several days had been the subject of much cursing and swearing as
  well as discomfort through tar and oil spraying – showed a more presentable appearance today for the
  Commanding Officers weekly inspection.
  No. 54 Course, having finished at Petrel – sub Station, were preparing to move out for the following day.
  Wing Commander H.D, Connor left by air and proceeded to #38 S.F.T.S. Estevan, on completion of
  Accounts Inspection duties at this Unit.
• 8.8.42. By way of reciprocity and, indeed, a certain amount of personal interest in the Station, the
  Citizens of Carberry today rose to the occasion by contributing to a grand Rag Salvage Campaign. There is every evidence that, as a result of No. 2 Training Command’s recent request for Voluntary Patriotic Salvage, the Living Out Personnel, and their wives resident in Carberry, have done much to create a salvage-minded spirit both in the Camp and in the town itself. Petrel Sub-station – on the move out today – became quiet again.

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• 8.8.42. (cont’d) No. 86273 F/Lt. J.R. Belcher, Medical Officer, reported today on posting from 34 O.T.U.
  A further bunch of airmen, on having advanced news of posting for the homeland, were already to be seen in Service Blue Uniforms instead of their familiar khaki.
  At 1500 hours this afternoon an outsider would have wondered what was happening at the Officers Mess. Knowing how to play – as well as work – those who could be spared were busily engaged with the assistance of four officers wives – in transforming the Mess and corridor into an arbour of floral decorations, almond blossom and sunflowers. The occasion was in preparation for a welcome and long delayed Officers Mess Dance and Cocktail Party on the lawn held this evening when the floral borders were at their best. A thoroughly enjoyable evening attracted not a few Canadian Army Officers and R.C.A.F. Officers (visiting) – amongst whom attending being:- G/Capt. S.C. Emmett, Officer Command, R.A.F. Weyburn, Lt.Col. R.L. Mitchell, Commandant A. 15. Canadian Infantry Training Centre, Shilo, Major C.A.S. Smith, A3 Canadian Artillery Training Centre, Shilo, Major W. Wallace of A.4 C.A.T.C. Fort Brandon Barracks, Squadrons Leaders Welstead and Malcolm of 12 S.F.T.S. Brandon R.C.A.F., and Wind Commander H.R. Block, Officer Commanding, 35 E.F.T.S. R.A.F. Neepawa.
• 9.8.42. After 9 days of almost continuous solo flying day and night, this dull Sunday kept Aircraft grounded until a solitary Anson was to be seen in the air in the early afternoon on a weather test. At 16.30 with the sun struggling to show its existence the air was once again alive with activity.
  Personnel expecting to be posted home shortly and celebrating in advance were guests of neighbouring residents in the evening whilst F/Lt. Rev. C. Clarke was to be seen completing his farewells and ready to leave with S/Ldr. Rev. L. Owen Williams after some 12 months here, on posting to 41. S.F.T.S. Weyburn. At the morning Church Parade he held the last service assisted by 86999 S/Ldr. Rev. L. Owen Williams.
• 10.8.42. A Sergeant and 5 Airmen tradesmen were added to the Station’s increase today as reliefs.
  A Daily Routine Order giving final instructions created some excitement this evening when it became known that the Boat-train for posting to United Kingdom was for Thursday 13th August. The date now known to them was real “pukka gen” and accordingly hurried local purchases of gifts for home were being made this evening.
• 11.8.42. At 0900 hours No. 56 Course, “E” and “F” Flights comprising 53 Officers and Pupil Pilots and a supporting number of 40 Maintenance Personnel moved to Petrel Sub-Station.
  The Commanding Officer dealt with a great number of Administrative Matters at his Weekly Conference appertaining to this Station and Petrel.
  It was reported that the Water Supply at the Sub-Station had been tested and also chlorinated. It was also learned that some 500 lbs of Rags had been collected in the town of Carberry the previous Saturday and presented to the camp for Aircraft cleaning.

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• 11.8.42. (cont’d) A number of airmen due for Innoculations and Vaccinations were reporting to the Station Hospital in the afternoon whilst a great many others were still groaning their pains as a result of already having paid their visits.
  No. 44991 S/Ldr. W.J. Walker (Te) and 44203 F/Lt. H. Horton (Ts) arrived from the Central Trade Test Board for duty today. S/Ldr. Rev. L.O. Williams returned to the Unit this afternoon after handing over duties at 41 S.F.T.S. Weyburn.
• 12.8.42. The elements were greatly disturbed during the early hours of this morning by an electrical storm of some intensity. As a consequence the Commanding Officers Weekly Colour Hoisting Parade was cancelled.
  The previous day’s inoculations upset several airmen with sore arms but generally it was a busy day.
  Central Trade Test Board Examinations continued all day and a further minor salvage collection took place.
  42883 F/Lt. R.M. Pugh. who had been at the Station for a long time left for 31 P.D. Moncton this afternoon en route for United Kingdom.
  In spite of a dull afternoon flying hours were maintained. Soft-ball, Tennis as well as football were in full swing during the improved evening weather, as well as a farewell “Boat Party” during which there was a blind eye for this last celebration of so many airmen who had been long associated with the Station.
• 13.8.42. Aircraft were again grounded by reason of still another electrical storm at 0930 hours to-day lasting one hour. The Station was, however, exceedingly active all day with rehearsals for Wings Parade, during the morning and the final preparations for the departure of airmen in the afternoon.
  At 1400, hours Carberry Railway Station was alive with local citizens saying farewell on the platform to some 121 Airmen, departing under the escort of 327123 Warrant Officer Millington. Several of these airmen who had been preminently connected with the reputed Rip Chords Orchestra and the Station.
  Voluntary Brass Band played their Swan Songs and an odd 3 Airmen – not on the boat train – were to be heard playing Aulde Lange Syne as the train steamed out. The Commanding Officer and some Junior Officers
  witnessed the departure and rushed bank to camp for the Wings Parade.

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• 13.8.42. Lieut-Colonel R.L. Mitchell of A.15 Canadian Infantry Training Centre was the distinguished Officer chosen to present the Flying Badges to successful graduates of No. 54 Course, with S/Ldr. G.V. Smithers Commanding the Parade. Colonel Mitchell, supported by the Commanding Officer Group Captain C.H. Brill and Wing Commander D.J. McGlinn, appropriately addressed the graduates at some length, and S/Ldr. Rev. L. Owen Williams also spoke.
  44991 S/Ldr. W.J. Walker and 44203 F/Lt. H. Horton on completion of Central Trade Test Board duties left by rail for Swift Current and 21186 S/Ldr. M.L. Jones, the Senior Accountant Officer,- also long associated with the Station, left this afternoon for 31 P.D. Moncton en route for United Kingdom.
  As a result of an appeal the day previous, a number of airmen were readily discussing the pros.- and cons of assisting in harvesting in the evenings after duty or for that matter whilst on leave.
  At Eden, Manitoba, bad weather caused one of our aircraft to force land. Fortunately no damage was done and it was learned it could be readily flown back as soon as the ground was fit.
• 14.8.42. Flying Training again ceased at noon this day on account of low ceiling, drizzle and fog.
  105282 P/O A. Bullen, Equipment Officer, left today by rail for R.A.F. Ferry Command, Dorval on posting. 3654 F/Lt. G.W. Rowe (Works and Buildings Engineer) proceeded on temporary duty to Headquarters, No. 2 Training Command, Winnipeg, and C.2258 F/O L.I.R. Gray (Navigation Officer) proceeded to #1 I.T.S. Toronto on posting.
  Some 15 newly commissioned Officers of No. 54 Course left on posting to various courses as well as 43 Sergeants and a Warrant Officer thus considerably decreasing the Station’s strength to-day.
• 15.8.42. A pleasing announcement is worth recording today in which the Manitoba Division of the Red Cross expressed, in a letter to the Commanding Officer, its grateful thanks for a splendid donation of $485.47¢, made up of contributions from the “Rip-Chords” Concert Shows, From the Station Dramatic Society and with personal donations.
  21249 F/Lt. R.P. Burtt, an Accountant Officer, attached General Duties Branch as a u/t Pilot, reported by rail from #34 S.F.T.S. Assiniboia this afternoon.
• 16.8.42. A considerable amount of smoke haze all day held up further flying training during the day and night.
  Some 53 u/t Pilots for #62 Course arrived at the Unit this afternoon and in the morning the usual Sunday Church Parade was held, our new Chaplain S/Ldr. Rev. L. Owen Williams Officiating.
  The Winnipeg Repertory Theatre Company gave an enjoyable concert at the Recreation Hall in the evening and the members of the company were entertained after the show in the Officers Mess.
• 17.8.42. Bad visibility and smoke clouds from distant forest fires kept aircraft aground until 10.45 hrs this
  morning. The total number of 59 u/t Pilots commenced No. 62 Course later in the day. Flying Training continued actively for the remainder of the day and night.

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• 17.8.42. (cont’d.) In the evening there was an interesting football match played between Hut 14 and Hut 20, the former Hut winning by 2 – 0.
• 18.8.42. The Commanding Officers Conference this morning disclosed that, owing to the shortage of painters available at the Works and Buildings Section, some 4 A.C.H’s with previous painting experience had been found to volunteer for internal painting of Camp Buildings before the winter sets in.
  The Tannoy System is in course of repair for the hangars; a request for a further delivery of mail at 17.45 hours is to be made; the Station Chaplain appealed for more Officers to attend Sunday Church Parade and to so encourage the airmen to also attend.
  A special latter is to be written to all Squadron Commanders on the subject of avoiding Taxying Accidents; and it was reported that 136 airmen had volunteered their services after duty and whilst on leave, in response to a recent appeal for harvesters.
  A visit to the Airmen’s Mess for dinner today, following a few congestion and queuing up complaints, indicated the trouble had been more or less rectified and the airmen well pleased with their meal.
  Three new Officers , Instructors of Pilot Officer Rank were added to the Station’s strength today on their posting to this Unit from C.F.S. Trenton.
  Although the weather today was noticeably much warmer, the Sergeants played a football match in the heat of the evening, struggling to beat Hut 22 but lost miserably by 3 goals to nil.
  The first of a series of weekly films for the benefit of Petrel Sub-Station, was shown this evening to an appreciative crowd of Officers and airmen. The showing of these films is to be repeated every Tuesday evening.
• 19.8.42. Following the Commanding Officers Colour Hoisting Parade this morning, the Commanding Officer briefly addressed the parade. He highly congratulated all ranks on the achievements for the 3 months ended June last. After the parade, extracts of K.R’s and A.C.I’s were read to a number of recent new arrivals in Maintenance Wing. Servicing Squadron were today overheard complaining that the new Anson II’s were giving a high percentage of minor troubles with the hydraulics, brakes and tyres. The total strength of Anson II’s today is 18.
  The recent variable weather has enabled the Squadron to considerably improve the serviceability state of Anson I’s.
  C.4092 F/Lt. G.G. Leckie, Medical Officer, who had been for some months at this Unit, departed by road this afternoon on posting to #1 A.N.S. Rivers.

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• 19.8.42. The building formerly but very little used by the Corporals as Corporals’ Club Room, is now being renovated for the purposes of an Airmen’s Lounge and Writing Room and Games Room providing
  facilities for Table Tennis, Billiards and Darts etc. It was felt that the provision of such a building will help considerably towards their welfare in the coming winter months.
  An unofficial trial football game was organised for this evening while no less than 10 airmen were to be seen sporting themselves with a Rugby football in the offing.
  The usual fortnightly dance for the airmen was held this evening in the Recreation Hall – the usual numbers attending.
• 20.8.42. This morning, at Petrel Sub-Station, Flying amongst “E” and “F” Flights was in full activity even after a busy evening of night flying at that Station. An excellent contribution of minor salvage constituted the collections assembled there during the last fortnight.
  With the exception of just a few minor accidents, the state of health at the Camp is on top gear at the moment. The only accountable reason for this is undoubtedly the continued activity of both Officers and airmen after duty hours, engaged in sun-bathing, gardening, walking and general out-door sports. Though not a sports day, there was a veritable round of games during this ideal and brilliant summer evening. Making their way to play 12 S.F.T.S. Brandon, against the Canadians, a party of our Rugby enthusiasts – nearly all Australians (u/t Pilots) – got severely whacked by 28 points to nil., but they enjoyed their outing and visit to their Canadian Brothers.
  Some 15 Officers and Senior N.C.O’s also made their way to Brandon playing Golf at the Brandon Country Golf Club Course in a Trophy Contest. Within the camp, equally alive with sports activity – the Officers (old crooks “over 26’s” ) playing against the young bloods (“under 26’s”) knocked them out by 5 goals to nil. It was their first game played amongst themselves – all wearing canvas shoes.
  The Station Soft Ball Team was also in evidence tonight, beating their Army Friends, Camp Shilo by 5 runs.
  #37294 Wing Commander D.J. McGlinn left by air for 38 S.F.T.S. Estevan on Presidential Duty – District Court Martial.
  74 Airmen – new reliefs – arrived during the day from 31 P.D. Moncton and were busily settling in their quarters.
  Group Captain R.J. Grant, S.A.E.O. No. 2 Training Command and Group Captain O.G. Ridley, U.K. Air Liaison Mission (Equipment) both arrived by air at 1809 hours this evening.
  At the end of the day it was learned that 401.25 flying hours were registered as a record for the Station since its inception. Thus ended an extremely busy day.
• 21.8.42. There was no flying at 0700 hrs this morning owing to low ceiling but the weather improved to
  admit flying training from 0800 hours until 1715 hours when rain came and continued heavily in the late evening. Night flying was accordingly cancelled.

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• 21.8.42. (cont’d.) Group Captain O.G. Ridley and Group Captain R.J. Grant having completed their visit departed by air at 1710 hours just before the rain, making for Estevan, but they landed at Brandon at 17.30 hours.
• 22.8.42. For their own personal comfort, many of the personnel donned warmed clothing during this bitter cold day with a temperature of only 41.0º. Visibility was good, however, dual and solo flying continued all day.
  Nobody ventured to play outdoor games this evening – attributable to the cold weather as much as a well needed rest after so much evening sports activity all the week. The weather was unsatisfactory for Night Flying.
• 23.8.42. There was a larger attendance at Church this morning – 200 men and 23 Officers. The address delivered by the Station Chaplain was of special interest and directed more to the recent arrivals from the United Kingdom.
  The Commanding Officer went off on leave this morning for Jasper, Alta., intending to pay a visit to Petrel Sub-Station on his way and Wing Commander E.K. Piercey assumed Command of the Station.
  A Christening Ceremony was carried out in the Church this afternoon by the Station Chaplain, the font being an Anson Propeller loaned by Servicing Squadron.
  Solo Flying continued all day and night with favourable weather conditions again.
  #21249. F/Lt. R.P. Burtt,. Acct. (u/t Pilot) left by air on temporary duty – Witness at a District Court martial at 24 E.F.T.S. Assiniboia.
• 24.8.42. Cooler weather again to-day, though not affecting flying, was the reason for the appearance of many airmen in service blue uniform.
  #79729 S/Ldr. L.A. Nicholls, On Public Relations Duty, arrived by air from No. 2 Training Command today. In the Officers Table Tennis Championship, Flying Officer Clough beat Flying Officer Thomas by 2 games this evening.
  Hut 32 playing soccer against Hut 11, beat them by 5 goals to 3. The Station Soft Ball Team playing 12 S.F.T.S. Brandon lost by 2-4, but are arranging to avenge defeat at a subsequent return match next week.

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• 24.8.42. At the request of Colonel Graham, Shilo Camp, 9 Army Officers of A.3 Canadian Artillery Training Centre and A. 15 Canadian Infantry Training Centre were given flights over their own tactical area and also over a tactical exercise involving the use of camouflage on Transports. Photographs were taken. Also, later on, 3 Army Officers of A.15 Canadian Infantry Training Centre were given Reconnaissance flights. Co-operation with the Army takes place whenever possible providing it does not interfere with flying.
  Flights are always given by Instructors when taking aircraft on Air Tests.
• 25.8.42. There was nothing of great importance at the Commanding Officers Conference lasting for a short period this morning.
  At 1220 hours, at Oberon Sub-Station, a pupil pilot struck a tree when approaching to land, Only slight damage to propellers was caused.
  F/Lt. R.P. Burtt, Acct. (u/t Pilot) returned to the Unit from Temporary Duty at 34 E.F.T.S. today.
  The gardens of some of the maintenance Wing Huts – the pride of the Station – in fact all the gardens were in full flower, looking at their best on this sunny day.
  An unexpected treat for patients laid up in Station Sick Quarters this afternoon was the showing of a film which they much appreciated.
  Eighteen airmen’s wives, of the Living Out Members Club, Carberry, met at a meeting this afternoon (and thereafter to meet every Tuesday), making an excellent start in the organisation of knitting and sewing parties for the Civilian population of the bombed out areas of Britain. Mrs. Moore (wife of Wing Commander Moore) is convener, assisted by Mrs. Glover, Mrs. Lewis (Sec) Mrs. Grandison (Treas.) and Mrs. Leo of the Station Y.W.C.A. Hostess House, and all are keenly engaged in this special voluntary War Effort.
  A continuation of the Bi-weekly evening Technical Training Lectures has again been organized with a warrant Officer Lecturer in attendance.
  A visit to petrel Sub-Station this early evening revealed that adequate provision is now made for games and entertainment for the personnel there after duty. The nuculeus of a library has been formed and the weekly Picture Show held and well attended.
  A football match 12 S.F.T.S, versus 33 S.F.T.S. resulted in a win for us by 9 goals to nil.
• 26.8.42. A cold dull early morning left us wondering if the weekly parade would be held but it came off just the same with the Acting Commanding Officer, Wing Commander Piercey present. After special prayers the Chaplain briefly addressed new arrivals.
  #75729 S/Ldr. Nicholls proceeded by air to 35 E.F.T.S. Neepawa at 0900 hours and C.3654 F/Lt. G.W. Rowe (Works and Buildings Engineer) returned by road to this Unit from No.2 Training Command, Winnipeg. Solo Flying commenced at 0800 hours but at 18:00 hours owing to the continued dull weather it was reverted to dual flying.

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• 26.8.42. The Open Air Sing Song in Carberry became an indoor affair owing to inclement weather.
  It was held in the Carberry Ice Rink at short notice and though not so well attended, some entertainers, the Station Voluntary Brass Band, and also Dr. Brace of the Y.M.C.A. Headquarters, in an amusing and yet interesting address on the Chinese and the Present Chinese situation, kept the audience of airmen and their local friends enthralled to the end. The Doctor had previously given two talks at the Camp during the day.
• 27.8.42. The Commanding Officers usual weekly inspection of all Barrack Huts was carried out today and they all looked very”ship shape” and clean.
  C.10548 Flying Officer D. Whittaker (Works and Buildings Engineer) on reporting from No. 2 Training Command, Winnipeg, reported at the Unit again to-day.
  Camp Shilo Officers and men paid us a visit for Cricket this evening and beat us. They were entertained in the various messes and promised us a return match on their own grounds. The Station football team duly avenged their last defeat at the hands of 12 S.F.T.S. Brandon and we beat then by 4 goals to nil. The 12 S.F.T.S. Brandon Soft-Ball Team, however, beat us by 6-1, but much pleasure has been attained on both sides by the interchange of visits between the R.C.A.F. and R.A.F. Stations.
• 28.8.42. Aircraft were grounded all morning until 1245 hours when Flying Training resumed actively soon afterwards. The new wing of the Ground Instruction Block – being new class rooms and offices, is in course of completion and now nearly ready to be taken over.
• 29.8.42. Progress is being made in the decorating of the old Corporals Club, and it is expected the Furnishings will be moved in next week and the building soon ready for use by the airmen. At 12.30 hours at Castle Point, Manitoba, a pupil pilot had of necessity to make a forced landing on a farm through engine failure. Both this pupil and another one with him fortunately escaped with only a few scratches but the aircraft suffered considerable damage.
  At Winnipeg our Football Team and Cricket Team were both engaged in local city matches resulting in a win
  for the football team verses United Westons by 4 goals to 1, and the Cricket Team losing at the hands of St. George’s Club.

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• 30.8.42. Owing to rain and low cloud there was no flying this Sunday morning until 1300 hours. Solo flying re-commenced in earnest at 1445 hours.
  The usual Sunday Morning Church Parade was well attended with still more Officers and airmen present.
  A visit to the Station Hospital reveals that the general state of health of all personnel remains good throughout the month, but now arrivals have suffered with “codes in the nose” due to unaccustomed climatic conditions. The Station Buildings and all Living Quarters are satisfactory and, are kept, on the whole, in a very clean condition, according to the Senior Medical Officer.
  A Concert Party under the auspices of the Winnipeg Police Athletic Association, augmented by some artists performing at the Beacon Theatre Winnipeg, popped, in to entertain us at the Recreation Hall and they also popped into the Officers Mess after the show. They said goodbye sons half a dozen times and we could hardly get rid of then – but then you have to go cautiously when dealing with Policemen.
• 31.8.42. Solo Flying continued all day in fine weather even though it rained, slightly in the early evening.
  Under the heading of Voluntary Patriotic Salvage the following increased collections for August were announced today. Bottle Cops 159 lbs. Cigarette and other Cartons 75 lbs. Silver Paper and Tin Foil 53 lbs. Old Shaving Cream and Tooth paste tubes, 27 lbs., Tins 9½ lbs. Old Razor Blades 7½ lbs. The whole lot was handed over to the Carberry Salvage Committee. For this effort we shall probably get some more rags given us in return.
  Football matches were in evidence this evening, two inter-hut games being played and also another soft ball game between 12 S.F.T.S. and ourselves.
  The Station Chaplain presented Cups to the Winners of the Table Tennis Championships in the
  Recreation Hall this evening.
  Pay Day today with the usual issue of the Station Magazine – now with a new Cover called “Gen”- ended a month of intense activity and under a variety of unusual summer weather conditions.
  SUMMARY.
  Aircraft Strength – Anson I. – 110.
  Anson II. – 20.
  TOTAL. 130
  TRAINING WING.
  A total number of Flying Hours recorded for the month – 8554.55 hrs – is considered good having regard to the month’s weather.

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• 31.8.42. SUMMARY. (continued)
  MAINTENANCE WING.
  A High Percentage of Major Inspections has been turned out, and again an abnormal number of minor
  woodwork repairs, due to the age of the Anson I Aircraft, have been completed. Additionally, an excessive number of minor repair Jobs have been completed at Petrel.-Sub-Station all of which has strained the working capacity of Maintenance Section.

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• 31.8.42
  STRENGTH-PERSONNEL.

	Officers	Other Ranks	Civilians
RAF	82	1012	–
Service Personnel other Than RAF
RCAF	9	103	–
CDC	1	2	–
RCACS	1	4	–
Civilians	–	–	11
Trainees
RAF	2	186	–
RAAF	–	33	–

• STRENGTH-AIRCRAFT.

	Servicable	Unservicable
Ansons	45	46

• (C.H. Brill) Group Captain,
  Commanding, No. 33 S.F.T.S.
  CARBERRY, MANITOBA, CANADA.