The White Falcon


The White Falcon - 13.07.1957, Blaðsíða 1

The White Falcon - 13.07.1957, Blaðsíða 1
° w THE WHITE Volume VII, Number 14 Headquarters, Iceland Defense Force, Keflavik Airport, Iceland IDT Saturday, July 13, 1957 | Rolled On By Truck - Bruised But Unhurt “A very hardy man indeed is Mr. Donald Hughes.” So said Doctor George H. Cameron in speaking of a civilian mechanic at the Keflavik airbase, when on July 2nd Hughes came away with only minor injures after the Dempster “Dumpster” garbage disposal truck he was work- ing under slipped from its supports and rolled up his left leg to his thigh then rolled back off again. An ambulance reached the truck automotive motor shop, the scene of the accident, almost immedia- tely and the victim was returned to the base hospital where he was examined thoroughly by Doctor Cameron for possible fractures. X-Rays proved that no bones had been broken and after the examination the doctor announced that he could find nothing wrong with Mr. Hughes other than mild contusions and abrasions. However, Hughes was admitted to the hospital for rest and to avoid any unnecessary use of the injured leg. Early the very next morning Donald Hughes, in full agreement, was released as being “fit for duty.” Newest Show Smash Hit! The Ralph English show—most recent USO presenta- tion at Keflavik International Airport, played to large crowds at Viking Service Club this week, and scored a smash hit. The troupe played Saturday and Tuesday nights at Viking, Sunday night at Rockville and Monday night at Tent City. English, a veteran of big-time “show biz” and USO work, has played with Jimmy and Tommy Dorsey, Guy Lombardo, and other name bands. He is on his 20th trip out for USO—his third to Iceland. English lists a 12-week stand at London’s Paladium and a long stint at N.Y.’s Roxy among his top jobs. The genial MC dances, juggles ,sings and jokes his way through spicy, comedy acts. Joan and Stan Kayne, who got their start with Maj Bowes, and will appear with Ed Sullivan on TV in Sept, kept the GI audience cheering with a husband and wife act, singing, and pantomine. To- gether on the stage for seven years, the duo from N.Y. cele- brated their 2nd wedding anni- versary here. The Kaynes will head for Europe with the troupe after leaving Iceland. Boston’s Joan Mahoney, a vivac- ious blond fresh from a tour of Canada, presented tap and inter- pretive dances in the popular vein, while Henry Steinborn, a versatile ex-GI from Florida entertained on piano and accordian. Steinborn pleased the crowd by taking re- quests — including “St. Louis Blues” and “Beer Barrel Polka,” both of which drew demands for encores. 53rd Air Rescue Team Aids Injured Mountain Climber The 53rd Air Rescue Squadron, stationed at Keflavik Airport must be on alert 24 hours a day for emergency rescue operations, and last Sunday. 7 June, they had a Chance to demonstrate their quick response to distress calls. At 1525 hours, Sunday after-’®' noon, the Air Rescue Squadron received a call from the Iceland Rescue Controller in Reykjavik, Dr. Kristinn Bjornsson. He noti- fied the 53rd that a member of a mountain climbing expedition, located about 90 miles due east of the base, north of the glacier near Selfoss, was suffering from a broken back. Within 20 minutes a C-54 was dispatched to the scene to locate the injured party. After finding him, the C-54 pilot doubled back to guide a helicopter equipped with a litter sling to the scene. The copter, flown by Lt. Col. Robert Boardman and Capt. E. J. Kelly, dropped down and placed the injured man, Mr. Otto Steins- son, aboard, and sped him off to Reykjavik, where he was admitted to the hospital, only three hours after the distress call was received. MATS Observes 9th Anniversary Washington (AFPS)—The Mili- tary Air Transport Service is celebrating its ninth year of oper- ation. Lieutenant Gen. Joseph Smith, MATS commander, said in ob- serving the anniversary: “We cannot keep in proper condition by flying empty air- craft over the ocean or around the world. “We must load, haul and unload cargo and personnel. We must fly over routes and into areas that we might logically expect to use in case of emergency. “Only this type of operation will give us the real training and conditioning we need and also insure that we are ready.” Col Whitfield Leaves Keflavik Lt Col Morgan Whitfield, Com- manding Officer of the Second Battalion Combat Team, completes his tour of duty at Keflavik Inter- national Airport this month. Col Whitfield, recently honored by a bless party and numerous other ceremonies by officers and EM of the 2nd BCT, will fly to the East Coast for reassignment. Lt Col Morgan Whitfield, depart- ing commander of the Second Battalion Combat Team. Col Whitfield assumed command of the 2nd BCT last summer, re- placing Lt Col Lester K Olson. The BCT CO has been assigned to CONARC, Pt Washington, Long Island, NY. A native of Fort Worth, Texas, Whitfield was formerly assigned to the Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, Dept of the Army. He received his initial com- mission in the Army in 1942 after attending OCS. He served in the African and European theaters of operation during the 2nd World War. He participated in the Algerian, French Moroccan, Tunesian, Sicil- ian, and Rhineland campaigns, as well as the Normandy campaign. Much decorated, Lt Col Whit- field holds the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart with two Oak Leaf Clusters and the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, In a farewell message, Col Whitfield said: “I want to express my appreciation for the coopera- tion and support that I have re- ceived while in this assignment. Serving in the Iceland Defense Force has provided an opportunity for me to meet and work with representatives of the other services in such a way as to give me an insight into the problem areas of these services. I consider this a valuable asset and experi- ence. I am duly proud of having been a part of the Iceland Defense Force.” Miss Universe??? Miss Iceland Departs Keflavik For the next year Bryndis Schram will have another name—Miss Iceland. At a June 15th contest, sponsored by the Tivoli Amusement Center in Reykjavik. Bryndis was chosen from a select field of nine contestants to represent her native Iceland in the forthcoming Miss Universe contest to be held at Long Beach, Calif, beginning July 11th. Not ice The July 27th issue of the WHITE FALCON will not be printed due to the annual vacation period of the Reykja- vik print shop “Isafoldar- prentsmidja.” Surrounded by newsmen, friends and the usual crowd of curious on-the-sceners, Miss Iceland de- parted Keflavik International Air- port on the morning of July 4th bound for New Oork City as the guest of Pan-American Airlines. Bryndis boarded the huge DC-7 aircraft at about 12:30 a.m. accom- panied by her official chaperone Sigurdur Magnusson, reporter for the Icelandic daily newspaper “Morgunbladid.” The young Mr. Magnusson was chosen to accom- pany the beauty because of his having lived in the United States for four years and for his firm knowledge of the language and customs of our country. Upon arriving at New York City they will remain there for approxima- tely one week and then be flown cross-country for the big contest. Your reporter met Miss Iceland as she was having a pre-flight snack at the terminal. The inter- view, though several times inter- rupted by well-wishers, was of sufficient length to determine that in addition to her natural beauty Miss Schram is a very accomplished young lady. Besides her studies at the Uni- versity Bryndis disclosed that she spends her evenings studying ballet dancing. It was later learned from Mr. Magnusson that Miss Schram is the current “prima ballerina” of this form of culture here in Iceland and that she per- forms often at the. National Theatre in Reykjavik. Termed by Mr. Magnusson as being a “natural brunette” she has what might better be described as light brown hair with a golden touch to it. Bryndis stands 5’ 7,” weighs 110 lbs, has beautiful big, round, brown eyes and the kind of lithe, naturally graceful figure that would make her outstanding in a crowd of beautiful women. Miss Iceland is the daughter of Bjorgvin Schram, famous Ice- landic soccer player who is now very active in the field of sports. She is a sophomore student at the University of Iceland majoring in languages and speaks English fluently. While in New York City she will celebrate her 19th birth- day. When asked if she were excited at the prospect of possibly becom- ing Miss Universe, she modestly replied that she expected the com- petition to be extremely intense. Following this she displayed her determination by adding, “.... but I am saving up all my exitement in case I am chosen one of the five top winners.” The Miss Universe contest will be held at Long Beach, Calif, from July 11th until July 21st. There will be 42 representatives from as many countries throughout the world and each will be judged on her beauty, charm, grace and figure. Not lacking in any of these assets, Miss Schram, clutching a bon voyage bouqet, waved good- bye from the P.A.A. plane and our hopes that she would at least rank among the top five went with hf“r. With the brisk wind of an Ice- land night billowing her hair and forcing her eyes closed, Bryndis Schram, Miss Iceland of 1957, looks no less lovely as she prepares to board a Pan American plane at Keflavik International Airport on her way to Long Beach, Calif, as an entrant in the Miss Universe Contest. 519th Band Needs Talent For Show The 519th Air Force Band has announced that they will begin auditioning talent for a package variety show, which along with part of the band, will tour the H-2 and H-3 sites sometime in the near future. T/Sgt J.A. Grosbeck, Assistant Band Director, said that anyone from the Air Force component on base is eligible to try for the show. Persons who can sing, dance, act, tell gags, etc., should contact Sgt Grosbeck at ext. 4118. No definite date has been set for the trip, but it is expected to get underway some time before September. NATO — UNIFIED POWER FOR PEACE

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