The White Falcon - 03.07.1965, Blaðsíða 7

Saturday, July 3, 1965
WHITE FALCON
7
‘Phenomena' Occurs
On July 11 Excursion
(Editor’s Note: IDF personnel will find a host of guided tours of
Iceland offered them through the accommodations made by Special
Services during the summer months. The tours are planned for the
recreational and educational enjoyment of all hands. Schedules are
subject to change and costs vary for each tour. Interested persons
should make further inquiry by phoning Special Services at Ext.
4254/3193.)
A tour to the town of Hveragerdi and the area of Thing-
vellir is scheduled for Sunday, July 11, leaving the Viking
Service Club at 9:30 a.m.
The Special Services tour will
proceed first to Hafnarfjordur, a
picturesque and prosperous, little
fishing village. Prom there the
trip turns straight across to the
lava fields of Krisuvik.
At Krisuvik a stop will he made
to see the humerous hot springs
that abound there and also to view
the intriguing boiling-hot mud
pools.
Green Lake And Houses
Driving on from Krisuvik to
Hafnarf.iordur the tourists will
travel along Green Lake, in Ice-
landic, Graenavatn. The lake’s
green color is caused by the large
amounts of sulphur deposits in
the water and because of this no
fish can live there.
After arriving at Hafnarfjord-
ur, the tour sets off to Hvera-
gerdi. The first thing seen before
entering this small town is the
columns of steam rising from nat-
ural hot springs found in-and-a-
round the town.
The Icelanders in Hveragerdi
have utilized this hot water to
provide heating to their green-
house. With a visit to this green-
house one can see all kinds of
plants, fruit and vegetables grow-
ing.
First Parliament Formed
The sightseers will then have
lunch at Hveragerdi prior to tra-
veling east to Lake Thingvalla-
vatn, one of the largest and most
beautiful lakes in Iceland. While
driving along the northern shore
of the lake the bus will stop at
the Hotel Valholl.
The tour will proceed to Thing-
vellir. It’s interesting to note that
here in 930 the Icelandic Parlia-
ment, Althing, was first convened.
And, later in 1944, it was at Alth-
ing in Thingvellir that the Iceland
Republic was founded.
SIX MORE YEARS—Icasiano R.
Castillo, TN, takes the oath which
reenlists him for sis more years
of naval active duty. Cdr Richard
C. James, commanding officer of
the Naval Station, conducted the
ceremony which took place in his
office Friday, June 25, at 3 p.m.
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Falls Equals Energy
When the tour around Thing-
vellir is over the trip will con-
tinue along the northern shore of
the lake to the Ljosafoss Power-
Station. There one can see ex-
amples of how well the Icelanders
are harnessing their abundant
water supply. If time permits, a
tour of the power station is plan-
ned.
The excursion will then return
to Keflavik via Hveragerdi and
Hafnarfjordur arriving in front
of the Viking Service Club at ap-
proximately 5 p.m.
For more information on this
tour and others contact Special
Sei-vices at Ext. 3193 or 4254.
ALL SET UP—There is a good deal more room in the console room of the 57th maintenance hangar
now, as these three NCO’s will attest. Left to right are SSgt. Richard Mizer, A&E dispatcher, TSgt.
Kenneth Schmidt, senior controller, and SSgt. Billy Morrow, APG dispatcher.
(USAF Photo by A1C W.R. Keener)
Modern Office Spaces Built By 57tli FIS;
USAF Sayings Amount To Over § 204)00
How to save the Air Force more than $20,000 in eight calendar months has been
demonstrated by a group of men in the 57th Fighter Interceptor Sq., the period cli-
maxing this week with the “grand opening” of eight new maintenance control offices.
Lt. Col. Timothy Ahern, squadron commander, snipped a ribbon Monday morning
during a brief ceremony to officially end the eight-month project which saw a bare,
unused area in the maintenance hangar turn into a very modern group of offices.
It all started with Maj. Richard Rusk, former chief of maintenance for the 57th,
PAID SUGGESTION—Mr. Jon Bjornsson, fire control mechanic, Public
Works Department, U.S. Naval Station, Keflavik, is congratulated by
Lt Charles Neugent, assistant Public Works officer, as he is presented
with a check for 1,050 Kronur ($25) on June 8, 1905 for his adopted
beneficial suggestion entitled “Status Board for Fire Protection
System and Runway Barriers.”
Jon Bjornsson Earns Praise
Plus Money For Suggestion
Mr. Jon Bjornsson, fire control mechanic, Maintenance
and Utilities Division, Public Works Department, U.S.
Naval Station, Keflavik was the proud recipient June 8,
1965 of a congratulatory letter signed by Cdr Richard C.
James, commandng officer of the Naval Station, and a
check for 1,050 Kronur ($25.00) for his excellent bene-
ficial suggestion entitled “Status Board for Fire Pro-
tection System and Runway Bar-'^
riers.” Lieutenant Charles Neu-
gent, Assistant Public Works
Officer, officiated at the cere-
mony, with Lt Edward H. Hubei,
Maintenance and Utilities officer,
on hand to extend his own per-
sonal congratulations.
Having been employed by the
U.S. Government from March
1952 until January 1957 with the
Iceland Air Defense Force as an
electrician, Mr. Bjornsson was re-
employed in January 1961 as an
who forsaw that a self-help pro-
ject could rid maintenance control
sections of their tiny, cramped
quarters.
Maintenance control, which
schedules aircraft for inspections
and repair and then follow the
work through, had been working in
an antiquated and confined area
and additional space was necassary
if the offices and shops were to
accomplish their maximum capabi-
lities.
electrician with Air Forces Ice-
land. He transferred to the Public
Works Department of the U.S.
Naval Station when the Navy
took over host responsibility from
the Air Force in July 1961. In
April 1964 he was promoted to
fire control mechanic.
Mr. Bjornsson resides at Hordu-
vellir 1, Hafnarfjordur with his
wife, Gudny Gudbjornsdottir.
They have six chirdren: Gud-
bjartur, Jonina, Gudfinna, Her-
dis, Helga og Bjorn Hermann.
Self-Help
It was then that Major Rusk
conceived the idea of the self-help
project which would turn a han-
gar well into a balcony of offices
that eventually would match any
on base for comfort, lighting, ven-
tilation and utility.
He spearheaded the drive
for authorization, funds and mate-
rials, and inspired his men to help
make working conditions better
for themselves and for those who
follow.
Work began last October and
was finished this week after eight
months and a lot of hard work
donated by airman and officers
who worked during off-duty time,
slack periods, nights and on week-
ends.
Channels
Cost of the entire projects was
$4,211.90, an estimated savings to
the Air Force of $20,288.10. Mate-
rials were procured locally when
available and practical, and
through normal Air Force channel
when not.
Major Rusk was reassigned a
few weeks back, and was not here
to see his self-help project through
its opening. Maj. John M. Buck,
maintenance control officer under
Major Rusk and present chief of
maintenance, gave thanks to his
former chief for initiative and
forsight Monday, and added praise
to the following men for their role
in the balcony’s constructions:
TSgt. Max H. Koenig, in charge
of construction;
TSgt. Charles F. Cooper, finish-
ing work and construction of
maintenance control console;
SSgt. Marvin L. Johnstone, tile
work and supervision of installa-
tion of walls and ceiling;
1st Lt. Jon Zimmerman, plann-
ing and installation of electrical
wiring;
A1C Richard A. Webb, heating
and ventilation units;
A2C Robert K. Arklie, overall
draftsman for project;
TSgt. Bernard C. Smith Jr.,
research and acquisition of mate-
rials. (Continued on page 8.)
SNIPS THE RIBBON—Lt. Col. Timothy Ahern, 57FIS commander,
cuts the ribbon for the “grand opening” of the new maintenance con-
trol console room in the 57th maintenance hangar as Capt. Charles
E. Zipperer watches. The console room was just one of eight that were
completed this week as a self-help project at an estimated savings of
$20,288.10 to the Air Force. (USAF Photo by A1C W.R. Keener)