The White Falcon


The White Falcon - 13.05.1977, Blaðsíða 3

The White Falcon - 13.05.1977, Blaðsíða 3
White Falcon May 13, 1977 Page 3 / / Prime Minister Trudeau visits Iceland THE RIGHT HONORABLE Prime Minister of Canada Pierre Trudeau (center) is accompanied by Chief of Police Benedikt Thorarinsson and the Honorable Geir Hallgrim- sson, Prime Minister of Iceland. Kef. C-117 joins mothball fleet by J02 Judy Johns The military history of twin-engined Douglas transports in Iceland came to an end May 6 at 7:16 a.m. with the last flight of a C-117D from Keflavik Airport. The C-117’s final destination was Davis- Monthan Air Force Base in Tuscon, AZ. There the C-117 will be placed in moth- balls. The crew of this historic flight was: Cdr. Donald E. Blish, commanding pilot; Lt. Bruce N. Heywood, co-pilot; Lt. Charles R. Wirt, third pilot; and flight engineers AT2 Keith W. Wilson, ADR2 James D. Sencoski and ADRAN Walter C. Smith. The C-117 had been used by the Iceland Defense Force since 1972, when it re- placed the C-47, which was the military version of the Douglas DC-3. The C-117 design was derived from the C-47 by ,iving it a 39 inch longer fuselage, square wing types,- taller tail and larger engines. The Defense Force's C-117 was used for support missions to the Air Force's remote radar site in Iceland. Three flights per week were made to Hofn, bringing personnel, mail and supplies to the radar site. During the volcanic eruptions in 1973, the C-117 was used to deliver firefighting equipment and humanitarian aid to the people of Vestmannaeyjar. The support flights to the radar site were contracted to Icelandair Fokker Friendship, which began its ser- vice to Hofn April 15. A short ceremony was held before the C-117 departed from Keflavik. Captain Jack T. Weir, Commander Naval Forces Iceland/Commanding Officer, Naval Station Keflavik congratulated the flight crew for being selected to fly the last mission of the C-117 and wished them a good flight. FLANKING THE C-117, Captain Jack T. Weir, Commander Naval Forces Iceland/Commanding Officer Naval Station Keflavik, lauds its last flight crew. Nurse Corps marks 69th year Today marks the 69th year of the Navy Nurse Corps since its official founding May 13, 1908. According to Commander Joann H. Megonnel, Naval Station senior nurse, 20 students comprised the first Navy Nurse Corps. This group was known as the "sacred 20." Nine nurses make up the Naval Sta- tion Dispensary nursing staff. Of this number, two staff members are male. The Naval Station nurses plan to tour Icelandic hospitals in June. Cdr. Megonnel stated that volun- teer nurses are still needed in the Red Cross Volunteer Program because of turnovers. NAVY NURSE Lieutenant Diane Knope makes a point in a training ses- sion (top). Lieutenant Tommy Thompson checks a patient's chart (above). A.T. Mahan band tours Iceland; relates to students, communities Last week the A. T. Mahan High School band toured schools around Iceland, giving community concerts and informal folk song get-togethers. The first concert was held at the Reykholt Boarding School. The band hiked around the "Children's Falls" in the Husafell area while in the locality. Family Services Flea Market nets $1,400 Total profits from the recent Family Services Annual Flea Market amounts to about $1,400, according to Senior Chief Personnelman J. E. Cristwell, Family Services Center director. This money will be used to purchase about 50 items which will include single and double sheets, blankets, pots and pans and dishes. PNCS Cristwell states the market was "quite successful...the volunteers did a super job." He added, "We would like to thank Public Works for helping to set up the Flea Market." The director extended a special thanks to Construction Electrician First Class Harold Pape and the Public Works electrical crew. Approximately $2,000 worth of new items has been ordered for the FSC. The Family Services Center will move into the Recreation Bldg. June 1. During their visit, the headmaster related the history of the school and area. He also presented a yearbook to the band. On the way to Hvalfordur, the band visited a chicken farm. The band hiked part of the way to caves in the Husafell area because a road was closed. At the Varmaland Boarding School for Girls, the band and resident students shared songs, accompanied by guitars. The headmistress cut the girls' study time because of the performance. The boarding girls then prepared a~ dinner for the band. The band toured one of Iceland's 18 milk factories at Bubardalur. While at Stykkisholmur, the band rented a fishing boat for an excursion to the islands iri Hyammsfjordur. Two students piloted the craft. Late that evening the band staged a community concert at a new hotel/school. Arriving at Olafsuk, the band journeyed to Snaefelusjokull. The evening meal was cooked in the classrooms where the band slept. A community concert was performed at a new church. Afterwards, Icelandic students visited the band. Robin Hollier pro- vided music with her guitar. Lastly, the band went to Hvanneyri Agricultural School, but a concert was not held because an examination had been scheduled. "GOLLV ••• I've gotta STOP EATING 60 MUCH FISH $ U.S.O, fey M.UABsukm _ BUT THEY SURE tuERE GOOD / EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY I STUFF MYSELF." FICHTIWG BOREDOM IS SURE WORTH WHILE THERE • • • THEY NOT ONLY FEED GOOD, 8MT I GET TO SEE MOVIES, OR T.V. AMD THEY HAVEAU KINDS OF GAMES, ‘even PING-PONG [TOURNEYS— ALL .KINDS OF DRAWINGS - ^ AND PRIZES"; AND ICELAND TOURSJ x Wonder my i never WENT THERE BEFORE ?/ THEY GO ALL OUT TO SERUE YOU"- EVEN HAVE MARSGAAM SERVICE, A WO OVERSEAS • • * telephone service/ MAKES/VIC FEEL LIKE A "DUMB BIRO JUST FINDING THIS OUT/ ___________

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