Lauded At First Parade

The newly formed 588 (Canadair) Air Cadet Squadron displayed marching form that equaled many permanent Air Force groups, as it held first parade and inspection the Metropolitan boulevard plant, last night.

          JANUSZ GUTKIND

          The 115 cadets, recruited since last spring among the sons of the aircraft plant's employees, range in age from 14 to 18 and meet weekly to take the regular RCAF training courses.

          Following last night's squadron parade, one flight gave a demonstration of precision drill and the official party toured the squadron's training facilities.

          Among those who praised the cadets were Ville-Saint-Laurent Mayor Maurice Cousineau and Dean Stowell, representing Geoffrey Notman, president and general manager of Canadair.

          The squadron is commanded by F/O Eric Simms.

          One cadet, Janusz Gutkind, only 14 and one of the youngest members of the squadron, drew special attention of the inspecting party who stopped to talk with the blond youngster.

          The Canadair group is the first industrial sponsored squadron in the Montreal area.

          Looking very proud and alert, Janusz Gutkind of # 588 Canadair Air Cadet Squadron chats with the "Brass" during the first formal parade of the Squadron since it's formation last spring. Seen talking to Air Cadet Gutkind are: from left to right, His Worship. Mayor Maurice Cousineau, of Ville St. Laurent, Dean Stowell, assistant to the president of Canadair, and Flight Lieutenant Eric Simms, commanding officer of the squadron. This photo was taken just after the formal inspection and march past.