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The Air Cadet Movement in Carbonear has been extremely fortunate over the years to have had good leadership. A Squadron is only as good as its Commanding Officers and support staff. Since 1954, there have been twelve Commanding Officers for the 589 Carbonear Air Cadet Squadron. Hudson Davis was the first Commanding Officer. Sue Garland has served twice and was the first female officer. Ern Cole, Phil Rossiter, Dallas Clarke, Blair Noel, Scott Noel, and Judy Hoyles were former cadets in the 589 Carbonear Squadron. Lloyd Powell and Johnny Clarke were both founding members and served the squadron as officers in another capacity. Jim Ash and Jim Saunders were both former Sea Cadets.

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Davis, Hudson.
10 August 1954
C.F.B. Greenwood, NS
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Hudson Davis was the first Commanding Officer of 589 Carbonear Squadron and remained so until 1965. All squadron officers were commissioned officers in the primary reserve of the Royal Canadian Air Force. In the Reserves, he was given Flying Officer status.

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My name is Fred Saunders. Carbonear was extremely fortunate to have had Hudson Davis arrive in town in 1952. I was 13 years old at that time, and I can vividly recall the impact he had on me and on the town's youth. That impact was manifested in the improvements he brought to the total education of the student body of the United Church schools and the drive and determination he displayed in launching 589 Carbonear Air Cadet Squadron. Except for my parents and my family, there was no other individual who had such a positive impact on my youth, nor on my life. I owe a lot to Hudson as a teacher, as a Commanding Officer, and as a role model. His ability to organize and instill enthusiasm in his pupils and the members of "589" was just what needed in Carbonear in 1952. I will forever be thankful for his guidance, leadership, and tutoring during my formative years.

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Powell, Lloyd.
10 October 1555
St. John's, NL
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Lloyd Powell was Commanding Officer of 589 Squadron from 1965 until 1967.

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Commanding Officer Ern Cole, 1967 to 1970.
12 September 1969
Carbonear, Conception Bay, NL
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Ern Cole was Commanding Officer from 1967 until 1970.

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Clarke, John.
10 October 1955
U.C. College auditorium
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Johnny Clarke acted as Commanding Officer of 589 Carbonear Squadron from 1970 to 1975.

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My name is Johnny Clarke, Founding Supply Officer of 589 Air Cadet Squadron in Carbonear. The squadron was formed in 1954, and in order to have it approved, we had to have in place a Commanding Officer, an Adjutant, and a Supply Officer. Hudson Davis was Founding Commanding Officer, Lloyd Powell was appointed Adjutant, and myself Supply Officer. Roy Noel was taken on strength a short time later as a Drill Instructor.

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Commanding Officer Jim Saunders (from 1976 to 1980).
12 May 1978
Carbonear, Conception Bay, NL

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Jim Saunders was Commanding Officer of 589 Carbonear Squadron from 1976 to 1980.

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Garland, Sue. Commanding Officer.
10 October 1982
Carbonear, Conception Bay, NL
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Sue Garland was the first female Commanding Officer of 589 Squadron. She served from 1981 to 1983 and again from 1985 to 1988.

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Rossiter, Phil. Commanding Officer 1983 to 1984.
1 October 1983
Carbonear, Conception Bay, NL