, | a gfeater measure of support than they had been programmed. From beginning to the end of the operational phase of HARDTACK the five (5) C-54 aircraft of the Fixed Wing Element flew more than 100% of programmed flying hours. The helicopters, particularly the H-21's, are believed to have set an Air Force record for monthly utilization per assigned aircraft during this period. Search and Rescue served well in their dual role of providing protection for distressed aircrews and amphibious airlift services and were always the first aircraft airborne and the last to land from a nuclear test array. The Air Terminal Element furnished the terminal service , both traffic and maintenance wise that was necessary to keep the air logistic function operating on schedule. These elements made an essential con- tribution to the operation. ~ “SS 121 AFWL/HO