SWSO, 4950th TESTGUP(N), dtd 26 Jun 57, subj: SARFHI-A(E-B)&PIA(S) 2.Based on the above assumptions, the following number of aircraft, in addition to the two (2) C-54's, will be required during the operational phase of HARDTACK, (It must be pointed out that po allowance has been made for flights to support any VIP observer program, These flights would have to be provided from the excess Bikini-Fniwetok round trips available during the operational period, See attached detailed breakdown, Incl, #1, Note 3.) (S) Flying Hours Aircraft (65 hrs/no/acft) 3. March April May June July 130 195 260 195 195 2 3 4 3 3 Since there will be two (2) C-54's assigned to the 4951st, it would be preferable from a supply and maintenance standpoint for the additional support aircraft to te C-54's, These aircraft would be manned and maintained by personnel of the Command furnishing the aircraft and attached to the-495lst. Aircraft should be operational ready in the Eniwetok Proving Ground as fol- lows: two (2) aircraft on 1 March 1958; one (1) additional aircraft on 1 April 1958; one (1) additional aircraft on 15 April 1958; to be operational ready on above dates, aircraft should arrive at the Eniwetok Proving Ground 15 days prior to operational ready dates, Aircraft would be released by Commander, Task Group 7.4 as support aircraft requirements are decreased, 4. If C-~54's cannot be made available, it is preferred that the aircraft be furnished by a tactical unit as a complete support package on the same order that the helicopter support was furnished during was so successful, 5. (C) C-123 aircraft are preferred. (Oy REDWING, since this Request your Headquarters take necessary action te insure that the above airlift support is provided during Operation HARDTACK, 4 Inels, 1, Charts Cys Furnished HEDARDC, ATTN: Maj McLeroy HEDAFSWC, ATTN: SWOTZ (C) PAUL R, WIGNALL Colonel, USAF Commander AFWL/ HQ