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CTG 7.1 had stopped using the HRS-1’s for passengers, and recommended
to CJTF 7 that they be replaced) or the H-19B’s at Eniwetok,
This later
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model of helicoptez,performed well and was adequate performance~wise for
the operation. Numbers available for TG 7.1 and 7.5 missions were often
inadequate because of SAR, Task Force, other task group, VIP, and maintenance requirements.
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3.7.4
Interatoll Airlift
Initial plans for the routine airlift of personnel and air cargo between
Eniwetok and Bikini generated a requirement for four scheduled flights to
and from Bikini each day. During the build-up phase of the operation, two
round trip flights each day were flown on a scheduled basis, one departing
As the traffic load between atolls in-
creased, it was found to be more efficient to continue using these same two
scheduled departure times but with additional sections as required.
Task
Group 7.4 had four C-47 aircraft which were assigned primarily for interatoll airlift. When required and as available, C-54 aircraft were used to
supplement the C-47 airlift.
Task Group 7.1 personnel desiring airlift placed space requirements
directly with the J-3 Airlift Booking Section. J-3 forwarded these requirements to TG 7.5 Personnel Section who in turn manifested combined requirements with TG 7.4, Since TG 7.1 and TG 7.5 (H&N) were primary users of
the interatoll airlift, the consolidation of passenger bookings by the TCA
permitted {improved coordination and eliminated much unnecessary duplication.
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begyenanating
Eniwetok at 0800 and one at 1300.
Surface transportation to and from Eniwetok Island for TG 7.1 pas-
sengers departing or arriving on interatoll flights was provided by TG 7.5
on a routine scheduled basis in conjunction with the movement of their personnel. In addition TG 7.1 passengers were placed on TG 7.5 Movement
Orders which served as an aid in accounting for personnel movement be-
tween atolls during muster periods.
The following is a summary of the passenger and cargo load during a
representative week in April (1-7 inclusive) while in the build-up phase of
the operation:
Number of flights
Total passengers
Total cargo
28 (14 round trips)
366 (166 TG 7.1 personnel)
44,596 Ib
The following is a summary of the passenger and cargo load during a
representative week in May (6-12 inclusive) at the beginning of the operational phase:
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