however, was contaminated by particulates carried by a rain squall and returned to the Rendova for decontamination. Marine oes ay ar It is unclear from the records examined whether a Navy or an Air Force helicopter was used to conduct the initial survey. It is believed it was a Navy aircraft; however, a quote from WT-614 (IPO 132.1TU7#1, p. 20) states: \ Morin’ Th e use of H-19 helicop i ters proved to be of great aid i in radiation survey and recovery. Their use permitted a maximum time within contaminated areas and a minimum time of transportation within contaminated areas. . ; ; . The H-19 helicopter is an Air Force aircraft. Leis espleré WE wick. heres Be , The quote from WT-614 tN} Their ape <¢ ag iz = may refer to later surveys and recovery, but this is uncertain. ne ons “Ms \ A private communication with the commander of TU 1, who flew aboard He 2Zhouts the helicopter at 4ml0-minutes after MIKE for the initial survey, did not completely resolve the question. The former commander was not sure whether the helicopter was an Air Force or a Navy aircraft. however, it was Navy. a— He thought, His best recollection for IVY supports the belief that at least initial surveys were conducted by Navy helicopters (IPO 132.1#3). Task Group 132.4 directed TE 132.4.1.1 to furnish two H-19 helicopters to the Rendova to supplement Gapyeopters for atoll reentry flights. The main purpose, however, was to provide transportation for early reentry to Enewetak of an emergency ground crew in the event of any F-846 emergency landings there. The team included a radsafe monitor, four 3-29 —