CTG 7.1 had stopped using the HRS-1’s for passengers, and reco to CJTF 7 that they be replaced) or the H-19B’s at Eniwetok, This later model of helicopter performed well and was adequate Performance-wigg tor 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 Maine. nance requirements. 3.7.4 Interatoll Airlift Initial plans for the routine airlift of personnel and air cargo betwees 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 Eniwetok at 0800 and one at 1300. 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 inter : supplement the C-47 airlift. t 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 require. ments 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. Surface transportation to and from Eniwetok Island for TG 7.1 passengers 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 between 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: t _ Numberof flights 28 (14 round trips) Total cargo 44,596 Ib Total passengers 366 (166 TG 7.1 personnel) 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 opera~ tional phase: _ 7 92 - BEST AVAILABLE Copy ~ “ a aan wt Paean e ' atoll airlift. When required and as available, C-54 aircraft were used to pertTS ee . i