y about 290°F, Evidence of heat on the upper surface of the aircraft was shown by blistered paint on the wing and stabilator tips. This was caused by reflection from the cloud cover, Nuclear Radiation: No indication of nuclear radiation was recorded on the pilot's film badge, General: ject. The participation was considered successful by this pro- This was the first time an aircraft has flown supersonically through a thermonuclear explosion, DISCUSSION The contents of this post shot report are preliminary, tentative and approximate, They are subject to change pending further evaluation of the data collected, They were reported at this time to provide early “peat PML Re .? Co test results to those corcerned with effects of nuclear weapons,