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Through diligent efforts, thcy were able to recover a large purccntage
or air Force property which was then packed, loaded on ships, and treans-
ported to Eniwetok by H&N,
for the preperty.
Captain Bennie was the responsible officer
Much of the property was contaminated and soeverai
#eeks were required to get it all moved to Eniwetok and cleared by
Radiological Safety so that an inventory ani adjustment of the losses
could be started.
A sizeable report of survey will result wher che
inventory is completed.
Throughout the month of March, the Test Support Unit continued
to perform its support mission in all respects.
March was a particu--
larl,- heavy month for C-47 airlift operations; the total C-47 flying
time amounted to 321 hours.
At the same time, the plans for Scho auc
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other shots at Eniwetok resulted in a heavy requirement for liaiscn ond
helicopter aircraft at Eniwetok Atoll.
During the month, liaison afi
ereft flow 370 hours, carried 1947 passengers, ond made 1753 landings.
During this same period, helicopters flew 239 hours, carried 737 passengcrs, and made 1183 landings.
Throughout this period, it was nec~
escary to work maintenance personnel of the liaison and hcliconter
fligsts wenv hours of overtime,
The workday for these personnel
st-rted at approximately 0630 and ended long after dark,
This workload
was accepted by the personnel involved withoutcomriaint and all recuirements were willingly accomplished, due to the excelicnt Lcadorship
within the maintenance squadron, and due to tho apnreciation by 112
personnel of the great contribution they were making *o the success of
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