as Sth and 22nd ef March. The reassignments of these airmen eliminated the personnel shortage within the section. Two (2) additional airmen from the 493lst Test Support Squadron were assigned to the section for duty only. Routine maintenance included rewiring one radio compass in C-47 No. 953. Many of the cables were detcrioratcdand in some cases the cables were destroyed, successful, The operational checkout of the system was However, it has been determined the radio compass loops are becoming faulty on all C-47's, . through extended use. considerable wear. This is the result of wear and tear Gears, motors, and bearings are showing signs of New motors, gear trains and four (4) complete new loops have been ordered on emergency requisition, When received, all loops on the C-47 aircraft will be completely reworked to prevent future breakdown, oe On 22 March 1954, supervisory responsibility for the Refueling Section was transferred to the Supply Division. The Refueling Section has experienced a great de2l of trouble in keeping up routine maintenance on refueling vehicles because of the shortage of personnel, This shortage is due to the demands for numerous work details for beautification projects. It is believed that closer supervision and control can be maintained with the refueling section under the Supply Division, The workload of the Supply Division has continued to be heavy, Delays in Operation Castle have increased complexity of the supply support due to the consumption of previously planned stock levels. oly 29938 ‘