A.apecial debriefing was held for F-84 sampler pilots and a seminar including the scientific personnel of the Atomic Ener:y Commission and F-84 pilots was held on 3 March. On L March, the B~47 aircraft logzed a total of three hours and 15 minutes flying time. Strength of the Test Aircraft Unit on 5 March follows: Unit Officers Airmen ’ Civilians 4926th 42 110 1 SAC 50 140 13 Total 92 240 i On 6 March radiation contamination had decreased dufficiently for safe flight on seven F-84 aircraft, These seven aircraft flew a total 7 of 12 hours and 15 minutes. <a F-84 aircraft 51-1043 had a right gun deck cover come off in flight. A canvas tip tank cover that was stored in tho ammunition can was pulled free by the slip stream wrapping itself around the right horizontal stabilizer. The pilot executed a successful landing at Eniwetok. On 8 March, F-84 sorties were flown (17) for a total of 31 hours and 30 minutes. One B-47 sortie was flown for a tctal of four hours and 15 MINS 6 On 9 March, 19 F-84 sorties were flown for a total of 38 hours, The following day, seven F-84 sortics wore flown for 14 hours and 15 minutes and the B~47 logged three hours and 55 minuics. Sixteen F-84 nN sorties on 11 March accounted for 30 hours and 40 minutes flying time.