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TIGiaitposltioning for VANREE and WeGti;teHneraheyy
vas confirmed during an 18 April meeting at Parry Island.
The YANKEE
sampling effort consisted of one-half the normal capability, in order
that the Air Task Group might be in a position to participate in another
detonation within twenty-four to forty-eight hours.
FB~36 and one WB-29 were used.
Nine F-84's, one
Each aircraft obtained a double sample.
ELAINE TWO, the B-47 effects aircraft, aborted with a fuel leak, but
the B-36, ELAINE ONE, accomplished its mission.
The B-36 instrumantation system received the highest values of
thermal and blast response measured by that aircraft in the entire
operation on YANKEE, partly because estimated and actual yield were
closely compatible.
According to the crew, the red glow seen through the asbestos cur-
tains during the thermal phase was more intense than on any previous
shot and was observed to have two distinct pulses.
was observed in the aft crew compartment.
AFwL/RO
Considerable smoke
The fire warning lights on
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