a greater measure of support than they had been prograrmed.
From beginning
to the end of the operational phase of HARDTACK the five (5) C~54 aircraft
of the Fixed Wing Element flew more than 100% of programmed flying hours.
The helicopters, particularly the H-21's, are believed to have set an Air
Force record for monthly utilization per assigned aircraft during this
period.
Search and Rescue served well in their dual role of providing
protection for distressed aircrews and amphibious airlif+ services and were
always the first aircraft airborne and the last to land from a nuclear test
array.
The Air Terminal Element furnished the terminal service , both
traffic and maintenance wise that was necessary to keep the air logistic
function operating on schedule.
tribution to the operation.
These elements made an essential con;
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