SWSO, 4950th TESTGUP(N), dtd 26 Jun 57, subj: SARFHI-A(E-B)&PIA(S)
2.Based on the above assumptions, the following number of aircraft,
in addition to the two (2) C-54's, will be required during the operational
phase of HARDTACK,
(It must be pointed out that po allowance has been
made for flights to support any VIP observer program, These flights would
have to be provided from the excess Bikini-Fniwetok round trips available
during the
operational period, See attached detailed breakdown, Incl, #1,
Note
3.)
(S)
Flying Hours
Aircraft
(65 hrs/no/acft)
3.
March
April
May
June
July
130
195
260
195
195
2
3
4
3
3
Since there will be two (2) C-54's assigned to the 4951st, it would
be preferable from a supply and maintenance standpoint for the additional
support aircraft to te C-54's, These aircraft would be manned and maintained
by personnel of the Command furnishing the aircraft and attached to the-495lst.
Aircraft should be operational ready in the Eniwetok Proving Ground as fol-
lows: two (2) aircraft on 1 March 1958; one (1) additional aircraft on 1
April 1958; one (1) additional aircraft on 15 April 1958; to be operational
ready on above dates, aircraft should arrive at the Eniwetok Proving Ground
15 days prior to operational ready dates, Aircraft would be released by
Commander, Task Group 7.4 as support aircraft requirements are decreased,
4.
If C-~54's cannot be made available, it is preferred that the aircraft
be furnished by a tactical unit as a complete support package on the same
order that the helicopter support was furnished during
was so successful,
5.
(C)
C-123 aircraft are preferred.
(Oy
REDWING, since this
Request your Headquarters take necessary action te insure that the
above airlift support is provided during Operation HARDTACK,
4 Inels,
1, Charts
Cys Furnished
HEDARDC, ATTN: Maj McLeroy
HEDAFSWC, ATTN: SWOTZ
(C)
PAUL R, WIGNALL
Colonel, USAF
Commander
AFWL/ HQ