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
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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.
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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
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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
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sorties on 11 March accounted for 30 hours and 40 minutes flying time.