B/Ltrfr Hqs, WREP, APO 187, c/o PM, San Francisco, Calif., Subj: Weather Balloons, dtd 13 Mar 54 e. Better results may not be obtained with the new balloons, but if they are obtained, and there are good indications that they could be, the information received may be of sufficient importance to warrant the expense. FELLIE F, ROBINSON Major, USAF Commander lst Ind HEADQUARTERS, TEST SERVICES UNIT PROVISIONAL, APO 187, c/o Postmaster San Francisco, California TO: Camnander, Task Group 7.4, Provisional, APO 187, c/o Postmaster San Francisco, California oe In view of the lack of certain required information at this layqy is is impractical to make a definite recommendation regarding the adviscability of securing different type balloons for this operation. Although we are not obtaining the rawinsonde heights desired by JTF-7, the factors mentioned in paragraph 9 of basic correspondence, plus any others which may have a bearing on the problem, should be weighed against each other to arrive at a decision. It is suggested that coordination between your Headquarters and JIF-7 may be advisable. notified of the decision reached. Request this Headquarters be FOR THE COMMANDER: JAMES W. MONTGOMERY Major, USAF Executive

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