(Classified) (MISSIONS 1035-1036)

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP89B00551R000500540001-6
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: T
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: November 17, 2016
• Document Release Date: July 26, 1999
• Sequence Number: 1
• Publication Date: October 26, 1956
• Content Type: DISP

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25X1A 1. This is for missions 1035 and 1036, flown on
24 October 1956. Duration of mission 1035 was 7:36; distance was 3105
nautical miles. Duration of mission 1036 was 7:37; distance was 3125
nautical miles. Based on a crew capability standpoint both missions
were considered highly successful, although the overall effort was de-
graded by partial camera malfunctions and adverse weather in the target
areas. During letdown to home base mission 1035 experienced a flame
out but did get an air start prior to entering the landing pattern.
2. During this mission it was readily seen that a maximum time of
12 hours is required for essential staff flight planning and briefing
upon receipt of mission plan. The preparation of adequate complete
mission materials and preparation of briefing to insure successful com-
pletion of the mission requires considerable time. It is recommended
that consideration be given to forwarding mission plans 16 hours prior
to desired take-off time. Another lesson learned is the necessity or
scheduling missions not to exceed 2900 nautical miles with the J-57 P37
engine. This condition is caused by the fact flame outs are most pre-
velant with this engine if flown above base plus 15 thousand feet. By
flying reduced altitudes, fuel consumption is increased and any mission
exceedin00 miles returns the article over the home station with a
critical fuel reserve.
3. These were very uneventful missions and required no assistance
from air rescue facilities.
4. Rigid internal security was maintained on all aspects of these
missions.
5. Existing base facilities, target intelligence information, and
supply support were considered excellent in support of these missions.
6. No coordination with Air Defense Command was required on these
missions.
7. Camera maintenance continues to be a problem with this detachment.
This is attributable to the fact no "C Detachment" camera equipment had
been assigned at the time of these missions. Consequently it has been
impossible to thoroughly inspect and shake down the equipment that will
be utilized by this detachment in subsequent operations.
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8. Adverse weather in the target areas caused the loss of two
targets on mission 1036.
9. Navigation on these missions was considered superior.
10. I am highly pleased with the quality of flight planning pro-
duced by the detachment staff. The information and In-Flight aids
they produced aided greatly in the accurate execution of assigned
missions
11. Flight following was easily accomplished through the receipt
of position reports that were relayed by Flight Service.
12. As on previous missions the only tactic employed on this miss-
ion was that of reducing flight altitude below maximum attainable in
order to reduce the possibility of flame outs.
13. This detachment is continuing to operate under a serious han-
dicap in not having required camera equipment assigned. The present
equipment has been subjected to numerous test programs and modifications,
and has been marginal to date. I would rate the overall quality of our
photographic equipment as marginal. However when the equipment assigned
to this detachment arrives, I am confident that I will be able to change
my evaluation to superior. No doubt exists in my mind as to the high
degree of proficiency attained by the air and ground crews assigned to
this detachment. 25X1A
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