On this page in the original, the "DITCHING PROCEDURE" block shown below (items "a" through "i" and the two "NB" items) was struck out with a large, red "X". Revised Radio Operator ditching procedure instructions were provided on the subsequent page.
B-29--11-MAN CREW
RADIO OPERATOR
DITCHING PROCEDURE
| a. | Acknowledge in turn: "RADIO OPERATOR DITCHING." |
| b. | Remove parachute harness, flak suit and winter flying boots. |
| c. | Transmit position, course, altitude, and ground speed as received from Navigator on DF. Relay fix or bearings obtained to Navigator. |
| d. | Give DF contact all data without waiting too long for answer. |
| e. | Destroy classified material. |
| f. | Continue to send emergency signals. On command, from Pilot to take ditching position, screw down transmitter key. |
| g. | Remain at Radio Operator's seat with safety belt fastened, resting cushioned back and head against upper turret wall. |
| h. | After airplane comes to rest, exit through astrodome. |
| i. | Inflate life vest and proceed to right wing. |
| NB | Get Gibson Girl (SCR578) out. |
| NB | On two gun turrets seated on floor back against read of Engineer's panel, or braced in seat. |
CRASH LANDING
| a. | Sends position report obtained from Navigator. |
| b. | Take sitting position on floor with back against Pilot's armor plate. Squeeze in with Flight Engineer and brace foot across the aisle. Pad with chute and cushion. Exit: Pilot's (right) window. 2EX, Engineer's hatch. Quick Crash: Lay on floor with feet against engineer's panel or ditching position. |
BAILOUT
| a. | Destroy classified material etc. |
| b. | Send position obtained from Navigator. Exit: 1st man out nose wheel well. 2EX, bomb-bay. |
Two different pages were in the original for the Radio Operator's Ditching Procedure. This is the second page.