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.
NBGet Gibson Girl (SCR578) out.
NBOn 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.