2 June 1945 Emergency Procedure B-29 11 or 12 Man Crew

Radio Operator

Ditching Procedure

  1. Acknowledge in turn. "RADIO OPERATOR DITCHING."
  2. Remove parachute harness, flak suit, and winter flying boots. Wear flying gloves if possible.
  3. Destroy classified materials: Check IFF setting.
  4. Continue to send emergency signals. On command of the Pilot, clamp down transmitter key.
  5. Lower the trailing antenna full length, watch current meter and notify AC of height above water when it grounds. (100-110 feet)
  6. Pocket remaining two smoke grenades or put in shirt front. Keep grenades in cases.
  7. Remain in position with safety belt fastened; facing aft, with back, shoulders and head pressing against upper turret wall as close to center as possible, cushioning back and head with parachutes, bracing legs against bulkhead.
  8. After forward movement of aircraft has ceased, pull both life raft release handles.
  9. Exit through astrodome to right life raft.

N.B. Set Gibson Girl (SCR 578) out.

Radio Operator

Crash Landing

  1. Sends position report obtained from Navigator.
  2. 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: Engineer's hatch. Secondary Exit: Pilot's window.

Radio Operator