02247cam a22003013u 4500 66799 UtSlPG 20260610134536.0 m cr n 260607r20211945utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 TL UG United States. Army Air Forces Ditching Procedure, B-29s with Four-Gun Turret Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-11-23 Stephen Hutcheson, Sue Clark and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Ditching Procedure, B-29s with Four-Gun Turret" by United States Army Air Forces is a military training manual written in the mid-20th century. This publication serves as a comprehensive guide for crew members operating B-29 bombers, focusing on procedures for ditching the aircraft safely in water emergencies. The manual includes essential safety protocols and instructions based on experiences gathered during operational missions. The content of the book outlines detailed ditching procedures that are categorized by crew positions, emphasizing critical steps to be taken before, during, and after ditching incidents. It discusses the importance of crew cooperation and communication, the buoyancy characteristics of the B-29, and specific instructions tailored for the Radio Operator among other crew roles. The manual also highlights the necessity of practice drills to ensure crew members can execute these procedures smoothly, thus enhancing the likelihood of survival when faced with an emergency landing on water. Through systematic instructions and safety tips, the manual aims to prepare the crew for potential ditching scenarios while maximizing the chances of rescue and survival. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: U.S. Army Air Force, 1945 B-29 (Bomber) -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66799 107621 107621