IDEALIST OPERATIONAL SUMMARY AND STATUS (1 APRIL 1972 - 30 JUNE 1972)

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• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP75B00159R000400140040-9
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• Document Creation Date: December 19, 2016
• Document Release Date: December 20, 2006
• Sequence Number: 40
• Publication Date: January 1, 1972
• Content Type: SUMMARY

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IDEALIST
OPERATIONAL SUMMARY AND STATUS
(1 April 1972 - 30 June 1972)
I. I I OPERATIONAL MISSION SUMMARY
Fourteen IDEALIST/TACKLE operational missions were alerted
during this period.
Mi-sion C112C was flown in the Port Arthur area on
utilizing the " " uration. targets
were covered, of which ere programmed. I
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25X1 8. Mission C142C was flown in the Tai area on
I lutilizing the "H" configuration. targets
25X1 , were covered including two new bridge structures.
Sion C152C was flown along the South China Coast on
utilizing the "H" configuration. Excessive cloud
cover prevented the majority of targets being covered. However,
a new radio communications
discovered. F I
GENERAL
A. RED DOT - Six sorties were flown in support of continuing
film tes s using various film types and camera configurations in the U-2R.
C. Lens - One sortie was flown to qualify the Delta Apochromatic
Lens. Twelve sorties were flown to test the new color corrected
"TH" lens.
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D. "Light 'Weight HF - One long range sortie was flown in support
of system qualification. System was qualified on this flight. 25X1
E. Pilot Training completed initial qualifi-
cation in the U-2R. Operationally Ready (OR) status will require
completion of survival training. F- I
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LILOT AND AIRCRAFT STATUS (AS OF 30 JUNE 1972)
A. Detachment "G" (Edwards AFB - North Base)
Aircraft
B. Detachment "H"
Aircraft
Pilots
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DEVELOPMENT SUMMARY AND PROGRESS
(1 April 1972 - 30 June 1972)
A. Light Weight HF Radio - The light weight 718U- 7 HF radio
system has been installed in all aircraft. This system reduces forebody
weight by 101 pounds.
B. U-2R Flight Test and Operational Training Summary
1. IDEALIST Program accomplishments in U-2R aircraft
since introduction were 8943. 1 hours on 2721 sorties as of
30 June 1972.
2. Flight test and operational data are depicted below:
1 APR-30 JUN 1 APR-30 JUN
FLIGHTS TIME
1 - 051 40 126.9
2 - 053 38 132.5
3 - 054 53 155. 1
4 - 055 59 180.8
TOTAL 190
A. "H" Configuration - The first new lens was installed in
"H" Serial Number 003 and completed the last test flight on 29 June
with satisfactory operation. The unit was prepared for shipment on
1 July to Detachment "H". Serial Number 002 will be returned to
Actron in early July for installation of second new lens.
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B. "B" Configuration - The first new lens for the "B" configuration
is currently scheduled for completion 2 August with installation
completed by 30 August. Installation of the second lens will also begin
on 30 August.
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ife Support
1. S1010 Pilot Protective Assembly (PPA) Design Study -
The Omni- Environmental Assembly prototype helmet was evaluated
in the Detachment "G" low-pressure chamber at altitudes up to
70, 000 feet. It also successfully withstood explosive decompressions
in one second from 25, 000 feet to 70, 000 feet. Following the
chamber exercises, all available IDEALIST pilots were queried as
to their individual likes and dislikes regarding the helmet. Pilot
acceptance was excellent and two flyable helmets are being fabricated
for use at Detachment "G" and Davis-Monthan AFB.
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2. S1010 PPA Flotation Study - Flotation tests were conducted
on the Chesapeake Bay on 23 May 1972 to evaluate a new flotation
and exterior cover. This was considered an open-sea test; swells
were running 3 to 4 feet with small craft warnings displayed. The
exercise included flotation evaluation of the main life preserver
cell with a carbon dioxide CO2 bottle as well as with the orally
inflated outer cell. Thirty-five mm slides and 16 mm motion
pictures documented the test. The new assembly carries the subject
3 to 4 inches higher in the water than the standard 51010 flotation.
No additional problems with respect to boarding the life raft were
noted and it appears to be a decided improvement.
3.. Improved S1010 Helmet Take-Up Assembly - Two pressure
suit helmets have been retrofitted with a new type take-up assembly
to more positively position the pilot's head within the helmet. At
the present time with repeated use, some leakage develops around
the face barrier and the pilot complains of excessive noise as a
result of this leak. This new take-up feature pushes the head into
the barrier more efficiently.
4. Urine Collection Device Improvement - As a result of some
physiological accidents in flight, an improved urine reservoir
assembly has been fabricated with a larger anti-block feature.
When the assembly is correctly installed and all units attached
properly, it is difficult to stop the flow of fluid and hopefully the
new anti-block feature will solve this problem.
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