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Briefing took place at 0445 hours. Aircraft loading was six 1,000 pound G.P.'s. and 2,500 gallons of gas. Assembly to be at 21,500 feet. After briefing, taxi and takeoff times were delayed by one hour and then delayed indefinitely, with crews ordered to stand by in their dispersals. Finally, takeoff was ordered for 0945 hours, and all operational aircraft were airborne by 1037 hours. All ships had returned by 1719 hours except one aircraft that landed at Halesworth with engine trouble.
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