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EP-3 Recovery Mr. Ross Higa HQ PACAF/CECI

Background CE Mission: Document pavement degradation from AN-124 traffic US responsible for pavement damage Chinese tried, but could not “run up the bill” Airfield designed for fighter aircraft Narrow taxiways, small aprons Limited pavement bearing strength AN-124 has higher damage potential than C-5 Five AN-124 flights (first and last were heaviest) Cargo weight and fuel strictly controlled to avoid damage First AN-124 arrived 16 Jun 01 to start recovery operations - completed 3 Jul 01

Logistics and Security Lodged at Gloria Resort Hotel in Sanya U.S. manager assisted in logistical support One hour bus ride to/from Lingshui Air Base Left hotel 0630, returned 1830 Operations kept low key Minimal news coverage Photographers and reporters kept away from hotel and base Police stationed along route to Lingshui Exception:  Numerous guests/photographers on base during fuselage loading

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Working Conditions Lockheed Martin was well prepared Chartered Gulfstream IV on standby at Sanya Airport for evacuation Physician on team - local hospitals inadequate Temperatures reached 107 deg F with high humidity Heat stress encountered early on Administered medication as needed Daily safety meetings - no injuries incurred Local contracts for work trailers, water, transportation, meals, toilets, generator, etc. Cell phones with international capability

People's Liberation Army PLA Navy monitored operations closely Continuous photography and video taping of work and people U.S. workers restricted from crossing rope barriers Routine review of photos and video taken by U.S. End of day meetings held to recap day's events and resolve issues Key project officers from Beijing; not Lingshui Non-threatening, but many "home turf" rules

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Additional Information Additional Information and photos can be found on the PACOM website at: http://www.pacom.mil/ep3photos.htm http://www.pacom.mil/ep3.htm