OBJECTIVE: Reconnaissance flight over Canton, Hong Kong, and Sanchau Island
RESULTS: Pilot takes a series of recon photos. Pilot reports 15 ships in the 200 to 400-foot range in Victoria Harbor and a large 400-foot tanker in a bay on the south side of Hong Kong Island. Engine failure prevents coverage of Sanchau Island.
TIME OVER TARGET: ~1:00 p.m.
AMERICAN UNITS AND AIRCRAFT: One F-5E from Flight B, 21st Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron
AMERICAN PILOTS AND AIRCREW: Lt. Snyder in aircraft #305
ORDNANCE EXPENDED: None