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side structure remained attached to the right side which showed evidence of water impact. Molten material and burn marks were evident on the upper surface of the floor between body station 1760 and 1780. No evidence of heat damage or smoke deposits was noted on the lower surface.

(4) Piece of the forward left main deck cargo floor. (Part of Target 13E: see App C Volume 2 pp 7, 16 and 17.)

The floor section failed at body station 1720 and subsequently at body station 1740 during attempted recovery of target 13E. Deposits of molten aluminium, nylon 6.6 and polyester were evident on the upper surface. No evidence of heat or smoke was observed on the lower surface.

(5) Section of R/H aft fuselage structure (Target 197: see App C Volume p 7.)

The structure failed at body