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 captain, DC-7, December 23, 1962. His ground training and air/sea rescue training was current. He received a first-class medical certificate March 15, 1963, with no limitations.

Flight Engineer Kenneth A. Larson, age 47, held flight engineer certificate No. 1148275 issued November 9, 1953, and mechanic certificate No. 356044 with ratings for aircraft and aircraft engines issued January 13, 1949. He had a total flying time of 7,700 hours with 1,431 hours in this type of equipment. He checked out in this type of equipment March 20, 1957, and had his last proficiency check March 26, 1963. His ground training and air/sea rescue training were current. He received a Class II medical certificate October 8, 1962, with the following limitations: "Holder shall wear corrective glasses and shall have available a second pair of corrective glasses while exercising the privileges of his airman certificate."

The cabin attendants, Steward Donald K. Schaap, and Stewardesses Joan V. Morris and Patricia L. Moran, were properly trained for their duties. - ii -