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Rh of the paint due to heat. The door separated from the hinges on impact with only slight damage to the door and its operating mechanism.

(16) Two sections of the upper half of the aft pressure bulkhead with elevator cables attached. (Targets 39 and 232: see App C Volume 2 p and p .)

Heavy smoke deposits and heat discolouration were evident at the top centre sector location and all control cable aperture seals were damaged. There was evidence of light smoke deposits on the aft surface of the bulkhead.

1.12.2.3 Wreckage observed on the sea bed.

Examination of the wreckage revealed the following:

(1) Landing gear.

Components associated with the left wing and body gears, the right wing gear and the nose gear, were examined and it was established that