◆ SpookStack

not only in terms of flight proficiency of the B-26 and C-46 pilots, but also for establishing liaison in accordance with procedures established by I ______Iin Guatemala -- a point which w-o-u~l-d-p-r-o-v-i-de some differences of opinion through the months of training ahead. 2. The responsibility for administration of the JMADD Base, particularly the responsibilities of the administrative officer were clearly spelled out to indicate that this individual would be a WH appointee responsible for the personnel services and housekeep- ing of the base facilities, whereas the Chief of Air Training would be responsible for personnel, aircraft, and services involved in the air operations; and, again, this point provided some differences of opinion. 3. All times were to be reported in Greenwich \ Meridian Time -- a requirement which, at the last possible point for turning the invasion around or \ salvaging some of the Brigade, was misinterpreted, ignored, or lost in the shuffle of operational pres- sures and contributed to the tragic end of air opera- tions over Cuba .in April 1961.