the presence of the LAME had eroded the strict 2-man crew operation. It was NOT a three man crew with a fully trained FE
The USAF operated the aircraft with a three man cockpit crew, two pilots and a flight mechanic. The mechanic has his duties/responsibilities spelled out in the flight manual, among items he operated were ignition switches, cowl flaps, flaps (on pilots call). Were they operating in accordance with USAF procedures perhaps, or utilising a form of carry over from their Constellation practices?