Any equipment carried free must be held securely during ditching to prevent injury. Parachute pads, seat cushions, etc., should be used to protect the face, head, and back. Jettison bombs, ammunition, guns and all loose equipment and secure that equipment which might cause injury. Close bomb bay doors and lower hatches. Retain enough fuel to make a power landing.
Navigator calculates position, course, and speed and passes data to radio operator.
Latter tunes liaison transmitter to MFDF and sends SOS, position and call sign continuously.