On Tuesday May 7, partial radio contact was again established with Dhahran and it was determined that the airplane would be further delayed, but since, on account of unsatisfactory radio contact, the cause and probable extent of the delay could not be determined, no alternate plans could be made.

Fig. 23 Nefud from Escarpment at Wadi Khurr

Fig. 24 Rough Country South of Route Near Wadi Khurr