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Ammo is carried up to the machine gun, they want to be ready this time.

The science station is staffed around the clock with both military and civilian scientists.

They are gathering information about the air, the soil, the magnetic fields, all will be processed later.

Tents for the men so they don't have to sleep in the open.

More supplies are brought up, it takes a lot to keep an expedition in the field.

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Not all the creatures of the jungle are dangerous, here a soldier has made a friend.

And the radioman has brought a friend with him.

Others are on guard for less friendly animals.

DR Handricksen and the CPT consult on the preparations in the camp and the science they will perform.

Their conversation is caught on film for the home audience.

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The other end of the camp now has a light machine gun mounted to cover that end.

A guard and a radio man are stationed at each end of the camp.

This machine gunner now as a #2 man to assist with the ammunition.

A gas team was set up to use tear gas against some types of attack in case small arms fire was not effective.

Several of the new men were armed with automatic weapons too. It was hoped the increased firepower would help to defend the camp better than the previous defenses had done.

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The radio message for the CPT was good news, reinforcements were arriving!

Four large trucks filled with gear and more men.

The new men included a television crew to film some of the operation.

One of the most important aspects is the scientists who arrived to take measurements of the atmosphere and other science factors.

A heavy machine gun to help protect the camp was installed at one end.