Release #3, Operation Redwing, Hollywood, California Reel 2 · Part 1

Description

No. 106-56 (o) Skiff being launched from USS SIOUX. Skiffs are anchored at a number of locations to record radioactive fallout. (p) Installation on Bikini Atoll set up to determine effects of detonation's heat on samples of wood, paper, cloth, grass and tree branches. View shows how lids of exposure boxes are opened 15 seconds prior to shot. An explosive charge releases lead weights which pull open lids. Ta) Long shot of Mr. We L. Fone, U.S. Forest Service, and Mr. H. D. Bruce, Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, #isconsin installing spacimen boxes on metal frame. (r) USS ESTES, control center where commands are given to the drop aircraft. (s) Major Dave Critchlow, Commander of the drop aircraft at controls of B-52. Curtain behind protects him from heat and light of test detonation. (t) B-52 drop plane crew at briefing. (u) Take-off of drop B-52 from Eniwetok. (v) Bo52 drop plane over Pacific Proving Grounds. (w) B-52 weaponeer, Major F. A. Amundson at his post in drop plane. (x) Lieutenant W. R. Payne, timer, at his post in drop B-52 aircraft. UR- 2

Collection

Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer

Series

Filmed News Releases