ATOM BOMB EXPLOSI0NS Part 1

Description

Summary: Several views of U. S. atom bomb test, "Operation Crossroads" at Bikini Atoll in the Pacific. Also shown: B-29 aircraft, possibly carrying the bomb, and ships damaged and sinking as a result of bomb explosion. Probable date: July 1946 1) ADS damaged ships in water. 2) CU wrecked portions of ship. 3) CU battleship as water is being sprayed on same. 4)ADS aircraft carrier sinking. Repetition of same scenes and same continuity. 5) US showing silhouette of B-29. 6) LS atomic bomb bursts at Bikini. Several views of bomb bursts. 7) LS damaged ships. 8) Several views of bomb bursts. good

Collection

Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities