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Atomic tests in the Pacific in 1961
photos via Charles Comstock
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| 1. 53-0542 2. 53-0542 3. 53-0542 4. 53-0547 -- Standing in front of 547 is Donald B. Victor who took most of the black and white photographs.. 5. 53-0547 with reflection 6. 53-0547 taking off at night 7. 53-0547 with mushroom cloud 8. 55-0128 9. landing approach 10. APS-45 display of test 11. Mushroom Cloud 12. Event Bluegill 13. Base beautification -- Tony Praxel with the pick and two Flight Engineers. from the 965th 14. Event Checkmate 15. Christmas Island 16. Cockpit 17. Land Crab 18. Crew Bus 19. Crew Rest 20. Crew rest 21. Under Plane |
22. Under Plane 23. Event Ivymike 24. Event Ivymike 25. Jeep --the Col. and the one facing the camera is SGT Major Harold Fritz. Don't know the other one except he was from the 963rd. 26. Johnston Island 27. Event Kingfish 28. Planting 29. Mushroom Cloud 30. Schedule boards 31. Wind Shield View 32. British Aircraft 33. Quarters 34. Mushroom cloud refection 35. Tail of 55-0128 36. Crew Rest 37. Thor launch Vehicle 38. Under wing view 39. Volley Ball 40. Personnel witnessing test with WB-50s in foreground 41. Mr. Jay from Stanford Research Institute in cockpit 42. Briefing -- two people in checkered shirts (rear) SNiel Wogsland (front) Charlie Comstock |
Operation Dominic Site
