Bikini Atoll Atomic Bomb Test, 1946 Image: Vintage military photographs (2) documenting detonation of atomic bombs near Bikini Atoll: "Operation Crossroads."
Vintage military photographs (2) documenting detonation of atomic bombs near Bikini Atoll: "Operation Crossroads."
  • Bikini Atoll Atomic Bomb Test, 1946
  • silver gelatin
  • 9 x 18 in (22.86 x 45.72 cm)

Collection: Military Images: Crimea to Korea: Under development x

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Bought from estate of retired military officer: 2 photos of the atomic blast, accompanied by 7 other recon photos of bomb of European military targets.

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