Wow, great link from
Cynical-C:
paintings from the Bikini Atoll atomic bomb tests.Do to a bombing error, the ABLE device exploded almost directly over the attack transport USS Gillian
(APA-57). It was flattened by the force of the blast and sank in under one minute. USS Carlisle
(APA-69) was tossed about 150 yards by the blast. Battered and on fire, the ship sank in flames shortly thereafter. To the right is former Japanese cruiser Sakawa, which sank the next day sfollowing severe superstructure and hull damage.Some other favorites include
Plus 2 Seconds and
0900 Through Protective Goggles on the USS Appalachian. Absolutely amazing site.
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Gerry Canavan @ 11:32 AM
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