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Atomic Blasts: Latest Films Released Show Series Of Test

Atomic Blasts: Latest Films Released Show Series Of Test
Clip: 352497_1_1
Year Shot: 1953 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1582
Original Film: 026-448-04
HD: N/A
Location: Nevada Desert
Timecode: 00:33:18 - 00:35:27

Dull in imagery and contrast Just released films show unusual behind-the-scenes close-ups of secret research in the last series of A-Bomb Tests. Spectacular shots of an actual atomic bombing run ... And a rare close-up of the 'Atomic Mushroom.' Establishing shots - CU shots of secret research and the researchers putting on their dark glasses sitting in a plane circling the area where the bomb will go off. Aerial shot - Area where the bomb will explode. MLS - Bomb explodes and a spectacular mushroom cloud is seen. CUS, On The Ground - Recording the effects the bomb has on planes. CUS - The aftermath of the bomb on planes. MCUS - Of the plane Rosebud who will drop the Atomic Bomb on a target in the desert. CUS - Plane navigator. CUS - Rosebud's bomb-a-deer as he starts to count-down. MLS - The bulls eye where the bomb is supposed to be dropped. MLS - Bombing target, and then the flash. CUS - Of the Atomic-Bomb's mushroom cloud formation.