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Title:USA / DEFENCE: Atomic bomb exploded at Yuca Flats by US military
Date:15th July 1957
Summary:USA: Nevada; Yuca Flats:
Atomic Bomb exploded at Yuca Flats, Nevada...before explosion shot of bomb being carried into the air by a plastic balloon...Marines wait in trenches three miles from centre of blast before moving in on mock attack....blinding flash of light as bomb explodes followed by familiar "mushroom" of smoke... (good)
Atomic Energy
Embargoed:30th July 1957 13:00
Keywords:
Location:Nevada
Country:USA
Topics:Defence / Military
Reuters ID:LVA2BREOGRFCGNS6REKH9ESLUUBN
Story Text: Biggest atom blast at Yuca Flats by the US military
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