Title:BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWS ISSUE 1604 (15 July 1946) item: BIKINI! - FIRST ACTUAL FILMS [Main Title]
Film Number:NPA 1604
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Summary: Film of the first atomic bomb test at Bikini Atoll.
Description: The "heavily censored" film of the preparations, detonation and after-effects of "atom bomb no." (which was exploded in mid air above the target). Preparations include placing samples of various material, along with livestock (shaved and anointed with protective ointment), on the vessels in the target area. The dropping aircraft (the B-29 "Dave's Dream") is loaded behind screens, and takes off. The event is closely followed by the scientific team and the media. Several shots of the explosion are shown. Monitoring teams move into the area shortly after the blast to assess radiation levels and damage. Fires are fought on some of the ships.
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Colour:B&W
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Object_Number:NPA 1604
Sound:Sound
Access Conditions:NON-IWM
Featured Period:1946-1975
Production Date:1946-07-15
Production Country: GB
Production Details: British Paramount News (Production company)
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Keywords: US atomic bomb tests & 1946 (event)
Physical Characteristics: Colour format: B&W
Sound format: Sound
Soundtrack language: English
Title language: English
Technical Details: Format: 16mm
Number of items/reels/tapes: 1
Footage: 350 ft; Running time: 10 mins
