| Sahara A-Blast: France Tests Her First Atomic Bomb. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1668 |
| Catalog #: | 363375 | |
| Clip Number: | 363375-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 033-014-01 | |
| Timecode: | 00:34:00 - 00:35:10 | |
| Location: | Sahara Desert | |
| Year Shot: | 1960 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | LOCATIONS/AFRICA: Desert, Sahara WEAPONS: Nuclear / Atomic WEAPONS: Testing | |
| Description: | Sahara A-Blast: France Tests Her First Atomic Bomb. France explodes her first atomic bomb, despite objections from the Afro-Asian nations, and the disapproval of both the United States and Russia (U.S.S.R.). A fireball with the destructive power of the Hiroshima a-bomb signals the French claim to membership in the 'nuclear club' of nations. Buildings, tanks, airplanes in desert. Man sits at control panel. Clock ticks to 6:30. Explosion is shown already in progress (not the very beginning of it). | |
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