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Baker nuclear bomb test detonates “Helen of Bikini” on Aomoen Island (Bikini Atoll)
Baker nuclear test (part of Operations Crossroads) detonates 21-kiloton bomb MK III, “Helen of Bikini”, on Aomoen Island (Bikini Atoll). A clock is seen on the lower right side of the screen. Baker target ships for the explosion (such as the USS Saratoga) are docked on Bikini Atoll. The Baker test detonates 90 feet (27 m) underwater, halfway to the bottom in water 180 feet (55 m) deep. A column of hot gas bubble forms after detonation. Thicker clouds of hot gas falls, covering Bikini Atoll and ships. Lower clouds around the area dissipates.
Natives sit around outrigger on board an LST during evacuation of Bikini Atoll
Native children surround an outrigger during the evacuation of Bikini Atoll in Operation Crossroads (U.S. nuclear weapon testing program). Two children watch men tie an outrigger. Men pushing outrigger on shallow water towards a United States LST. Men carrying bamboo poles into an LST. Bikini Atoll natives sit around on outrigger on board an LST. Some of the natives are seen talking and smiling. United States sailors are also seen on deck. View of Bikini Atoll port and coast before evacuation of natives.
Natives load belongings into an LST; DUKW drives up onto LST ramp during evacuation of Bikini Atoll
Natives loading a United States DUKW with native gear in Bikini Atoll for evacuation. Natives loading their belongings onto LST prior to disembarking from Bikini Atoll. A DUKW driving up onto ramp of LST after the natives. Natives form a straight line as they board the LST. Bikini Atoll natives walking up ramp into LST. Children leaving the LST for the beach. More natives picking up gear on beach carrying it down to LST. (During preparations for nuclear weapon testing by the U.S. in Operation Crossroads.)
United States Martin PBM Mariner seaplane and native outriggers in Bikini Atoll lagoon
Natives sail craft down Bikini Atoll beach before Operation Crossroads evacuation (nuclear weapon testing program by the United States). Bikini Atoll natives are seen in sailboat. A United States Navy Martin PBM Mariner patrol bomber flying boat in the background. The Martin PBM Mariner seaplane at anchor in Bikini Atoll lagoon.
United States Navy doctors examine native adults and children prior to evacuation of Bikini Atoll
A Bikini Atoll native woman washing clothes on the beach. Her child sits beside her. A United States Navy doctor uses stethoscope to check on a baby. United States doctor checking native infants and children. Another doctor giving adults physical examinations prior to departure from Bikini. Doctor uses stethoscope on a Bikini Atoll man. Native children playing with paper cups, rattling coral in them. Native girls and women sewing and weaving, some women carry small children. A United States soldier holds a clapboard in front of native women. Native women bring pillows, mats, and baskets outside their house. Native women wrapping up items and belongings prior to departure from Bikini Atoll, before nuclear weapon testing by the U.S. in Operation Crossroads.
U.S. Navy personnel practice measures to be taken shortly before Atomic Bomb Test Able Day on Bikini Atoll, Marshall Islands.
Atomic Bomb Test Able Day (Operation Crossroads) by the United States on Bikini Atoll, Marshall Islands. Navy personnel aboard a ship of a target fleet off the coast of Bikini Atoll. Cameramen set up their camera aboard the ship. The navy personnel being briefed on the deck of the ship. Personnel practice the measures to be taken during the atomic explosion and they cradle their arms across their face.