US Atomic Bomb Tests Bikini Atoll 1946 Baker Day Explosion 9x7 Original Photo

Description: An original, first-generation photograph from a stunning war photo collection compiled by friend of the USMC, Marion Fischer. These particular photos are directly from the Joint Army Navy Taskforce from the Baker Day nuclear test at Bikini Atoll.Type & Size: A 9x7" original photograph.Condition: Good vintage condition. Please see photos. The back side has remnants of having been glued into a photo album. Esp. Yellow glue.A dramatic aerial view captures the moment of the Baker Day atomic explosion at Bikini Atoll in 1946, where the detonation produced a distinctive "pork pie" shape of water, spray, and steam shooting into the sky. The atoll’s surrounding waters are dotted with clouds, revealing the vastness of the Pacific.The Baker test was part of Operation Crossroads, a series of nuclear tests conducted to understand the impact of atomic weapons on naval warships. The underwater explosion displaced massive amounts of water, forming a column that shaped into an iconic dome-like structure. This was a pivotal moment in military history, emphasizing the emerging atomic era's strategic significance.Text in the photo describes the event: “High in the air the Baker Day atomic explosion took the appearance of a big 'pork pie' hat as water, spray, and steam boiled skyward out of Bikini Lagoon.” Present in this photo: none.- - - This photograph originates from a massive Type 1 photo collection compiled by Mrs Marion Fischer. It contained over 500 mostly Navy & USMC press and personal photos spanning from Pearl Harbor through the Korean War. A number of these photos appear to have never been published. During World War II Marion Fischer worked with the Emergency Aid of Pennsylvania. On her own, she started a project to provide kits for Marines. She wrote to her friends as well as celebrities to appeal for money for these kits that held toilet articles, writing paper, and a picture frame. Once the war ended, Mrs. Fischer found herself with the beginnings of a collection of letters from military officials. She again started writing letters to Marine Corps officers asking for items she could add to her collection. She mainly received photographs and biographical notes. Later, she was able to obtain war souvenirs. She displayed this collection in her home and opened it up to Marines wanting to view the holdings. Much of her collection is now part of the USMC archives referenced as Coll/858. Other parts of it, such as this photo collection, were sold by her estate. Many of the photos in this collection were sent in to her by an incredible list of high ranking personnel including fleet Admiral Nimitz, Rear Admiral James Fife, and scores of others.

Price: 79 USD

Location: Carlsbad, California

End Time: 2025-01-21T05:26:08.000Z

Shipping Cost: N/A USD