Dominic_Bluegill_Prime_radiation_cleanup.jpg


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English: Photo showing inspection of Thor rocket engine remains after failure of Bluegill Prime nuclear test attempt on 25 July 1962. Photo taken on Johnston Island in 1962.
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Source Defense Nuclear Agency Report 6040F. Operation Dominic 1. 1962.
Author United States Government Defense Nuclear Agency
Camera location 16° 44′ 13.2″ N, 169° 31′ 26.4″ W Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap. View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMap info

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16°44'13"N, 169°31'26"W