Atomic Fireball From Control Point -- This is the fireball of the nuclear device which was detonated from a 300-ft tower, as seen from the Nevada Test Site's control point. The shot was fired at 5:20 this morning. Atomic Fireball From Control Point -- This is the fireball of the nuclear device which was detonated from a 300-ft tower, as seen from the Nevada Test Site's control point. The shot was fired at 5:20 this morning. March 12, 1955. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Atomic Fireball From Control Point -- This is the fireball of the nuclear device which was detonated from a 300-ft tower, as seen from the Nevada Test Site's control point. The shot was fired at 5:20 this morning. Atomic Fireball From Control Point -- This is the fireball of the nuclear device which was detonated from a 300-ft tower, as seen from the Nevada Test Site's control point. The shot was fired at 5:20 this morning. March 12, 1955. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).
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