The Atomic Age

There is something unique about the handle-over-the-top design of Geiger counters. That and the clicking noise.

Cheers,
Harv

 

Not something I want to do again.. Dosimeters and film badges are a part of my past I care not to remember.
I do believe in Nuclear Power and do believe it can safe and reliable. We should not give up on it as it has its place. I do not feel they should as massive as once first thought.

 

Oklahoma's Semi-Centennial Exposition, 1957

 

Just spent the last hour or so reviewing the thread. Good chuckles and I reiterate, we were so naive.

Duck and cover... bend over as far as you can, put your head between your legs, and kiss your**** goodbye!

 

I love this stuff. It's my favorite era.

 

1960 New Jersey BOMARC Missile Fire (youtube.com)

B-36 Bomber Nuclear Accident, Albuquerque, 1957 (youtube.com)

3 Broken Arrow (videos) courtesy of The History Guy!

 

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yeah boy....