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Operation Teapot - Wasp Prime

Operation Teapot's Wasp Prime was an air-dropped nuclear device at Nevada Test Site March 29, 1955.

Operation Teapot's Wasp Prime was an air-dropped nuclear device that exploded at the Nevada Test Site on March 29, 1955. I don't think hiding behind a joshua tree conferred much protection.

Photo courtesy of National Nuclear Security Administration / Nevada Site Office

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