“The Gadget” atomic device on 15 Jul 1945 as it being readied for the Trinity Test the following day, Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States.

Caption     “The Gadget” atomic device on 15 Jul 1945 as it being readied for the Trinity Test the following day, Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States. ww2dbase
Photographer    Unknown
Source    ww2dbaseUnited States Department of Energy
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Operation Trinity and Manhattan Project   Main article  Photos  
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Photo Size 1,591 x 1,305 pixels
Photos on Same Day 15 Jul 1945
Photos at Same Place Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States
Added By David Stubblebine
Licensing  This work is believed to be in the public domain.

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