Little Boy Atomic Bomb Replica
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member brwhiz
N 40° 43.667 W 114° 02.266
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This replica of the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945 is in the small museum at the base operations center of the Wendover Airport.
Waymark Code: WMJ2NH
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 09/12/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member uccacher
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This actual bomb weighed 9700 pounds and exploded 1800 feet above the ground. Numerous replicas of this particular bomb are located in museums all over the world.
Where is original located?: Atomic dust at Hiroshima

Where is this replica located?: Wendover Airfield & Museum

Who created the original?: Manhattan Project

Internet Link about Original: http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=1026

Year Original was Created (approx. ok): 1945
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