Synopsis
Two 3-4-megaton nuclear bombs were aboard a B-52 Stratofortress that crashed just 90 miles from Washington DC in 1961.
Synopsis
Matt McCormick investigates the 1961 crash of a B-52 Stratofortress, which occurred just 90 miles from Washington, D.C. The aircraft was carrying two 3-4-megaton nuclear bombs. McCormick, whose grandfather piloted the flight, delves into classified details that suggest the risk of detonation was greater than previously reported. The film places the incident within the context of the Cold War and examines various nuclear accidents, questioning the safety of the U.S. nuclear arsenal and the potential dangers of self-detonation.
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Why Watch
- Find out about the 1961 B-52 crash near Washington DC.
- Meet Matt McCormick and learn about his grandfather's role.
- See the hidden dangers of nuclear weapons revealed.
Did You Know
- The B-52 crash occurred in 1961, just 90 miles from Washington DC.
- The aircraft was carrying two 3-4-megaton nuclear bombs.
- Filmmaker Matt McCormick's grandfather was the pilot of the flight.
- The documentary discusses various nuclear-weapons accidents from the Cold War.
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What year did the B-52 Stratofortress crash occur?
The B-52 Stratofortress crash occurred in 1961.
How many nuclear bombs were on board the B-52 during the crash?
The B-52 was carrying two 3-4-megaton nuclear bombs.
Who is the filmmaker of Buzz One Four?
The filmmaker of Buzz One Four is Matt McCormick.
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