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Buzz One Four chronicles the 1961 crash of a B-52 Stratofortress that was carrying two 3-4-megaton nuclear bombs, occurring just 90 miles from Washington DC. Filmmaker Matt McCormick, whose grandfather was the pilot of the flight, investigates the classified details surrounding this incident. The film presents a narrative that questions the safety of the U.S. nuclear arsenal during the Cold War era.
Through McCormick's personal connection to the pilot, the documentary provides a unique perspective on the historical context of nuclear weapons accidents. It raises critical questions about the potential for detonation being closer than official reports indicated, emphasizing the dangers of nuclear weapons and the implications of this hidden history.
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.
Perfect For
Cold War historyNuclear safetyAviation enthusiasts