Atomic Bomb Collection

A pair of Avro Vulcan bombers seen here taking part in the fly past at RAF Scampton, Lincoln. Were there was a ceremony to mark the shut down of Bomber Command

Nuclear Fission Artwork
Nuclear fission. Conceptual computer artwork of an atom being split through nuclear, or atomic, fission (splitting). Electrons (orange) can be seen orbiting the nucleus (centre)

The Headington Shark
The shark was placed on the roof on 9 August 1986, the 41st anniversary of the atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki. Made by John Buckley, 25 feet high and made of fibreglass

China exploded its first hydrogen bomb on june 17, 1967

American atomic bomb test at Bikini Atoll in the Pacific Ocean, 1946
ATOMIC BOMB TEST, 1946. American atomic bomb test at Bikini Atoll in the Pacific Ocean, 1946

Atomic bomb explosion

(1904-1967). American physicist. Oppenheimer (left) as scientific director of the Manhattan Project during World War
J. ROBERT OPPENHEIMER (1904-1967). American physicist. Oppenheimer (left) as scientific director of the Manhattan Project during World War II

Overseas Ports: Nagasaki, Japan
3786195 Overseas Ports: Nagasaki, Japan; (add.info.: Overseas Ports: Nagasaki, Japan, 1909. Liebig Meat Extract collectible card.); Lebrecht History

Hiroshima, Japan skyline and Atomic Dome at twilight on the river

Hiroshima, Japan cityscape at the Atomic Bomb Dome and river

The United States detonated two nuclear weapons over the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on August 6 and 9, 1945, respectively

The Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima which commemorates the 1945 dropping of the first atomic bomb.. The bomb known as " Little Boy" exploded with the force of thirteen kilotons

RAF Technicians at one of the launch control suites for one of the Thor intermediate range ballistic missile at RAF Feltwell. 2nd February 1960

RAF Technician runs a tests on the Rocketdyne propulsion unit for a Thor intermediate range ballistic missile at RAF Feltwell. 2nd February 1960

Press Visit to R. A. F. Feltwell - Thor Ballistic Missile Base
Press Visit to R.A.F. Feltwell - Thor Ballistic Missile Base. The Thor is a intermediate range ballistic missile. Seen here taking its places as part of the operational front - line of the Royal Air

The nuclear mushroom cloud rising over the Japanese city of Nagasaki following the dropping of the plutonium implosion bomb codenamed Fat Man on the city on the 9th August 1945

Japan, Kyushu, Hiroshima, Peace Memorial Park, A-Bomb Dome

Cenotaph and Atomic Bomb Dome in Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan

Paper cranes at Childrens Peace Monument in Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan

Korean Atomic Bomb Memorial in Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan

Cenotaph in Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan

Predicted probable effects of an atomic bomb exploded over a British urban area (litho)
6015247 Predicted probable effects of an atomic bomb exploded over a British urban area (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Aerial view of the damage inflicted on the city of Hiroshima by the first atomic bomb dropped on Japan by
6015245 Aerial view of the damage inflicted on the city of Hiroshima by the first atomic bomb dropped on Japan by the Americans, World War II

Chinese salute possession of atomic bomb by waving red book, June 1967
LSE4089071 Chinese salute possession of atomic bomb by waving red book, June 1967 by Chinese Photographer, (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Aerial view of the destruction of the Japanese city of Hiroshima caused by the dropping of the first atomic bomb
6014641 Aerial view of the destruction of the Japanese city of Hiroshima caused by the dropping of the first atomic bomb, World War II

A view of the hydro electric plant at Rjukan, Norway. Circa 1943

The Childrens Peace Monument in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park which commemorates the children who died as a result of the 1dropping of the first atomic bomb on the city in 1945.The bomb known as

The Memorial Tower to the mobilized students in the Peace Memorial Park which commemorates the 1945 dropping of the first atomic bomb

Atomic Bomb Dome formerly known as Prefectural Industrial Exhibition Hall. This building was one of the few to remain standing following dropping of the first atomic bomb on the city of Hiroshima

Chief Tech, Norman Clamp, of Southport, checking a Rocketdyne propulsion unit for a Thor intermediate range ballistic missile at RAF Feltwell. 2nd February 1960

The officers and men who form the launch crew standing in front of a Thor intermediate-range ballistic missile at the R.A.F. Station, Feltwell, Norfolk

The enormous scale of the blast and pressure effect from the atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki can be seen in the remains of the Mitsubishi steel works factory

One of the few structures to be left standing in the Japanese city of Hiroshima following the dropping of the " Little Boy" atomic bomb on Monday 6th August 1945

A Royal Navy officer and rating looking across the centre of damage at Hiroshima several weeks after the dropping of the " Little Boy" atomic bomb on Monday 6th August 1945

The enormous scale of the blast effect from the atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki can be seen in the remains of this factory, which was half a mile from the detonation point

General view looking across the centre of damage at Hiroshima following the dropping of the " Little Boy" atomic bomb on Monday 6th August 1945

Nuclear mushroom cloud seen here over Malden Island following the detontation of the bomb called Short Granite. The explosion was the first of three carried out by the United Kingdom 15th May 1957

Nuclear cloud seen here in the late stages of development over Malden Island following the detontation of the bomb called Short Granite

Nuclear cloud seen here following the detonation of the bomb named Purple Granite over Malden Island. The explosion was the third carried out by the United Kingdom 19th June 1957 watscan

Survivors of the explosion of the Atom bomb at Hiroshima, Japan, 1945. Beds occupied by casualties suffering the effects of radiation

150-megaton thermonuclear explosion, Bikini Atoll, 1 March 1954.The unexpected spread of fallout from the test led to awareness of, and research into, radioactive pollution. Courtesy UNO

Hiroshima, Japan, after the dropping of the atom bomb in August 1945. On 6 August 1945, a United States Air Force B-29 bomber

Niels Bohr, Danish physicist, c1922. Niels Henrik David Bohr (1885-1962) is best known for his work on quantum mechanics and atomic structure

Plutonium Atomic Bomb
Fat Man Atomic bomb of the types dropped on Nagasaki. Little Boy was the uranium bomb dropped on Hiroshima and Fat Man the plutonium bomb dropped on Nagasaki. Date: 1945

Hiroshima
6th August 1955: A view of bomb damaged areas of Hiroshima, ten years after the Atomic bomb was dropped on the city. The dome in the background became known as the Hiroshima Peace Memorial

Atom Bombs
Atomic bombs of the types dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Little Boy the uranium bomb dropped on Hiroshima and Fat Man the plutonium bomb dropped on Nagasaki. Date: circa 1945

BIKINI ATOLL, 1946. Residents of Bikini Atoll prepare to evacuate before the atom bomb tests. Photograph, 1946

Atomic Damage
14th October 1945: Atomic bomb damage in Hiroshima. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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"Unleashing the Power: A Visual Journey into the Atomic Bomb" Step into a world where science and destruction collide, as we explore the awe-inspiring realm of atomic bombs. From nuclear fission artwork to historic tests and devastating explosions, this captivating journey will leave you in awe. Let's begin with an unexpected twist - The Headington Shark. This iconic sculpture seems out of place, but it serves as a reminder that atomic bombs have left an indelible mark on our history and culture. Travel back to 1946 when American atomic bomb tests were conducted at Bikini Atoll in the Pacific Ocean. Witness the sheer magnitude of these explosions that forever changed our understanding of power. Meet J. Robert Oppenheimer, scientific director of the Manhattan Project during World War II. His presence looms large as he inspects an atomic test site in Los Alamos alongside Major General Leslie Groves. These visionaries paved the way for groundbreaking discoveries that would shape our future. Fast forward to June 17, 1967, when China exploded its first hydrogen bomb. The world watched in both fear and fascination as this new level of destructive force was unleashed upon humanity. Delve deeper into the science behind these weapons with a glimpse at plutonium atomic bombs. Marvel at their complexity and understand how they operate on a molecular level, harnessing unimaginable energy within their core. But amidst all this devastation lies hope for peace - Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park stands tall, commemorating the tragic events of 1945 when two nuclear weapons were detonated over Japanese cities. It serves as a poignant reminder that we must strive for harmony and unity among nations. Witness RAF technicians working tirelessly to ensure precision launches from control suites for Thor intermediate missiles. Their dedication highlights not only military prowess but also emphasizes responsible handling of such immense power. Finally, catch sight of an RAF technician running tests on Rocketdyne propulsion units for Thor intermediates.