Accession Number:

ADA955702

Title:

Palomares Summary Report

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

DEFENSE NUCLEAR AGENCY KIRTLAND AFB NM TECHNOLOGY AND ANALYSIS DIRECTORATE

Personal Author(s):

• Place, W. M.
• Cobb, F. C.
• Defferding, C. G.

Report Date:

1975-01-15

Pagination or Media Count:

218.0

Abstract:

The accident which occurred over Palomares, Spain on 17 January 1966 and its subsequent recovery operation attracted worldwide interest. This report is designed as a summary which collects the most pertinent data under one cover.

Descriptors:

• *RECOVERY
• *AVIATION ACCIDENTS
• *NUCLEAR BOMBS
• RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS
• JET BOMBERS
• DECONTAMINATION
• TANKER AIRCRAFT

Subject Categories:

• Military Aircraft Operations

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE