Atomic Veterans Photo Album

Operation Wigwam, 1955

Navy Brass Target vessel
Navy Brass on USS Mt. Mt. Kinley watch the detonation of Wigwam, an atomic anti-submarine weapon.
One of three target test vessels or "squaws," which were towed into harm's way.
Task Group 7.3 ship.Towing Ship
Task Group 7.3 ship.
Ship towing target array.

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