Naturally the firing of an Atomic Annie was an important event. News crews film the soldiers as they prepare for the atomic test to happen. This sort of spectacular event is perfect for yellow journalism, represented here by yellow MPC and other figures.
Newsreels require a crew of several to move the heavy gear, and make sure everything works just right in the field.
An MPC APC and pair of weasels are getting the Hollywood treatment.
Naturally TV was black and white in those days, so the final result of their work is shown above.
TV was still a bit of a novelity in the 1950s and many people would have watched this work on the movie screen in a news reel before the movies.
2 comments:
Mike,
Fantastic! Especially the black and white detail shot.
"yellow journalism"...you couldn't wait for that one.
Thanks for the update on Navsta LBeach. I spent two years there and my going home party was held in a married housing backyard.
Best wishes,
Mannie
Just trying to keep you happy Mannie!
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