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Paired: Nuclear Mishaps (w/ Radio Diaries)

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Radiotopia - A Brief History

In 19 61, an air force bomber broke in half over north carolina. The crew of eight were ordered to abandon the aircraft. Two m k 39 thermo nuclear bombs, these hydrogen bombs, were being transported by the airplane. They too came crashing to the ground as well while being transported. One of them was basically one signal away from detonation.

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