Bikini Atoll (1946)

Unissued, unused material. Ronerik Atoll (aka Rongerik island), Marianas Islands (Marshall Islands, Micronesia). According to original dope sheet 100 inhabitants were moved from Bikini Atoll to Ronerik Atoll Bikini Atoll is to be used by Americans for atomic bomb tests (Operation Crossroads). Aerial shot of tropical island. Point of view shots as seaplane lands. M, S as soldiers get off landing craft, pan to American flag. Various shots island s inhabitants weaving straw baskets. Various shots canvas huts and palm trees islanders new settlement erected by American army. C, U picture of stork on canvas (part of landing craft) pan up to American soldier holding up 3 fingers. M, S American flag. M, S US navy officer shaking hands with inhabitants. Various shots straw hut village. Various shots navy officer with local kids. Panning shots village and landing craft. M, S American flag. Date on original record is 24, 04, 1946. FILM A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE C