Broken Arrow Incidents
A notorious broken arrow incident occurred in 1966 when a B-52 bomber collided with a tanker, resulting in the loss of seven crew members and the release of plutonium over a wide area. The incident, witnessed by hundreds, led to a unique legal battle as fishermen claimed salvage rights to one of the hydrogen bombs found in the Mediterranean. While such incidents have decreased since the 1960s, the lingering risks remind us of the potential dangers associated with nuclear weapons.In this clip
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Broken Arrows: When Nuclear Weapons Go Wrong
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