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 ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE C