Atomic bomb Loading Pits
Historical World War II pits used for loading atomic weapons into B-29 bombers. These landmarks are associated with the Manhattan Project and the deployment of the Little Boy and Fat Man bombs. Read more…
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These pits served as the loading site for the Little Boy and Fat Man atomic bombs into B-29 bombers during World War II. They represent a significant component of the Manhattan Project and were central to the deployment of atomic weapons.
The site is part of the Tinian National Historic Landmark. Recent grant funding has been awarded to expand and interpret the area for historical education.
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