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MadMike · 11-12-08, 04:41 PM

Skybird,
The reason the Pentagon hasn't commented on the accident is that it isn't their responsibility- it's under the auspices of the U.S. Department of Energy. Elaboration above and beyond what already has been declassified is outlined in directives (Executive Orders) to prevent unauthorized disclosure of classified material.

As for the material used by the BBC, it's been declassified for nearly ten years and is featured on the Thulesagen.dk website. It's obvious from reading the article that the journalist knows nothing about the subject matter. However, it's better to create controversy rather than stick to the facts. I call it irresponsible journalism.

There is no missing fourth weapon. What is missing, if one bothers to read the declassified "Weapons Recovery" summary and the "Thule Status Report" of 10 Sep 68, is the secondary. Since all four weapons underwent high explosive detonation (of the primary), how can there be a "missing nuclear weapon"?

A secondary was never recovered after the Goldsboro accident of January 21, 1961. We outline virtually every one of the 36 U.S. accidents in exceptional detail, using air accident reports, EOD reports, and government photographs. Feel free to order a copy of the book, I'm sure you'll have problems sleeping after reading it (lol).

Yours, Mike

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MadMike Watch Officer Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 342 Downloads: 241 Uploads: 0	Skybird, The reason the Pentagon hasn't commented on the accident is that it isn't their responsibility- it's under the auspices of the U.S. Department of Energy. Elaboration above and beyond what already has been declassified is outlined in directives (Executive Orders) to prevent unauthorized disclosure of classified material. As for the material used by the BBC, it's been declassified for nearly ten years and is featured on the Thulesagen.dk website. It's obvious from reading the article that the journalist knows nothing about the subject matter. However, it's better to create controversy rather than stick to the facts. I call it irresponsible journalism. There is no missing fourth weapon. What is missing, if one bothers to read the declassified "Weapons Recovery" summary and the "Thule Status Report" of 10 Sep 68, is the secondary. Since all four weapons underwent high explosive detonation (of the primary), how can there be a "missing nuclear weapon"? A secondary was never recovered after the Goldsboro accident of January 21, 1961. We outline virtually every one of the 36 U.S. accidents in exceptional detail, using air accident reports, EOD reports, and government photographs. Feel free to order a copy of the book, I'm sure you'll have problems sleeping after reading it (lol). Yours, Mike Last edited by MadMike; 11-12-08 at 04:42 PM.