“NUCLEAR MIGHT - READY BUT SAFE“. ВВС США

An Air Force Film about safety and preventing nuclear weapon accidents. Shows Bomarc being raise to launch position. B52Ds parked on ramp. Shots of B52D in flight to right. Aerial views of a Broken Arrow crash site. Investigation team examining debris at Broken Arrow crash site. Artwork depicting how nuclear detonation occurs in warhead, electrical, and mechanical safety devices in bomber to prevent unauthorized release of nuclear weapons. Nuclear Safety and Nuclear Weapons Safety group personnel in conference. Alert scramble of B52 crews. Controllers receiving and authenticating message. Shots of B52D in flight. B52 pilot and copilot at controls (simulated aerial). B52 crew authenticating message. MS of two F105Ds stopping at head of runway. MS of F106B turning. Bomarc being raised to launch position. Shows Minuteman launch. Launch controllers at consoles, conducting countdown, and officer at control center activating “launch inhibit“ switch. Missile men entering no-lone zone.