Roaring at low altitude, a C-47 picks up a Waco glider in Normandy, France in June 1944.

C-47 and a glider

The name given to the crude glass-like substance that was found to coat the whole surface of the immediate nuclear crater created by the "Trinity" test explosion.  When it was bulldozed years later, it was found to be "mildly radioactive".  At the time of this 'photo, I suspect that it must have been a lot "hotter".  Rather the hand in the 'photo than mine ... Best regards, JR.

"Trinitite".

The IX Fighter Command P-51C Mustangs of the 354th Fighter Group pull up and away from their airfields in England during June 6, 1944.