ROCKY MOUNTAIN LACE GUILD

LITTLETON, CO

B43 Nuclear Bomb Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum

For more than twenty years the B43 was the United States' air-dropped nuclear weapon used by a wide variety of aircraft. The weapon was developed in 1956 by Los Alamos National Laboratory, entering service in April 1961. Total production was 2,000 weapons, ending in 1965. 

The B43 was built in three variants: Mod 0, Mod 1, and Mod 2, each with five yield options. Explosive yields varied from 70 kilotons of TNT to 1 megaton of TNT. The B-43 could be delivered at altitudes as low as 300 ft, with fusing options for air burst, ground burst, free fall, contact, or laydown delivery - a mode of deploying a free-fall nuclear weapon in which the bomb's fall is slowed by parachute so that it actually lands on the ground before detonating.

Aircraft that could carry the weapon included most USAF, USN and USMC fighters, bombers and attack aircraft, including the A-3 Skywarrior, A-4 Skyhawk, A-5 Vigilante, A-6 Intruder, A-7 Corsair II, B-47 Stratojet, B-52 Stratofortress, F-100 Super Saber, F-105 Thunderchief, F-4 Phantom Il, F-111 Aardvark, FB-111A, F-15E Strike Eagle, F-16 Fighting Falcon, and the F/A-18 Hornet. The B-1B Lancer was also intended to carry the B43 prior to the B-1's reassignment to conventional strike roles. The B43 was also supplied to Great Britain.

The B43 was never used in anger, but it was involved in a nuclear accident when an A-4 Skyhawk of the USS Ticonderoga from Attack Squadron VA-56 was lost off the coast of Japan on 5 December 1965. The aircraft, the pilot, and the bomb were never found.  

The B43 was phased out in the 1980s, and the last B43 weapons were retired in 1991 in favor of the newer B61 and B83 weapons.  

The upper weapon was used by Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams to practice their skills on, while the lower weapon was used by aircraft ground crews to practice loading the weapon on various aircraft. The "spike" on the end of the weapon buried itself in the ground and kept the unit from being dragged by its parachute when the target was small and needed precision accuracy.

Specifications 
Weight: 2125 pounds
Length: 13 feet, 8 inches
Diameter: 18 inches
Yield: 70 Kilotons to 1 Megaton
B43 Nuclear Bomb Credit: rocbolt

The Rocky Mountain Lace Guild (RMLG) is a non-profit organization located in Littleton, Colorado. Established in 1989, it is dedicated to the furtherance of all aspects of lace making and related fiber arts.

RMLG is a vibrant and active guild with a wide variety of activities. Throughout the year, the guild sponsors classes and workshops in a variety of lace making techniques, as well as related fiber arts. The guild also hosts monthly meetings, which feature a speaker or demonstration, and provides a place for members to exchange ideas and learn from each other. Members are encouraged to bring their lace projects to meetings for show-and-tell, and to share tips and tricks for success.

RMLG participates in many community activities, including local festivals, craft shows, and workshops. As part of its outreach mission, the guild also provides lace making demonstrations and workshops to area schools and libraries.

The guild is open to all who are interested in lace making and related fiber arts. Membership is not limited to Littleton, and members come from all over the Denver metro area. The guild also welcomes visitors and new members, and provides a warm and friendly atmosphere for everyone. The Rocky Mountain Lace Guild is an excellent place to learn, explore, and experience the joy of lace making.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN LACE GUILD is a Art Museum in LITTLETON CO. US MID #8400800565

The museum is classed as ART (Art Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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ROCKY MOUNTAIN LACE GUILD
9135 W HINSDALE PLACE
LITTLETON
CO
80128-4163

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MID # 8400800565
Name ROCKY MOUNTAIN LACE GUILD
Alternate Name
Classification Art Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 841302242
NTEECC A51
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 39.582542, -105.101007
CODES FIPS State Code: 08
FIPS County Code: 059
US Census Tract: 012023
US Census Block: 2005