COLORADO MILITARY HISTORY MUSEUM INC

DENVER, CO

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The Colorado Military History Museum Inc is a non-profit organization located in Denver, Colorado that is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the military history of the state of Colorado. The museum was founded in 1972 by a group of veterans who wanted to ensure that the stories and sacrifices of Colorado's military personnel were not forgotten.

The museum features a wide range of exhibits, including artifacts, photographs, and documents from various wars and conflicts in which Colorado soldiers have participated. Some of the exhibits highlight the role of Colorado in the Civil War, while others focus on the state's contributions to World War I, World War II, and the Korean and Vietnam Wars. There is also a special exhibit that commemorates the 10th Mountain Division, which was based in Colorado and played a key role in the Allied victory during World War II.

In addition to its exhibits, the museum offers educational programs and events for people of all ages. These include lectures, workshops, and guided tours, all designed to help visitors gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of Colorado's military history.

Overall, the Colorado Military History Museum Inc is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the military history of the state of Colorado, as well as for those who want to honor the service and sacrifice of the men and women who have served in the armed forces.

COLORADO MILITARY HISTORY MUSEUM INC is a History Museum in DENVER CO. US MID #8400800649

The museum is classed as HST (History 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).

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 &quot;spike&quot; 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

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Contact COLORADO MILITARY HISTORY MUSEUM INC

COLORADO MILITARY HISTORY MUSEUM INC
PO BOX 201714
DENVER
CO
80220

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MID #	8400800649
Name	COLORADO MILITARY HISTORY MUSEUM INC
Alternate Name
Classification	History Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	841592102
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INCOME	0
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LAT/LONG	39.73268, -104.915035
CODES	FIPS State Code: 08 FIPS County Code: 031 US Census Tract: 004304 US Census Block: 3002