These reports concern the first atomic bomb test of Operation Crossroads at Bikini Atoll.

Part 1: Short clip on the evacuation of people in preparation for the test.

Part 2: W. W. Chaplin reporting from the Army radio ship Stimuli at Kwajalein five-and-a-half hours before the first test. He analyzes the work done to ensure there are not "mishaps" with the test, focusing on the relocation of the native people to Ebeye.

Part 3: W. W. Chaplin reports from Kwajalein as Dave's Dream, the plane carrying the bomb, leaves for Bikini and discusses its crew and course.

Part 4: Don Bell reports from the U.S.S. Mt. McKinley at Bikini the day before the Able test. He relays the thoughts of Admirals William H.P. Blandy and William "Deak" Parsons on the weather conditions for the test.

Part 5: A recording with poor audio quality of John Mosley's aerial view of the explosion.