Former Smokejumper (MSO ’46) | Interviewed at the Smokejumper Reunion in July, 2015 | Montana
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Ronald Stephens, Missoula Smokejumper from 1946-1947, reads a paper he wrote about his involvement with the 1947 water bomb project, a semi-secret USFS experiment in partnership with the Army Air Corps. He also describes the two close calls he had during the 1947 water bomb experiment.
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Here are some of Ronald’s photos for your viewing enjoyment!
Self Portrait; Tolo Point Lookout 1945
1947 Water Bomb Project
Letter home; 1945.
Blister Rust Crew; 1944.
