Berlyn Brixner

Berlyn B. Brixner (May 21, 1911 – August 1, 2009) was the head photographer for the Trinity test, the first detonation of a nuclear weapon in July 1945. Brixner was positioned 10,000 yards (9,100 m) away from the explosion and had 50 cameras of varying speeds running from different locations to capture the shot in full motion.

Personal facts

Berlyn Brixner
Birth dateMay 21, 1911
Birth place
Texas , El Paso Texas
Date of deathAugust 01, 2009
Place of death
New Mexico , Albuquerque New Mexico
Education
University of Texas at Austin
Known for
Trinity (nuclear test)

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  1. http://manhattanprojectvoices.org/oral-histories/berlyn-brixners-interview