About the book: 1998 / Publisher's abstract: The book reflects the experience of development and flight testing of the first samples of atomic bombs and carrier aircraft for them, as well as the participation of scientists and designers and developers of these weapons in testing conditions. A significant place is devoted to organizational and methodological issues of aerial nuclear tests and ensuring the safety of aircraft flight under conditions of explosions. For the first time, materials are published about engineers and test pilots who selflessly fulfilled their professional duty in difficult and dangerous conditions. The author of the book is a participant in numerous aerial nuclear tests, during which he provided scientific and technical leadership in the work of the aviation group. The book is intended for a wide range of readers.