Barry Bishop

Barry Bishop

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Barry Bishop was a renowned mountaineer and photographer for National Geographic who played a pivotal role in organizing a covert C.I.A. mission in the 1960s aimed at spying on China by installing surveillance equipment on Nanda Devi. His extensive climbing experience and connections within the mountaineering community made him an ideal candidate for leading the operation, which resulted in the loss of a nuclear device due to harsh weather conditions.

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Barry Bishop was a National Geographic photographer involved in the CIA mission.

How the CIA lost a nuclear device at the top of the world
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-12-25
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Barry Bishop led the scientific expedition of Sikhs to the Himalayas in 1964.

הטעות של ה-CIA שמאיימת על חצי מיליארד בני אדם
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2025-12-15
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Barry Bishop was a celebrated National Geographic photographer who played a key role in organizing the Nanda Devi mission.

How Did the C.I.A. Lose a Nuclear Device in the Himalayas?
The New York Times·United StatesUnited States· 2025-12-13
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