Francisco Simó Orts

Francisco Simó Orts, often referred to as Paco, became a national hero in Spain after he played a crucial role in locating a lost nuclear bomb from a U.S. B-52 bomber that crashed off the coast of Palomares in 1966. His keen observation led to the discovery of the bomb, which had eluded a massive search effort by the U.S. Navy. Simó Orts' actions not only garnered him fame but also sparked a legal battle for compensation, highlighting the complexities surrounding military operations and their consequences in civilian life.