Thanks KZ, J11, Mdb1 and the rest. I tried to write up the most descriptive and factual post as possible of what I observed. It was truly incredible to see first hand and a once in a lifetime experience.
Mdb1 thank you for answering my question! it was driving me crazy. The white stuff was "spectra". The spectra is the stuff that almost acts like a spider web or netting and catches the flat fragments if they do penetrate the kryron sheet on the inside of the plate.
Tonight, I will make sure to post my pictures... which include all verification of sizes and weights of the plates.
Go BORK!