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Catalogue description Atomic Weapons Research Establishment and Atomic Weapons Establishment: Underground Weapon Tests: Files and Reports
| Reference: | ES 25 |
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| Title: | Atomic Weapons Research Establishment and Atomic Weapons Establishment: Underground Weapon Tests: Files and Reports |
| Description: |
This series contains records relating to the planning and purpose of both weapon and material tests. |
| Date: | 1958-1972 |
| Related material: |
During the period 1952-1958, the UK tested its warheads in the atmosphere in Australia and at Christmas Island. Documents relating to this are within: |
| Held by: | The National Archives, Kew |
| Legal status: | Public Record(s) |
| Language: | English |
| Creator: |
Atomic Weapons Establishment, 1987- Atomic Weapons Research Establishment, 1954-1973 Ministry of Defence, Atomic Weapons Research Establishment, 1973-1987 |
| Physical description: | 5 file(s) |
| Access conditions: | Open |
| Immediate source of acquisition: |
From 2017 Atomic Weapons Establishment |
| Accruals: | Series is accruing. |
| Administrative / biographical background: |
Subsequent to the atmospheric tests in Australia and at Christmas Island, a further 25 tests were carried out underground at the Nevada Test Site. During this period, the UK also collaborated with the US in underground experiments about the effects of nuclear radiation on materials. |
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