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Manufacture of anti-riot agents (CS gas)
Catalogue reference: WO 188/2754
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This record is about the Manufacture of anti-riot agents (CS gas) dating from 1962 Mar 01 - 1972 Sep 30 in the series War Office, Ministry of Supply, Ministry of Defence: Chemical Defence Research Department.... It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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- WO 188/2754
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1962 Mar 01 - 1972 Sep 30
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Description (What the record is about)
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Manufacture of anti-riot agents (CS gas)
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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- TM 1800
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- Public Record(s)
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- Open Document, Open Description
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WO 188
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