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Olga Gray and the Woolwich Arsenal Spy Ring
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Catalogue reference: ES 25
ES 25
This series contains records relating to the planning and purpose of both weapon and material tests.
This series contains records relating to the planning and purpose of both weapon and material tests.
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: ES 12 ES 14 ES 18
From 2017 Atomic Weapons Establishment
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.
Records of the Atomic Weapons Establishment, predecessors and successors
Atomic Weapons Research Establishment and Atomic Weapons Establishment: Underground Weapon Tests: Files and Reports
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