Atomic Weapons Research Establishment, Orford Ness, Suffolk: Cold War Research and Development Site: Survey Report Contributor(s): Cocroft, Wayne D. (Author), Alexander, Magnus (Author) |
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ISBN: 1848023456 ISBN-13: 9781848023451 Publisher: Historic England OUR PRICE: $61.38 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 2009 |
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BISAC Categories: - Architecture | Buildings - General - History | Military - General |
Physical Information: 0.1" H x 11.69" W x 8.25" 136 pages |
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Publisher Description: The Atomic Weapons Research Establishment, Orford Ness, Suffolk, was operational between 1956 and 1972. Its primary task was environmental testing to simulate the conditions that nuclear weapons and their components might experience during trials and in service use. The report is primarily concerned with the development of the post-war Atomic Weapons Research Establishment. |