BNTVA Campaign Magazine Summer 2019

JUNE 2019

IN REMEMBRANCE OF THOSE WHO DID NOT MAKE IT THIS FAR AND IN SUPPORT OF THOSE WHO HAVE

2019 CONFERENCE EDITION

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Chairman's Message Dear Member, Welcome to the Summer edition of Campaign Magazine A big thank you to everyone who attended the Annual Conference and to those who followed the Facebook live stream. The Live Stream has been viewed by 3,500 people.

The conference was a great success with speakers from around the world. We launched some new initiatives and continue to push for recognition of the Nuclear Veterans. I am also delighted to announce that Dr Becky Martin has agreed to become the Academic and Research officer for the BNTVA. We have received confirmation from the Chairman of the Advisory Military Sub Committee that they are now ready for our submission to debate the award of a medal. We are currently preparing the submission, which will be debated at the next quarterly meeting of the committee.

Our new standard was unveiled at the conference, which will be dedicated at a ceremony performed by our Chaplain The Very Reverend Nicholas Frayling. You will all be invited to attend.

We continue to push forward and continue to get the recognition that you all deserve. We will ensure that no Veteran is forgotten.

Alan Owen FBCS CITP

The British Nuclear Test Veterans Association is a charity registered in England and Wales (1173575)

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Exposure Magazine We are still receiving calls regarding the Exposure magazine, produced by the NCCF. This magazine is completely separate from the Campaign magazine and is not produced by the BNTVA. It is not endorsed by the BNTVA. In September 2017, Mr Liddiatt transferred the membership data of the BNTVA to the NCCF so that they could write to you.

If you want to receive the Exposure magazine, then do nothing, you will continue to receive it. The articles regarding the projects are extremely informative . The DNA research project is desperately important to Nuclear Veterans across the world.

If however, you are unhappy that your name and address has been used and you do not want the magazine, write or email the NCCF stating that you want to be removed from the mailing list. By contacting them, this will save the postage costs.

Under GDPR legislation, they are required to delete your data if you request it in writing.

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2019 Conference

The Jesse Award

Chateau Impney

Susie Boniface

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Order of the Guinea Pig BNTVA Neutrinos Roll of Honour

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Soldiering On Awards

Readers Articles

Lifetime Achievement

Captain Terry Hughes

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We want to Hear from You!

2020 Calendars David Hemsley

Email any stories to editor@bntva.com or write to PO Box 1223, Spalding. PE11 9GD.

Elinor McDade

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2019 Annual Conference

Conference Report The 2019 Conference was held at Chateau Impney. Sitting in 140 acres of picturesque grounds, with quaint bridges over glistening streams and a glimpse of the Malvern Hills in the distance.

102 people attended the conference, with speakers from across the globe providing very interesting speeches on numerous topics.

After the conference, an auction and raffle was held, followed by a gala dinner with our guest of honour, the Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Worcestershire and his wife in attendance.

Music was provided by Rio, who also played for us at the All Tests Reunion at Weston Super Mare.

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Morning Session - Part One The conference was introduced by the Chairman, Alan Owen who welcomed everyone to the conference. Alan reminded everyone that the conference would be videoed and anyone who did not want their image to be used was to make themselves known. He also presented Timour Chafik a journalist from Germany who was present to interview veterans.

The BNTVA Chaplain, The Very Reverend Nicholas Frayling performed the Service of Remembrance, remembering those who have not made it this far.

The service is very moving, a video of the ceremony taken at the National memorial Arboretum was played, with many of the Veterans featured in the video no longer with us.

In silence, the attendees remembered the veterans and their families.

Sandie Hern gave her report as Vice Chairman, commenting that the membership has continued to rise, Sandie thanked everyone who had renewed their membership, especially those who had paid by Direct Debit.

Unfortunately we have already lost 24 members so far this year. The names of the members who have passed away were then read out.

Sandie also stated that the coffin drape is available for the funeral of any Nuclear Veteran who has passed away. The BNTVA can also provide Standard Bearers for the funeral should the family wish to have them present.

This is at no cost to the family.

You can contact Sandie on 0208 144 3080 or via email s.hern@bntva.com for full details of the funeral services.

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Morning Session - Part One (continued)

Conference Report

Ron Watson provided an update as to the finances in his role as Treasurer.

We have a healthy bank balance, but due to the continued success of the BNTVA, we are being asked to perform more and more tasks, which means that we are spending more. The decision to increase membership fees was then announced. The increase will take effect from 1st June.

Electronic membership (Campaign sent via email) Individual £20.00 | Family £30.00 Postal membership (Campaign sent via the post) UK Individual £25.00 | UK Family £35.00 Overseas Individual £35.00 | Overseas Family £45.00 Doug Hern provided an update as to the archives and the interest by the media. During his speech he noted that he had met with Sir John Hayes to discuss the fast track service offered to Veterans and was awaiting clarification that this had been passed into legislation. He also discussed the UN resolution that all personnel affected by radiation should be monitored yearly and the UK government’s response that service personnel were not to be included as they are exempt from the monitoring due to their service status.

Doug then revealed the new Standard for the new Charity (1173575) which has been funded through the Legacy of Mrs Sigrid E Johnston, without her kind legacy in 2017, the new standard would not have been produced and designed.

The standard will be dedicated at a ceremony to be held in 2019 which will be conducted by our BNTVA Chaplain, the Very Reverend Nicholas Frayling. Once a date has been chosen, all members will be invited to the Ceremony. Our Patron Sir John Hayes has indicated that he would also like to be present.

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Susan Musselwhite gave a very emotional speech with music and slides. Our social media is performing extremely well: •

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Over 1 million Facebook Reach Over 70 million Vice Video views Official Facebook page has doubled in likes Instagram has doubled its followers Twitter is attracting more followers with BNTVA Chairman and BNTVA tweeting Social Media has increased membership Shop Posts online have increased shop sales Nuclear Veterans Worldwide videos have a dramatic impact 60 at 60 was a great success

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Morning Session - Part One (continued)

Conference Report

Susan then told everyone how we can improve by: • • • • •

Recognising the Wives and Descendants Using Hashtags #iamadescendantofthenucleartestswhatsyoursuperpower #BNTVA #wearingwithpride

Susan then launched a new service, text a friend. This service allows anyone to send a text to a number and receive a reply. No matter what the subject is, sometimes a message is all you need to reduce the isolation that we all face at some point in our life.

To text a friend, send a text to 07892719691 we aim to respond within half an hour from midday to midnight.

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You can text about anything Even if it is just to say hello If you are feeling low If the four walls are closing in and you feel you cannot talk Feel that you have no-one?

Together we are stronger You are stronger than you know

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Shelly Grigg presented a report on the Fallout Group, reporting an increase in members, an increase in posts, more daily interaction and more countries involved than ever before.

7,500 comments on posts in the last year alone, the descendants are communicating every day

It was also announced that a new Health Study into the descendants will be released in the next few months to establish the extent of ill health. www.bntva.com

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Morning Session - Part Two

Conference Report

Following a short refreshment break, Alan Owen introduced the second morning session with an update and a message from our Patron, Sir John Hayes MP.

“Our debt of gratitude to the 22,000 serviceman involved in the testing of nuclear weapons cannot be overstated, whilst their role in securing freedom of our nation during the Cold War must never be forgotten.

Too often, the sacrifices of the brave go unnoticed. The United Kingdom is now the only nation with nuclear weapons yet to recognise the role of our test veterans. It’s high time we did just that.

To this end, the BNTVA does invaluable work in championing the cause, raising awareness and fighting for justice. The process is slow and can, at times, be frustrating, but there is no doubt that the overwhelming majority of the British people support our efforts to secure an independent medal for each and every one of our heroic nuclear test veterans.

It is an enormous honour to serve as a Patron of the BNTVA. I will continue to campaign for our veterans, as I lobby the Ministry of Defence and do everything in my power to achieve our shared endeavours.”

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A message from Roy Sefton, Chairman of the New Zealand Nuclear Veterans Association was read out by Alan Owen as Roy was too ill to travel to the conference.

“The veterans and families of the New Zealand Nuclear Test Veterans Association extend their very best wishes to you on the eve of another conference. We especially wish to congratulate you, and in particular your present chairman, Alan Owen, for reviving the BNTVA and in particular the profile and needs of the veterans. Nothing would give us more pleasure than to attend your conference in person, but advancing years, poor health and distance make that impossible.

The NZNTVA, like the BNTVA continues to fight for full recognition of the nuclear veterans and families. It is a battle that we will continue to the last man standing.. Enjoy your conference and each other. “

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Morning Session - Part Two (continued)

Conference Report

Alan Owen then delivered an update on the Medal Campaign. A message from the Chairman of the Advisory Military Sub Committee was read out: “Details of the Sub-Committee’s membership and terms of reference, as well as the process for assessing historic medals claims, will be announced by the Cabinet Office in due course. The Sub-Committee is independent and will be responsible for determining which medals claims it considers. The Sub-Committee will meet up to four times a year. Any recommendations the AMSC makes will go firstly to the HD Committee and their recommendations will, in turn, be submitted to The Queen for Her approval.

The ASMC has had its first meeting, at which members discussed the parameters of their role and how they would work. Part of that process was to agree that medals campaigners will be able to make submissions to the AMSC via a standard form, to ensure that the same information is captured for each possible medals claim. The Chair of the AMSC would like to invite the BNTV Association to make a formal submission to the Sub-Committee, laying out its case for recognition.”

The BNTVA will be preparing the case over the next few weeks, with submission in June 2019. We will be assisted by Susie Boniface.

The BNTVA are also visible on the Veterans Gateway, which is a website where veterans can go to for help and assistance.

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Alison Phillips Editor of the Daily Mirror addressed the audience and assured the members that the Daily Mirror was committed to helping the Veterans as much as possible and they would continue to support the BNTVA in anyway possible.

Alan Owen thanked Alison and the Daily Mirror for their continued support over the past 30 years.

A video message from Tom Watson MP was then shown to the conference. In his address, Tom informed the veterans that he was still fighting for official recognition within Parliament and that he had written to the new Secretary of Defence, Penny Mordaunt, expressing his anger at the slowness of the Medal committee.

Susie Boniface presented her new website damned.mirror.co.uk which contains over 40,000 words, documents and interviews with Veterans and their families.

This central resource is the most extensive source of information relating to the tests on the planet.

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Morning Session - Part Two (continued)

Conference Report

http://damned.mirror.co.uk The website contains a wall of images of Veterans who have provided stories and interacted with Susie. Many of the Veterans are no longer with us and when the images are clicked on, further details of the Veteran is displayed.

During the presentation, various pictures were shown, many of the Veterans families were present at the conference and many tears were shed.

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The ‘Jesse Award’

Alan Owen and Laura Jackson presented the ‘Jesse’ award, which was created in honour of their father ‘James Ronald Owen’ who was present at Operation Dominic on Christmas Island. This award is to honour a person (who is not a trustee) who has made an outstanding contribution to the BNTVA. 2 trophies are awarded each year.

Susie Boniface was presented with the award for over 19 years of dedication to the BNTVA and the Nuclear Veterans. Susie was overcome with emotion.

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Afternoon Session - Part One

Conference Report

The afternoon session concentrated on research and International cooperation. Dr Becky Martin of Manchester University discussed her work and her new book 'Disarming Doomsday' which can be ordered from Amazon, using this link: https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Disarming-Doomsday-Nuclear-Hiroshima-Geography/

Disarming Doomsday explores the secret history of nuclear weapons by studying the places they build and tear apart, from Los Alamos to Hiroshima. It looks at the legacy of nuclear imperialism from weapons testing on Christmas Island and across the South Pacific, as well as the lasting harm this has caused to indigenous communities and the soldiers that conducted the tests.

For the first time, these complex geographies are tied together. Disarming Doomsday takes us forward, describing how geographers and geotechnology continue to shape nuclear war, and, perhaps, help to prevent it.

Dr Chris Hill was the next speaker, discussing his work.

His interest in the nuclear community stems from an undergraduate class he took with Professor Gerard DeGroot, author of The Bomb: A Life. This inspired him to undertake a PhD thesis on the subject of anti-nuclear activism, democratic politics and mass media.

More recently, he has embarked on a project about ‘nuclear imperialism’, a phrase employed by Kwame Nkrumah, the leader of postcolonial Ghana, to denounce French testing in the Sahara. As part of this project he is planning to work more closely with the nuclear community, including campaigners, policymakers, scholars and veterans.

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Alan Owen then discussed Nuclear Veterans Worldwide and the need for worldwide collaboration.

Cordelia Walsh who is the Chairman of the Kiribati Tungaru Association explained their association and the work they are doing within the UK. For full details visit http://ktaweb.org.uk/.

The National Commander of NAAV (The American Nuclear Veterans Association) Mr Keith Kiefer was next to talk and discussed the struggles facing the US Nuclear Veterans, many have been denied health care, some are not eligible for recognition and they are still fighting for a medal. The Enewetak clean up crews, who built Runit dome are still not recognised as Atomic Veterans by the US Government. They can be contacted via their website: http:// www.naav.com/

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Afternoon Session - Part One (Continued)

Conference Report

Mr Patrick Subreville, president of AVEN (The French Nuclear Veterans Association) spoke next, detailing through an interpreter their organisation and that they have added two further cancers to the official classification list in France, allowing for more Veterans to be helped.

International co-operation with the French Nuclear veterans is very important to ensure that we keep in touch with developments.

They can be contacted via their website: http:// aven.org/ JD Mittmann from Burrinja spoke about his exhibition (Black Mist Burnt Country) which has toured around Australia displaying wonderful images of the testing program and of the indigenous tribes. Full details can be found at their website: https://www.burrinja.org.au/

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John Easton, a veteran of Maralinga Operation Brumby, spoke to the conference about Maralinga and the reunion scheduled for November 11th 2020.

His stories were very interesting, especially regarding the Maralinga tour you can now undertake. https://maralingatours.com.au/ Following a refreshment break, James Mckeon finished the speakers list, discussing the current state of Nuclear Weapons and the amazing stockpile that the US has. Over 4,000 nuclear missiles are ready for deployment.

During his question and answer session, he was asked if it was true that American soldiers were asked to sit in trenches 2.5 miles from the explosion and then ordered to advance to ground zero. He confirmed it and Alan Owen introduced Mr Alex Partezana to the conference, who was one of the US soldiers who had been ordered to advance in Nevada. A round of applause from the audience for his service was appreciated by Mr Partezana.

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Afternoon Session - Part Two

Conference Report

Alan Owen introduced a new initiative from the BNTVA, called the Order of the Guinea Pig. This initiative will provide Veterans and their families with a unique pin badge, certificate and an entry on a roll of honour on the BNTVA website.

In honour of her father, Mr Ken Taylor, Alan presented Denise Bristow with his certificate. Ken was a driving force for the BNTVA, campaigning and researching documents at the national archive at Kew for many years.

Alan said that it was an honour to award the certificate to Denise in memory of her father.

Alan then presented another certificate to Mr David Taunt who was on Christmas Island at the same time as his father, during Operation Dominic in 1962.

David was speechless as he received his certificate and pin badge from Alan.

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£10.00 one-off fee If you would like to join the Order of the Guinea Pig, you can join via the BNTVA website. If you do not have access to the internet, call 0208 144 3080 and we will process the order for you. You will receive a unique pin badge, certificate and entry into the roll of honour.

Multiple certificates can be purchased for family members.

This unique club will ensure that no Veteran is forgotten and that the unique service of our Veterans is recognised.

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Afternoon Session - Part Two (continued)

Conference Report

Alan Owen introduced a new initiative from the BNTVA, called the BNTVA Neutrinos. This new club will provide membership for children aged 6 - 16.

Each will receive a certificate and membership card. A new website has been developed with the help of Black Mist Burnt Country with educational items, competitions and school packs.

Jeff the Genome takes the children on a discovery of information relating to the tests and provides educational material. This site will ensure that the tests are not lost in the history books and that future generations will continue to honour the veterans. Membership is £10.00 per year and is available online via the BNTVA website, or via the new website www.bntvaneutrinos.com.

During the evening, Elinor McDade was presented with her certificate and membership card.

Elinor presented the flowers to honoured guests during the evening.

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The BNTVA are calling for regional ambassadors to represent them at local level, providing talks, representation and awareness.

If you would like to help in your area, please contact the chairman on 0208 144 3080 or email chairman@bntva.com The 2020 conferences were announced. There will be 2 conferences next year, a research and academic conference and the Annual conference.

In April 2020 a research conference will be held at Brunel University.

Kindly funded by Brunel, this will give an opportunity for Academics to showcase their research.

The 2020 Annual BNTVA Conference will be held in Blackpool on the 16th May, at a location to be announced. The BNTVA historically held conferences at Blackpool and members wanted us to return.

Don’t forget that this years All Test Reunion will be held at Pontins, Sand Bay from Monday 23rd September until Friday 27th September. Booking forms can be obtained from the BNTVA by calling 0208 144 3080. www.bntva.com

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Pictures from the conference

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Wesley Perriman is one of our descendants. His late father Jim Perriman was based at Maralinga in 1963. He died in 1989 from cancer. Wesley showcased some artefacts from the tests.

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Merchandise

Conference Report

Online Shop The BNTVA online shop now over 50 products for sale. All orders are processed in the order they are received and sent out via 2nd class post. Orders may also be split into 2 packages where we have stock items available. (Car stickers / DVD’s / Lapel badges etc.)

You can also pay your membership online via the shop, order Guinea Pig Certificates and sign your children up to the Neutrino’s.

All profits are donated back to the BNTVA and help to ensure that the Association can continue to provide essential services.

Calling old Colleagues Mr Michael Cleal is looking for old colleagues. He is looking for anyone who was at HMS Resolution from May 1958-April 1959. He worked in the Ward room. If you remember Michael please contact him via his personal email: Michael.cleal@sky.com

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Join the BNTVA To join the BNTVA contact us for a membership application form which contains all the details on paying your membership or join online.

Electronic membership (Campaign sent via email) Individual £20.00 | Family £30.00 Postal membership (Campaign sent via the post) UK Individual £25.00 | UK Family £35.00 Overseas Individual £35.00 | Overseas Family £45.00

There are three ways to pay your BNTVA membership:

Cheque Payment Make cheque payable to BNTVA, write your membership number (if known) on the rear of the cheque and send to: BNTVA, PO Box 1223, Spalding, PE11 9GD.

Direct Debit Email info@bntva.com or call 0280 144 3080.

Via the Shop Visit www.bntva.com/shop to pay online.

All membership data is stored on a secure server in accordance with GDPR. We will not pass on your information to any third party. To view our privacy policy, visit www.bntva.com or call 0208 144 3080 for full details. www.bntva.com

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Remembrance DayConference 2019 Report Cenotaph - London For anyone wishing to attend the Remembrance Parade in London in 2019 you can send your details in the post or via email to e.barton@bntva.com with the following information: Full Name Full Address (including postcode) Date of Birth Country of Birth

The reservation system is now fully online and the BNTVA will register for 50 places as per last year. Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Please indicate any special requirements.

It is a fantastic event for anyone who has not attended and the emotion that overcomes you as you walk past the cenotaph is incredible. Our Chairman and his son will be present this year to mark 25 years since his father passed on.

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Soldiering On Awards Doug Hern - Lifetime Achievement Award In the last edition, we reported that Doug Hern has been selected as a finalist in the Soldiering On Awards. We attended the awards ceremony on the 5th April 2019 with Captain John Sail of the Merchant Navy Association.

Doug won the Lifetime Achievement award, sponsored by Greenwich hospital, fighting off some very impressive competition. He was presented with his award by Carol Vorderman and Earl Howe.

This award is well deserved for Doug’s tireless efforts with the military charities that he supports. We are extremely lucky to have such a dedicated trustee.

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Reader Articles

Medal Campaign

Sixty Years Ago and more by Captain Terry Hughes FNI FRIN Having spent two wonderful years on the training ship HMS Conway, I was fortunate enough to be posted to the then largest and newly commissioned fleet replenishment tanker, RFA Tiderace. She was a fine vessel sporting a displacement of 26000 tons. Just under a year later the RFA Tiderace was directly involved in the 1956 Suez Crisis. It was very hard work with almost continuous refuelling of various Royal Navy vessels, which were part of the task force. In those days we spent twelve months on one ship so we got to know the ones we served on pretty well.

Two years later I was posted to the RFA Wave Ruler as Third Officer. RFA Wave Ruler was a much older vessel but a proven war horse with many assignments under her belt. In 1958 we had orders to proceed to Christmas Island in the Pacific as part of Operation Grapple. New ground for me and, having heard that the fleet spent a lot of time in Hawaii, I was looking forward to this new adventure. Little did I, or any of the crew, know what was in store for us. On arrival we were told that we were to be part of the atomic tests, only this time it was to be a hydrogen bomb test and that we were going to be there all the time and not be sent to Hawaii.

When the crew got hear this, there was quite a rumpus and the RNO (Resident Naval Officer) had to come out and talk to us about how we were not to worry and that everything would be under tight control - or words to that effect. Cameras (no mobiles in those days) were to be handed in, as no photographs were to be taken. We would be given an official one afterwards. All the Officers were provided with a radiation dosimeter. It was a pen like device for placing in a shirt or jacket pocket. I remember getting one but did not know how to use or read it.

Very soon the big day arrived. I seem to remember everyone was evacuated from the Island but not sure and that HMS Narvik accommodated the local islanders.

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Conference Report We were briefed as to what our duties would be during the H-Bomb test. I remember the bridge windows that could be opened were opened and left that way so the blast would not damage them. My duty was to go below decks near the engine room to ensure that none of the crew moved during that time. We were given a countdown, 10, 9, 8 etc and then we waited. to reduce the effects of fallout.

My own personal experience was that the bang sounded like being next to a four inch gun when fired without ear plugs and then shortly afterwards a very strong wind passed through the ship. This H-Bomb, like all the others, was exploded above rather than on the surface, apparently to reduce the effects of fallout. When we were given the all clear, we were allowed topside and saw the huge mushroom cloud. The RAF flew a few sorties through the cloud, I guess to pick up air samples. I seem to remember we were allowed ashore on the island the day after (it may have been a bit more) and some of us went swimming. Those of us that did, suffered very badly from sunburn, well I hope that it was it was. Since that time I have never taken my shirt off to bare my back to the sun. On leaving Christmas Island we were sent to Iceland (Cod War), probably to cool off!

I never quite understood why we were used as guinea pigs especially after seeing the results of the bombs that were dropped over Japan during WWII. So many people have suffered and are still suffering today. The British Nuclear Testing Programme ran between 1952 and 1967, it was the largest Tri-Service operation since the D-Day landings. Over 20,000 servicemen participated in the Weapons Tests. The development of these super weapons bought the United Kingdoms' place at the world superpower table.

Some years a go a Charity was set up for Atomic Veterans. The British Nuclear Test Veterans Association (BNTVA) is the premier UK charity representing all people who have worked with or alongside radioactive material for the benefit of this nation. Formed initially to campaign for recognition and restitution of our Servicemen who participated in the British Nuclear Tests the organisation has evolved over the years to share it’s knowledge and heritage with people from all walks of life. (https://bntva.com/) www.bntva.com 33

2020 Calendars David Hemsley (author of ‘An Uncertain Future’ ) has kindly produced a BNTVA Calendar for 2020. These calendars are available from the BNTVA shop or by calling 0208 144 3080. Priced at £11.95 including postage.

They contain pictures and unique cartoons depicting the tests. A number of veterans have contributed to the calendar and it will make a fantastic present.

The calendars were presented at Conference by David, but unfortunately they went missing. We are glad to report however, that they are now safely in the possession of the Shop Manager and ready for sale.

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BNTVA Board of Trustees

Alan Owen Chairman

Sandie Hern Vice Chairman

Alison Walker Secretary

Doug Hern Historian

Susan Musselwhite

Eric Barton Social Media Manager Operation Dominic

Ron Watson Treasurer

Shelly Grigg Fallout Group

Robert McCann Standard Bearer

Appointed Persons

Sir John Hayes CBE MP Patron

The Very Revd, Nicholas Frayling BA, LLD

Association Chaplain

Dr Becky Martin Academic & Research Advisor

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Campaign cannot guarantee total accuracy of any reproduction of letters / articles / transcripts.

BNTVA is a Registered Charity Number 1173575 supporting the past and present UK Nuclear Test Combined Service Veterans and their families.