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Atomic test prospected by British U.S. allies near Monte Bello Islands
Eleven British and Australian naval vessels gather at Monte Bello Islands off Western Australia to test Britain's first atomic weapon. The secret operation may occur in September or October within a danger zone of 23,500 square miles around Monte Bello. Commander is Rear Admiral A. D. Torlesse under Churchill. Dr. William G. Penney leads the scientific team. cost could exceed 22.2 million dollars.
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Viv Goldsmith
Perth
Australia
Montello Islands
Britain
Onslow
Montelilo Islands
British Admiralty
Winston Churchill
Adm
A. D. Torlesse
Ministry of Supply
William G. Penney
William G. Penney. It Has Been Claimed That Dr. Penney
Compania
Portsmouth
Narvik
Zeebrugge
Monte Bellos
Monte Bello Islands
Barrow Island