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Old 16-11-04, 22:42
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Default Re: Re: Maralinga tests

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Originally posted by Hanno Spoelstra
In the October 2004 issue of Classic Military Vehicle magazine I read about a Centurion with census no. 169041 being subject to atomic testing.
Hanno and Keith,

You can see a Supermarine Swift in the picture of the Cent that Hanno posted, to the left. The truck in Keith's message is/was an early Bedford RL, as the one on the right. The article was fascinating reading, especially how the tank was driven away after the test.

Richard
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