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Blogs are completed by guest bloggers on a weekly basis. If you would like to submit an article to be published, please email info@labrats.international. Every one who is connected with the tests has a story, they need to be told. We would like to thank everyone for their support to the Atomic Family, it is much appreciated.
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"Narvodditiks"
H.M.S NARVIK FOREIGN SERVICE COMMISION JANUARY 1958 - APRIL 1959 The Ship steamed 44,444 miles - far enough to take her 20 times around...

Invisible Enemy
Dec 9, 20215 min read


Nuclear War & Test Simulator
A new simulator is in development that will provide realistic simulation and visualization of large-scale nuclear conflicts with a focus...

Invisible Enemy
Dec 4, 20213 min read


Exposure Worry: A Review
This week's blog is a review of the paper Exposure Worry: The Psychological Impact of Perceived Ionizing Radiation Exposure in British...

Invisible Enemy
Dec 2, 20217 min read


USA Pays Compensation to UK Nuclear Veterans under RECA Program.
The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act was passed on the 5th October 1990, The Act's coverage was broadened on July 10th, 2000. It will...

Invisible Enemy
Nov 28, 20214 min read


#lookmeintheeye Success
At Prime Ministers Questions yesterday, Rebecca Long-Bailey MP asked the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson to meet with her constituent John...

Invisible Enemy
Nov 18, 20212 min read


A Homily to Honor the Life of Joseph Pasquini
By the Rev. Marek P. Zabriskie Rector of Christ Church Greenwich Delivered on November 11, 2021 My grandfather flew a biplane in World...

Invisible Enemy
Nov 14, 20217 min read


The death of Freedom of Expression
Today (12th November 2021) Freedom of expression died within the Nuclear community. Control the Message, Control the Narrative The...

Invisible Enemy
Nov 12, 20212 min read


At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we shall remember them
On this day, we remember all veterans who are no longer with us. The following roll of honour is just a small number of the nuclear...

Invisible Enemy
Nov 11, 20212 min read


OBITUARY OF A NUCLEAR TEST VETERAN - Flt Lt Renzo Joseph Pasquini
Renzo Joseph Pasquini has moved, at the age of 88, to a higher plane joining his ancestors. He is the son of the late Cavaliere Menotti...

Invisible Enemy
Nov 10, 20212 min read


Did you know the RAF sent four Canberras to participate in Operation CASTLE in 1954?
RAF Canberra incidents 1954. John Laming A detachment of the four Canberras, under detachment Flt 1323 deployed to the Pacific under...

Invisible Enemy
Nov 4, 202123 min read


Notice on arrival to Christmas Island
On arrival at Christmas Island, a document was issued to personnel for their benefit as a new arrival. They were asked to note the points...

Invisible Enemy
Oct 21, 20212 min read


+++ PRESS RELEASE +++
FROM: U.K. HIGH COMMISSIONER IN AUSTRALIA Extensive atomic tests will be held at Maralinga, in South Australia, later this year. Tests...

Invisible Enemy
Oct 14, 20212 min read


In Memoriam
At the All Tests Reunion at Pontins, Sand Bay, Weston-Super-Mare, UK on the 21st September 2021, a memorial bench was unveiled in memory...

Invisible Enemy
Oct 7, 20211 min read


A Thousand Sons - Jamie Sefton
On the 23rd of September 2021, a group of veterans, widows, and descendants sat and watched a very special performance of A Thousand Sons...

Invisible Enemy
Sep 30, 20212 min read


THE NUCLEAR GUINEA PIGS
Secret Human Radiation Experiments in Britain The initial report was researched and written for the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament by...

Invisible Enemy
Sep 24, 20214 min read


Hiroshima Black Rain and the Test Veterans
Chris Busby 13th Sept 2021 The absolute key study of the effects of radiation on cancer risk is the Lifespan Study (LSS) of the survivors...

Invisible Enemy
Sep 17, 20215 min read


Parliament's debt to military personnel of the Cold War
Report of an independent inquiry onto government policy on compensation for cancer and other illnesses linked to British nuclear tests....

Invisible Enemy
Sep 2, 20218 min read


Operation Grapple- Visit by Squadron Leader S.J. Pooley 1957
Written in 1957, this report by Squadron Leader S.J. Pooley was his report on Operation Grapple, Christmas Island between May 22nd and...

Invisible Enemy
Aug 26, 20212 min read


Implementing Environmental Remediation under TPNW
The First Meeting of States Parties (1MSP) to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) provides an important opportunity...

Invisible Enemy
Aug 19, 20211 min read


THE H.M.S DIANA FILES - 4646R
REPORT NO. 4646R. SEPTEMBER 1956 NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS, OPERATION MOSAIC. EFFECT OF FALLOUT ON MACHINERY SPACES. REPORT OF TRIALS IN H.M.S....

Invisible Enemy
Aug 13, 20212 min read
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