1956 Press Photo Air Vice Marshal WE Oulton, British H Bomb Commander

British H-Bomb Commander: Air Vice-Marshal W.E. Oulton will be operational commander of Britain's 1957 nuclear test explosions in a remote part of the Pacific Ocean. All safety precautions are being taken in the tests which will be high air bursts, not involving heavy fall-out. Main base of Royal Air Force planes taking part will be Christmas Island, about 1,300 miles south of Honolulu. Photo Shows: Air Vice-Marshal W.E. Oulton.

Photo measures 10.25 x 8.25 inches.

Photo is dated 08-08-1956.

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