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SZ/OEMU/29/2/1 - Tests on model houses - Richmond Park. Interim report, 21/9/43

Reference code
SZ/OEMU/29/2/1
Level of description
Item
Title
Tests on model houses - Richmond Park. Interim report, 21/9/43
Date/s
1943
Quantity & Format
4 leaves
Creator
Civil Defence Research Committee
Scope and content
A7 Item 9

Tests were carried out on scale-model houses to determine the areas of damage most likely to be caused by large bombs. Above 4000 lb, little is gained in terms of damage per ton. It was also shown that windows reduced damage substancially. Includes plans of the houses indicating damage caused.
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