SZ/OEMU/45/4/9 - Bomb using slow burning explosive (S.B.X.) IV. Report on experiments at Mall Road, Hammersmith, on Tuesday, July 28th, 1942, 7/42

Reference code

SZ/OEMU/45/4/9

Level of description

Item

Title

Bomb using slow burning explosive (S.B.X.) IV. Report on experiments at Mall Road, Hammersmith, on Tuesday, July 28th, 1942, 7/42

Date/s

1942

Quantity & Format

1 leaf

Subject

Explosions -- Damage
Slow burning explosives

Creator

Payman, W.

Scope and content

E.44

Test results are described as "disappointing." Serious damage was done in only one experiment. However a number of lessons were learned and the report makes a number of recommendations for future tests.

Circulation list attached.

SZ - Zuckerman Archive
- SZ/OEMU - Ministry of Home Security, Oxford Extra-Mural Unit
  - SZ/OEMU/45 - [OEMU. Reports received]
    - SZ/OEMU/45/4 - [OEMU. Reports received. Safety in Mines Research Station]
      - SZ/OEMU/45/4/9 - Bomb using slow burning explosive (S.B.X.) IV. Report on experiments at Mall Road, Hammersmith, on Tuesday, July 28th, 1942, 7/42

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