Australia, Maralinga Test Veterans

Posted: 30th May 2021

When David Purse was sent to Australia, he thought it would be a “wild

adventure” in a little-explored place. However, the RAF flight lieutenant’s
posting to a remote area called Maralinga was to test atomic weapons. Son
Steve, 47, from Prestatyn in Denbighshire, puts his own “unique” condition
down to “a rare genetic mutation” caused by radiation. The Ministry of
Defence said three large studies found no link between the tests and ill
health. But a study at Brunel University is currently looking at the
possibility genetic damage from the tests has affected the children of
personnel.

BBC 30th May 2021

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-57157476

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