Operation Hurricane: The story of Britain’s first atomic test in Australia

When local author, Paul Grace, found his grandfather’s story of flying in post WWII experiments, he was pressed into sharing the compelling account of the first atomic test conducted by Britain off the North West Coast of Western Australia in October 1952.

Operation Hurricane heralded Britain’s entry into the nuclear arms race, with consequences that continue to affect Australians to this day.

Paul Grace – Operation Hurricane