Operation Antler
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Operation Antler was a series of three open-air nuclear tests conducted by the United Kingdom in September and October, 1957 at Maralinga, Australia.
The first two bombs were placed in towers, while the third was exploded high over the test site. Followed Buffalo, preceded Grapple.
Followed by a complex cleanup effort (Brumby & Vixens).
Maralinga is thunder in the local aboriginal language.
| Test Name | Date | Location | Yield | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antler 1 | 14 September, 1957 | Western Australia | 1 kiloton | |
| Antler 2 | Unknown | Western Australia | 6 kilotons | |
| Antler 3 | 3 October, 1957 | Western Australia | 25 kilotons |
For the 1999-2003 police investigation into the death of human volunteers testing nerve agents at Porton Down see Operation Antler (Porton Down investigation)