Tube Alloys the British nuclear weapons project of WW2

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Tube Alloys the British nuclear weapons project of WW2

Post by Shred » Wed Oct 25, 2023 8:45 am

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tube_Alloys

When we shared this information with you it propelled US nuclear weapons research ahead by several years.
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Re: Tube Alloys the British nuclear weapons project of WW2

Post by pete » Wed Oct 25, 2023 8:48 am

Shred wrote:
Wed Oct 25, 2023 8:45 am
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tube_Alloys

When we shared this information with you it propelled US nuclear weapons research ahead by several years.
I hope we were able to satisfactorily repay the favor
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Re: Tube Alloys the British nuclear weapons project of WW2

Post by Shred » Wed Oct 25, 2023 9:01 am

Originally the Lancaster was planned to drop the bomb.
Just look at the bomb bay and you'll see why:
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The B29 had to be extensively modified, but once it was proved itself to be capable.
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