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Gaydon

Gaydon
Warwickshire

Nuclear bomb store for V-bombers, known as a `clutch'. All original V-bomber fields had clutches, except Wyton where a WWII store was adopted.

[Source: Keith Ward]

Lead-lined compartment where radioactive core was stored.
Photo by Keith Ward

View of entrance to main bunkers, where assembled warheads were stored.
Photo by Keith Ward

Last updated 8th September 1998