Douglas Edward Westland's account of the events of the 23rd July 1947

Handwritten account, by fireman Douglas Edward Westland, dictated to Joan Westland, concerning the events of the 23rd July 1947 when a fire broke out on a train of 47 wagons, each containing 60 mustard gas bombs, near Fulbourn, with additional information added by Gill Westland in 2022.

Details

Category:
Documents
Object Number:
2026-55
Materials:
paper (fibre product)
type:
account

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