H-Bombs and Hula Girls: The Untold Story of British Midshipmen

H-Bombs and Hula Girls narrates the captivating journey of ten optimistic young British midshipmen involved in Operation Grapple, the secret thermonuclear tests at Christmas Island in 1957. This historical account captures the Cold War era as Britain aimed to establish itself as a nuclear power. The adventure begins aboard the HMS Warrior, where they face an Atlantic hurricane, navigate the Panama Canal, and witness H-bomb tests on Easter Island. Their travels continue through Hawaii, the South Pacific, and South America, where they engage as goodwill ambassadors. Compiled by Michael Johnston from personal journals and letters, with a foreword by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, this narrative concludes with an unexpected revelation. Mai mult