. 4 Anta Shs SER, caer NR € ye — ba eee DASATC 960 SUBJECT: Nee ee Le i 3 OCT 1961 Overseas Nuclear Weapons Testing I understand that the facilities of the UK have been reduced to caretaker status and the present conditions of installations, although expected to be good, remains questionable considering the deterioration rate in tropical areas. It is considered desirable that a survey be conducted to determine adequacy of Christmas Island for support of U.S. overseas test operations. 1 Incl Brochure, Christmas Island ROBERT H. BOOTH Major General, USA Chief P ye

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