The history of 1323 Flt, 542 Sqn and 21 Sqn in the nuclear intelligence role 1953-59.
The Canberras of 1323 Flight sampled debris from Soviet and US atomic tests for scientific intelligence purposes. The aircraft also participated in the joint US-UK MUSIC programme to determine Soviet plutonium production.
"Sniffing and Bottling" also includes the first comprehensive account of RAF participation in the US Operation Castle hydrogen bomb trials of 1954, based on recently-declassified documents and the recollections of participants. Contains many previously-unpublished photographs.
4th Edition.
Reviewed in the RAF Historical Society Journal No.52, 2012:
"'Sniffing and Bottling' tells a story that was long overdue for telling and does it well. It is also remarkable value for money. Recommended."