§ 62. Dr. Bennettasked the First Lord of the Admiralty what was the cause of the heavy explosions on the Browndown rifle and heavy artillery range between 24W 4.30 and 5 p.m. on 18th October; if he is aware that the concussions affected neighbouring houses and wireless sets; and if he will choose a more remote spot for these nuisances.
§ Commander NobleNo heavy artillery practices take place on the Royal Marines' range at Browndown, where the heaviest weapons used are grenades, 2 inch mortars and rocket launchers. The range diary records no heavy explosion on 18th October, but, at intervals between 4.15 and 5 p.m., a normal firing of 12 grenades took place at the end of the range which is remote from houses. The grenades contain only ½ 1b. of explosive and their detonation is not likely to cause damage to property outside the range. It would not be possible to limit further the noise from practices without serious interference with training.