Andrew Gray wrote:

In article , Derek Lyons wrote:
(George William Herbert) wrote:

There are several ex-nukes who have contributed to alt.war.nuclear
over the years...

At least over here on the seaborne side of the house 'nukes' are the
guys who operate the reactor. 'Weaponeers' work the missile launch
and fire control systems.

Now there's a job title that sounds like you should get a jumpsuit and a
cape.

We wore uniforms underway that largely resembled Churchills 'boiler
suit'.

D.
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