The loading of the fuel into the first of Hunterston;s two reactors was ceremonially inaugaurated on 31st August 1963 by the Chairman of the Board Norman Eliott. He was accompanied on that day by Sir Roger Makins who was then Chairman of the UKAEA.

As the reactor vessel at that time was not under pressure an electric winch was used instead of the charge machine to place the fuel elements in position.
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