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FOSSIL · 11-08-2007, 08:04 PM

October 1939 first bombs dropped on the UK. At Hoy , Orkneys. The first unexploded bombs (UXB's) November 1939, Shetlands. 50kg buried 6 to 10 feet down. Realisation that if this happened in an urban area they would need to be immunised as the resulting damage would be to great to sustain if they were blown up where found. This was the beginning of a remarkable story. Watch out for further instalments.

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FOSSIL Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Rochester, Kent Posts: 25	October 1939 first bombs dropped on the UK. At Hoy , Orkneys. The first unexploded bombs (UXB's) November 1939, Shetlands. 50kg buried 6 to 10 feet down. Realisation that if this happened in an urban area they would need to be immunised as the resulting damage would be to great to sustain if they were blown up where found. This was the beginning of a remarkable story. Watch out for further instalments. __________________ What makes a good Bomb Disposal Operative? He should be single, a fast runner and be well prepared for the after life.