Bomb disposal robot

Bomb disposal robot

13 September 1983

A bomb disposal expert with a robot at Derwent Street, Bryndwr after two World War 2 shells were found in the area. One of the shells was found in a residents garage whilst they were sorting it, and a further practice shell was found in the garage next door.

Creator: Christchurch Star

Area: North West / Bryndwr

Source: Christchurch Star archive

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Reference ID: CCL-StarP-05101A

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