Disposal Collection

Bomb Disposal - Join the Territorials now! Colour photolithograph recruiting poster, 1990 (c).Published by Armed Forces Careers Office. Date: circa 1990

Blitz in London -- bomb disposal at Charing Cross
Blitz in London -- soldiers using a trolley to remove a land mine on Hungerford Railway Bridge, Charing Cross, on 17 April 1941

Blitz in London -- bomb disposal at Charing Cross
Blitz in London -- soldiers using a trolley to remove a land mine on Hungerford Railway Bridge, Charing Cross, on 17 April 1941

A two thousand pound unexploded bomb was discovered in the garden of a house at Belgrave Road, Plymouth today. It was necessary to evacuate 300 people until a Bomb disposal Squad had removed

Douglas C-124C Globemaster II O-20994 (msn 43903, 52-0994, N86599) Registered as N86599 with Detroit Institute of Aeronautics, after disposal by the United states Air Force

The Illustrated London News, 1940
Page from the Illustrated London News describing the heroism of Lieutenant Robert Davies(1900-1975), who received the George Cross for commanding the bomb disposal unit which saved St

Cremation: furnace of the type to be installed in the Pere la Chaise crematorium, Paris, France
530645 Cremation: furnace of the type to be installed in the Pere la Chaise crematorium, Paris, France. Illustration published in 1888 while the building was under construction

Cremation taking place at the Cremation Society of England, St John's, Knaphill, Woking, Surrey. Engraving, 1889
530644 Cremation taking place at the Cremation Society of England, St John's, Knaphill, Woking, Surrey. Engraving, 1889.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cut-away view of Garini's cremation furnace used in Milan. Wood engraving, Paris, 1880
530790 Cut-away view of Garini's cremation furnace used in Milan. Wood engraving, Paris, 1880.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

North American native burial ground, showing the dead on raised platforms. Wood engraving, 1876
530238 North American native burial ground, showing the dead on raised platforms. Wood engraving, 1876.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cremation of the dead in Calcutta, India. Wood engraving, London, 1882
530788 Cremation of the dead in Calcutta, India. Wood engraving, London, 1882.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cremation: Sectional view of furnace of the type to be installed in the Pere la Chaise crematorium, Paris, France
530646 Cremation: Sectional view of furnace of the type to be installed in the Pere la Chaise crematorium, Paris, France. Illustration published in 1888 while the building was under construction

Facsimile of the letter from Christopher Columbus to the Bank of St. George, April 2, 1502
2915324 Facsimile of the letter from Christopher Columbus to the Bank of St. George, April 2, 1502, with instructions for the disposal of his worldly goods in the event of his death

Clearing up volcanic ashes, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Clearing up volcanic ashes, between c1900 and c1930

United States Air Force - Beechcraft QU-22B 69-7702 (msn EB-10) The QU-22B was developed as very quiet un-piloted relay station for the Igloo White movement detection system deployed on the Ho Chi

Chandalas, lower-caste Hindus, India
Chandalas, lower-caste Hindus in India, deemed to be untouchable because they dispose of dead bodies. Date: 1843

These two bins serve a row of houses in Mona Terrace, of Great Homer Street, Everton, Liverpool, 30th May 1960

Piper J-3C-65 Cub OE-ABO (msn 12847). Built as Piper L-4J Grasshopper 44-80551, sold on disposal as a J-3C-65 Cub. Date: circa 1960

Douglas AD-4W Skyraider / Skyraider AEW. 1 G-31-12
Douglas AD-4W Skyraider / Skyraider AEW.1 G-31-12 (msn 7850, ex USN 126867, ex RN WV181), seen at RNAY Abbotsinch, circa May 1963 with B-class registration

Douglas AD-4W Skyraider / Skyraider AEW. 1 G-31-2
Douglas AD-4W Skyraider / Skyraider AEW.1 G-31-2 (msn 7946, ex USN 127949, ex RN WT951), seen at RNAY Abbotsinch, circa July 1963 with B-class registration

HMS Diamond Escorting Ark Futura During Operation Recsyr
Type 45 destroyer HMS Diamond, whilst escorting the merchant ship Ark Futura during Operation Recsyr. HMS Diamond has completed her role escorting ships carrying Syrias chemical weapons stock for

Ships of Op Recsyr Removing Chemical Weapons from Syria
Type 23 frigate HMS Montrose (foreground) escorts MV Taikoduring Operation Recsyr (REmoval of Chemical weapons from SYRia) near Cyprus in February 2014

Boeing NKC-135A 55-3134
United States Navy - Boeing NKC-135A 55-3134 (MSN 17250), at Davis-Monthan AFB for storage and disposal. Initially converted to JKC-135A test aircraft and then to NKC-135A King Crow I?

Bristol 170 Freighter Mk. 31 G-AGPV
Bristol 170 Freighter Mk.31 G-AGPV (msn 12370, ex VR380), the prototype Freighter / Wayfarer, after disposal by the Telecommunications Research Establishment at Defford

HMS Argus 149
Royal Navy - HMS Argus 149, an aircraft carrier, seen in March 1939. Argus served from 1918 to 1944. After commissioning, the ship was involved for several years in the development of the optimum

H. M. S. Steepholm (DV17) - Isles-class trawler
H.M.S. Steepholm (DV17) - formerly an Isles-class trawler of the Royal Navy, later a wreck disposal vessel. Date: circa 1950s

WW2 - Merchant Mine Disposal
A pair of photographs which show British WW2 merchant seamen spotting, and then disposing of an enemy sea mine. Date: circa 1942

HMS Stalker, a Mk. III LST
HMS Stalker, a Mark III LST (Landing Ship, Tank), previously known as LST 3515, seen at the Pounds of Portsmouth scrapyard circa 2006

Republic F-105D Thunderchief 60-5385
United States Air Force (USAF) - Republic F-105D-10-RE Thunderchief 60-5385 (MSN D235), at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base for storage and disposal. Date: circa 1983

McDonnell F-4J-46-MC Phantom 158356
United States Marine Corps - McDonnell F-4J-46-MC Phantom 158356 (MSN 4096), at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base for storage and disposal. Date: circa 1990

LTV A-7E Corsair ii
United States Navy (USN) - Ling-Temco-Vought A-7E, at Davis-Monthan Air Base for storage / disposal. Date: 1974

Grumman OV-1D Mohawk YA053
United states Army - Grumman OV-1D Mohawk YA053, at Davis-Monthan Air Base for storage / disposal. Date: circa 1992

Cessna O-2A Super Skymaster 67-21403
United States Air Force (USAF) - Cessna O-2A-CE Super Skymaster 67-21403 (MSN 337M-0109), at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base for storage and disposal. Date: circa 1985

Republic F-105D Thunderchief 60-0455
United States Air Force (USAF) - Republic F-105D-10-RE Thunderchief 60-0455 (MSN D143), at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base for storage and disposal. Date: circa 1983

McDonnell RF-101C Voodoo 56-229
United States Air Force (USAF) - McDonnell RF-101C-60-MC Voodoo 56-229 (MSN 249), at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base for storage and disposal. Date: circa 1980

Cessna O-2A Super Skymaster 69-6900
United States Air Force (USAF) - Cessna O-2A-CE Super Skymaster 69-6900 (MSN 337M-0189), at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base for storage and disposal, in O-2 corner. Date: circa 1996

Sikorsky HH-52A Sea Guard 1391 (msn 62.072), awaiting disposal. Date: circa 1985

Sikorsky HH-52A Sea Guard 1386 (msn 62.067), awaiting disposal. Date: circa 1985

Republic F-105D Thunderchief 61-084
United States Air Force (USAF) - Republic F-105D-16-RE Thunderchief 61-084 (MSN D279), at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base for storage and disposal. Date: circa 1983

Grumman C-1A Trader 146018
United States Navy (USN) - Grumman C-1A Trader 146018 (MSN 48), at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base for storage and disposal. Date: circa 1990

Grumman C-1A Trader 136760
United States Navy (USN) - Grumman C-1A Trader 136760 (MSN 13), at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base for storage and disposal. Date: circa 1990

Republic F-105D Thunderchief 59-0731
United States Air Force (USAF) - Republic F-105D-5-RE Thunderchief 59-0731 (msn D43), at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base for storage and disposal. Date: circa 1990

Boeing B-52E Stratofortress 57-0017
United States Air Force (USAF) - Boeing B-52E-90-BO Stratofortress 57-0017 (MSN 17411), at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base for storage and disposal. Date: circa 1975

McDonnell F-4N Phantom 8F168
United States Navy (USN) - McDonnell F-4N Phantom 8F168, at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base for storage and disposal. Date: circa 1990

McDonnell F-4N Phantom 153047
United States Navy (USN) - McDonnell F-4N Phantom 153047 (msn 1634. 8F134, at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base for storage and disposal. Date: circa 1990

McDonnell RF-101C Voodoo
United States Air Force (USAF) - McDonnell RF-101C-65-MC Voodoo, at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base for storage and disposal. Date: circa 1980

McDonnell F-4N Phantom 8F140
United States Navy (USN) - McDonnell F-4N Phantom 8F140, at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base for storage and disposal. Date: circa 1990

McDonnell F-4N Phantom 153027
United States Marine Corps - McDonnell F-4N Phantom 153027 (MSN 1542, 8F142), at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base for storage and disposal. Date: circa 1990

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"Disposal: Heroes in the Face of Danger" In times of great peril, brave individuals step forward to protect their communities. Bomb disposal experts are among these unsung heroes, risking their lives to ensure the safety of others. Joining the Territorials offers a chance to be part of this noble cause and make a difference. During the Blitz in London, bomb disposal teams were called upon at Charing Cross, where danger lurked around every corner. The Illustrated London News captured these intense moments in 1940, immortalizing their courage and resilience. One particular incident stands out - an unexploded two thousand pound bomb discovered in Belgrave's garden. The sheer magnitude of such a threat is unimaginable, yet these fearless professionals faced it head-on with unwavering determination. Not limited to land operations alone, bomb disposal extended its reach even into the skies. The Boeing NKC-135A 55-3134 played a crucial role in neutralizing airborne threats while Bristol 170 Freighter Mk. 31 G-AGPV ensured safe transportation amidst turbulent times. The maritime domain was not exempt from danger either; HMS Argus 149 and H. M. S Steepholm (DV17) - Isles-class trawler took on hazardous missions involving mine disposal during World War II. These vessels became symbols of hope as they navigated treacherous waters to safeguard innocent lives. HMS Stalker emerged as another remarkable asset – an LST Mk. III that fearlessly ventured into hostile territories for disposing hidden dangers lurking beneath the surface. Disposal may seem like just one word but encompasses countless stories of bravery and selflessness throughout history. It represents those who put themselves on the line so that others can live without fear or harm. Let us honor these extraordinary individuals who risked everything for our safety – whether on land, air or sea – reminding us that true heroism lies within those willing to face danger head-on.