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321 Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Royal Army Ordnance Corps
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321 Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Royal Army Ordnance Corps
One of three photographs showing 321 Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Royal Army Ordnance Corps, managing the controlled explosion of a stolen Datsun 120Y, Omagh district, 1975. Second picture shows the wheelbarrow approaching the car to insert the torpex candle. The car was subsequently found not to contain explosives. One of seven copy photographs showing 321 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Coy, Royal Army Ordnance Corps at work in Omagh, 1975. Associated with Northern Ireland (1969-2007). Date: 1975
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1975 Approaching Candle Controlled Corps Disposal Explosion Explosive Insert Managing Omagh Ordnance Second Stolen Wheelbarrow Datsun
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "Controlled Explosion: 321 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team, Royal Army Ordnance Corps, Omagh District, 1975" This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment during an operation by the 321 Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Company of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps (RAOC) in Omagh, Northern Ireland, in 1975. The team was called to investigate a reportedly bombed-out Datsun 120Y, which had been stolen and abandoned in the district. In this image, EOD personnel meticulously prepare for a controlled explosion. The second photograph in this series shows a team member pushing a wheelbarrow towards the car, ready to insert a torpex candle. The torpex candle is a type of explosive charge used to initiate larger explosions. The car, which was later found not to contain explosives, is surrounded by a safety cordon to protect the public and the EOD team. The 321 EOD Company played a crucial role during the tumultuous period in Northern Ireland from 1969 to 2007. Their expertise in handling and disposing of explosive devices was invaluable in maintaining safety and security during this time of unrest. This photograph is a testament to their professionalism and dedication to their mission. This image is one of seven photographs documenting the work of the 321 EOD Company in Omagh during 1975. It is an essential historical record of the efforts made by the military to ensure public safety during a time of conflict.
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