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The wheelbarrow remote control detonation device
Photograph showing the wheelbarrow remote control detonation device in the bucket of a JCB being used to deal with a suspect device on the top deck of a double decker bus, Omagh district, 1975. 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 Bucket Control Copy Deal Deck Decker Detonation Device Disposal Double Explosive Omagh Ordnance Photograph Remote Suspect Wheelbarrow
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "Defusing Danger: The Wheelbarrow Remote Control Detonation Device in Action, Omagh, Northern Ireland, 1975" 2.. This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment during a dangerous mission by the 321 Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Company of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps in Omagh, Northern Ireland, in 1975. The image shows a soldier skillfully maneuvering a JCB (Joseph Cyril Bamford Excavator) with a suspicious device in the top deck of a double-decker bus. In the bucket of the JCB, a wheelbarrow-mounted remote control detonation device is prepared for use. 3. Context: The Troubles, a period of intense conflict in Northern Ireland between 1969 and 2007, saw numerous incidents of bombings and other acts of terrorism. The 321 EOD Company was a vital force in ensuring public safety, dealing with a multitude of suspect devices. In this photograph, the team is meticulously assessing the situation before employing the wheelbarrow remote control detonation device to neutralize the threat. 4. Description: The JCB, a versatile and powerful piece of machinery, is used to position the wheelbarrow with the detonation device close to the suspect device on the bus. The soldier, wearing protective gear, carefully holds the remote control in his hand, ready to trigger the explosion from a safe distance. The tension is palpable, as the team's collective focus is on completing the mission successfully and ensuring the safety of the public. 5. Legacy: This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the courage and professionalism of the soldiers who risked their lives to protect the people of Northern Ireland during the Troubles. The image encapsulates the importance of quick thinking, precision, and teamwork in the face of danger. The wheelbarrow remote control detonation device, an essential tool in the arsenal of the EOD teams, played a crucial role in neutralizing numerous threats during this tumultuous period in Northern Ireland's history.
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