Divers begin defusing huge unexploded WW2 bomb

Gerald · 10-13-20, 08:11 AM

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[NFA] Underwater footage from the Polish navy reveals an enormous task facing divers, who are attempting to defuse the largest unexploded World War Two bomb ever found in the country. It's called a "Tallboy." Joe Davies reports.

https://www.reuters.com/video/watch/...?chan=8gwsyvzx

A huge one....many still exists.

Jimbuna · 10-13-20, 08:17 AM

Precisely what was used to sink the Tirpitz

Gerald · 10-13-20, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Precisely what was used to sink the Tirpitz

True! However, thinks that this operation should be given credit,https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Source certainly includes other German ship, but should be mentioned in any case. "Tallboy"
stood for the stroke of mercy.

Jimbuna · 10-13-20, 08:38 AM

Physically touched this one before taking the photograph in 2017

Gerald · 10-13-20, 08:43 AM

Exhibition...?

Jimbuna · 10-13-20, 10:22 AM

Elvingto museum

Gerald · 10-13-20, 01:13 PM

Exploded ... something went "wrong" or intentionally.

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The largest unexploded World War Two bomb ever found in Poland has detonated during the defusing process, a Polish Navy spokesman said.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-54522203

10-13-20, 08:17 AM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Precisely what was used to sink the Tirpitz __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

10-13-20, 08:38 AM	#4
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Physically touched this one before taking the photograph in 2017 __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

10-13-20, 08:43 AM	#5
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Exhibition...? __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

10-13-20, 10:22 AM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Elvingto museum __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!