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Army carries out controlled explosion of alleged WWII grenade

May 5th, 2012 by graham mitchell
graham mitchell
Canterbury, United Kingdom, Europe
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Army carries out controlled explosion of alleged WWII grenade
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Bomb disposal expert near scene of controlled explosion.
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Bomb disposal truck under white cliffs.
Army carries out controlled explosion of alleged WWII grenade
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Sign warning of danger.
Army carries out controlled explosion of alleged WWII grenade
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Sign warning of danger.
Army carries out controlled explosion of alleged WWII grenade
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Bomb disposal officers at vehicle.
  • Army carries out controlled explosion of alleged WWII grenade
  • Army carries out controlled explosion of alleged WWII grenade
  • Army carries out controlled explosion of alleged WWII grenade
  • Army carries out controlled explosion of alleged WWII grenade
  • Army carries out controlled explosion of alleged WWII grenade
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Bomb disposal experts carried out a controlled explosion in Kingsdown, Kent of what was thought to be a World War II grenade. It was discovered by people walking on the popular beach, which is near a disused military firing range.

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