WWII Era Find Causes Mass Evacuation

Posted At : February 25, 2009 5:44 PM | Posted By : Admin
Related Categories: WWII Era UXO Finds
Celle, Germany An estimated 15,000 residents were evacuated from their homes when Authorities responded to a UXO uncovered in an industrial property during construction and renovation activities. The UXO (pictured below) was identified as a WWII era U.S. MK 84 bomb. The response took less than an hour and residents were allowed to return to their homes. No injuries or property damage were reported.


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Rebb's Gravatar The 2,000 lb MK-84 did not come into service until after the Korean was. Bomb shown in the photo if
in fact it is a 2,000 lb bomb, is probably an AN-M34 or AN-M66 series bomb.
# Posted By Rebb | 2/26/09 7:24 AM

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