Minky Posted May 11, 2022 Report Share Posted May 11, 2022 20 minutes ago, ditchman said: quite honestly.....how dangerous are the muntions.....are they that sensertive after all them decades...????? Yep.. read through link. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_II_bomb_disposal_in_Europe I'm sure that there is going to be someone asking about how long cartridges last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted May 11, 2022 Report Share Posted May 11, 2022 1 hour ago, ditchman said: quite honestly.....how dangerous are the muntions.....are they that sensertive after all them decades...????? Get you knitted swimming trunks on and we'll get you out there for a look see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted May 11, 2022 Report Share Posted May 11, 2022 4 hours ago, discobob said: Could be - from deep in the recesses of my subconsciousness - although I was serving when Black Adder Goes Forth was being shown (1989). I came out with that about 12 years ago at the new MOD Corsham site in Wiltshire, when walking across some grass with others (civvies) - when one of them chirped up that there could be landmines - to which I responded.... As above!! Perhaps Ben Elton stole that from you then. Still a good line whoever first came up with it 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted May 11, 2022 Report Share Posted May 11, 2022 2 hours ago, ditchman said: quite honestly.....how dangerous are the muntions.....are they that sensertive after all them decades...????? I recall visiting a German Blockhaus on the French coast in about 1970 where all the ammunition had been under water for 25 years. The owner picked up a length of cordite from the water lit it and it flared up as though it was new and dry. Under pressure it would still have been quite dangerous. I therefore have no doubt that the munitions on the Montgomery are still volatile. Just my thoughts. OB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted May 11, 2022 Report Share Posted May 11, 2022 1 hour ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Get you knitted swimming trunks on and we'll get you out there for a look see! For God's sake don't give him a stick to poke things with 💥💥💥. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted May 11, 2022 Report Share Posted May 11, 2022 2 minutes ago, mel b3 said: For God's sake don't give him a stick to poke things with 💥💥💥. Oh come on, he seems interested and doesn't think it can be too dangerous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted May 11, 2022 Report Share Posted May 11, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, mel b3 said: For God's sake don't give him a stick to poke things with 💥💥💥. Spoil sport they will be fine I mean what could go wrong ditchman + explosives na it’ll be fine Edited May 11, 2022 by Old farrier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted May 11, 2022 Report Share Posted May 11, 2022 39 minutes ago, Old farrier said: Spoil sport they will be fine I mean what could go wrong ditchman + explosives na it’ll be fine rubber dingys will bounce off them silly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted May 11, 2022 Report Share Posted May 11, 2022 2 minutes ago, ditchman said: rubber dingys will bounce off them silly I knew you'd have the scientifical answer to it all mate 👍. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted May 11, 2022 Report Share Posted May 11, 2022 Ditchman ahoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted May 11, 2022 Report Share Posted May 11, 2022 40 minutes ago, mel b3 said: I knew you'd have the scientifical answer to it all mate 👍. do you know ...that in order to stop those mines rusting they were painted with black lead mixed with oil of ginger..........amazing the things you learn on this forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted May 11, 2022 Report Share Posted May 11, 2022 2 minutes ago, ditchman said: do you know ...that in order to stop those mines rusting they were painted with black lead mixed with oil of ginger..........amazing the things you learn on this forum I just knew you'd manage to sneak the ginger in the back door 😁. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted May 11, 2022 Report Share Posted May 11, 2022 51 minutes ago, mel b3 said: I just knew you'd manage to sneak the ginger in the back door 😁. Gordon Bennett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted May 11, 2022 Report Share Posted May 11, 2022 26 minutes ago, ditchman said: Gordon Bennett Just wait until dave knows that youve been throwing Gordon Bennett around all willy nilly 🤫. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted May 12, 2022 Report Share Posted May 12, 2022 (edited) 10 hours ago, mel b3 said: Just wait until dave knows that youve been throwing Gordon Bennett around all willy nilly 🤫. Mel, he has used the Gordon Bennett and his Willy just when it was needed! . Off shooting soon, play nicely. Edited May 12, 2022 by TIGHTCHOKE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted May 14, 2022 Report Share Posted May 14, 2022 On 11/05/2022 at 18:41, ditchman said: do you know ...that in order to stop those mines rusting they were painted with black lead mixed with oil of ginger..........amazing the things you learn on this forum A real ginger growler that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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