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At Fort Morgan, Alabama. Fort Morgan is a brick coastal defense fort completed in 1834 to help guard the entrance to Mobile Bay. I visited this place on June 15, 2021.
A Federal strategy during the American Civil War was to seize all Confederate seaports, to be done as resources allowed. In Alabama, Mobile's turn came in August, 1864. The main entrance to Mobile Bay was guarded by two brick forts, Fort Morgan to the east and Fort Gaines to the west. On August 5, 1864, a Federal naval squadron rushed past the defensive mines and cannon at Fort Morgan, to enter the bay and defeat the Confederate warships there. Once inside, ground and naval Federal forces over the next three weeks attacked and captured Fort Gaines and then Fort Morgan. With the bay entrance lost, the Confederates could no longer use the port of Mobile, but the city itself did not fall until the following year, at the end of the war.
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Now, fireworks I am normally very unlucky in capturing, however on this occasion, I do consider myself a lucky person. Camera was here, With Full Batteries and Empty Memory Cards, the wind was blowing in the right direction, and the fireworks were ready with crowds of people behind to enjoy the evening... What could go wrong?
As mentioned, everything can normally go wrong but today, it happened! they went up and i captured some fantastic firework shots. This to no exception.
This particular shot was picked out as there was not too much happening in the shot, very central, smoke gave that added effect and was in focus so here is my display and the finalie to the Broadstairs Water Gala where I was photographing the entire day.
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PHOTO CREDIT TO علي الرملي (Ali Alramli)
THAT GADDAFI FORCES VIOLATED NFZ YESTERDAY WITH HELICOPTER ATTACK ON PORT OF MISRATA.
Details and evidence are emerging. Our source has interviews with witnesses and video of the damage, which will be furnished ASAP (this is a reliable source we have used repeatedly). Yesterday, helicopters were flying over the port of Misrata, guards became alerted so they investigated what was happening and furthermore they contacted NATO to confirm they were OK. NATO told them they were Red Cross helicopters and were told to hold any fire. Helicopters entered harbor without permission but guards were told they could not be fired upon. Shortly thereafter, the helicopters released explosives which are currently being described as "land mines" being dropped from the helicopter into the harbor in an apparent effort to damage the port.
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Eriko Hirose (JPN) goes back to get at an attacking backhand clear from Agnese Allegrini (ITA) during the 2005 World Championships at Anaheim. Eriko won 11-4, 11-3.
An Air Force NCO remembers his fallen Airman whose name is now inscribed on the explosive ordnance disposal memorial wall after the 43rd Annual EOD Memorial Ceremony May 5, 2012, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz was the guest speaker for the event that honored 18 EOD technicians, five of which were Airmen. With the new names added, there are now 287 names inscribed on the memorial wall. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
Old, crumbling, stone explosives magazine in Waverly, Nova Scotia.
My Dad worked here --based in a trailer and trudging through woodland trails to the various magazines-- for several years in the seventies. The magazines were spread quite far apart in the woods to minimize, I assume, the size of the explosion, should one of them have ever gone up.
I find myself wondering if this is hurricane damage. I left the province shortly after Hurricane Juan caused great devastation to the forests -- certainly the effects could be seen when I visited this part of Waverly and took this photo, three years later. Much of the older growth trees are simply gone or are still laying in tangled deadfall on the forest floor. The damage seen here appears to have happened in recent years. And the corner of this building definitely would have taken the brunt of the hurricane as it passed northward. It's possible.
Estonian Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians use Vallon unexploded ordnance detector equipment to map out possible UXOs in the ground during the field portion of their training in Tallin, Estonia. The training was led by a team of Soldiers from the 702nd EOD Company from Grafenwoehr, Germany. (Photo by Capt. Jennifer Dyrcz, 18th CSSB Public Affairs)
Cooke's Explosive Works, Penrhyndeudraeth.
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The main manufacturing industry in Penrhyndeudraeth was established in 1872 to make guncotton. Cookes Explosives Ltd - part of the Imperial Chemical Industries (I.C.I.) dealing with increased demand for munitions during World War I set up a new explosives manufacturing facility at Penrhyndeudraeth, bringing an economic boom to the town. The plant produced thousands of tons of munitions for the war and explosives for quarrying and mining. The prolonged miners' strike of 1983 and the competition from foreign coal imports resulted in wholesale pit closures which, in turn, reduced the demand for mining explosives to the point where production was no longer economic and the site was finally cleared in 1997.
It was donated to the North Wales Wildlife Trust by ICI in 1998 and is now managed as a nature reserve. This 28 hectare site exhibits a range of habitats including woodland, scrub, heathland, bare rock and open water and supports a wide range of species including Nightjar, Barn Owl, Pied flycatcher, Polecat, seven species of bat, and the impressive Emperor Dragonfly. The reserve offers fabulous views over the Dwyryd Estuary from the bird hide and the many paths throughout the site will offer excellent access.
"Seventeen million grenades and other munitions were made at Cooke's Explosives Ltd during WWII."
"A massive explosion in 1915 (perhaps enemy sabotage) destroyed the facilities, and responsibility for the site was taken over by the Ministry of Munitions before being sold to Cooke's in the 1920s."
"When explosives are being mixed it's essential to keep them cool and the process involved piping in water from a nearby pond with an operator monitoring temperature and flow. This worker was provided with a stool, but for his protection it had just one leg. If he fell asleep, it would not be for long! "
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Loud explosive noises, including gunfire, was heard well beyond Reynolds Industrial Park in Green Cove Springs Florida over the weekend as Military Vehicles, ranging from Jeeps and trucks to Tanks and Artillery were on display and the battle reenactment amazed all those in attendance and My9oh4's John Lynch was there keeping our fans #LockedIN. Stay #active with LockedIN Magazine
PHOTO CREDIT TO علي الرملي (Ali Alramli)
THAT GADDAFI FORCES VIOLATED NFZ YESTERDAY WITH HELICOPTER ATTACK ON PORT OF MISRATA.
Details and evidence are emerging. Our source has interviews with witnesses and video of the damage, which will be furnished ASAP (this is a reliable source we have used repeatedly). Yesterday, helicopters were flying over the port of Misrata, guards became alerted so they investigated what was happening and furthermore they contacted NATO to confirm they were OK. NATO told them they were Red Cross helicopters and were told to hold any fire. Helicopters entered harbor without permission but guards were told they could not be fired upon. Shortly thereafter, the helicopters released explosives which are currently being described as "land mines" being dropped from the helicopter into the harbor in an apparent effort to damage the port.
THAT GADDAFI FORCES VIOLATED NFZ YESTERDAY WITH HELICOPTER ATTACK ON PORT OF MISRATA.
Details and evidence are emerging. Our source has interviews with witnesses and video of the damage, which will be furnished ASAP (this is a reliable source we have used repeatedly). Yesterday, helicopters were flying over the port of Misrata, guards became alerted so they investigated what was happening and furthermore they contacted NATO to confirm they were OK. NATO told them they were Red Cross helicopters and were told to hold any fire. Helicopters entered harbor without permission but guards were told they could not be fired upon. Shortly thereafter, the helicopters released explosives which are currently being described as "land mines" being dropped from the helicopter into the harbor in an apparent effort to damage the port.
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PUTLOS, Germany (June 8, 2021) Marine Sgt. Hadden Sherman, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician, assigned to 4th Platoon Littoral Explosive Ordnance Neutralization (LEON), 1st EOD Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1 Marine Logistical Group, assemble contact targets as part of Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2021, June 8, 2021. The 50th BALTOPS represents a continuous, steady commitment to reinforcing interoperability in the Alliance and providing collective maritime security in the Baltic Sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robin Lewis)