Update: Bomb removed from Duxford museum
AN unexploded bomb was safely removed from Duxford Imperial War Museum this morning (Thursday March 26). The device, which was discovered by workmen yesterday, is a 10lb practice bomb dating from the period when Duxford was a working RAF station. An Explo
AN unexploded bomb was safely removed from Duxford Imperial War Museum this morning (Thursday March 26).
The device, which was discovered by workmen yesterday, is a 10lb practice bomb dating from the period when Duxford was a working RAF station.
An Explosive Ordnance Disposal team removed the inert bomb at 9.30am and took it off site so it could be disposed of safely.
A spokesman for the museum said: "The Imperial War Museum Duxford can confirm that a small device was located at the museum on Wednesday.
You may also want to watch:
"The device was located at approximately 4pm. All visitors and staff left the site safely and no visitors or members of the public were involved or placed at any risk at any time during the incident.
"The police assessed the situation and a cordon was introduced overnight whilst awaiting the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team."
Most Read
- 1 Covid survival rates in Essex are among worst in country
- 2 Historic structures on Uttlesford heritage list
- 3 Two Covid swab kit sites open in Uttlesford
- 4 Law firm gains Customer Service Excellence award
- 5 Anti flooding solutions being created for outside Newport
- 6 Covid vaccinations given at the Lord Butler
- 7 Man dies in 'unexplained' house fire
- 8 Campaign seeks free products in Uttlesford's public buildings
- 9 Widespread flooding leads to busiest day for Essex firefighters
- 10 Essex County Council to discuss council tax increase of up to £40
Imperial War Museum Duxford is open to the public as normal and it is business as usual.
