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    'Bomba Day' in Vicenza, UXO removal near Caserma Del Din, Italian army operation 'OLD LADY' [Image 4 of 11]

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    'Bomba Day' in Vicenza, UXO removal near Caserma Del Din, Italian army operation 'OLD LADY'

    VICENZA, ITALY

    04.16.2014

    Photo by Paolo Bovo 

    Training Support Activity Europe           

    A Royal Air Force World War II bomb containing 1,800 kg of explosive was found in the area of the former “Dal Molin” airport in Vicenza, adjacent to Caserma Renato Del Din, an Italian army installation in use by the U.S. Army. Inside the construction, created by Italian army specialists of 2nd Reggimento Genio Guastatori of Trento, Brigata Alpina “Julia," is situated a sarcophagus safely containing the bomb. Italian army specialists will start disposal of the bomb Friday, April 25, 2014. All the buildings and roads within a radius of 2.5 km of the bomb will be evacuated, April 16, 2014 Vicenza – Italy. (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo/7JMTC Vicenza- Italy/ Released)

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    Date Taken: 04.16.2014
    Date Posted: 04.22.2014 04:50
    Photo ID: 1263376
    VIRIN: 140416-A-JM436-233
    Resolution: 7360x4912
    Size: 20.56 MB
    Location: VICENZA, IT

    Web Views: 70
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