RAF FELTWELL, England — The 48th Civil Engineering Squadron explosive ordnance disposal shop hosted a demonstration for the Feltwell Parish Council and local community members at RAF Feltwell, England on Feb. 13.
The primary mission of the EOD team is to protect the Liberty Wing’s personnel, equipment, and resources from explosive hazards. This includes responding to any potential threats to the installation, encompassing everything from historic WWII unexploded ordnance, Improvised Explosive Devices to the safety and security of the wing’s fighter squadrons. The unit invited a handful of United Kingdom citizens on base to give better insight into the mission, operations, and equipment used on a consistent basis.
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Source: DVIDS
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