Mark Williams, a British metal detectorist, 51, found a bomb from World War II on a grass bank near his brother’s home in Swaythling, Hampshire. Mark wanted to sell the antique weapon on eBay because he was so pleased with his find. ‘WWII German incendiary bomb – genuine, authentic Southampton Blitz,’ Mark wrote on the e-commerce platform. Mark had no idea, however, that the bomb was still alive and well and that it had the ability to explode, torching homes and buildings.
Militaria collector Ralf Sherwin saw the eBay post and raised the alarm when he realised the bomb was still active, according to a report. It added, Ralf saw the explosive listing on Monday, May 17, night, and Mark described it as being in a ‘used’ state.
UK Man tries to sell Live World War II era bomb on eBay; Army evacuates residential campushttps://t.co/Bzu4Z3PMet
— Republic (@republic) May 22, 2021
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Source: RepublicWorld