Defused in Cervia (RA) from the para a plane bomb from 500 pounds

14/12/14

The army bomb squad today cleared a bomb in Cervia (RA), found still active, weighing 500 pounds (about 226,8 kg) dating back to World War II.

The defusing operation was carried out by a team of specialists from the 8th “Folgore” paratrooper genius regiment of Legnago (VR), who defused and transferred the military device to the “Cà Bianca” quarry in the “Fosso Ghiaia” area. ”, Where it was neutralized. The activity was carried out in synergy with the prefecture of Ravenna and required the evacuation of about 850 residents in the area of ​​the clearing range (about 1 km) to ensure their safety, as well as the prohibition of overflight of any aircraft. until the end of the activity.

The bomb disposal of the "Folgore" paratroop brigade carried out remediation operations since the beginning of the year, of which 330 in the province of Ravenna alone.

The Italian army, thanks to the "dual-use" capacity of the departments of the weapon of genius, in addition to the operational use in international missions, is able to intervene at any time, throughout the Italian territory in support of the national community, in interventions of public utility.

Source: Army Majority Staff