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Old 20th Jul 2014, 01:39
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I didn't expand past what I put but I was one of the "other interesting types" and yes, the damage is far more extensive than two bombs. They were live bombs, not practice as we were still on the other target (launcher) when they were dropped (when we shouldn't have been !). It was an F-111 from Amberly.

When we got there, I think the building was called EC6 which I think was a control room, I was amazed at the damage. I think they use that building as a killing house. The launchers, it will take a bit to bring them down but they are obviously a target.

Frankly, I am now of the same view as Sprintman, the area should have been preserved but at the time, hell, what did I know, fly in, set up the exercise, conduct live fire exercise and ex fil at night from some remote strip.
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