Originally Posted by
G-CPTN
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The fact that recovery was delayed until 'safety checks' were carried out, suggests that these items might have been 'unreliable'.
The penny has just dropped. The delay for safety checks could not have any connection with the date of the cartridges.
That the cartridges might be out of date would not be known.
The safety checks apply any time there are explosives in that situation, ammunition, practice bombs, bang seats or whatever.