Videos tagged with Ordnance Disposal

This video details the complex and dangerous operation to clear Bannerman's Island of vast quantities of ordnance in the 1950s. Valforjet, an explosive ordnance demolition expert, recounts the challenges of dealing with unstable explosives and historical munitions. The clearing of the island ultimately financed the start of Navy Arms' reproduction revolver business.

This entry details the dangerous process of clearing live historical ordnance from Bannerman Island, as described by explosive ordnance demolition expert Val Forgett. Forgett, trained under Colonel Jarrett at Aberdeen Proving Ground, spent a summer meticulously locating and recovering Civil War and Spanish-American War shells scattered across the island and within its castle ruins. The task was so hazardous that military units refused it, referring Forgett as the only one 'crazy enough' to undertake the job.

This guide details the process of safely removing a WWII 3.5-inch Mk8 Semi Armor-Piercing Anti-Submarine Rocket Warhead from its motor body. The procedure, demonstrated by an expert with high authority, requires specialized tools like a large industrial pipe wrench and significant physical effort. It emphasizes careful handling and visual inspection of the inert ordnance.

This video details the unloading of three World War II-era bombs: the AN M81-260lb, AN M64-500lb, and AN M65-1000lb. The description indicates that these ordnance items will be available for purchase on their website in both restored and unrestored conditions. The content focuses on historical military ordnance and their potential resale.

This video discusses how military personnel utilize downtime during combat deployments for unconventional training and activities. The speakers share anecdotes about using surplus ordnance for demolition practice, experimenting with explosives on structures, and engaging in recreational activities like ATV patrols and hunting. They highlight the unique access to materials and the need for creative ways to maintain skills and morale in a deployed environment.

This video demonstrates a high-risk experiment involving the destruction of a refrigerator containing propane tanks and road flares using a .50 BMG rifle. The instructor, Edwin Sarkissian, showcases the power of .50 BMG ammunition and the explosive potential of propane when ignited by incendiary rounds. The guide emphasizes the destructive power and the importance of safety protocols and cleanup, even for entertainment-based tests.