chaz Posted 15 September , 2021 Share Posted 15 September , 2021 As we seem to be getting back to normal, as normal as can be, a few possible new explorers may be planning a trip to France to visit the battlefields. a Timely reminder to keep eyes open and not to touch has appeared in France Bleu. A mustard gas shell has been found leaking. https://www.francebleu.fr/infos/faits-divers-justice/un-agriculteur-et-sa-famille-brules-apres-une-fuite-d-obus-dans-un-champ-1631554344 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AOK4 Posted 15 September , 2021 Share Posted 15 September , 2021 That's why one should always wear work gloves when moving an unexploded shell (in case one finds something and has to move it). Better still is of course not touching anything at all. Mustard gas (I know, it's not a gas) leaking is extremely dangerous and can cause serious injuries, not only to one self but also to other people whom one touches (or shakes the hand etc). The problem is that it is often only clear that there was a problem the nex day. Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knotty Posted 15 September , 2021 Share Posted 15 September , 2021 (edited) I will see if I can find the report and append to this post, but a farmers wife was injured earlier (April) in the year when sowing potatoes in the Langemark area, the tractor connected with a shell and an explosion occurred, she received shrapnel and burn injuries to legs and face. https://www.brusselstimes.com/news/belgium-all-news/164460/woman-injured-by-exploding-world-war-one-shell-langemark-poelkapelle-west-flanders-dovo-iron-harvest/ sorry no picture of the injuries although I have seen one Edited 15 September , 2021 by Knotty Added the article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AOK4 Posted 15 September , 2021 Share Posted 15 September , 2021 1 hour ago, Knotty said: I will see if I can find the report and append to this post, but a farmers wife was injured earlier (April) in the year when sowing potatoes in the Langemark area, the tractor connected with a shell and an explosion occurred, she received shrapnel and burn injuries to legs and face. I think this was posted here on the forum as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted 15 September , 2021 Author Share Posted 15 September , 2021 I posted this originally, as we have had a few new members join the forum and have been looking for places to go to pick up battlefield finds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knotty Posted 15 September , 2021 Share Posted 15 September , 2021 20 minutes ago, chaz said: I posted this originally, as we have had a few new members join the forum and have been looking for places to go to pick up battlefield finds. Well done Chaz, there’s no harm in reinforcing how dangerous it is to handle these munitions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AOK4 Posted 15 September , 2021 Share Posted 15 September , 2021 I agree completely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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