De-mining in progress. Quadrants are developed and each square inch of soil is excavated by hand. Every piece of metal is removed which in addition to mines and unexploded ordinance can also include the buckles, buttons and weapons of Soviet soldiers where they fell. 108 today on the first day of summer.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Monday, June 20, 2011
Friday, June 17, 2011
June 17 18:30
Yikes! another in a long line of death traps. Try counting the code violations in this home made panel. Breakers bolted in wherever they fit, this is one of ten thousand meltdowns waiting to happen. Imagine how many of these have simply exploded when the covers are opened. This is one example of why I am here.
June 17 19:10
This electrical panel was likely constructed by seebees. Cut up sections of ground rod are used for electrical bussing and the feeder conductors from the generator are bolted on the ground rods. Branch conductors are then taped or wrapped around the ground rods to feed housing, lavatories and what have you. Check out the gas cans used to prop this baby up. The voltage across any two bars is anywhere from 230v to 380v. Imagine falling on top of this accidently! Optional cover is shown installed.
Monday, June 6, 2011
June 6 17:45
Photo prior to the dedication ceremony. The unexploded Soviet bombs at the bottom of the page are similar to those dug up routinely from the surrounding area. UXB is home to hundreds of specialists from Mozambique that spend their days de-mining around BAF. Their entire days can be spent wearing the "Hurt Locker" uniform, often in temperatures exceeding 110 degrees.
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