RE bomb disposal in Malta WW2 to 1979 is to be recognised with a memorial plaque in the capital, Valletta in September 2017. Just 2 officers and...
I'd say the Axis did all they could to subdue Malta. 70 years ago this month the siege of Malta was entering its critical phase, and the Island...
A new website starts 1 November 2011 and follows events ‘on this day’ 70 years ago as Malta became the most bombed place on earth. Includes...
A new website starts 1 November 2011 and follows events ‘on this day’ 70 years ago as Malta became the most bombed place on earth. Taken from...
A new website follows events ‘on this day’ 70 years ago as Malta became the most bombed place on earth. Taken from original wartime documents, as...
Remembering Lt Edward Talbot, Royal Engineers Bomb Disposal Officer, Malta, who was killed on 10 October 1941. For his story, see...
Former RE bomb disposal officer Malta, George Carroll, was interviewed last Sunday (12 June) on BBC Radio 4 "Broadcasting House". Having served...
I'd be interested to know the identity of your best mate. I've written the history of Royal Engineers Bomb Disposal in Malta and have been trying...
Bomb Disposal veteran of the London Blitz and Malta, George Carroll, will be at the War & Peace Show on Friday 23 July from 11am, in the Veterans...
On Tuesday 11 May 2010 officers whose service spans seven decades of bomb disposal will meet to mark the anniversary of a hazardous service. More...
With the information you have I'd suggest looking at the War Diary for 42 Field Coy. I did a blog on finding these at uxbmalta blogspot. My...
You can apply for his Army Service Record which will give you his exact postings and dates. From there you can trace the action he faced using...
The UK government has taken the step of banning the use of these by the British Army, in the hope that others will follow suit. Their first use...
There are so many rumours and myths surrounding the Mosta bomb I thought I'd consider a few in my latest blog for UXB Malta.
Once you navigate the catalogue successfully, you can get a staggering amount of detailed information from unit War Diaries. The challenge then...
This detailed account sums the situation up well but don't give up - you may be lucky! I've had mixed fortunes, trying to track down members (or...
Hit a dead end searching for a document? I did, and learned a lot about the NA catalogue in finding it. I've posted tips in a blog at Bomb...
I did some research on REBD in North Africa WW2 for background to personnel who went on to bomb disposal in Malta (see 'UXB Malta'), and I've had...
Hurt Locker was such a hit at the Oscars I thought I'd investigate. A gripping watch but I thought some of the bomb disposal action a bit...
Because of its strategic position for the attack and protection of convoys supplying the North Africa campaigns, Malta faced persistent bombing...
