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1st Line Defence is an Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) risk mitigation company providing services for Commercial, Governmental and Humanitarian organisations.

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1LD operatives were dispatched to the Isle of Wight this week to provide UXO Watching Brief support for our client, and during routine operations we discovered a โ€˜liveโ€™ 2-inch mortar. Read more ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/3Diyzyf #uxo #risk #mitigation #investigation #detection #disposal

1LD operatives were dispatched to the Isle of Wight this week to provide UXO Watching Brief support for our client, and during routine operations we discovered a โ€˜liveโ€™ 2-inch mortar. Read more ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/3Diyzyf #uxo #risk #mitigation #investigation #detection #disposal
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Suspected Unexploded Bomb found in a residential garden in Dartford, Kent. This bomb find is another example that #uxo can be found in some unusual places โ€“ and not always where it was originally targeted โ€“ and we will be keeping a close eye on how the disposal operation unfolds.

Suspected Unexploded Bomb found in a residential garden in Dartford, Kent. This bomb find is another example that #uxo can be found in some unusual places โ€“ and not always where it was originally targeted โ€“ and we will be keeping a close eye on how the disposal operation unfolds.
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A week on from the discovery of a British WWII-era 1,000lb unexploded bomb on a construction site in the Saint-Denis area of Paris, 1st Line Defence investigate the bombing history of the incident area. Read more: 1stlinedefence.co.uk/news/unexplodeโ€ฆ

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The #1ldteam have been supporting a client at the Royal Arsenal in Woolwich. It is not uncommon to find interesting artefacts due to the rich history of the site, and last week our operative discovered a 6-inch stone cannonball, which an archaeologist on-site dated to the 1450's.

The #1ldteam have been supporting a client at the Royal Arsenal in Woolwich. It is not uncommon to find interesting artefacts due to the rich history of the site, and last week our operative discovered a 6-inch stone cannonball, which an archaeologist on-site dated to the 1450's.
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The #1ldteam have been working in #Southampton to support our client on a development for High Voltage cable ducts. The section being supported was recorded as sustaining 17 bomb strikes. Fortunately, nothing #UXO-related has been discovered to date โ€“ we will keep you updated.

The #1ldteam have been working in #Southampton to support our client on a development for High Voltage cable ducts. The section being supported was recorded as sustaining 17 bomb strikes. Fortunately, nothing #UXO-related has been discovered to date โ€“ we will keep you updated.
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We would like to wish our clients, suppliers and staff a relaxing Easter bank holiday weekend. A quick reminder that our office will be closed on Friday 18th April and Monday 21st April, and reopens Tuesday 22nd April. #uxo #risk #mitigation #investigation #detection #clearance

We would like to wish our clients, suppliers and staff a relaxing Easter bank holiday weekend. A quick reminder that our office will be closed on Friday 18th April and Monday 21st April, and reopens Tuesday 22nd April. #uxo #risk #mitigation #investigation #detection #clearance
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The #1ldteam received a visit from a random visitor this week. It is not every day you get to see a magnificent bird of prey this close however, they are used on construction sites more often than you would think. Thank you Aaron for submitting the images. #uxo #risk #mitigation

The #1ldteam received a visit from a random visitor this week. It is not every day you get to see a magnificent bird of prey this close however, they are used on construction sites more often than you would think. Thank you Aaron for submitting the images. #uxo #risk #mitigation
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Today marks 80 years since VE Day. It is a poignant day for many reasons, and we are marking the occasion to honour the sacrifices made to bring peace to our nation. We hope that you have a fantastic day of celebrations. Image ยฉ English Heritage #VEDay80 #VictoryInEuropeDay

Today marks 80 years since VE Day. It is a poignant day for many reasons, and we are marking the occasion to honour the sacrifices made to bring peace to our nation. We hope that you have a fantastic day of celebrations.
Image ยฉ English Heritage
#VEDay80 #VictoryInEuropeDay
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โ˜€๏ธGreat weather and great progress in Luton! The #1ldteam is supporting UXO Borehole work to keep a geotechnical project safe and on track. No UXO finds so far! Shoutout to Andy and the team, stay safe and keep up the good work ๐Ÿ’ช #uxo #risk #mitigation #investigation #clearance

โ˜€๏ธGreat weather and great progress in Luton! The #1ldteam is supporting UXO Borehole work to keep a geotechnical project safe and on track. No UXO finds so far! Shoutout to Andy and the team, stay safe and keep up the good work ๐Ÿ’ช #uxo #risk #mitigation #investigation #clearance
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Three unexploded WWII bombs found in Cologne and 20,000+ evacuated. If you are working near historic bomb zones, #UXO is not just history โ€“ it is a hazard. We have looked into the WWII bombing history of Cologne and the devastation that was caused โ€“ 1stlinedefence.co.uk/news/unexplodeโ€ฆ

Three unexploded WWII bombs found in Cologne and 20,000+ evacuated. If you are working near historic bomb zones, #UXO is not just history โ€“ it is a hazard. We have looked into the WWII bombing history of Cologne and the devastation that was caused โ€“  1stlinedefence.co.uk/news/unexplodeโ€ฆ
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Today marks the anniversary of #DDay โ€“ the largest seaborne invasion in history. At 1st Line Defence, we proudly support ex-service personnel and reservists โ€“ and today we pause to remember their bravery & sacrifice. #LestWeForget #ThankYou #Remembrance

Today marks the anniversary of #DDay โ€“ the largest seaborne invasion in history. At <a href="/1stLineDefence/">1st Line Defence</a>, we proudly support ex-service personnel and reservists โ€“ and today we pause to remember their bravery &amp; sacrifice. #LestWeForget #ThankYou #Remembrance
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Join one of the UKโ€™s top UXO risk mitigation teams ๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐Ÿ“ Lead Project Geophysicist โ€“ Lead high-impact UXO projects. ๐Ÿ“ Project Consultant โ€“ Support national client operations. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Apply now: bit.ly/46P8Rhf ๐Ÿ“ฉ Questions? Contact us: [email protected]

Join one of the UKโ€™s top UXO risk mitigation teams ๐Ÿ’ฅ
 
๐Ÿ“ Lead Project Geophysicist โ€“ Lead high-impact UXO projects.

๐Ÿ“ Project Consultant โ€“ Support national client operations.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Apply now: bit.ly/46P8Rhf
๐Ÿ“ฉ Questions? Contact us: info@1stlinedefence.co.uk
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80 years on, we remember those who served in the Pacific during WWII โ€” their courage, sacrifice & resilience. Our team, many ex-service personnel, continue in their legacy: protecting lives, reducing risk, serving communities. #LestWeForget ๐Ÿ“ท Oxford Circus, London โ€“ 10/08/1945.

80 years on, we remember those who served in the Pacific during WWII โ€” their courage, sacrifice &amp; resilience. Our team, many ex-service personnel, continue in their legacy: protecting lives, reducing risk, serving communities. #LestWeForget

๐Ÿ“ท Oxford Circus, London โ€“ 10/08/1945.
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The #1ldteam are supporting the creation of a new visitor centre at Hastings Castle with expert #UXO #Risk #Mitigation โ˜€๏ธ The team even captured this stunning view of the Hastings coastline. Thank you to Thomas for sharing the photo! ๐Ÿ‘ Need UXO advice? ๐Ÿ‘‰ 1stlinedefence.co.uk

The #1ldteam are supporting the creation of a new visitor centre at Hastings Castle with expert #UXO #Risk #Mitigation โ˜€๏ธ The team even captured this stunning view of the Hastings coastline. Thank you to Thomas for sharing the photo! ๐Ÿ‘ Need UXO advice? ๐Ÿ‘‰ 1stlinedefence.co.uk
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Just 2 weeks until #KentConstructionEXPO ๐Ÿ“ Visit 1st Line Defence at Stand L07 to get hands-on with real UXO finds from UK sites and discover how we keep your construction projects safe & compliant. ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ FREE Entry: kentconstructionexpo.com #UXO #RiskMitigation #ConstructionSafety

Just 2 weeks until #KentConstructionEXPO
๐Ÿ“ Visit 1st Line Defence at Stand L07 to get hands-on with real UXO finds from UK sites and discover how we keep your construction projects safe &amp; compliant.
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ FREE Entry: kentconstructionexpo.com
#UXO #RiskMitigation #ConstructionSafety
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We are kicking off the Autumn construction season in Birmingham with #Intrusive #UXO #Survey support. Multiple rigs are operating to ensure #ALARP clearance so groundworks can proceed safely. ๐Ÿ“ธ Big thanks to John for the great on-site photo and kudos to our hardworking #1ldteam

We are kicking off the Autumn construction season in Birmingham with #Intrusive #UXO #Survey support. Multiple rigs are operating to ensure #ALARP clearance so groundworks can proceed safely. ๐Ÿ“ธ Big thanks to John for the great on-site photo and kudos to our hardworking #1ldteam
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๐Ÿ—“๏ธWeโ€™re LIVE at the #KentConstructionEXPO! Come see some examples of #uxo, learn about our #riskmitigation services & grab a free goodie bag ๐ŸŽ ๐Ÿ“Kent Event Centre โ€“ Today only! #constructionindustry #infrastructureprojects #unexplodedordnance #1stlinedefence

๐Ÿ—“๏ธWeโ€™re LIVE at the #KentConstructionEXPO!
Come see some examples of #uxo, learn about our #riskmitigation services &amp; grab a free goodie bag ๐ŸŽ
๐Ÿ“Kent Event Centre โ€“ Today only!
#constructionindustry #infrastructureprojects #unexplodedordnance #1stlinedefence
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Successful UXO Watching Brief โ€“ Central London โœ… The #1ldteam recently completed a confined space UXO Watching Brief just metres from St Paulโ€™s Cathedral. ๐Ÿ›‘ 9m shaft and high-risk WICS work ๐Ÿ›‘ No UXO found but another successful operation Thanks to Tom for these great images ๐Ÿ“ธ

Successful UXO Watching Brief โ€“ Central London โœ…
The #1ldteam recently completed a confined space UXO Watching Brief just metres from St Paulโ€™s Cathedral.
๐Ÿ›‘ 9m shaft and high-risk WICS work
๐Ÿ›‘ No UXO found but another successful operation
Thanks to Tom for these great images ๐Ÿ“ธ
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On this #remembrancesunday, we honour the courage and sacrifice of all who served โ€“ and those who continue to protect our country today. We will remember them. #lestweforget #poppyappeal #armedforces #royalbritishlegion

On this #remembrancesunday, we honour the courage and sacrifice of all who served โ€“ and those who continue to protect our country today.

We will remember them.

#lestweforget #poppyappeal #armedforces #royalbritishlegion
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Today we honour the courage, sacrifice and service of all who have served in the Armed Forces โ€“ past and present. This year also marks 85 years since the formation of Army bomb disposal, whose skills we still rely on to this day. Today, and every day โ€“ we remember. #lestweforget

Today we honour the courage, sacrifice and service of all who have served in the Armed Forces โ€“ past and present. This year also marks 85 years since the formation of Army bomb disposal, whose skills we still rely on to this day. Today, and every day โ€“ we remember. #lestweforget