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14 July 2004, 11:03 AM
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Operation Garden Storm
Ladies and Gentlemen,
There now follows an official debrief on Operation Garden Storm...
The original strike was scheduled to take place tonight. However, this was brought forward 24 hrs due to reports of unfavourable weather conditions for the planned start time (it's going to rain). Central Command (wife) gave authorisation to start operations early, although I had to finish my tea first.
The following photographs were taken during the operation.
The Battle Scene
The main hole is marked by the yellow pointers on the top and left of the picture.
Close-up of Battle area
The white powder marks the hole position. This was from a previous unsuccessful chemical attack (Nippon)
Close-up of Enemy Position
Some activity was detected on close rece. This and subsequent pictures showed that the chemical attack had little or no effect.
Staging Area
Equipment was assembled and brought to a staging area ready for deployment to the combat zone. The equipment comprised of;
1) Petrol (BP Unleaded (96RON))
2) Nippon Ant Powder
3) Sand
4) Small Stones
5) Soil
6) Trowels
7) Wooden Dole to stamp down the filling material
Enemy Positions
On close rece, two additional holes were discovered close to the main hole. These could be possible secondary exits and need to be closed off before the main assault.
First Strike
An early first strike was carried out to close off these holes. No wasp activity at these holes was noticed during this daylight operation. Still, can't take chances...
Phase 1
After careful positioning of equipment the phase 1 strike went in. A mug full of BP Unleaded (96 RON) was tipped down the main hole and ignited
I love the smell of Napalm. Smells like... victory...
Actually, there was a strong smell of burning wasps.. not that nice really...
Is this fire ever going to go out? Perhaps I should not have use so much petrol.
Anyone got any burgers?
Nearly out...
Smouldering remains...
The first phase showed that there was a barely concealed tunnel leading from the main hole to the secondary ones. This was also gutted by the inferno.
Filled in
After filling the holes with a mixture of small stones, sand and a topping of soil, the battle area has been returned to a level garden again.
The Day After
This morning a rece was performed over the battle site. Some wasps were seen trying to find a way in. These must have been out on patrol during the attack. There were finished off with a mk1 boot. No evidence of the enemy trying to burrow out was found. Once some more grass seed has been sown, you will never know there was a major battle here...
At no time during the attack were any members of the coalition injured.
I now open this up for questions.
There now follows an official debrief on Operation Garden Storm...
The original strike was scheduled to take place tonight. However, this was brought forward 24 hrs due to reports of unfavourable weather conditions for the planned start time (it's going to rain). Central Command (wife) gave authorisation to start operations early, although I had to finish my tea first.
The following photographs were taken during the operation.
The Battle Scene
The main hole is marked by the yellow pointers on the top and left of the picture.
Close-up of Battle area
The white powder marks the hole position. This was from a previous unsuccessful chemical attack (Nippon)
Close-up of Enemy Position
Some activity was detected on close rece. This and subsequent pictures showed that the chemical attack had little or no effect.
Staging Area
Equipment was assembled and brought to a staging area ready for deployment to the combat zone. The equipment comprised of;
1) Petrol (BP Unleaded (96RON))
2) Nippon Ant Powder
3) Sand
4) Small Stones
5) Soil
6) Trowels
7) Wooden Dole to stamp down the filling material
Enemy Positions
On close rece, two additional holes were discovered close to the main hole. These could be possible secondary exits and need to be closed off before the main assault.
First Strike
An early first strike was carried out to close off these holes. No wasp activity at these holes was noticed during this daylight operation. Still, can't take chances...
Phase 1
After careful positioning of equipment the phase 1 strike went in. A mug full of BP Unleaded (96 RON) was tipped down the main hole and ignited
I love the smell of Napalm. Smells like... victory...
Actually, there was a strong smell of burning wasps.. not that nice really...
Is this fire ever going to go out? Perhaps I should not have use so much petrol.
Anyone got any burgers?
Nearly out...
Smouldering remains...
The first phase showed that there was a barely concealed tunnel leading from the main hole to the secondary ones. This was also gutted by the inferno.
Filled in
After filling the holes with a mixture of small stones, sand and a topping of soil, the battle area has been returned to a level garden again.
The Day After
This morning a rece was performed over the battle site. Some wasps were seen trying to find a way in. These must have been out on patrol during the attack. There were finished off with a mk1 boot. No evidence of the enemy trying to burrow out was found. Once some more grass seed has been sown, you will never know there was a major battle here...
At no time during the attack were any members of the coalition injured.
I now open this up for questions.
14 July 2004, 11:29 AM
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ajm,
The council woman said NOT to but it down the hole, but just around the entrance. I thought this was odd, but got over rulled. Still, ment I could do the job properly..
The council woman said NOT to but it down the hole, but just around the entrance. I thought this was odd, but got over rulled. Still, ment I could do the job properly..
14 July 2004, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Nimbus
ajm,
The council woman said NOT to but it down the hole, but just around the entrance. I thought this was odd, but got over rulled. Still, ment I could do the job properly..
The council woman said NOT to but it down the hole, but just around the entrance. I thought this was odd, but got over rulled. Still, ment I could do the job properly..
Did she also tell you to bee careful??
14 July 2004, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Nimbus
ajm,
The council woman said NOT to but it down the hole, but just around the entrance. I thought this was odd, but got over rulled. Still, ment I could do the job properly..
The council woman said NOT to but it down the hole, but just around the entrance. I thought this was odd, but got over rulled. Still, ment I could do the job properly..
14 July 2004, 11:47 AM
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I tell you what, glad you have done this and posted up the results, i'm amazed it only needed a mugfull of petrol, I would have gone and chucked a litre down the hole for good measure 
Now know that a mugfull is enough for any future dealings and not to go blowing my garden up with a litre of petrol
Now know that a mugfull is enough for any future dealings and not to go blowing my garden up with a litre of petrol
14 July 2004, 11:57 AM
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B2Z,
While it was burning I was thinking.. Have I used too much? I'm sure I can hear it burning underground.. is it going to find a way under the garden and blow my house up?
on reflection, I could have used more and let it soak into the ground first so that it got further down. I think the operation was a success though.
Neil,
The extent of the tunnels was greater that I first though. I needed to ensure that all the tunnels were filled in. Better safe than sorry
While it was burning I was thinking.. Have I used too much? I'm sure I can hear it burning underground.. is it going to find a way under the garden and blow my house up?
on reflection, I could have used more and let it soak into the ground first so that it got further down. I think the operation was a success though.
Neil,
The extent of the tunnels was greater that I first though. I needed to ensure that all the tunnels were filled in. Better safe than sorry
14 July 2004, 12:01 PM
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i would have just poured a cannister of petrol down the hole, lit it and ran in the house and closed all the windows, and watched the nice lights lol
14 July 2004, 12:42 PM
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Outstanding mission soldier 
Jsut be careful with the petrol, local lad was badly burned doing similar at home. The vapour is the danger, it is highly volatile. Make sure all containers are well away from combat zone before "going in".
If you could get hold of 1 of those bomb disposal "wheelbarrow" robot mounted shotguns that would be a blast of a different kind
Jsut be careful with the petrol, local lad was badly burned doing similar at home. The vapour is the danger, it is highly volatile. Make sure all containers are well away from combat zone before "going in".
If you could get hold of 1 of those bomb disposal "wheelbarrow" robot mounted shotguns that would be a blast of a different kind
14 July 2004, 12:54 PM
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Neil,
The extent of the tunnels was greater that I first though. I needed to ensure that all the tunnels were filled in. Better safe than sorry
The extent of the tunnels was greater that I first though. I needed to ensure that all the tunnels were filled in. Better safe than sorry
Buuugggss
14 July 2004, 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Steve PPP
Jsut be careful with the petrol, local lad was badly burned doing similar at home. The vapour is the danger, it is highly volatile. Make sure all containers are well away from combat zone before "going in".
) father decided to get a wet bonfire going with petrol. By the time he had poured the petrol on, walked the container to a "safe" distance and returned the grass all round the fire was surrounded by a nice layer of petrol vapour. When he lit the bonfire there was a WHOOOF and the flames shot between his legs and about 6 foot all round the bonfire and then immediately extinguished.Gave him a bit of a shock, but it was interesting to note that he would have been safer if had just put the top back on the container, plonked it down about 6 feet away and lit the fire immediately before the vapours could collect!
Interestingly, they say 2 pints worth of evaporated petrol with a ready air supply has the equivalent power as a stick of dynamite!
Last edited by ajm; 14 July 2004 at 01:16 PM.
