The States of Guernsey contracted 6 Alpha Associates to inspect the fields next to Route Isabelle
6 Alpha have said they have likely identified three out of four unexploded World War Two bombs in a field in Guernsey. Simon Cooke, the managing director of 6 Alpha, said the suspected ordnances did not “present an immediate hazard” unless anyone interfered with them with a “great deal...
Australian Defence Force (ADF) detonate three World War II-era bombs on remote beach in Northern Territory town of Nhulunbuy
Specialist ADF bomb technicians have detonated three World War II-era bombs in the remote town of Nhulunbuy, in north-east Arnhem Land. Residents describe hearing a loud explosion that shook the trees during the detonation. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-16/suspected-wwii-bomb-detonated-on-nhulunbuy-beach-arnhem-land-nt/105419204
Divers honoured after Plymouth WW2 bomb bravery
Two divers who dealt with a huge World War Two bomb unearthed in a Plymouth garden have been honoured with bravery awards by King Charles III. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czxy977nrnzo
Flight restriction over SS Richard Montgomery shipwreck off Sheerness, Sheppey
A new no-fly zone has been imposed over a shipwreck off the Kent coast. Pilots have been banned from flying lower than 13,100ft above the wreck of the American munitions ship the SS Richard Montgomery, which sank off the coast of Sheerness during the Second World War along with...
Arrived safely, dawn in Guernsey!
6 Alpha CPT rig and operator arrive in Guernsey for new project.
Outward bound journey
6 Alpha’s CPT Rig loaded and ready to begin it’s journey to Guernsey for the Route Isabella Project.
Around 20,000 people being evacuated after discovery of WW2 Unexploded Ordnance in Cologne
The city, in western Germany, is undergoing its biggest ever post-war evacuation after discovery of two 1,000kg and one 500kg American bombs. https://news.sky.com/story/cologne-around-20-000-people-evacuated-after-unexploded-second-world-war-bombs-discovered-13378902
Fife beach closure after discovery of unexploded mortar shell
Coastguard crews guarding the cordon at Shell Bay, opposite Elie Holiday Park. An Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team have successfully carried out a controlled explosion of the mortar shell. https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5257845/shell-bay-elie-east-neuk-fife-unexploded-bomb/
6 Alpha appointed to conduct deep intrusive survey on Route Isabelle fields
6 Alpha Associates has been selected as the preferred provider to conduct a deep survey on fields at Route Isabelle on Guernsey and they will be commencing these works in early June. The picture shows our CPT Rig ‘Wensleydale’ that will be carrying out the survey. https://www.gov.gg/Route_Isabelle_contractor_appointed
Farming
I know looks like 6 Alpha have moved into farming, but this is our towed-array, UXO survey system in action. If you have a requirement for a similar service do not hesitate to contact 6 Alpha Associates http://6alpha.com for a rapid and cost effective solution.
