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Letter: After you, Sir

Published 19 February 2000

From Peter Robinson

Feedback’s note about the Fire and Explosion Research Group
(29 January)
reminded of an occasion when I was working as a subcontractor at the Royal
Ordinance Factory at Burghfield.

Getting into the place meant a long and somewhat mind-numbing series of
security checks which took at least 45 minutes from first entry to the final
workplace. A moment of light relief was inadvertently provided at one of the
checkpoints by a notice proclaiming in large letters “Personnel carrying
explosives have the right of way”. I don’t think anyone ever thought of arguing
with that.

pedore@robins68.freeserve.co.uk

Issue no. 2226 published 19 February 2000

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