Army in training exercise beneath Leeds streets

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The Army has carried out a training exercise underneath the streets of Leeds.

The exercise was carried out by soldiers from 21 Engineer Regiment based in RiponSoldiers from 21 Engineer Regiment, based in Ripon, in North Yorkshire, navigated 1.2 miles of waterlogged tunnels beneath the city.

The exercise, carried out earleir this week, was supported by specialists from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service.

 

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Best to sent a drummer along. Rest of the unit running along the top following the sound of the drum. What could possibly go wrong 😳

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