Originally a Second World War Bomb Disposal Company, 21 Field Squadron (EOD) was reformed in March 1991 at Lodgehill Camp, Chatham as result of the Gulf War. The Squadron deployed immediately after the cease-fire to assist a civilian company, Royal Ordnance to clear the mass of Unexploded Ordnance that was left in the wake of the Iraqi withdrawal.
Whilst 21 Squadron's affiliation for training is with 1 (UK) Armd Div it has continued to provide Explosive Ordnance Disposal support world-wide. In the last 18 months the Squadron has served in Cyprus as well as being involved in Peace Support Operations in the Former Republic of Yugoslavia. In 1999 the Squadron supported British Forces entering Kosovo as part of the NATO entry force and a detachment is currently based in Pristina.
21 Squadron also has significant responsibilities providing Explosive Ordnance Disposal Operations in the UK, supporting the Regiment's commitment to dealing with unexploded WWII German Bombs. More specifically the Squadron had a major role in the clear up of Unexploded Ordnance in the Colchester area.
In 2001 the Squadron celebrates its tenth anniversary in its current role.
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