Army experts called in

He was assured a manager would phone him back within two hours. But the call never came.

He waited another few days, before sending another email. This time he was assured his order was definitely going to receive personal attention and that the bike would be delivered within a couple of days.

When there was – again – no THE army’s Royal Logistic Corps dealt with a 551-pound bomb in Priory Road Industrial Estate, Aston, Birmingham, on May 15. Construction work had uncovered the bomb. On the day, Sgt. Paul Daniel of 721 Explosives Ordnance Disposal Squadron said: “This was the largest disposal of a device in situ in recent history and was particularly challenging due to its badly corroded state and the amount of infrastructure in the area.

“Our top priority was to safely secure the site before carrying out a controlled explosion.

“We are pleased this has gone well and that the public can now return to their homes and the roads surrounding the area.” sign of it by lunchtime, he phoned and was told he’d be phoned directly back. No call came.

He phoned again at 4.30 and was told again that someone would call back. Yet again, no call. Toddy reckoned he’d been very patient and had made enough allowances for unexploded ordinance underneath his bike – that appeared to have closed the depot for one day. But no one would give clear information on what was happening. He contacted Raw Deal. We made inquiries on Toddy’s behalf and there was soon a V for victory sign.

Toddy has now put the troubles of World War Two behind him and has happily got on his bike.

He said: “Thanks for all your help with this issue, it is much appreciated.”