Unexploded mortars safely detonated
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Unexploded mortars, possibly from World War I, found and detonated at airfield in Washington state

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Multiple unexploded mortars were found and safely detonated at Pearson Field Airport in Washington State .
The ordnance appeared to be a World War I Stokes Mortar , the department says.
A hole was dug in the ground and the device was placed there, then detonated "safely," police say.
Pearson Airfield is one of the oldest continuously operating airports in the United States .
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