BOMBS

Guys,
I photographed the 2 bombs shown here which are on display in Hamburg.
I am hoping that someone can identify them for me.
Each is approx. 3 feet tall.

Andy

PTE will know!

By the way Andy, when you attach your pictures, if you click on the little box that says "Insert" the photos will appear embedded within the post. If you do it when you post them, it'll save me having to follow you around inserting them for you

Guys,
I photographed the 2 bombs shown here which are on display in Hamburg.
I am hoping that someone can identify them for me.
Each is approx. 3 feet tall.

Andy


Andy, photo 1 is a US 500 pound GP Bomb probably AN-M64 series. When made in USA and shipped to the UK during WW2 there were two suspension lugs welded in-line on the case to fit US bomb release units and a single suspension lug welded on the case 180 degrees opposite so that the bomb could be carried and released by British release units. It was not unusual for the external lugs to be sheared off if the bomb fell safe or was UXB. I understand that, on some US aircraft types, dependent on where the bomb was loaded the single lug could foul the aircraft structure and so it was 'ahem' removed using a kinetic energy tool

Photo 2 is almost certainly a British 250 pound Target Indicator casing. This contatined pyrotechnic candles of varying colours. A burster charge blew the the ignited candles from the rear of the bomb as it fell and the case dropped empty to earth the tail unit falling close by.

And here's one I made earlier......

Excellent! Thanks very much.
PS - If you have not visited Hamburg I suggest it is well worth considering!!

Andy

No fear Andy, too many UXBs......