The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
No 44 Mk III Aerial Bomb nose pistol. A mechanical instantaneous impact device consisting of a vane cap, body and body extension, all of brass. It contains no explosive components, but has with arming and safety features. Its function is to initiate the explosive system of the bomb in which it is used.
The safety pin is removed manually when the bomb is loaded. The vanes are free to rotate upon release. The vane cap falls away after 13 revolutions, leaving a steel disc and diaphragm exposed. Detonation occurs on impact or by the blast wave of the preceding bomb.
Used in GP bombs from 250lb to 4000lb, and all MC and HC bombs. This example is fitted to one of the 500lb bombs inside the Memorial's Lancaster.
No 44 Mk III Aerial Bomb nose pistol. A mechanical instantaneous impact device consisting of a vane cap, body and body extension, all of brass. It contains no explosive components, but has with armin
Used in GP bombs from 250lb to 4000lb, and all MC and HC bombs. This example is fitted to one of the 500lb bombs inside the Memorial's Lancaster.
Replica, fabricated from timber, of a 4lb Mk III incendiary bomb. Length 21.4 inches, hexagonal shape, 1.67 inches across the flats. Painted silver, with dull red nose. Two 1/2 inch black bands sepa
Replica, fabricated from timber, of a 4lb Mk III incendiary bomb. Length 21.4 inches, hexagonal shape, 1.67 inches across the flats. Painted silver, with dull red nose. Two 1/2 inch black bands sepa
Replica, fabricated from timber, of a 4lb Mk III incendiary bomb. Length 21.4 inches, hexagonal shape, 1.67 inches across the flats. Painted silver, with dull red nose. Two 1/2 inch black bands sepa
Replica, fabricated from timber, of a 4lb Mk III incendiary bomb. Length 21.4 inches, hexagonal shape, 1.67 inches across the flats. Painted silver, with dull red nose. Two 1/2 inch black bands sepa
